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SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing with Paula Warren
DESCRIPTION:Israeli Dancing with Paula Warren\nMonthly\, Saturdays\, 1:15 pm \nCome celebrate 100 years of Israeli Folk Dance by heading to the Schwartz/Reisman atrium after the congregational Kiddush. \nPaula began dancing in Israel during childhood and went on to teach folk dance at Camps Biluim and Shalom. Paula still dances twice a week at sessions in Toronto.\nNow is your chance if you have not yet joined her in these classes. \nPaula will focus on the dances and music of Israel’s early years. She promises that the steps will be fun and easy to learn. Everyone is welcome. \nComfortable shoes are recommended. \nIsraeli Dancing with Paula Warren is generously sponsored by Magda Weisz
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/israeli-dancing/2026-04-04/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260405T123000
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SUMMARY:HBTogether Ukulele Group
DESCRIPTION:HBTogether Ukulele Group\nSundays\, 10:30 am \nThe HBTogether Ukulele Group is a group of ukulele players and enthusiasts meeting weekly at the Temple on Sundays to practice our instruments and play music together. \nThe Ukulele Group is led by member Susan Baskin and runs weekly until mid-May. \nIf you would like to find out more or register\, please contact Marni in the Temple office at mturner@holyblossom.org or 416-789-3291 ext. 227 \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hbtogether-ukulele-group/2026-04-05/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20260311T130331Z
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SUMMARY:Pressure Points in the Middle East: What the Iran War Means for Israel and North America
DESCRIPTION:Pressure Points in the Middle East: What the Iran War Means for Israel and North America\nWith Garrett Nada\, Israel Policy Forum\, Pollicy Fellow \nPresented in partnership with the Israel Policy Forum\, UJA Connect\, Moishe House Christie\, Moishe House Annex\, and Moishe House Naim Meod \nMonday\, April 6\, 7:00 pm \nJoin Holy Blossom\, IPF Atid Toronto\, and UJA Connect for a timely conversation with Garrett Nada\, Policy Fellow at Israel Policy Forum\, on the escalating war with Iran and its implications for Israel\, Canada\, the United States\, and regional security. As coordinated U.S.-Israel military strikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks reshape the conflict landscape\, this discussion will examine how the war is influencing North American and Israeli security strategy – and what it means for the broader geopolitical balance in the Middle East. Garret will offer expert insight into how these developments may shape diplomatic and defence priorities in the months ahead. \nRegister here \nPlease note that our previously advertised program\, “Rethinking Palestinian Leadership: Reform\, Responsibility\, and Coexistence with Samer Sinjilawi and Dahlia Scheindlin” is being rescheduled for later this year. \n\nGarrett Nada is an expert on Iran’s politics\, economy\, military\, foreign policy\, and nuclear program. He also closely monitors the activities of Hamas\, Hezbollah\, the Houthis\, and Iraqi militias backed by Iran. From 2012 to 2025\, he served in various roles at the U.S. Institute of Peace\, most recently as a program officer and managing editor of The Iran Primer website. He was responsible for research and conferences exploring creative U.S. policy options for addressing the challenges posed by the alignment of Iran\, China\, Russia\, and North Korea. Through a partnership with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars\, Nada also managed The Islamists website\, which surveyed the evolution of Islamist groups and jihadist movements in the wake of the Arab uprisings. He has briefed U.S. officials\, military stakeholders\, congressional staff\, and diplomats of U.S. allies. His work has been cited by government agencies\, media\, and academic publications. Nada received an M.A. from George Washington University and a B.A. from Brandeis University.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/what-the-iran-war-means-for-israel-and-north-america/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
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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/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20260320T133334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T133342Z
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SUMMARY:Erev Seventh Day Pesach Yom Tov Service
DESCRIPTION:Erev Seventh Day Pesach Yom Tov Service\nTuesday\, April 7\, 6:00 pm\nJoin us in-person or online
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/erev-seventh-day-pesach-yom-tov-service-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
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SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately following our 6:00 pm evening service (via Zoom here)\, Jack Kugelmass\, MSW\, will provide a supportive environment to find new insight into the meaning of their losses. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T142007Z
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SUMMARY:Seventh Day Pesach Yom Tov and Yizkor Service
DESCRIPTION:Seventh Day Pesach Yom Tov and Yizkor Service\nWednesday\, April 8\, 10:00 am\nIncluding our very moving Yizkor/Memorial Service when we dedicate new Yahrtzeit lights in the Sanctuary.\nJoin us in-person or online \nPesach Holy Day Fun Breakout Rooms!\n11:15 am (approx)\nRegister here: Passover 2026 L’Dance Camp at HB \nKiddush following services is generously sponsored by Isidore and Marcelle Philosophe in Memory of Raphael Philosophe and Marie (Miriam) Philosophe z’l
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/seventh-day-pesach-yom-tov-and-yizkor-service/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20260225T162548Z
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SUMMARY:HBT on Campus: Rabbi Baruchel Visits Montreal!
DESCRIPTION:HBT on Campus: Rabbi Baruchel Visits Montreal!\nApril 9–11\, 2026 \nRabbi Baruchel will be in Montreal April 9–11\, connecting with our Holy Blossom students at Concordia and McGill. \nHave a student on campus? Send them her way for an end-of-semester check-in—she’ll even buy the coffee that fuels those last papers and late-night study sessions! \nStudents are also invited to join her at Temple Emanu-El–Beth Shalom for Kabbalat Shabbat and a special Oneg Shabbat on Friday\, April 11\, at 7:45 pm. \nContact Rabbi Baruchel to make sure you (or your student) connect: tbaruchel@holyblossom.org \nLet’s bring a little Holy Blossom warmth to Montreal!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hbt-on-campus-rabbi-baruchel-visits-montreal/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20250715T174740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T163212Z
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SUMMARY:Family Shabbat!
DESCRIPTION:Family Shabbat!\nSaturdays\, 10:45 am \nShabbat is for families at Holy Blossom! \nJoin us on Saturday mornings for a lively and interactive Family Shabbat\, where you can come just as you are for some #JewishJoy. Together with our rabbis and song leaders\, we’ll celebrate with joyful music\, engaging stories\, fun games\, and obligatory snacks. After the service\, everyone is invited to Kiddush with a special space for Family Shabbat folks to connect. \nWe can’t wait to welcome you to our Youth Chapel! \nLearn more & worship with us!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/family-shabbat-2/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20260226T155057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T215315Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Brunch Club
DESCRIPTION:Parent Brunch Club\nSunday\, April 12\, 9:30 am \nAre you looking to pass the time while your children are at the YEC on a Sunday morning\, or seeking a break from your children if they are home with you? Come join us for the latest gathering of the Parent Brunch Club! Organized by our YEC parents and families\, this will be a great opportunity to meet fellow parents and enjoy a bagel and coffee. If you are new to Holy Blossom\, get the scoop from seasoned HBT parents\, and put some names to the faces you see at pick up! \nRegister here \nParent Brunch Club is generously sponsored by Adam and Seanna Cohen
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/parent-brunch-club-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T123000
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SUMMARY:HBTogether Ukulele Group
DESCRIPTION:HBTogether Ukulele Group\nSundays\, 10:30 am \nThe HBTogether Ukulele Group is a group of ukulele players and enthusiasts meeting weekly at the Temple on Sundays to practice our instruments and play music together. \nThe Ukulele Group is led by member Susan Baskin and runs weekly until mid-May. \nIf you would like to find out more or register\, please contact Marni in the Temple office at mturner@holyblossom.org or 416-789-3291 ext. 227 \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hbtogether-ukulele-group/2026-04-12/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20260225T155212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T151928Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Blossom's *NEW* Family Havdallah Club
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about Holy Blossom’s *NEW* Family Havdallah Club\, and how YOUR family can join!\nSunday\, April 12\, 11:30 am \nThe Family Havdallah Club is a new way to bring Holy Blossom fun and friends together at home! Come learn how your family can participate! We are looking for hosts and guests to match together to form small Havdallah clubs. We’ll provide you with all the tools and tricks you need to hold a Havdallah night at your home\, and share information on how you can access easy PJ Library Get Together microgrants to help pay for it! \nHavdallah Club is a great way to form new family friendships\, deepen existing ones\, provide grownups and kids with parallel social time\, and create lasting Jewish memories for your family. We are excited to help create this opportunity and experience for you! \nRegister here\nLearn about PJ Library’s Get Together grants here: https://pjlibrary.org/gettogether
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/holy-blossoms-new-family-havdallah-club/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20260313T162803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T162803Z
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SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Commemoration 5786
DESCRIPTION:Yom HaShoah Commemoration 5786\nMonday\, April 13\, 7:00 pm \nJoin in music and memory\, prayer and poetry.  Six congregant-families\, descendants of survivors of the Shoah\, will light six candles for the Six Million.  The centrepiece of our service is when we bear witness to the remarkable story of Saul Shulman’s survival. \nJoin us in-person or online \n\nBorn in 1938 in the small town of Klimontov\, Poland\, Saul Shulman remembers very little of the peaceful life his family knew before they were transferred to the Tzozmer ghetto.  He was just three years old.  Miraculously\, he survived Auschwitz and eventually came to Canada with his mother in 1948. \n\nAll are welcome\, and we send a special invitation to our B’nei Mitzvah students\, our teens\, and their parents.  This will be the last generation to hear first-hand testimonials of survivors.  This comes with a great responsibility.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yom-hashoah-commemoration-5786/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20250115T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T141215Z
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SUMMARY:Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading
DESCRIPTION:Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading\, with Cynthia Good\nTuesdays\, 10:30 am via Zoom \nCynthia Good has been a leader in the publishing industry for many years. Join her every second week to hear about the latest great novels she’s discovering\, the development of contemporary genres\, and old favourites. There’s time at the end for you to add your reading suggestions. Free and open to all. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/91442171255?pwd=VWZ3b01URXRCUWhGdmdGa3BxUW10QT09 \nMeeting ID: 914 4217 1255\nPasscode: Good \nMeeting ID: 914 4217 1255\nPasscode: 566020\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kca9lTDLGf
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/good-books-what-cynthia-is-reading-with-cynthia-good/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Centre for Arts & Culture,HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
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SUMMARY:Dorot Presents: "The Boy in the Back; A True Story of Survival in Auschwitz and Mauthausen"
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Presents: “The Boy in the Back; A True Story of Survival in Auschwitz and Mauthausen”\nWith author Fern Lebo \nTuesday\, April 14\, 11:00 am \nJoin us on Yom HaShoah to hear from author and Holy Blossom congregant Fern Lebo about her latest book\, “The Boy in the Back; A True Story of Survival in Auschwitz and Mauthausen”\, which honours the life of Dr. Jan Blumenstein z”l\, her good friend and fellow Holy Blossom member. \nFern will talk about how she came to write this special book\, read some excerpts aloud to give us a sneak peek\, and invite questions from our audience. \nThis event is $15/member\, $18/member. Lunch is included\, and books are available for pre-purchase during registration for an additional $23 or on the day for $25. \nSIGN UP HERE (in-person and virtual attendance) \nLunch catered by Holy Grounds Cafe to follow\, with Games in our Schwartz/Reisman Atrium beginning at 12:45 pm as usual. \nThe Dorot program is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman\nThis program is generously sponsored by Louise Blumenstein\, in honour of her husband\, Jan Blumenstein z”l \n  \nABOUT “The Boy in the Back; A True Story of Survival in Auschwitz and Mauthausen” \nA searing and inspirational memoir\, The Boy in the Back is a “must read.” As the echoes of history grow louder\, author Fern Lebo delivers a searing memoir. With clarity and restraint\, The Boy in the Back preserves the lived experience of Jan Blumenstein\, whose life stands as both a testament to human resilience and a warning against historical amnesia. From the dehumanization of transport trains to the daily struggle for survival inside the camps\, the book captures the physical and psychological toll of the Holocaust while honouring the strength required to endure it. It does not soften the horror\, nor does it exploit it. Instead\, it bears witness. What distinguishes this memoir from others is its immediate relevance. Lebo draws a direct line between Jan’s experiences and the unsettling resurgence of antisemitism today. She also offers a rare and moving contrast: the arc from unimaginable suffering to the joy of a peaceful old age. Jan’s survival is proof that even after profound trauma\, life\, meaning\, and dignity can endure. \n  \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \n\nFern Lebo is a Toronto native and internationally published author whose work crosses genres — from poetry to business books to historical narrative. Following the October 7 massacre\, Fern began interviewing Jan Blumenstein and writing his memoir. Her evocative style conveys Jan’s courage and tenacious will to live\, creating an intimate connection with The Boy in the Back\, Jan’s true account of survival as told to Fern\, his friend and writing voice. The book preserves Jan’s lived experience and stands as both a testament to human resilience and a warning against historical amnesia. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-presents-the-boy-in-the-back-a-true-story-of-survival-in-auschwitz-and-mauthausen/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T183537Z
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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/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
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SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately following our 6:00 pm evening service (via Zoom here)\, Jack Kugelmass\, MSW\, will provide a supportive environment to find new insight into the meaning of their losses. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T101034
CREATED:20260310T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183645Z
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SUMMARY:Israel Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:Israel Dialogues\nWinter 2026 sessions\, 12:00 pm \nThe Israel Dialogues returns for our Winter Semester. This series of expert discussions provides a nuanced window into the state’s critical challenges and evolving successes. Presented by a respected cross-section of academics\, former diplomats\, and policy experts\, the program offers participants an opportunity to engage with the fundamental issues facing Israel\, its people\, and the Jewish diaspora today. \nThe January-April 2026 season moves beyond surface-level headlines to explore the regional\, international\, and domestic factors shaping Israel’s future. From the strategic role of Gulf states like Qatar to the internal pressures of Iranian politics and the impact of media algorithms on power\, this series aims to bridge the gap between scholarly research and the public consciousness. \nRegister here \nWith thanks to our Israel Dialogues Organizing Committee and our expert panellists. \n  \nJanuary 15: “Israel’s Moment of Truth”\nwith Prof. Dan Ben-David\, Professor of Economics\nTAU\, Founder & President\, Shoresh Institute \nProf. Dan Ben-David has served as the president and founder of Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research\, from its founding in 2015 until today. He received his PhD from The University of Chicago and is a specialist in Macroeconomics\, Economic Growth and Development\, International Trade and the Israeli Economy. Named ‘Person of the Year’ by Calcalist newspaper and included 3 times in the Haaretz newspaper’s annual list of Israel’s 100 most influential people. His academic research placed him among the ten most cited economists in Israel during the years 1990-2000. \nJanuary 27: “Captured Screens: How Media Oligarchs and Algorithms Lock in Power”\nwith Prof. Guy Rolnik\, Strategic Management\nBooth School of Business\, U of Chicago \nProf. Guy Rolnik is an expert in the intersection of business\, finance\, regulation\, politics\, and the media. He is an internationally acclaimed economic strategist and the creator and director of multiple documentary films on business\, economics\, and politics focusing on the power and influence of big tech and social media.  Rolnik is the 2013 recipient of the Sokolov Prize for lifetime achievement\, Israel’s most prestigious journalism honor. He is an active lecturer at the University of Chicago in the Booth School of Business. \nFebruary 6: “US-Israeli Relations & the Changing ME Arena: A Conversation”\nwith Dr. Aaron David Miller\, Carnegie Endowment & Prof. Emeritus Asher Susser\, TAU/ Dayan Centre \nDr. Aaron David Miller is a Middle East analyst\, author\, and negotiator. He is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\, focusing on U.S. foreign policy. He previously was vice president for new initiatives at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars\, and has been an advisor to both Republican and Democratic secretaries of state. He is a Global Affairs Analyst for CNN. \nDr. Susser is Professor Emeritus of Middle Eastern History at Tel Aviv University (TAU). He was the Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern Studies at TAU for twelve years and taught for over thirty-five years in TAU’s Department of Middle Eastern History.  Dr. Susser’s most recent book is Jordan\, Palestine\, and the Politics of Collective Identity – A History. (Boulder & London:  Lynne Reiner\, 2024) \nFebruary 19: “The Other Side of the Moon: MEOs as a Prelude to Peace – Lessons for Israel”. [MEOs = Mutually Enhancing Opportunities]\nwith Dr. Amira Schiff\, Sr.Lec. & Director\, Conflict Management\, Negotiation\, and Resolution Graduate Program\, Bar-Ilan University \nDr. Amira Schiff is director of the Conflict Resolution\, Management\, and Negotiations Program at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. Her research includes conflict management and peace processes in intra- and interstate conflict\, pre-negotiation processes\, and international negotiation. She is the author of Negotiating Intractable Conflicts: Readiness Theory Revisited (2019). \nFebruary 26: “Israel’s Changing Political Culture & Implications for Liberal Democracy” *\nwith Dr. Mark A. Heller\, Senior Researcher (Emeritus)\nInstitute for National Security Studies & Non-Resident Scholar at the Middle East Institute\, Washington\, D.C. \nDr. Mark A. Heller is a senior researcher (Emeritus) at the Institute for National Security Studies and Non-Resident Scholar at the Middle East Institute\, Washington\, DC.  Dr. Heller received his B.A. in Political Science and Economics at the University of Toronto and did his graduate studies at Harvard University\, where he earned an M.A. in Middle Eastern Studies and a Ph.D. in Political Science. Since 1979\, he has been affiliated with the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies (formerly\, the Center for Strategic Studies)\, now incorporated into the Institute for National Security Studies\, and he has taught Middle Eastern politics and international relations at Tel Aviv University and at several American universities\, including the University of California at San Diego\, Cornell University\, and Harvard University. Dr. Heller has written extensively on Middle Eastern political and strategic issues. \nMarch 4th: “Iran: Managing Internal Challenges and External Pressures” *\nwith Prof. Meir Litvak\, Chair\nDepartment of Middle Eastern and African History & former Director\, Alliance Center for Iranian Studies\, Tel-Aviv University \nProf. Meir Litvak is a Professor at the Department of Middle Eastern History and a senior research associate at the Alliance Center for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv University. His research focuses on Modern Iranian and Shi’i history\, modern Islamic movements\, and Arab anti-Semitism. \nMarch 11: “Qatar: Micro-state but Macro-role”\nwith Dr. Ariel Admoni\, Bar-Ilan University & Research Fellow\, Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS – specialist on Gulf States) \nDr. Ariel Admoni is a researcher specializing in Qatari policy\, and lectures in academic\, media\, governmental\, and security forums on issues related to Qatar. He received his PhD from Bar-Ilan University. Before his current role at the JISS (Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security) he was a speaker at Cambridge University from 2022-2024. \nMarch 19: “Civil Society & Democracy: the Intersection of Faith\, Politics and Social Justice” *\nwith Mikhael Manekin\, Inaugural Van Leer Fellow\nVan Leer Foundation\, Jerusalem. Director of the Alliance Fellowship Network \nMikhael is an Israeli activist\, writer\, and community organiser working at the intersection of faith\, politics\, and social justice. He engages with issues of occupation\, equality\, and democracy. He previously served as the director of Breaking the Silence\, an organization that gathers testimonies from Israeli soldiers about their experiences in the occupied territories\, and the progressive think tank Molad. He is also one of the leaders of the Faithful Left movement. \nMarch 26th: “Israel and Somaliland: A New Horizon in the Red Sea Arena”\nwith Maxwell Webb\, Independent analyst of the Horn of Africa and the Middle East\nCoordinator of Leadership\, Israel Policy Forum Atid Program \nMaxwell Webb is an independent Horn of Africa and Middle East analyst who currently serves as the coordinator of leadership initiatives at the Israel Policy Forum’s IPF Atid program. Max has spent significant time in the Horn of Africa conducting research on Somaliland foreign policy\, and is a 4-time guest and panelist at the Hargeysa International Book Fair speaking on regional geopolitics and great power competition. This May\, Max received a certificate in Horn of Africa studies from the Rift Valley Institute in Nairobi\, Kenya. His work can be seen with the Atlantic Council\, International Policy Digest\, and Israel Policy Exchange. \nApril 16: “Religious Dimensions of the Middle East Conflict: Actors and Opportunities”\nwith Rabbi Dr. Daniel Roth\, Director of Mosaica\nGraduate Program for Conflict Management\, Resolution\, and Negotiation\, Bar-Ilan University \nRabbi Dr. Daniel Roth is the director of Mosaica\, an Israeli NGO advancing community mediation and dialogue in Israel. Roth’s work focuses on the network of insider religious mediators who help prevent\, mitigate\, and mediate crisis situations throughout Israel\, the Middle East\, and beyond. Roth also works to connect religious leaders to the national network of community mediation and dialogue centers throughout Israel including in the Arab sector and in mixed Jewish-Arab cities and areas\, which Mosaica professionally supports through a tender of the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs. \nFormerly\, Roth was the founder and director of the Pardes Center for Judaism and Conflict Resolution; the Mahloket Matters Projects; and the 9Adar: Jewish Week of Constructive Conflict. \nRoth holds a Ph.D. from Bar-Ilan University’s Graduate Program for Conflict Management\, Resolution\, and Negotiation; an MA in Talmud from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; a B.Ed in Jewish Philosophy from Herzog Teachers’ College; and studied for eight years at Yeshivat Har Etzion during which time he received Orthodox rabbinic ordination. \nApril 30: “The Inverted Funnel of Information and the Creation of a False Consensus: The Case of the ‘Genocide’ Allegations in Gaza.”\nwith Dr. Danny Orbach \nDr. Danny Orbach is an  Associate Professor of History and Asian Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He specializes in military history\, political assassinations and coups\, military adventurism\, illegal orders\, dynamics of military atrocities and the history of intelligence and espionage. His books were translated to numerous languages\, including Thai\, Japanese\, Hebrew\, French\, Hungarian\, Italian and Spanish. Orbach is currently writing a history of Jus in Bello (the rules of armed conflict) in the Imperial Japanese Army. Dr. Orbach will lecture on one of the most oft repeated libels of the last few years\, that Israel committed a genocide.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/israel-dialogues/2026-04-16/
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SUMMARY:Braid & Bake
DESCRIPTION:Braid & Bake\nThursday\, April 16\, 6:30 pm \nWomen of Holy Blossom warmly invites you to attend a unique and fun challah baking session\, led by Deborah Tepper. \nJoin us for an engaging\, hands-on experience filled with creativity\, learning\, and community connection. Whether you love to bake or simply want to try something new\, this special gathering offers a welcoming space to share laughs\, build friendships\, and create something delicious together. \nDuring the session\, you will be provided with the ingredients\, equipment\, and know-how to prepare a challah that you can take home and bake. \nWomen\, nonbinary and gender fluid folks are welcome to come\, mix\, braid\, bake\, and celebrate community spirit with us! \nRegister here \n$25 for Women of Holy Blossom or Holy Blossom Temple members\n$30 for non-members\nThis fee covers the cost of your baking materials.\nThe program is subsidized by Women of Holy Blossom for members.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/braid-bake/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga
DESCRIPTION:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga\nThursdays\, 7:00 pm to 8:00pm  (6 Classes  – April 16\, 23\, 30 May 7\, 14\, 28\, 2026)\nBrotherhood is continuing to offer a Krav Maga class open to all Holy Blossom Temple Members\, regardless of gender identity or fitness level. \nIt’s not too late to join us for the next 6-sessions of the course designed to teach practical self-defence techniques\, improve physical fitness\, and develop mental resilience in a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Classes take place on Thursday evenings\,. next one is on April 16 All temple members at any level of fitness are welcome\, and no previous experience or training is needed. \n$18/class – total $104 \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/brotherhood-presents-krav-maga/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T073000
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SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh Iyar
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Chodesh Iyar\nFriday\, April 17\, 7:30 am \n  \nRosh Chodesh\, meaning head of the month\, is a holiday celebrating the arrival of a new moon. It is often celebrated by women as a day off from work. All genders are welcome to join Women of Holy Blossom and pray in solidarity with Israel’s Women of the Wall. Join Women of Holy Blossom in sacred worship for Shacharit services followed by a light breakfast. \n  \nFor those planning on joining us in sacred worship online\, please click “Register Here” (below) to receive our new service links. You will be asked to provide your full name and email address as an enhanced security measure for our Online Daily Service participants. The Zoom links will be sent to the email address you provided in your registration. If it does not show in your inbox after registering\, please check your junk/spam folders. You will only need to register once for the new Daily Service Zoom links. If the links are updated again in future\, you may need to register again to receive them. If you are joining us for the first time\, we recommend you register in advance and test out the link before services and make sure your name is listed correctly. If you are unsure how to do that\, click here. \nIf you are still having trouble\, please email JoAnne Bieman at jbieman@holyblossom.org \nRegister here!\nAs Rosh Chodesh is considered a special women’s holiday\, Women of Holy Blossom will honour its inspiring\, trailblazing\, and amazing women. Each month\, during Rosh Chodesh services\, we will celebrate one woman from our Temple whose dedication and good work have helped shape our community. Please watch for these tributes in the “Life @ Holy Blossom” email! \nFeel free to contact Women of Holy Blossom with questions and comments. Looking forward to celebrating together. \nThe Women of Valour Series is generously sponsored by Robert Lantos in memory of his mother Agnes Lantos z”l
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/rosh-chodesh-iyar-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T124500
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SUMMARY:Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock
DESCRIPTION:Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock Spring Sessions!\n2 times available: 10:00 am\, 11:00 am (our 12:00 pm class is SOLD OUT)\nApril 17\, 24\, May 1\, 8\, 15\, 29\, June 5\, 12 \nClasses have limited spots\n0-4 years of age \nRegister here! \n  \nJoin us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music\, stories\, and more. Dr. Marky (MD\, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected educator with over 20 years of experience running Shabbat programs that inspire and help stimulate your child’s motor and language development. Welcome\, Shabbat with a smile and song in your heart!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/little-blossoms-with-marky-weinstock/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T143000
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SUMMARY:Women of Holy Blossom's 3rd Annual Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Women of Holy Blossom’s 3rd Annual Retreat\nSunday\, April 19\, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm \nToronto location will be provided after registration. Parking is available. \n“Sisters: Our Given Sisters & Our Chosen Sisters” \nIf you are comfortable in women’s spaces and seek women’s experiences and perspectives\, please join Women of Holy Blossom for our 3rd annual retreat. \nAs in the past\, our speaker is Rabbi Yael Splansky. A master teacher\, Rabbi Splansky will explore with us the theme of sisterhood\, in Biblical\, Rabbinic\, and Poetic texts\, to better understand its blessings and sacred burdens. \nRegister now for Sisters: Our Given Sisters & Our Chosen Sisters. And be sure to bring friends for what is always a fulfilling and meaningful day. \n$60 / person for members of Women of Holy Blossom or Holy Blossom Temple.\n$68 / person for nonmembers (this day is subsidized by Women of Holy Blossom\, for members)\nCost includes lunch. \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/women-of-holy-blossoms-3rd-annual-retreat/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T123000
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SUMMARY:HBTogether Ukulele Group
DESCRIPTION:HBTogether Ukulele Group\nSundays\, 10:30 am \nThe HBTogether Ukulele Group is a group of ukulele players and enthusiasts meeting weekly at the Temple on Sundays to practice our instruments and play music together. \nThe Ukulele Group is led by member Susan Baskin and runs weekly until mid-May. \nIf you would like to find out more or register\, please contact Marni in the Temple office at mturner@holyblossom.org or 416-789-3291 ext. 227 \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hbtogether-ukulele-group/2026-04-19/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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SUMMARY:Film Talks: What I’m watching and why….
DESCRIPTION:Film Talks: What I’m watching and why….\nMonthly\, Tuesdays\, 10:30 am via Zoom \nWe’re living in a Golden Age of television\, film\, and webisodes on the internet\, and film professor Gillian Helfield is our intrepid guide through all of it – some speculative\, some realistic and some purely escapist! Join her for a 20-minute check-in to discover what she’s watching now and why. At the end\, there’s time for you to add your viewing suggestions. \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/940094258?pwd=ZlRzSkdMRTRUSzI5U005b3MxM2FGdz09 \nMeeting ID: 940 094 258\nPasscode: 125479 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdxyogfee9
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/film-talks-what-im-watching-and-why-3/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Centre for Arts & Culture,HBT Programs & Events
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SUMMARY:Dorot Presents: Armchair Travel to Southern Africa
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Presents: Armchair Travel to Southern Africa\nwith Elizabeth Szekeres \nTuesday\, April 21\, 11:00 am \nElizabeth will take us on a journey to Southern Africa. There will be lions\, birds\, elephants\, giraffes\, and much\, much more. We will see landscapes\, wildflowers and a bit of the human side of this amazing part of the world. \nLunch catered by Holy Grounds to follow\, and Games begin in the Schwartz/Reisman Atrium at 12:45 pm as per usual. \nREGISTER HERE to attend in-person or online. \nWe look forward to welcoming you there! \nThe Dorot program is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. \n  \n\n \nWriter\, photographer and presenter\, Elizabeth Szekeres grew up as a free-range child living beside Rattray Marsh in Mississauga\, Ontario. She has a Bachelors degree in Geography and a Masters in Environmental Studies. For many years\, Elizabeth has been fascinated by landscapes\, habitats and wildlife\, and has travelled to six continents in search of birds and beautiful places. Elizabeth combines her gifts in storytelling with her eye for making great photographs.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-presents-armchair-travel-to-southern-africa/
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/2026-04-21/
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SUMMARY:Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha'Atzmaut Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration with the World Zionist Organization\nTuesday\, April 21\, 6:00 pm \nJoin us alongside the World Zionist Organization (WZO) to celebrate the two “Israeli High Holidays”: Yom Ha’Zikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut. Together we will remember\, look forward\, learn\, dance\, and celebrate the miracle of our shared homeland. Our program begins with Tefilla at 6:00 pm\, followed by a moving ceremony produced in Hebrew and English. Israeli Dancing and Dinner to follow. \nTo close the evening\, we will learn about the visionary artwork of Ze’ev Engelmayer\, an Israeli humorist and illustrator. Engelmayer\, whose colourful and unique art has inspired and comforted Jews across Israel and abroad since October 7th\, has been referred to as the ‘man illustrating our moment.” Local educators and experts will guide us through his transformational art and allow us to add our own unique twist. \nA breakout space for children\, with activities and supervision\, is available during the Tekes Ceremony. \nRegister here \nThe Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration with the World Zionist Organization is generously sponsored by Harriette Laing
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yom-hazikaron-and-yom-haatzmaut-celebration/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately following our 6:00 pm evening service (via Zoom here)\, Jack Kugelmass\, MSW\, will provide a supportive environment to find new insight into the meaning of their losses. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T203000
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga
DESCRIPTION:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga\nThursdays\, 7:00 pm to 8:00pm  (6 Classes  – April 16\, 23\, 30 May 7\, 14\, 28\, 2026)\nBrotherhood is continuing to offer a Krav Maga class open to all Holy Blossom Temple Members\, regardless of gender identity or fitness level. \nIt’s not too late to join us for the next 6-sessions of the course designed to teach practical self-defence techniques\, improve physical fitness\, and develop mental resilience in a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Classes take place on Thursday evenings\,. next one is on April 16 All temple members at any level of fitness are welcome\, and no previous experience or training is needed. \n$18/class – total $104 \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/brotherhood-presents-krav-maga/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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