HBTogether Groups, also sometimes called Chavurot, are Holy Blossom Temple members who come together within the larger congregational family over shared interests and identities.  HBTogether Groups are one of the best ways to add even more meaning to your Temple life and to stay connected.

Interested in starting a new group or have questions? Email Marni Turner at [email protected]

Conversational Hebrew Speakers
Led by Sylvia Papernick and Bella Shupac, meets on Mondays at 7:30 pm
Are you interested in joining a conversational Hebrew group? We are starting one, and anyone with a basic level of conversational Hebrew is invited. The goal is to improve fluency, work on vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, and also explore Israeli culture and history.

L’Chaim
Led by Jack Kugelmass, meets Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:15 – 5:55 pm
Raise a glass or teacup with fellow congregants over Zoom. Join in an informal conversation about Jewish life and times in Israel and the Jewish diaspora. Every day, we explore new topics and resources in the broader Jewish community – featuring short files and discussions about everything from Leonard Cohen to the Jewish Women’s Archive to the Jews of China.

Suicide Loss Survivors
Led by Lise Sklar and Abigail Nemzer
This group is for anyone who has lost someone to suicide.  It is a safe place to share memories, stories and experiences with others who have been there.

HBTogether Book Club
Led by Caroline Ingvaldsen, meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 11 am
This small group meets monthly to discuss books chosen by our members. New members are always welcome!

Ukulele Group
Led by Susan Baskin, meets Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons
The HBT Ukulele Group welcomes everyone, but given that we have been together for several years, people do need to have experience playing the ukulele to keep up.

A sampling of other groups that have previously met:
Writing and Poetry Group
Mussar Yoga
Daytime Moms
Israeli Dance
Grandparents Gathering
Sharing Travel Stories
Living with Chronic/Episodic Illness/Disability

Caregivers of People with Dementia
This is a support group for family members who are caregivers for loved ones living with dementia and memory loss. If you identify with this you are most welcome to be a part of this group for discussion and peer support led by someone who has been a caregiver.