Holy Blossom & Timothy Eaton Interfaith Journey to Israel
May 22, 2025 – Jun 1, 2025
Join Rabbi Yael Splansky and The Reverend Jason Byassee for an unforgettable and meaningful Interfaith journey to Israel..
Volunteer in Israel this summer
July 8-16, 2025
Taglit-Birthright returns with a new Israel trip open to those 26-50 years of age! Did you miss your chance to go on Birthright? This trip could be for you! Did you go on Birthright years ago? You can go again!
This is not a conventional Birthright trip. Alongside Reform Jews from around the world, participants in this trip will have a chance to spend several days engaged in important volunteer work, travel south in solidarity with the communities most affected by October 7th, and spend Shabbat in joyful community. The trip is open to solo travellers and couples, first-timers and folks who have spent significant time in Israel.
This 8-day Birthright Israel Volunteer trip is designed for can-do travelers seeking the opportunity to volunteer, connect, and renew together.
There is a heavily subsidized group flight from Toronto, and Rabbi Yael Splansky will meet up with Holy Blossomites throughout the trip.
You can learn more HERE.
If you have questions, please contact Rabbi Samuel Kaye at sckaye@holyblossom.org
Teen Travel @ Holy Blossom for the 2024-2025 academic year
Grade 9-12 Confirmation/Teen Israel Trip: March 7-16, 2025
Our teen Israel experience takes place every other year. Historically this trip has been a Confirmation (grade 10) trip, but because of the alternate years it is offered, students can participate starting in grade 9. This Israel experience is designed for both first-timers and teens who have visited Israel previously with family. A peer experience in Israel is unlike any other Israel travel. This trip will encompass the ‘must have’ sights, as well as unique encounters with Israelis both Jewish and not, to expose participants to some of the many complexities that exist. There will be some volunteering, as well as an exciting opportunity to celebrate Purim in Israel!
This year we are partnering with sister Reform congregations in the GTHA, which will add an opportunity to experience all Israel has to offer with both Holy Blossom friends and a wider group of peers.
The approximate cost of the trip all included is $8000, however, Holy Blossom will be subsidizing part of the fees for our teens, and financial assistance is available.
Grade 11&12 L’Taken Canada, Ottawa: March 28-31, 2025
The RJCC (Reform Jewish Communities of Canada) with help from the Religious Action Center in Washington DC is creating a L’Taken Social Justice Seminar in Ottawa for Canadian teens. Mirrored off the American program, this will be an opportunity for teens to engage in social justice issues that are pertinent to Canada. Participants will learn about these issues why they are important to us as Jews, and how to engage with our government system to advocate for change. This experience is open to Jewish teens from across Canada.
Approximate cost $1200
If you have questions or would like more information on these teen travel opportunities, please contact Lisa Isen Baumal at lbaumal@holyblossom.org
