Life-Cycle Events Funds

The sacred rhythm of the life cycle

Rabbi Yael Splansky, Associate Rabbi of Holy Blossom Temple, once wrote: "Consider how our synagogue can bring joy at every stage of life." Only once you’ve joined the Holy Blossom community can you truly come to understand how important a role the synagogue plays in the lives of its members. Each week at the Temple, we recognize life milestones — baby naming, Consecration, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, weddings, special birthdays, anniversaries, funerals and our annual Confirmation Service. As Rabbi Splansky notes, "We publicly recognize the sacred rhythm of the life cycle."

Commemorate special occasions and support Temple pillars

Many members celebrating life-cycle events are interested in making donations to our Foundation to commemorate their special occasions. Among the many ways to contribute, establishing an endowment fund in the family’s name is a wonderful way to celebrate the simchas and achievements of loved ones or to honour their memory. Endowment funds support the pillars of our Temple — Torah (study), Avodah (worship), Gemilut Chasadim (deeds of social responsibility) and the building of a vibrant synagogue community. As families mark each stage of life, they can continue to contribute to their fund. A growing fund will not only honour the family name in perpetuity, but will ensure that our synagogue will continue to bring joy at every stage of life — from generation to generation.

For information on establishing a family endowment fund, please call the Foundation Office at (416) 789-3291, ext. 265.

Life Cycle Events

Endowment funds • Tribute donations • Tribute cards • Memorial funds • Hall of Honour • Planned gifts and bequests