We must live for today, we must build for tomorrow.Debbie Friedman, of blessed memory
Our youth are our tomorrow. And, they are simultaneously our today. Youth activities at Holy Blossom Temple aim to speak to today’s youth, giving them a foundation, connectedness, and sense of confidence for tomorrow.
Debbie Friedman, a champion of our youth, also sang, “Give us time, give us strength, give us life.”
Dr. Wendy Mogel will inspire and challenge each parent. Monday, February 13 – 6:30 p.m. The inspiration is that there is a way in which for parents to live with their teen and preteen and do so with comfort and strength. The challenge is to potentially shift our way of thinking about parenthood and childhood too. Dr. Mogel will also bring her professional wisdom plus comedic hilarity. It is entertaining to be with Dr. Mogel. It is also truly Read more »
Saturday, March 3 – 7:00 pm, starting with Havdalah. $67.50 per person, includes: – a private, backstage tour of The World of Ancient Civilizations – a viewing of the hilarious “Night at the Museum” with Ben Stiller and friends – a “midnight snack” of pizza and popcorn (at 10 pm) – pajama karaoke – breakfast buffet in the morning (program ends early enough to get to Religious School on time!) – admission to the museum and its special Read more »
The Wave Pool 5 Hopkins St., Richmond Hill Sunday February 26 12:15pm Meet in Activity Room at Holy Blossom 3:45pm Buses return to Holy Blossom Cost: $20 Includes transportation and lunch Swim and surf in the wild waves, just float around, ride on a mat or splash in the beach area. Don’t forget to enjoy the thrilling 160′ twisting water slide! There is also a shallow area for beginning swimmers to enjoy the Wave Pool. What to bring: Read more »
If you’re in Grade 7 or 8, come join us on Tuesday, February 7th from 4:00 to 6:30pm to sell toques at TTC subway stations (Downsview or Wilson). We’ll have a great time together, raise money for an awesome cause, and grab some food at the end. You can also get community service hours! All of the proceeds from the toques go to Raising the Roof’s efforts to provide homeless and at-risk youth with secure housing, education and employment Read more »
Sunday January 29, 2012 12:30pm Meet in Activity Room to prepare for buses 3:15pm Buses will return to Holy Blossom Cost: $20 Price includes activity, lunch & transportation TIME FREAK: This is an exciting new attraction that challenges players to frantically race against the clock, pushing buttons as they light up. Players score points by racing around the control room, turning off lit buttons as quickly as possible. The more buttons Read more »
(Grades 7 through 12) Program: Out of the Cold Type: Breakfast Servers Date: Friday January 6 Time commitment: 6:30am-8:00am (special time) Special Note: 15 and under, with a parent. 16 and up come on your own! Contact: Phyllis Denaburg Pdenaburg@gmail.com Program: Tot Shabbat Type: Volunteer greeters and assistants Date: Friday January 6 Time commitment: 6:00pm-7:00pm Contact: Rabbi Thomashow kthomashow@holyblossom.org Program: Read more »
YEAH will going to Just Bounce Trampoline Club Inc. Participants will be able to flip, fly and flop on the trampolines under the supervision of trained instructors. Come out and bounce around! It’s sure to be a blast! We hope to see you there. For registration and questions please contact Karen Lidor at yeah@holyblossom.org. Read more »
This past Shabbat, Nov 18-20 a hearty group of Grade 7 students joined by their teachers, and members of HABSTY’s (our Grades 9-12 youth group) Executive, ventured to the YMCA Cedar Glen retreat centre for a wonderful Shabbat. Students prayed together, played together and studied together in a fun, caring and joyful atmosphere. The reaction of our students ranged from “awesome”, to “amazing”, to “I’m sorry I have to leave!” Read more »
Watch this video and see our first and second year student teachers at Holy Blossom Temple. They devote their time, once or twice a week, to work with students from Grades JK-6 in Religious School and Hebrew School. These students have all given their time and energy for the benefit of our students. We are indebted to our student teachers and look forward to their continued successes. Read more »
Three times a year—on Sukkot, Pesach, and Shavuot—a special opportunity for all our children aged JK through Grade 4 arises. Children and their families are invited to the congregation-wide Festival service at 10:00am. Immediately following the opening of the Torah service, our children are invited to an area of their own for snack, creative study, and engaging activity. Extraordinary teachers lead these special sessions. Next, our children Read more »
Learn How to Blow the Shofar with Cantor Maissner and Rabbi Thomashow. Sunday September 11, 2011, from 12:30-1:30. Sandwiches and Drinks will be served. No Cost. For more information or to RSVP by September 9 at Noon to JoAnne Polito, please click here. Teens only please. Bring a shofar if you have one! Read more »
The following are thoughts from one of our 2011 Confirmands, Matthew Hacker-Teper. We are proud of the accomplishments of the entire class and look forward to all of their continued participation in our Religious School. Rabbis, Teachers, Friends, and Family, My name is Matt Hacker Teper and I have been asked to say a few words about becoming a Confirmand and what it means to me. I started my Hebrew school career at the JCC when I was 6 years Read more »
Rabbi Splansky and Elana Paice, Temple member and Confirmation Teacher, go ziplining at Camp George. July 5, 2011. I write to you from Camp George on beautiful Maple Lake, near Parry Sound. The ruach (camp spirit) is high as campers and staff are enjoying the first week of the summer and the extra sunshine that’s come with it. Holy Blossom is well represented here. To read more from Rabbi Splansky’s “Camp George: a Jewish Classroom Read more »
I write to you from Camp George on beautiful Maple Lake, near Parry Sound. The ruach (camp spirit) is high as campers and staff are enjoying the first week of the summer and the extra sunshine that comes with it. Holy Blossom is well represented here. According to one Talmudic passage (Kiddushin 29a), there are three things every Jewish parent is obligated to teach his and her child. First, teach your child Torah. Second, teach your child Read more »
Our Religious School has finished for the 2010-2011 season. We had a wonderful year of fun, learning and friendship. Progress reports for the Religious School have been distributed. If you have not received your children’s report, please contact Debbie Spiegel. We look forward to having your child/grandchild join us again for the 2011-2012 season. Religious School registration continues. Don’t miss a wonderful opportunity to have your children Read more »
This Saturday, June 18, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., join us at Family Service to bid “shalom” a fond farewell to Alon and Maya, our Shinshinim. They have been with us for the past 10 months planning and sharing all kinds of activities for our students and families through the Religious School and Family service. We want to give them a wonderful Holy Blossom send off. Our Family Service enjoys a beautiful Kiddush lunch at the end of the service. Read more »
Watch Marc Kielburger of Free The Children greet and thank the Holy Blossom community for our help in building the Kisurani All Girls School in western Kenya. And watch the tour Marc gives of the (now) newly opened school, as he explains why the school is so important to the Kisurani community and beyond. With thanks to our Social Action Committee for their leadership and dedication to this project! Our Featured Video: The Kisurani All Girls Read more »