There’s lots to do at Holy Blossom Temple for our families with children, and it all starts with Family Programming.
Click the titles below to explore Our Family Programs.
For more information, please click here to send an email to Rabbi Yael Splansky or (416) 789-3291, ext.244. For a detailed listing of all our Family Programs, please click to download our Family Programming Booklet.
For a detailed listing of all our Family Programs, please click to download our Family Programming Booklet
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 »
Family Programming at Holy Blossom Temple Sunday, January 15 1:00 pm Enter park off Strathearn Road, just south of Markdale Avenue. Big hills for the big kids. Little hills for the little ones. We’ll bring the hot chocolate! *Weather Permitting! Read more »
Holy Blossom Temple is your partner in raising Jewish children. We are proud to be able to provide such a wide range of opportunities for your family to learn, pray, celebrate, and grow together. We’ve put all the pieces together in one place, so you can enjoy all that the Holy Blossom community has to offer parents and children – at every stage of life. Read more »
Holy Chag! Sukkot will be a fun-filled day your kids won’t want to miss! Highlights of the day include lunch, special song session with David Gershon, Sukkot themed snacks and games and activities led by Dynamix! This is a great way to celebrate the holiday!Holy Chag! is now open to students in JK through grade 4. Those in grade 5 through 12 are welcome to be counselors – volunteer hours will be provided. Read more »
Children Five and Younger, plus their parents and grandparents, are given the tools for holiday celebration and reflection at these special services. Professional David Gershon and Rabbi Karen Thomashow engage our families in joyous song and hearty prayer on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The highlight of the musical services include a special play for each holiday. The boisterous Shofar blowing ceremony is a favourite as well. A sweet 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 »
Tot Shabbat Children Five and Younger are often inviting their parents to “join them” for this twice-monthly service! It is warm, fun, and engaging. Our professional song leaders David Gershon and Mark Weinstock plus a rabbi join together to engage both parents, grandparents, and children in singing, dancing, theatre, and similar creative modes of prayer. There is lots of laughter and precious moments created. On the first Friday of Read more »
Friday, August 26, at 4:30 pm. Join us for a summer-casual Outdoor Tot Shabbat program. Special activities for the kids include crafts, a bouncy castle and snacks. Drinks and BBQ hot dogs for sale. Kid-centric Kabbalat Shabbat led by Rabbi Yael Splansky & music with Mark Weinstock will begin at 6:00 pm. Click here to contact Loriellen Karam, Director of Membership for more details. Read more »
