Generation Aleph

Generation Aleph is a community of twenty and thirty somethings who join together for Shabbat, learning, social action, and community engagement. Since 2005, Holy Blossom Temple has been a midtown home to such programs. On the cusp of downtown, we are not only a walk from St. Clair and Bathurst, but we also aim to be a warm, creative, and bright complement to our locale.

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Shabbat Fusion

Rabbi Karen Thomashow invites the community to a unique Kabbalat Shabbat experience of song and prayer. The Shabbat Fusion band of Aviva Chernick (lead), Aaron Lightstone, Mark Weinstock, and their talented friends, bring together the city’s finest fusion of jazz, funk, Ashkenaz, and Sepharad.

  • 6:20 is when the music begins.
  • 6:30 is when the service begins.
  • Immediately following the service, everyone is invited to gather for sushi and wine.

A special invitation is extended to young professionals. All are welcome.

Related links

Here are some other sources of information for Jewish Torontonians between the ages of 20 and 30:

Hillel of Greater Toronto: For the Graduate Student Program and related Jewish activities on campus, please call (416) 978-0421.

Birthright Israel: If you are age 26 or younger and have never been on an organized trip to Israel, you are eligible for this free tour of Israel.

Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion: This is our Reform seminary, training rabbis, cantors, Jewish educators and communal service workers. HUC-JIR has weekend retreats in Cincinnati, Ohio and summer programs in Jerusalem to study with the faculty and meet other young Jews.

 

The Generation Aleph News Archive

Generation Aleph Hosts New Israel Fund of Canada’s New Generations

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Reflections on a Personal Relationship with Israel Via a Study and Discussion of Jay Michaelson’s article How I’m Losing My Love For Israel* January 12, 2012, 8:00pm Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst Street RSVP required: atarah@nifcan.org * www.forward.com/articles/114180/ Responses to Jay Michaelson’s letter can be found in the “related” box on the article’s page. Light refreshments will be served. New Generations Canada Read more »

I Will Always Have A Torah On My Shelf: vBlog6

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Jewish Hair. While this could be the topic of a popular play or an autobiography for many of us, it is truly a significant theme in our tradition. Here I elucidate one biblical reference to hair as it teaches us something about our best selves. Our tradition has understood the power of hair for eras. In this way, that Movember used hair as a way in which to galvanize support is entirely sensible. Many thanks to Joda Eisenberg, member of Read more »

Evan Solomon: Sacrifice, Isolation and Faith: Israel in the Arab Spring

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Yom Kippur: Our Learning for the High Holy Days Study Sessions – Saturday October 8, 2011 – 1:30 p.m. Evan Solomon: Sacrifice, Isolation and Faith: Israel in the Arab Spring - Two-time Gemini Award-winning journalist Evan Solomon is the anchor of CBC News Network’s Power & Politics with Evan Solomon, as well as CBC Radio One’s The House. Before that, Solomon co-hosted the Gemini Award-winning weekly news and current affairs shows CBC Read more »

Hors D’ouevre, Wine, and Study in the Sukkah

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“CELEBRATE and CONTEMPLATE” Generation Aleph – For 20 & 30 Somethings… Thursday, October 13th, 2011 – 7:00-9:00 p.m. Holy Blossom Temple Courtyard Hosted by Rebecca Sernasie and Daniel Schniederman. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Songs, wine, cheese; some reflection on Sukkot 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.: Study of Ecclesiastes with Rabbi Thomashow Read more »

Habitat for Humanity Build

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Generation Aleph will participate in a Habitat for Humanity build on Sunday October 30th, from 8am-4pm. Just post-Sukkot, it is the perfect time to follow our tradition’s emphasis on providing dwellling places for everyone. Additionally, it is a great opportunity to meet and participate in community with other 20 and 30 somethings. To sign up for the build, please email Joda Eisenberg at joda.eisenberg@gmail.com. Read more »

Havdalah in the Summer

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Generation Aleph hosts: Havdalah in the Summer with Mark Weinstock Saturday evening August 13th. Gathering at 8:30pm. Havdalah Ceremony begins at 9:00pm. Music, Evening Snacks, and Socializing preceding and following the ceremony. Holy Blossom Temple Green Courtyard (this is accessible from the Ava Road Parking Lot, and is a large and lovely green courtyard space) at 1950 Bathurst Street. Cheese and Crackers, Grapes Read more »