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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:30 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2025-07-01/
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:30 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2025-07-08/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:30 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2025-07-15/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T173000
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SUMMARY:☀️ Tot Shabbat Summer ☀️
DESCRIPTION:☀️ Tot Shabbat Summer ☀️\nMonthly\, Fridays\, 5:30 pm \nShabbat Shalom – HEY! Get on board the Shabbat Train for an upbeat and meaningful Kabbalat Shabbat service for our littlest blossoms and their families. Make some joyful noise with Dr. Marky Weinstock and Rabbi Samuel Kaye! \nThis program is generously sponsored by Ben Hertzman and Danna Goldlist \nRegister here!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/tot-shabbat-summer/2025-07-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T103000
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SUMMARY:Dorot Presents: Summer Gathering 5785/2025!
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Presents: Summer Gathering 5785/2025!\nSaturday\, July 19\, 10:30 am \n  \nDorot invites you to celebrate our Wisdom Generation and connect with our sacred community over the magic of Shabbat! \nThe Summer Gathering is a special occasion for our Wisdom Generation to be honoured and acknowledged. Following the 10:30 am Shabbat morning service\, there will be an enhanced kiddush luncheon\, as well as lively\, enjoyable musical programming. Families are invited\, too\, as all generations coming together are welcome. \nDorot Summer Gathering is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. \nWe ask that you RSVP so that we have an idea of numbers for catering purposes. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease let us know how many people from your household\, including yourself\, are attending to assist with planning. Thank you! \nPlease select…12345678910
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-presents-summer-gathering-5785-2025/
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SUMMARY:Funeral for Cantor Emeritus\, Benjamin Z. Maissner
DESCRIPTION:Funeral for Cantor Emeritus\, Benjamin Z. Maissner\nMonday\, July 21\, 10:30 am \nCantor Benjamin Z. Maissner passed away peacefully on Saturday\, July 19\, 2025\, surrounded by love and family. Beloved husband of Hope. Loving father and father-in-law of Shira and Ernest Marx\, Tal Maissner\, and Rivka and Udi Keinan. Devoted Saba of Kaia\, Mia\, Judah\, Liel\, Nadav\, and Eden. Dear uncle to Michal Leher\, and great uncle to Noam and Naama. \n\nFull details can be found here\nIf you are unable to attend in person\, the link to the livestream for the funeral service can be found here: holyblossom.org/holy-blossom-temple-livestream/\nThe burial service will immediately follow at Pardes Shalom in the newer Holy Blossom section at the front of the cemetery and to the right of the entrance. The interment service will be livestreamed on Benjamin’s website. Please go to the service details page at approximately 12:30 pm.\nDonations can be made to The Cantor Benjamin Z. Maissner Memorial Fund at Holy Blossom Temple online here: https://congregationconnect.tfaforms.net/f/HBTCBZMMF or by contacting Mercy Afuye at mafuye@holyblossom.org or (416) 789-3291 ext. 227.\n\nShiva Address:\n104 Brookview Drive\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6A 2K6 \nShiva information: \nShiva visits are welcome Monday following the interment until 10:00 pm\, continuing Tuesday through Thursday 7:15 am to 9:00 am\, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm\, and 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm\, and on Friday 7:15 am to 9:00 am\, and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Shacharit services daily at 7:30 am and on Sunday at 8:15 am. Evening services at 8:30 pm. Shiva visits will conclude Sunday morning\, July 27th
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/funeral-for-cantor-emeritus-benjamin-z-maissner/
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SUMMARY:Supporting Israeli Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Israeli Small Businesses\nWith ESEK Co-Founder Andrew Keene \nTuesday\, July 22\, 11:30 am \n  \nJoin us for a special presentation with Andrew Keene\, co-founder of ESEK\, and learn how you can support his organization’s good work in supporting Israeli small businesses during these challenging times. \nESEK is a social enterprise helping keep small Israeli businesses alive by sharing their products and stories through e-commerce\, pop-ups\, and educational events. \nLearn how you can support this vital work and hear powerful stories from the frontlines of Israeli entrepreneurship that help connect us directly to the people building — and rebuilding — Israel. \nLight refreshments provided. \n  \nREGISTER HERE to join us either in-person or virtually! \n  \nABOUT ANDREW KEENE: \nAndrew Keene is the founder of ESEK\, a social enterprise connecting people and communities worldwide with the remarkable products and stories of Israeli small businesses. Originally from Milwaukee\, he was active in the Reform Jewish youth movement\, serving as North American president of NFTY. He later served as vice chair of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Andrew is a board member of ARZA and ARZENU and is a representative of the Reform movement to the WZO and JAFI boards. He currently lives in Tel Aviv and has a professional background in technology and digital services.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/supporting-israeli-small-businesses/
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:30 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2025-07-22/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Jewish and Muslim Rare Library Tour
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Jewish and Muslim Rare Library Tour\nThursday\, July 24\, 5:30 pm\, University of Toronto\, Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library \n  \nJoin Holy Blossom Temple and the Intercultural Dialogue Institute for a guided visit to the current exhibit at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library: Jewish-Muslim Interactions in Books! \nThe curator writes: “In recent generations\, there is a tendency to view and define relations between Jews and Muslims through the lens of 20th-21st century political conflicts. Yet\, the peoples that adhere to these two monotheistic religions have interacted in multifaceted – often much more positive – ways through the ages. The purpose of this exhibition is to highlight these relations\, some of which had profound impacts on modern-Western culture more generally\, through the holdings of the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library.” \nOur two communities will join curator Nadav Sharon for a personal tour of the collection and then have a communal conversation\, led by Rabbi Kaye and Fatih Agil\, to discuss our impressions and experiences of this incredible collection. \nRegister here! (50 people maximum) \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/interfaith-jewish-and-muslim-rare-library-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250725T170000
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Weekend with Elon Gilad
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Weekend with Elon Gilad\nShabbat Matot-Massei\, Friday\, July 25 & 26\, 2025 \n  \nWine & Cheese Meet-and-Greet (5:00 pm)\n“Between Two Homelands: A Canadian Jew in Israel and an Israeli in Canada”\nAn informal introduction to Elon’s work and identity through the lens of cultural duality. What shifts—and what stays the same—when navigating Jewish life\, language\, and politics across two homelands? Includes brief remarks and Q&A. \nRegister here \n  \nKabbalat Shabbat Service (6:00 pm)\n“Why Was the Temple Destroyed? Two Ancient Voices—The Talmud & Josephus”\nA 15-minute teaching comparing rabbinic and historical explanations for the fall of the Second Temple—and what they teach us today about spiritual introspection\, political division\, and communal resilience. \n  \nShabbat Morning Torah Study (9:00 am)  \n “How Tisha B’Av Was Born: National Trauma and the Rise of Rabbinic Judaism”\n A source-based “detective story” that unpacks how the rabbis crafted the 9th of Av into a unified day of mourning after 70 CE. Participants will explore texts from the Bible\, Josephus\, early midrash\, and Mishnah to uncover how trauma shaped Jewish continuity.  \n  \nShabbat Morning Service (10:30 am)  \nMiq·lāt Then & Now  \nTracing the biblical “City of Refuge” through modern expressions of safety and identity\, from ancient asylum to Zionist slogans and Tel Aviv bomb shelters.  \n  \nBackyard L’Chaim with 20s/30s (7:30pm)  \n “From Sababa to Balagan: Hebrew Words with Wild Backstories”\n A light\, engaging cap to the weekend. Elon riffs on everyday Hebrew words like balagan\, sababa\, firgun\, and siut\, sharing quirky etymologies and cross-cultural roots—from Russian barracks to Aramaic nightmares. The tone is casual\, participatory\, and fun.   \nLearn more & Register here \n  \nThe Shabbat Weekend with Elon Gilad is generously sponsored by Harriette Laing.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/shabbat-weekend-with-elon-gilad/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250726T220000
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SUMMARY:YAD: Next Gen Backyard Havdalah and Pool Party hosts Elon Gilad
DESCRIPTION:YAD: Next Gen Backyard Havdalah and Pool Party hosts Elon Gilad\nSaturday\, July 26\, 7:30 pm \n  \nJoin us as we start a new summery week together and say goodbye to Shabbat in true YAD style. This year\, we are excited to have a guest speaker join us\, Elon Gilad\, for a L’Chaim and a talk:\n“From Sababa to Balagan: Hebrew Words with Wild Backstories.” Elon riffs on everyday Hebrew words like balagan\, sababa\, firgun\, and siut\, sharing quirky etymologies and cross-cultural roots—from Russian barracks to Aramaic nightmares. \nElon Gilad is an Israeli author\, historian\, and journalist renowned for his insightful explorations of language\, culture\, and history. A contributor to Haaretz\, he writes about the evolution of the Hebrew language\, the origins of words\, and the culture. This event is $18 a head\, with bevvies and grilling treats provided. If you have special requests for treats\, drop Rabbi Baruchel a line. \nSpace is limited\, so please be sure to sign up! \nRegister here!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yad-next-gen-backyard-havdalah-and-pool-party-hosts-elon-gilad/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T133000
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:30 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2025-07-29/
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