THE GUIDE TO FALL/WINTER 5780 1950 Bathurst Street 416.789.3291 | www.holyblossom.org Life can blossom here

facebook.com/holyblossomtemple @holyblossom @holy_blossom_temple WANT TO LEAN MORE? CONTACT US! Membership Thinking of joining our Temple community? Join us and experience how life can blossom here. Contact Tema Smith, Director of Community Engagement 416.789.3291 ext. 232 or [email protected] Early Childhood Centre (ECC) The ECC at Holy Blossom Temple is a warm and nurturing environment, that honors your child’s special talents and needs. Contact our ECC Office for more information or to register 416.789.3291 ext. 240 or email Wendy Steinberg Himmel at [email protected]. Youth Education Centre (YEC) JK-5 (Lower School) and Grades 6-12 (Senior School). Make lifelong friends in an atmosphere of warmth, excitement and love of Jewish learning. For YEC programming, visit holyblossom.org. Contact our YEC Office for more information or to register 416.789.3291 ext. 239 or email Debbie Spiegel at [email protected]. Schwartz/Reisman Adult Education Program Holy Blossom Temple has a long tradition of serious and meaningful Adult Education programs through the Schwartz/ Reisman Centre for Jewish Learning. Contact Debbie Spiegel 416.789.3291 ext. 239 or [email protected]. YAD: 20s & 30s at Holy Blossom A Jewish community for Young Adults in their 20s and 30s. YAD is a fantastic way for young Jewish adults to connect and deepen their Jewish identity. Visit holyblossom.org/yad/ for more information. Volunteer Volunteers are the lifeblood of Holy Blossom Temple. These sacred partnerships provide meaningful engagement and ensure that we are able to continue to provide exceptional programs and services for our congregation. Contact Tema Smith for more information on how you can volunteer at Holy Blossom 416.789.3291 or [email protected].

2 | Holy Blossom Temple Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto’s first synagogue, is a leading Canadian Reform Jewish congregation with a rich history of responding to both tradition and modernity in our religious and spiritual expression. We pursue meaningful opportunities for personal growth and family fulfillment at every stage of life through belonging, learning, prayer and ritual, and acts of service for our congregation and community, our city and country, the Reform Movement, Israel, and all the world.

CONTENTS Worship 6 Kehillah Kedoshah (Caring Community) 7 Israel Engagement 9 Music 11 HBT Travels 12 Family Programming & Youth Activities 14 Schwartz/Reisman Adult Education Program 21 The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning at Holy Blossom 22 Holocaust Education Week 26 YAD: 20s & 30s @ Holy Blossom 32 STAY UP-TO-DATE! Please note: Offerings are subject to change. For the latest information about programs & events at Holy Blossom Temple, subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter, On the Horizon, which features upcoming programs & events at Holy Blossom Temple. Subscribe here: holyblossom.org/publications-and-resources/life-hbt/ This Fall/Winter Program Guide is current as of: August 23, 2019.

Fall/WinterFall/Winter 2019-20 5780 Program | 3 Guide | 3 HOLY BLOSSOM TEMPLE High Holy Days 5780 SELICHOT, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 Study Session & Dessert Reception in honour of Cantor Maissner 9:00 PM Yom Kippur Service Service to follow, Sanctuary TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 KEVER AVOT Kol Nidre Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:00 AM, Pardes Shalom, 1st Adult Service 6:00 PM, Sanctuary Holy Blossom Section Family Service 6:00 PM, Mishkan Sunday, September 29, 2019 10:00 AM, Holy Blossom Memorial Park, Brimley Road 2nd Adult Service 8:30 PM, Sanctuary 2nd Adult Service 8:30 PM, Mishkan Teen Service 8:30 PM, Youth Chapel Rosh HaShanah WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2019 Morning Services SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 1st Family Service 9:00 AM, PSCH Erev Rosh HaShanah YAD: 20s & 30s 9:30 AM, Youth Chapel 1st Adult Service 6:00 PM, Sanctuary Family Service 6:00 PM, Mishkan Adult Service 10:00 AM, Sanctuary Adult Service 10:00 AM, Mishkan 2nd Adult Service 8:00 PM, Sanctuary MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 2nd Family Service 11:30 AM, PSCH Quiet Meditation 12:30 PM, Sanctuary First Day Rosh HaShanah Study Sessions 1:30 PM, Various Locations 1st Adult Service 8:30 AM, Sanctuary 1st Family Service 9:00 AM, PSCH Afternoon Services 1st Family Service 9:00 AM, Mishkan Little Blossoms (age 5 & under) 2:15 PM, Mishkan 2nd Adult Service 11:30 AM, Sanctuary Young Readers (age 6-8) 2:15 PM, Youth Chapel 2nd Family Service 11:30 AM, PSCH Mincha 3:30 PM, Sanctuary & Mishkan Little Blossoms (age 5 & under) 3:30 PM, Mishkan Yizkor 5:10 PM (approx), Sanctuary & Mishkan Young Readers (age 6-8) 3:30 PM, Youth Chapel Neilah 6:15 PM (approx), Sanctuary & Mishkan Tashlich & Picnic 4:45 PM, Cedarvale Ravine TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 Second Day Rosh HaShanah Adult Service 9:30 AM, Sanctuary Family Service 10:30 AM, Mishkan HOLY BLOSSOM TEMPLE HIGH HOLY DAYS www.holyblossom.org YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON STUDY SESSIONS Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 1:30-3:00 pm “JUSTICE, JUSTICE SHALL YOU PURSUE” WITH SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ROSALIE ABELLA On Yom Kippur we read: “Cry out with a full throat, do not hold back, let your voice resound like a shofar! …If you remove lawlessness from your midst, the pointing finger, the malicious word… then your light shall shine in the darkness and your night become bright as noon. (Isaiah 58) Hear one of Canada’s leading voices for justice reflect on these ancient words and on what they demand of us today. Justice Abella will receive the Rabbi W. Gunter Plaut Humanitarian Award. “SHEPHERD AND SHEEP” WITH PROFESSOR JUDITH BASKIN The haunting and often misunderstood High Holy Day prayer, Unetaneh Tokef, personifies God as a Shepherd and the Jewish people as sheep. Where does this imagery come from and what meanings does it have for us today? “WHEN A TURN TAKES YOU BY SURPRISE: ONCE WOKE BUT NO LONGER” A rabbi and former Leftist reflects on his unexpected departure from the Left, including the role Judaism played in his transformation —and what it all means for Jews today. “SEARCHING FOR THE SECRETS TO LONG LIFE: A CARTOONIST’S JOURNEY” WITH CARTOONIST REBECCA ROHER Interviews of European one-hundred-year-olds reveal the secrets of life and first-hand accounts of the past century. Come for a sneak peek into Roher’s upcoming graphic novel, One Hundred Year-old Wisdom. Join the discussion on the meaning of longevity, regret, forgiveness, courage, and love. “WHAT DID THEY SAY WHEN...?” WITH RABBI BILL TEPPER We’ve seen harder times than these. Discover excerpts of Yom Kippur sermons by noted Reform rabbis of our past. What was happening in the world then? How did they urge Jews to respond? And if you were writing a sermon today, what would you say? WORSHIP DAILY SERVICES Morning Shacharit Service, 7:30 am (9:00 am, Sundays and statutory holidays). Followed by bagel breakfast. Evening Mincha/Ma’ariv Service, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 pm SHABBAT SERVICES Kabbalat Shabbat, Fridays, 6:00 pm Our Synagogue welcomes Shabbat with a warm, communal worship experience. This engaging service is filled with congregational participation and community spirit. Every second Shabbat of every month we welcome our home grown N’ginah Band which brings a taste of Klezmer and a joyful sound to welcome in Shabbat. Family & Tot Shabbat, Fridays (monthly), 5:45 pm Join us for a family-focused Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a delicious pot-luck dinner for the entire family! Grandparents are always welcome. Each month a specific age cohort will help to lead the service. All are invited! Shabbat Morning Services, Saturdays, 10:30 am Usually held in our beautiful sanctuary, our Shabbat morning service is the centerpiece of our week. The voices of our Cantors and Temple Singers lead our prayers in celebration of Shabbat. The teachings of our Rabbis explore Jewish ideas and Jewish ideals. The life cycle occasions of our congregants, Babynaming, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Aufruf, Special Anniversary, Significant Birthday, acknowledging recovery, accomplishment or loss, bring our congregation together in sacred community to share in each others’ joy and sorrow. Kiddush lunch follows for all to gather and greet. Family Services, Saturdays, 10:30 am (during the school year) Welcome Shabbat at this all-ages service featuring music and stories from our Rabbis to engage and delight the entire family! Followed by lunch for all to enjoy. VISITING RABBIS, SHABBAT NOACH, 5780 Kabbalat Shabbat Drash, Rabbi Felicia Sol of Bnai Jeshurun of Manhattan, Friday, November 1, 2019, 6:00 pm Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Rabbi Karen Thomashow of The Isaac Mayer Wise Temple, Cincinnati, Ohio, Saturday, November 2, 2019, 9:00 am Shabbat Morning Sermon by Rabbi Don Splansky, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Beth Am of Framingham, Massachusetts, Saturday, November 2, 2019, 10:30 am

6 | Holy Blossom Temple SHABBAT AT TWILIGHT Saturdays (monthly), Meditation, 4:15 pm|Shabbat Mincha Service, 5:00 pm|Program, 6:30 pm Mindfulness and Healing Services, before Shabbat Mincha Service, 4:15 pm The long winter months can be challenging both emotionally and spiritually. Join Rabbi Zachary Goodman and Cantorial Soloist Lindi Rivers before Mincha on Shabbat evenings to nurture your soul with music, meditation and mindfulness. Mindfulness & Healing Services before the Mincha Service will be held on: Saturday, December 14, 2019, Saturday, January 18, 2020, Saturday, February 8, 2020, Saturday, March 7, 2020. Proximity and Power with Rabbi Menachem Creditor, Saturday, November 9, 2019, 6:30 pm Named by Newsweek as one of the 50 most influential rabbis of America, Menachem Creditor is the Scholar-in-Residence for UJA of New York and founder of Rabbis Against Gun Violence. How do power and powerlessness influence Jewish communal thinking and motivate us to build a world of love? Kumsitz!, Saturday, December 14, 2019, 6:30 pm Join musician and educator, Susan Baskin, in an evening of music, community, and entertainment! We will sing together, learn together and share an evening of light and warmth. Luke Sklar Mental Health Film Night, Saturday, February 8, 2020, 6:30 pm Together, we will watch Girl, Interrupted, a contemporary movie that includes complicated psychological character development and experiences. After which, we will join together for a discussion. El-Al Israel Ambassadors, Saturday, March 7, 2020, 6:30 pm They fly everywhere, they have fascinating life stories, and now they are en route to you as well. In an informal and intimate setting, crews from El Al, Israel’s national airline, come to meet and talk with groups overseas. The evening at Holy Blossom also includes a presentation by Captain Emanuel Rosenzweig, the grandson of Franz Rosenzweig. It promises to be both moving and thought-provoking! KEHILLAH KEDOSHAH Holy Blossom History through our Renewed Spaces, Shabbat afternoons, 1:00 pm Explore treasures from our Temple Archives and our Living Museum. Docent-led tours of our renewed campus will be offered following Shabbat Services & Kiddush. See how our stories and our congregational values are brilliantly woven into the Diamond-Schmitt design. HBTogether HBTogether is a way for congregants to come together to form their own communities within the larger Holy Blossom congregational family. The possibilities are endless! Whether it’s for adults of-a-certain age, families (with or without their kids), teens, or multi-generations, we know that Small Groups are one of the best ways to add even more meaning to your Temple life. Our dynamic Co-Chairs, our Clergy Team, and

Fall/Winter 5780 | 7 the Director of Community Engagement look forward to building this community of communities with you! Contact Tema Smith, Director of Community Engagement at [email protected] to learn more about joining or starting a group! Dr. Martin M. Antony, Conquering Anxiety: Effective strategies for managing worry, panic attacks, phobias, shyness, and related issues, Monday, November 11, 2019, 7:00 pm Join us for this 2nd event in our important speaker series for The Luke Sklar Mental Health Initiative. Dr. Antony is professor in the Department of Psychology at Ryerson University, clinical lead for the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program, and president-elect of the Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies. This is a can’t miss event for anyone suffering from, or caring for, someone with an anxiety- related disorder, or if you’re just seeking more understanding. Mondays @ the Temple...For Seniors (weekly), starting Monday, October 28, 2019, 10:00 am Each Monday, Holy Blossom offers a variety of opportunities for older adults, including interesting speakers, exercise classes and time to shmooze. The cost for each session is $3 for Members / $5 for Non-Members. For more details, or if you need or can offer a ride to the program, please leave your name and phone number on the Seniors’ Hotline at 416.789.3291 ext. 517.

We dreamed it together. Built it together. Now, let’s fully fund it together. Renewal is paving the way for a flourishing congregational future, providing us with new ways to engage and interact as a sacred community. In order to complete our funding together, the Temple needs your help. Contact our Director of Development, Jonathan Ain, to discuss your meaningful contribution to Renewal. Jonathan can be reached at [email protected] or 416.789.3291 ext. 249.

8 | Holy Blossom Temple Bereavement Discussion Group (weekly), Tuesday Evenings, 6:30-7:15 pm The Bereavement Discussion Group provides a weekly opportunity for participants to share their experiences of grief and mourning. Led by a Jack Kugelmass, a very skilled and insightful grief counselor, the conversations provide support and connections for people who have suffered a loss recently and in years past. No registration required. The Bereavement Discussion Group at Holy Blossom is made possible through the generosity of Elen Steinberg and family in loving memory of Anna Steinberg (nee Liverant)z”l. ISRAEL ENGAGEMENT Sisterhood invites you to Israeli Folk Dancing with Paula Warren, Saturdays, 1:00 pm Come and kick your heels up in the Philip Smith Congregational Hall following Kiddush. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Fun and Easy! See you there! ISRAEL’S 2019 ELECTIONS SPEAKER SERIES An Insider’s Perspective with Amir Tibon, Thursday, September 12, 2019, 7:30 pm As Israel heads to a second election in less than a year, join us for a discussion with Haaretz journalist Amir Tibon on how the Israeli election system works and why the upcoming vote is so important for the future of the country. Co-sponsored with: Canadian Friends of Peace Now.

Fall/Winter 5780 | 9 The Israeli Election is Over... Now What happens?: An Evening with Paul Michaels, Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 7:30 pm In addition to analyzing the immediate electoral results we’ll focus on who has the best chance of forming a governing coalition; and what the policies, both domestic and foreign, of that coalition will most likely be. Who will form the opposition; what will likely be the impact on Israel-Diaspora relations, and more. Co-sponsored with: CIJA. Beit Ha’am Film Z-Talks, October 23, December 4, & February 5, 7:30 pm Join us for a film nights with our Israel emissaries, our Shinshinim, Lior Cohen and Maayan Gean and Lior Sagi, of World Zionist Federation Department of Diaspora Activities. These film nights are dedicated to learning more about Israeli culture and society. The films present various issues of concern in Israel which will allow us to reflect on diverse and relevant themes, which will allow us to connect to Israel from different angles. Future Dates: December 4, 2019 & February 5, 2020. Beit Ha’am in the Skies: EL-AL Ambassadors, Saturday, March 7, 2019, 6:30 pm (post-Mincha) They fly everywhere, they have fascinating life stories, and now they are en route to you as well. In an informal and intimate setting, crews from El Al, Israel’s national airline, come to meet and talk with groups overseas. The evening at Holy Blossom also includes a presentation by Captain Emanuel Rosenzweig, the grandson of Franz Rosenzweig. It promises to be both moving and thought-provoking!

10 | Holy Blossom Temple MUSIC Temple Singers: Join our Congregational Choir! Temple Singers is a close family of singers who love to share their musical passion at many of our worship services. Choir rehearsals, Sundays, 10:00 am Contact Mari Lynn Rusak for more information, 416.789.3291 ext. 224 or [email protected]. You Can Ukulele, with Susan Baskin, Sundays, starting September 15, 2019, 12:15 pm Join our talented group of ukulele players. This is an amazing group of ukers, who love playing and at times performing together. Cost: $40 for non-members. Sundays in the Atrium: October 27, December 1, January 12, February 2, March 8, 2:00 pm Holy Blossom Temple is proud to host talented artists from The Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory in our light-filled Atrium. Series sponsored by Deborah Leibow and Ken Snider. Music Heritage Concert Series presents: Jonno Lightstone & Brian Katz Klezmer Duo: From Klezmer to Jazz, Saturday, January 18, 2020, 6:30 pm Brian Katz and Jonno Lightstone, combine their talents to explore some rarely performed klezmer repertoire as well as the beloved pulsating dance music of this exciting genre. Bringing together a multitude of musical styles and experience, they create a variety of diverse moods by weaving klezmer melodies with the sounds and textures of chamber music, jazz, Indian raga and down home rock’n blues!

Mark Milestones and Make Memories with Holy Blossom Temple Hosting a grand celebration, intimate luncheon or Kiddush? Hold your event at Holy Blossom! We are working with event and venue planners “Spectacular Spectacular” to ensure that every event at Holy Blossom Temple be a memorable occasion. Please keep your eyes and ears open about the exciting information about our Renewed Spaces that will be rolled out over the next several months. To book your lifecycle or Simcha event, please contact our new Simcha Coordinator, Lindsay Mockler at 416.789.3291 ext. 255. For all other rental inquiries please contact Judy Amsterdam at [email protected] or 416.789.3291 ext 233.

Fall/Winter 5780 | 11 Celebrate Cantor Maissner’s 41 years of contributions to Holy Blossom Temple SEPTEMBER 2019  JUNE 2020 [Save the Dates] SELICHOT 9:00 pm – Midnight|September 21, 2019 Cantor Maissner brings back congregational favourites Everybody is invited to become part of the choir for the premiere of a new tune, at the beautiful and moving Selichot Service in honour of Cantor Maissner Elegant champagne and dessert reception

MUSIC AND ART: LIVING MEMORY 7:00 pm|November 6, 2019 Generations connect through the arts to show the resilience of the human spirit in inhuman conditions World renowned Maestro Francesco Lotoro will join Cantor Maissner to perform music from the Maestro’s vast collection of thousands of songs rescued from the Holocaust Voices of child inmates of the Terezin Ghetto will be remembered through the Victory March of the children’s opera Brundibar Visual art display created by our own Holy Blossom youth

TRIBUTE TO CANTOR MAISSNER Wednesday June 10, 2020 Gala dinner followed by a celebratory concert of Cantor Maissner’s 41 years of contributions to Holy Blossom Save the Date for a wonderful and warm ‘thank you’ to our Cantor Shabbat Shira, Kabbalat Shabbat, Friday, February 7, 2020, 6:00 pm Our Musical Roots: The German-Jewish musical heritage features the glorious compositions of Lewis Lewandowski. Presented by Cantor Maissner, The Temple Singers, and Visiting Cantor Isidoro Abramowicz, Director of the Cantorial Program of The Abraham Geiger College, Potsdam, Germany. Shabbat Shira, Shabbat Morning, Saturday, February 8, 2020, 10:30 am Sermon in Song by visiting Cantor Isidoro Abramowicz. HBT TRAVELS Cantors Assembly: Jewish Musical Journey through Italy, Information Night, Monday, September 9, 7:30 pm It is our privilege to announce the third musical mission with the Cantor’s Assembly, the Jewish Musical Journey through ITALY: Rome, Florence & Venice (June 22-July 2, 2020). The success of each mission draws more attention and grows in numbers. We hope you will join us for this informative evening in preparation for this once in a lifetime trip.

HOLY BLOSSOM TEMPLE YOUTH EDUCATION CENTRE, SENIOR SCHOOL & JTEM JK  GRADE 12 For the love of Jewish learning REGISTER ONLINE TODAY! WHEN YEC (JK-Grade 5) Sundays starting September 8 @ 9:30 am Senior School & JTEM (Grade 6-12) Mondays starting September 9 @ 6:30 pm WHERE Holy Blossom Temple|1950 Bathurst Street CONTACT Debbie Spiegel [email protected]|416.789.3291 ext. 239

13 | Holy Blossom Temple YOUNG FAMILIES Can blossom here Join our vibrant community of young families just like yours. It’s easy with our personalized membership program Terumah – Gifts from the Heart. For more information please contact Tema Smith, Director of Community Engagement at [email protected]|416-789-3291 ext. 232 www.holyblossom.org/youngfamilies

FAMILY PROGRAMMING & YOUTH ACTIVITIES ECC (ages 0-5) HBTeens (Grade 8-12) YEC (JK-Grade 5) Family Programming (all ages!) Youth (Grades 6-7) ONGOING PROGRAMS ECC drop-in play program starts September 10 – December 18 (every Tuesday and Thursday while school is in session), 9:30 – 11:30 am Join in with one of our talented ECC teachers for a beautiful morning of play, art activities, story time, and snacks. Cost $5.00 per session. Open to children between 0-3 years old, with a parent, grandparent or caregiver. JEW CREW Mondays (monthly), starting September 23, 5:00-6:30 pm Everyone in grades 6&7 is welcome to join us for a monthly Hands On Mitzvah Project (H.O.M.E.) or Hang Out Social Time (H.O.S.T.). Pizza is always included

14 | Young Families: Family Programming & Youth Activities HBTeen Mitzvah Bakers (monthly), 6:30 pm Meet once a month in the kitchen to bake for Out of the Cold and Ve’ahavta. A great way to get community service hours and hang with friends at the same time! Open to anyone in grade 8-12. September 25, October 30, November 27, December 18, and January 29. HBTeen Rosh Chodesh and Shevet (monthly), 7:00 pm Rosh Chodesh and Shevet groups build self-esteem, Jewish identity, leadership skills, and friendship networks of adolescents. They offer safe spaces for teens to discuss through a Jewish lense issues around identity, gender roles, academic and social stress, friendship, body image, and so much more. Open to grades 8-10. September 18, October 23, November 20, December 18, January 22. Cost: $150 for members, $225 for non-members for year-long program. HABSTY Lounge nights, Mondays, 8:30 pm Open to grade 7 and up. Come hang out in our lounge on Monday nights. Games, snacks, wi-fi, info about upcoming events & programs, and volunteer opportunities always available! KEF (means fun in Hebrew), Sundays, 11:30 am Session 1 (Jewnior Bakers), September 15-November 17, Session 2 (Creative Art), November 24-February 9, 2020. KEF is our after-school program for all students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 1! SEPTEMBER Little Blossoms Friday music class fall session, September 13 - December 13, 2019 5 class times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm Join Little Blossoms for an amazing music class with a talented children’s entertainer. The program is geared towards children 0-3 years and is fun for all! Family Pre High-Holiday Shofar Havdallah, Saturday, September 14, 2019, 4:30 pm (Ralph Thornton Community Centre, 3rd Floor) Getting ready for the High Holidays with Kef! Pizza and crafts, stories and the sounds of the High Holy Days! Little Blossoms L’Dance, Wednesdays, fall session, September 18 - December 11, 2019, 11:15 am Parents and caregivers are invited to join their little one in our fun and interactive music/social class! This is a very high energy music class to common nursery music and is filled with relevant props to keep your little one engaged! NFTY Kick-off BBQ Sunday, September 15, 5:30 pm Open to all in grades 6-12! Join teens from NFTY and other Reform congregations across the GTA here at Holy Blossom for a Welcome Back BBQ complete with food, games and activities. Cost: $10/person. Family Apple Mania , Wednesday, September 18 2019, 5:30 pm Join us for everything apples! Let’s get ready for Rosh Hashanah together by making all kinds of apple treats and decorations! Cost: $25 per family.

Fall/Winter 5780 | 15 FAMILY & TOT SHABBAT From tots to teens, everyone is included and has a role in our family Friday night Services. The music of Shabbat enhances the feeling of community as we welcome Shabbat with our families. 5:40 pm – Snacks, Appetizers & Crafts 6:00 pm – Family & Tot Shabbat Service 7:00 pm – Shabbat Dinner & Singing RSVP online for dinner required Contact Lindsay Mockler for more information: [email protected] FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICES: October 4, 2019 Service led by our members in Grades 2+3, & Celebrating our Camp George families November 1, 2019 Service led in part by our ECC kids December 13, 2019 Service led by our members in Grade 1 January 17, 2020 Service led by our members in Grades 4+5 February 7, 2020 Shabbat Shira: Service led in part by our JK/SK members March 6, 2020 Celebrating our Youth Education Centre Families April 3, 2020 Service led in part by our ECC kids May 1, 2020 Recognizing our Confirmands & HABSTY Board installation Grade 1 Consecration Preparation Day!, Sunday, September 22, 2019, 9:30 am Calling all Grade 1 HBT member families to get prepared for Consecration on October 21, 2019. Join us to learn the ins and outs of Consecration. Photo will be taken! Apple Picking with YEAH! Sunday, September 22, 12:30 pm Spend an afternoon on the farm! We’ll eat lunch, pick apples, take a wagon ride and more! Everyone in grades 3-5 invited. Cost: $20 members, $25 for non-member friends. OCTOBER PJ Plus, Sunday, October 6 - December 15, 2019, 10:00 am PJ Plus is a 7-10 week program where children aged 1.5 through 3 years and their parents (or grandparents) participate in a fun and meaningful program with a specially designed curriculum based on PJ Library books! It focuses on Jewish holidays, Shabbat, Israel, and Jewish values. Family Sukkah Decorating, Thursday, October 10, 2019, 5:00 pm Join HABSTY and JewCrew to help decorate our sukkah – all ages are welcome to come lend a hand! Pizza will be served. TDSB PD day programs, Fridays: October 11, November 15, December 6, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Spend the day with friends at HBT for hands on Social Action activities, interactive games and more! For students in JK – grade 6. Cost $60 for members, $90 for non-members. Kef: Decorating the Sukkah, crafts, and food, Monday, October 14, 2019, 2:30 pm Celebrate the meaning of the holiday with KEF and Holy Blossom at a home in the East End. NFTY-NEL L’dor Vador @ Camp George, October 18-20, 2019 A weekend of peer-led camp-style programming, open to all in grades 9-12. Contact Lisa Isen Baumal at [email protected] for registration info. Simchat Torah Family Flag making, Monday, October 21, 6:15 pm Grade 6 & 7 Retreat, Friday, October 25-26, 2019 For all Grade 6 & 7 students. Takes place at YMCA Cedar Glen, in Schomberg. For details contact Debbie Spiegel, [email protected]. NEW AT HBT! AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR AGES 2- GRADE 5! Logics Academy, The Genius Lab, Grades K-2, Tuesdays, October 29 - December 10, 2019, 4:15 pm This term’s program is “Matatalab Says Hi!” Robotics & Coding. Take your first steps in coding with this fun, exciting course using Matatalab! Learn basic concepts such as loops and sequences as well as important vocabulary to be set up for future learning success. Cost: $170.00 for the 7 week program. Register at: logicsacademy.com/register Please note registration closes October 15, 2019.

Fall/Winter 5780 | 17 Logics Academy, The Genius Lab, Grades 3-5, Tuesdays, October 29 - December 10, 2019, 4:15 pm Robotics & Coding with Dash & Dot. Integrate Math with Coding for cool stuff like shooting hoops, solving mazes and creating music. Mad Science NASA ACADEMY OF FUTURE SPACE EXPLORERS Wednesdays, October 30, - December 11, 2019, 4:15 pm Ages: 2-6. We’ve teamed up with NASA to take children on a voyage of discovery! With unique hands-on activities, amazing demonstrations and fun experiments, this experience is truly out of this world. Children will build fun and educational take home projects to fuel their future explorations! Weekly Topics: Space Travel, Space Phenomena, Sun & Stars, Rocket Science I & II, Atmosphere & Beyond, Space Technology, and Living in Space. $137.00 + HST per registration. Kinder Science DISCOVERY LAB: Wednesday October 30, 2019 - Wednesdays, December 11, 2019, JK-Gr 1, 4:15 pm This fun, hands-on Kinder Science program sparks imaginative learning! Children will engage in exciting hands-on activities, watch spectacular demonstrations, participate in inquiry-based discussions, and create incredible take homes. Weekly Topics: Adventures in Air, Colour Lab, Eye to Eye, Keep in Touch, Butterflies, Mad Mixtures, Magnetic Attraction, and Space Frontiers. $137.00 + HST per registration. Little Fingers Music Keyboard Classes, Thursdays, October, 31- December 12, 2019, 4:00 pm The Little Fingers Music Keyboard Classes are a fun introduction to keyboard and a great precursor for piano lessons for children JK-2. Students learn to play short pieces in the keyboard in small groups and learn to read notes in the treble and bass clefs. Course includes singing, writing exercises, theory, flash cards, and a variety of musical learning games. Cost: $190. Contact [email protected] or call 647.400.9849. NOVEMBER Krav Maga with YEAH! Sunday, November 3, 2049, 12:30 pm We’ll fuel our bodies with make-your-own-smoothies, then learn cool martial arts moves, Israeli style! Everyone in grades 3-5 invited. Cost: $20 members, $25 for non-member friends. NFTY 678 Cupcake Wars! Saturday, November 16, 2019, 6:30 pm Come to HBT for a night of crazy cupcake making competitions and Havdallah, together with other grade 6, 7 & 8s from Reform congregations across the GTA. Dinner included. Cost: $10. DECEMBER YEAH Chanukah prep! Sunday, December 1, 2019, 12:30 pm Everyone in grades 3-5 invited. Cost: $20 members, $25 for non-member friends.

18 | Young Families: Family Programming & Youth Activities NFTY-NEL WINTER KALLAH in Toronto, December 6-8, 2019 A weekend of peer-led programming, camp-style Shabbat and more for all teens, with a special track for grades 6, 7 & 8. For more information, contact Lisa Isen Baumal, [email protected]. Community Mitzvah Day, Sunday, December 8, 2019 The UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is planning a community wide Mitzvah Day in support of a range of charities & activities including visiting the elderly, preparing food for people experiencing homelessness, and more. Family Latke Fry, Saturday, December 14, 2019, 6:00 pm Don’t miss our annual Latke Fry! We supply the potatoes, you bring your secret family recipe and ingredients! Pizza dinner and Havdallah included. Cost $25/family. Holy Blossom Temple Chanukah Party, Friday December 27, 2019, 5:00 pm A family friendly celebration of Chanukah. Including songs, candle lighting, storytelling and of course, Latkes, Dreidels, Sufganiyot, and all the trimmings.

AT HOLY BLOSSOM TEMPLE Register online today! We have limited spaces for 2019-2020 Contact Wendy at 416.789.3291 ext. 240 or [email protected] Life can blossom here

Fall/Winter 5780 | 19 JANUARY Little Blossoms winter session starts January 10 - April 3, 2020 5 class times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm Join Little Blossoms for an amazing music class with a talented children’s entertainer. The program is geared towards children 0-3 years and is fun for all! Family Desserts and Games Night Fundraiser, Saturday, January 18, 2020, 7:00 pm Join us for an evening of your favourite board games and yummy desserts, all while fundraising for the YEC! Cost: $25/family. NFTY 678 NIGHT @ RINX! Saturday, January 11, 7:00, pm Everyone in grades 678 are invited to spend a night of Lazer Tag, bowling, Balladium, and more! Havdallah and desserts included. Cost: $20. PJ Plus (Session 2), January 12- March 8, 2020 at 10:00 am PJ Plus is a 7-10 week program where children aged 1.5 through 3 years and their parents (or grandparents) participate in a fun and meaningful program with a specially designed curriculum based on PJ Library books! It focuses on Jewish holidays, Shabbat, Israel, and Jewish values.

Discover, Learn, and Grow! Holy Blossom Temple’s after school programming provides a warm, positive environment where children can discover themselves and the world around them with age-appropriate activities and countless opportunities to discover, learn, and grow. After School Programs for children JK – Grade 5 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact Wendy Steinberg Himmel for more information: [email protected] or call 416.789.3291 ext 240

20 | Young Families: Family Programming & Youth Activities SCHWARTZ/REISMAN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM To help guide our adult life-long learners toward a well-rounded Jewish education we have established these pillars: Torah and Text Study Jewish Life & History Centres for Contemporary Jewish Literature and Arts & Culture Israel Social Justice Health & Wellness Language

We encourage all participants to register for all of these programs by going to www.holyblossom.org. We are honoured to have you with us for one or all of these programs. It is always wonderful to greet you. Please note that unless otherwise written, programs for members are free of charge. Non-members will be charged $10 per session. ONGOING LEARNING Shabbat Torah Study, Rabbi Yael Splansky, Saturdays, 9:00 am Together we’ll study the weekly Torah portion, its corresponding commentaries both ancient and modern, and discover their eternal relevance. Experienced students are valued for their accumulation of knowledge. Newcomers are valued for their fresh insight. Make a weekly commitment or stop by from time to time. Sisterhood Torah Study, Mark Goodman, Wednesdays, 9:30 am Discussing the development of Judaism from a local sect to a strong organization with members found throughout the known world. This evolution/revolution would be guided by a cadre of men, educated in Jewish Law, who are known today as The Rabbis, They created a remarkable framework, to guide generations of Jews, often in unsafe locations. Previous knowledge of Jewish texts will not be necessary, and will be provided in English. Thursday Morning Learning, Mark Goodman, after Shacharit Service (approx. 8:30 am) Each Thursday morning at 8:45 we engage in studying the Talmud. Texts including a modern English translation are provided. This year we will continue the study of Tractate Megillah. All are welcome. Introduction to Jewish Living (IJL) IJL is team-taught by the Reform Rabbis of Greater Toronto. It provides an excellent foundation of skills and knowledge for anyone who would like to create a Jewish home and discover the joys of Jewish communal

Fall/Winter 5780 | 21 Melton at Holy Blossom Holy Blossom is proud to be the Melton hub for the Toronto Jewish community. The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning is a world pioneer in the field of adult Jewish education, offering a first-class curriculum created by scholars and educators at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. For more information about Melton at Holy Blossom, contact Debbie Spiegel at [email protected] or 416.789.3291 ext. 239 Not sure if Melton is for you? Join us for a Taste of Melton on September 10 at 7:30 pm! Meet the teachers, sample a lesson and experience Melton’s unique approach to Jewish learning. life. It is also a pre-requisite course for anyone seeking conversion to Judaism. In order to enroll in this comprehensive, 25-week course, one needs the sponsorship of a rabbi who is a member of the Reform Beit Din. For more details contact the IJL Administrator, Karen Goldstein, at [email protected]. Midtown & Downtown Lunch & Learn: How to Argue Jewishly, Tuesdays, 12:30 pm “Splansky, Helfman, and Goodman” is not the name of a new firm. Our Holy Blossom Rabbis will team- teach this twice monthly, text-based class. At a time of such polarization, it seems people no longer know how to argue, only shout. Our tradition provides models for how to argue respectfully and effectively with one another and even with God. All are welcome. Bring a friend. No previous experience is required, although registration is appreciated. Bring your own lunch. We’ll provide drinks and dessert. Many thanks to Baskin Wealth Management (Midtown, 95 St. Clair West) and to Goodmans LLP (Downtown, 333 Bay Street, #3400) for hosting us. Dates: Wednesday, October 23 (Midtown), Tuesday, October 29 (Downtown), Tuesday, November 12 (Midtown), Tuesday, November 26 (Downtown), Tuesday, December 10 (Midtown), Tuesday, December 17 (Downtown). THE FLORENCE MELTON SCHOOL OF ADULT JEWISH LEARNING AT HOLY BLOSSOM TASTE OF MELTON, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 7:30 pm Join us for a taste of what is in store for you when you join a Melton course. It is an amazing learning adventure. All are welcome. CORE COURSES: MELTON’S SIGNATURE TWO-YEAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE Cost: $525 members and $65 for textbook/$625 non-members and $65 for textbook. Core Course, Year One, Rhythms of Jewish Living and Purposes of Jewish Living, Tuesdays, starts October 29, 2019, 7:30 pm (25 weeks) Taught by: Rabbi Yael Splansky, Rabbi Zachary Goodman, and Rabbi Bill Tepper. This text-based course will provide sophisticated pluralistic understandings of Jewish living, memory and wisdom and will invite adults to discover personal interests and meaning. Core Course, Year Two: Crossroads of Jewish History and The Ethics of Jewish Living, Tuesdays, starts October 29, 2019, 7:30 pm (25 weeks) Taught by: Rabbi Yael Splansky, Rabbi Zachary Goodman, and Rabbi Bill Tepper. In Year Two, “Crossroads of Jewish History” merges the concepts of history and memory in order to better understand how each has shaped Judaism today. “The Ethics of Jewish Living” brings in Jewish teachings to shed light on contemporary issues. This class will explore the ancient and modern rabbis and scholars approaches to conducting our lives in the communal and private spheres.

Fall/Winter 2019-20Fall/Winter Program Guide5780 | 23 Foundations of Jewish Living, Rabbi Jordan Helfman, starting Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 10:30 am or starting Monday, September 16, 9:30 am; 10 weeks This course provides a thought-provoking encounter with the core values of Judaism. This learning allows for an opportunity for adult students to bring a conversation home to share with your children and families. Cost: $50 members, $75 non-members. Jewish Medical Ethics, Dr. Yoel Abells, Mondays, starting January 13 (10 weeks), 7:30 pm Within the field of ethics, one of the most challenging frontiers is medical ethics. While contemporary medical knowledge preserves life, modern advances have raised moral and ethical dilemmas related to the sanctity and dignity of life: issues whose scope was unimaginable a generation ago. Jewish Medical Ethics explores what Judaism has to say on a number of challenging issues, including human cloning, surrogate motherhood, transsexual surgery, assisted suicide, heroic efforts, and genetic manipulation. Accreditation available for medical professionals. Cost: $350 members/$450 non-members, $75 additional for accreditation. SEPTEMBER What is Revelation?, Rabbi Michael Stroh, Thursdays, September 12-October 3, 2019, at 10:30 am Did God “speak” to Moses? What is divine “speech”? Does God “speak” to us? Who tells us what God says? What is the human participation in revelation? What is Torah miSinai (Torah from Sinai)? Torah min Hashamayim (Torah from Heaven)? What does this mean to us liberal and somewhat skeptical Jews? Anti-Semitism & Islamophobia Workshop, Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 7:30 pm These workshops are intended to bring together a smaller group of Jews and Muslims to gain a better understanding of Antisemitism and Islamophobia and look at developing practical strategies to counter hate. The sessions will also provide a learning opportunity to understand the similarities, differences and commonalities between the two groups. Sunday Book Club with Sharon Singer, Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 10:30 am Join us for interesting conversation on a different book each time chosen by participants. All are invited. New participants are always welcome! Future dates: October 27, November 24, & January 19, 2020. OCTOBER A Rainbow Thread: An Anthology of Queer Jewish Texts from the First Century to 1969 with Noam Sienna, Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 8:00 pm (Wolfond Centre, 36 Harbord Street) Noam’s book is a groundbreaking anthology of texts, the first of its kind, which explores the intersection of Jewish and queer identities.

24 | Schwartz/Reisman Adult Education Program Contemporary Jewish Fiction with Cynthia Good, Professor Emerita, Humber College Tuesdays, October 15-November 5, 2019, 10:00 am Join us as we study two juicy novels on some similar themes, set in very different countries and times and treated in very different ways. Books: Sophie & Cecilia, by Katherine Ashenburg and The Female Persuasion, by Meg Wolitzer. Out of the Cold at Holy Blossom volunteer sign-up night, Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 6:30 pm If you are interested in volunteering at OOTC this upcoming season, come and speak to us about opportunities. My 100 Children, a film by Oshra Reim, Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 pm In the Spring of 1945, Holocaust survivor and psychologist Lena Kuchler single handedly created a home for orphaned Jewish children in Krakow, Poland, following World War II. In 1949, a wave of violent anti-Semitism forced Lena to flee with the children to France and later to Israel where Lena says goodbye to the children as they are accepted into the Schiller Kibbutz as equal members. In the film, ten children from Lena Kuchler’s children’s home return to Poland and reminisce and reflect on their past. Join the film’s Director, Oshra Schwartz Reim, a member of our twin congregation, Kehillat Hashachar in Even Yehuda, and Shira Toren, daughter of Lena Kuchler. Sponsored by Sisterhood. Breakfast with our Brotherhood, Sunday, October 20, 2019 following Shacharit Service Hearts of Hate: A Former Neo-Nazi’s Journey from Hate to Hope. At age sixteen, Elisa Hategan was recruited by Canada’s most powerful neo-Nazi, white supremacist group, the Heritage Front - a domestic terrorist group. But after witnessing a campaign of terror from which there seemed no way out, Elisa realizes that she must fight back. At only eighteen, her testimony would lead to the criminal convictions of prominent white supremacists and lead to the end of the Heritage Front. Beit Ha’am Films, Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 7:00 pm Join us for a film nights with our Israel emissaries, our Shinshinim, Lior Cohen and Maayan Gean and Lior Sagi, of World Zionist Federation Department of Diaspora Activities. These film nights are dedicated to learning more about Israeli culture and society. The films present various issues of concern in Israel which will allow us to reflect on diverse and relevant themes, which will allow us to connect to Israel from different angles. Future Dates: December 4, 2019 & February 5, 2020. Sisterhood Presents, Yin Yoga (weekly), beginning Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 7:30 pm Please join us as we explore this meditative practice with Yin Yoga teacher Debra Black. 8 sessions. Yoga mat and registration are required. Contact Judy Amsterdam, [email protected]. Space is limited to 20 persons. Fee $80.00. Sephardi Voices: A Canadian Refuge; A Tribute to Naim Dallal, presented by Dr. Henry Green, Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 7:30 pm Join Dr. Henry Green, Professor of Religious Studies and Judaic Studies at the University of Miami and the

Fall/Winter 5780 | 25 Director of Sephardi Voices, and David Langer, photographer and film documentarian, as they share this very special project. Sephardi Voices is the first endeavor to document and preserve the life of the Sephardi communities around the world. Our own Dr. Naim Dallal will join our guests. NOVEMBER Conversational Yiddish, Sharon Power, Thursdays, November 7-December 5, 2019, 7:00 pm Join us for this unique 5-week session of Conversational Yiddish at the Beginner/Intermediate level. Our goal is to spread awareness and love of Yiddish language and culture to all. All are welcome! Ability to read alef-beys is not required. Learn a new language! Practice your Yiddish! Come for the fun! Cost: $30 Members/$45 Non-Members. Brotherhood Breakfast, Sunday, November 10, 2019 following Shacharit Service Join us as we hear from our own Simeon Olsberg who will teach us about Krav Maga, self-defense and special awareness. Next date: Sunday, December 15, topic TBD. HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK, NOVEMBER 3-10, 2019 Sarah And Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Music and Art: Living Memory, Wednesday November 6, 2019 7:30 pm Three generations come together through music to show the resilience of the human spirit under inhumane conditions. Cantor Beny Maissner and Toronto musicians will perform rescued music of the Holocaust, compiled by internationally known Maestro Francesco Lotoro. Selections include songs of Cantor Maissner’s uncle, Israel Alter, last chief cantor of Hanover Germany who escaped in 1935. Voices of child inmates of the Terezin ghetto will be remembered through the Victory March of the children’s opera Brundibar. Co-sponsored by Instituto de Letteratura Musicale Concentrazionria. Closing Program of Holocaust Education Week & Kristallnacht Commemoration, Sunday November 10, 2:00 pm In a time of surging Antisemitism and intolerance, have we learned the lessons of the Shoah? Elizabeth Bromstein ties her own family’s experience of the Shoah, to our current global refugee crisis. She created, “Walk Like a Refugee,” as she recounts her own family’s crisis after the War and focuses on what we can do today to help others. Our collective past Jewish history moves Elizabeth to raise funds and spread awareness in support of refugees entering Canada. The program culminates in a commemoration in honour of the 81st anniversary of Kristallnacht. Seventy-Seven Years Ago: the Yellow Star in France, with Professor Michael Marrus, Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 7:30 pm France, May 29, 1942, a decree of the Military Occupation authorities in Paris: As of June 7, all Jews over the age of six in the Occupied Zone were to wear a yellow Star of David. With this chilling proclamation, the

26 | Schwartz/Reisman Adult Education Program Germans began an ominous new phase of their persecution of Jews in France. This lecture tells the story of the imposition of the Yellow Star in France: the background to the decision, its link with the Final Solution, the problems with its imposition, reactions, and the place of the star in the Holocaust in France. The Vision of the Jew in Modernity, Leading Thinkers who shaped Philo-Semitism and Anti-Semitism in the Modern Age, Professor Howard Adelman, November 20-December 18, 2019, 7:00 pm The focus this term will be on 17th century thinkers, from Galileo through Grotius, Francis Bacon, Hobbes, Pascal, and ending with Spinoza. This is a continuation of Prof. Adelman’s class last Spring but join us if you are a first-timer. You will not be disappointed! ABC’s of Raising Smarter Kids, Joanne Foster, Ed.D., Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 7:30 pm Moving from A through Z, award-winning author Dr. Joanne Foster reveals hundreds of ways to encourage and support children’s abilities. She shares understandings based on over 30 years’ experience as a dedicated professional in the field of child development and gifted education, and she provides page after page of expertise, practical strategies, and relevant resources. Anti-Semitism & Islamophobia Workshop (series), Thursday, November 21, 2019, 7:00 These workshops are intended to bring together a smaller group of Jews and Muslims to gain a better understanding of Antisemitism and Islamophobia and look at developing practical strategies to counter hate. The sessions will also provide a learning opportunity to understand the similarities, differences and commonalities between the two groups. In Harmony, a Concert in Support of Newcomers, Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 7:00 A concert with the Canadian Arab Orchestra, David Buchbinder, and other artists in support of the refugee and resettlement initiatives of Jewish Immigrant Aid Society (JIAS) and Christ Churst Deer Park. For more information visit www.jiastoronto.org. DECEMBER Rabbi Gary Zola, in honour of Rabbi Zachary Goodman’s Installation, December 6-7, 2019 Holy Blossom Temple welcomes Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Gary Zola, Executive Director of The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives and Edward M. Ackerman Family Distinguished Professor of the American Jewish Experience and Reform Jewish History at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio. A most engaging speaker, Professor Zola is a historian of North American Jewry who specializes in the development of North American Reform Judaism. Hebrew Marathon, with Dalia Alalouf, December 6-8, 2019 (times each day vary) There are studies that say learning a new language is good for your brain health, and learning Hebrew is good for your Jewish health! Join us for a “never-fail” experience. Learn to read Hebrew in a weekend and improve your Jewish literacy!

Fall/Winter 5780 | 27 ”Hebrew 1, 2, 3,” with Dalia Alalouf If you can’t make Hebrew Marathon but are still interested in mastering our language, we would love to assist you in your quest! Contact Dalia Alalouf (ext. 238) to arrange a class or one-on-one tutorial for you. CBC Archival Program series with Stuart Hands, Canadian Jewish film scholar and Director of Programming for the Toronto Jewish Festival, Mondays, December 9 & 16, 2019, 7:30 pm Stuart will reach back into the CBC archives for some wonderful films featuring Jewish Canadian comedians. JANUARY How a Poem Moves, with Professor Adam Sol, Wednesdays, January 15-29, 2020 at 7:30 pm Are you afraid of poetry? Do you suspect you don’t “get it”? Are you curious about what might make a poem “Jewish”? Join us for a three session course on all the ways a Jewish poem moves: how it moves across the page, how it moves within traditions, how it moves us. Experts and amateurs are welcome. York University@HBT: What’s in a Name? On the uses and abuses of Jewish names, with Professor Kalman Weiser, Thursday January 16, 2020 What’s in a Jewish Name? This talk explores how Jews got “Jewish“ first names and family names in the modern era, and how their naming practices have not only served as a source of identity but also one of conflict within Jewish communities. White Daisy, a story of Helena Weinwurm, with Peter Weinwurm Monday, January 27, 2020 at 7:30 pm In commemoration of International Holocaust Day we welcome Peter Weinwurm who shares his mother’s story. It is the story of a young girl who spent 3 years of her life in the female part of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. Helen’s story brings a testimony from the era that cannot be repeated again. It talks about the impact of tragedies that can have on lives of others. It reveals the painful memories of one woman, later a mother, who after the horrible experience of the concentration camp sought and found again the meaning in life and her place in society.

28 | Schwartz/Reisman Adult Education Program May their memory be a blessing HOLY BLOSSOM TEMPLE MEMORIAL PLAQUES These memorial tablets which line the walls of our historic sanctuary are a lasting tribute. The names of our loved ones and the Hebrew and Gregorian dates of their deaths are illuminated with a memorial light on Yahrtzeit and all Yizkor days. To order your memorial plaques please contact Cindy Zimmer: [email protected] | 416.789.3291 ext 229 To dedicate a plaque: $500 To simply reserve a space for the future: $90

BEIT OLAM, A JEWISH GARDEN FOR INTERFAITH FAMILIES Beit Olam Garden preserves Jewish heritage in the serene landscape of Glenview Memorial Gardens. For individuals or families of Jewish faith, interfaith and those with a Jewish connection, Beit Olam provides the ideal choice. To find out more about Beit Olam call Tanis Floom at 647.467.7365

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Become a Friend of Holy Blossom Temple As a friend of Holy Blossom Temple, you will receive our quarterly bulletin, bi-annual program guide, and our Temple emails. Special “Friends of Holy Blossom” pricing for select signature events. Support our innovative, engaging programming and vibrant community with an annual tax deductible donation of $360. Contact Tema Smith, Director of Community Engagement, to learn more. [email protected]|416.789.3291 ext. 232

*Does not include High Holy Day tickets YAD: 20S & 30S @ HOLY BLOSSOM This program has been created to invite young adults between ages 19 and 35 to become members of Holy Blossom at an affordable rate. Thanks to generous donors to the Holy Blossom Congregational Appeal, we are able to offer membership at Holy Blossom Temple from no cost to low cost for those under 35. As part of this initiative, our members 19 and older will need to register for their own memberships (including High Holy Day tickets). WEBSITE holyblossom.org/yad/ FACEBOOK YAD: 20s and 30s @ Holy Blossom Temple UPCOMING YAD EVENTS YAD LEEDership Fundraising Campaign Presents: Monte Carlo Night, Saturday, September 14, 2019, 7:00 pm Grab a drink and hit the tables at YAD’s casino night! We will be honoring Rabbi Helfman and introducing Rabbi Goodman as we launch YAD’s ongoing fundraising campaign. Don’t miss out on what promises to be an incredible evening! Musical Kabbalat Shabbat, Friday, October 25, 2019, Holy Blossom Temple A celebration of Shabbat full of music, spirit, acceptance, joy, and togetherness. After a tiresome week of work, worries, errands, and meetings, we finally reach a time to rest –Shabbat. Combining traditional prayers with contemporary culture! Including full Shabbat dinner and wine. Come celebrate with us! Cooking in Hebrew, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 In Collaboration with: CZF and DDA-WZO Food is a world unto itself. Cultural discourse nourishes the soul while food preparation nourishes the body. The combination creates an open and safe setting for connecting individuals and communities, offering a “taste of Hebrew,” a glimpse into contemporary Israeli culture, both literary and culinary, Hebrew, and Judaism. Chanukah Drinks, Saturday, December 28, 2019 Following the tradition of the past 2 years, YAD at HBT well be hosting Chanukah Drinks out in the city! This evening promises to be filled with good food, good conversation and local beer!

32 | YAD: Young Adult Division @ Holy Blossom YAD Purim Party, Saturday, March 7, 2020 This year’s YAD @HBT Purim Party will be building off the success of last year’s event! We are imagining bigger and better! Stay tuned for more details on what promises to be a “magical” evening. Lishma, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm • Semester 1: Sept. 11-Sept. 25 • Semester 2: Oct. 30-Dec.4 • Semester 3: Jan 15.-Feb. 19 • Semester 4: April 22- May 27 Lishma Jewish Learning Project launched in November 2018, in Toronto! We are convening a community of learners in their 20’s and 30’s who are excited to share their desire for greater Jewish engagement, who are willing to ask questions of our tradition and who want to explore how it informs our lives today. We hope you’ll be part of it! Presented by: Holy Blossom Temple, Annex Shul, Beth Tzedec Congregation, BASE, Miles Nadal JCC, and UJA Genesis. For times and locations of YAD programming, contact Rabbi Zachary Goodman [email protected] or 416.789.3291 ext. 231

YAD Life can LEEDership blossom here Campaign

Donate today to DOUBLE the impact! Support YAD: 20s and 30s YAD LEEDership fundraising campaign towards obtaining the LEED Silver certification and sustainabilitly at HBT! Every donation will be matched by donor Michael Bernstein. For more details, contact Anna Gurevich, [email protected], 416.789.3291 ext. 227 or visit our online donation page. Life is blossoming here Pledges can be made over a number of months and years and will receive recognition within the Temple.

Fall/Winter 2019-20 Program Guide | 33 TDSB PD Day programs at Holy Blossom Temple! Spend your PD day with friends at HBT, engaged in a full day program with games, Shabbat & holiday activities and more! Friday, October 11|Friday, November 15|Friday, December 6 9:00 am-4:00 pm | Open to JK – grade 6 $60 for members, $90 for non-member friends Contact [email protected] for more details

34 | Holy Blossom Temple DAYS OF CELEBRATION & COMMEMORATION AT HOLY BLOSSOM TEMPLE 5780/2019-2020 SUKKOT PESACH Sukkah Decorating Erev Pesach Service Thursday, October 10, 2019, 6:30 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2020, 6:00 pm Erev Sukkot Service First Day Pesach Service, Newlywed Blessing Sunday, October 13, 2019, 5:30 pm Thursday, April 9, 2020, 10:00 am First Day Sukkot Service Holy Chag Pesach! Monday, October 14, 2019, 10:00 am Thursday, April 9, 2020, 10:00 am-2:30 pm SHEMINI ATZERET Erev Seventh Day Pesach Service Erev Shemini Atzeret Service Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 6:00 pm Sunday, October 20, 2019, 6:00 pm 7th Day Pesach Service & Yizkor Service and Yizkor Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 10:00 am Monday, October 21, 2019, 10:00 am YOM HASHOAH SIMCHAT TORAH Service and Commemoration Consecration Wednesday, April 20, 7:00 pm Monday, October 21, 2019, 6:00 pm YOM HAZIKARON/YOM HA’ATZMAUT Flagmaking Yom Ha’Zikaron Service & Monday, October 21, 2019, 6:15 pm Commemoration Service and Celebration Tuesday, April 28, 6:00 pm Monday, October 21, 2019, 7:00 pm Erev Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration CHANUKAH Tuesday, April 28, 6:45 pm First Candle Lighting CONFIRMATION Sunday, December 22, 2019, evening Shabbat Service & Celebration Intergenerational Celebration Saturday, May 23, 10:30 am December 27, 2019, 5:00 pm SHAVUOT SHABBAT SHIRA Erev Shavuot Service & Tikun Leil Shavuot Kabbalat Shabbat Service Thursday, May 28, 8:00 pm Friday, February 7, 2020, 6:00 pm Service, Baby Blessings, Yizkor Service Service & Sermon in Song Sunday, May 29, 10:00 am Saturday, February 8, 2020, 10:30 am TISHA B’AV PURIM Service & Study Purim Carnival Tuesday, July 29, 6:00 pm Sunday, March 8, 2020, 11:00 am Wednesday, July 30, 7:30 am Estherday: Megillah Reading, Shpiel, Costume Parade & Celebration Monday, March 9, 2020, 6:30 pm HOLY BLOSSOM TEMPLE 1950 Bathurst Street 416.789.3291 www.holyblossom.org|[email protected]