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The Israel Dialogues provides an opportunity to engage fundamental issues facing the country, its people, and the Jewish diaspora. Join experts from various backgrounds from around the world to discuss a range of topics focusing on the regional and international contexts and principal factors which affect Israel’s place in global affairs.

This series is presented by Holy Blossom Israel Engagement Committee, with help from their Promotional Sponsors: The Reform Jewish Community of Canada (RJCC), ARZA Canada, ARZA, the Canadian Zionist Federation (CZF), and The Israel and Golda Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies at York University.

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Wed, August 27 2025
3 Elul 5785

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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025

Selichot Program
Motzei Shabbat, Sep 13th 10:00p to 11:59p
We complete our preparation for the introspection, repentance, joy and celebration of the High Holy Days with an evening of study, quiet reflection, prayer and song on Saturday, September 13th.
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Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025

2025 Erev RH Dinner
Monday, Sep 22nd 7:30p to 8:45p
Erev Rosh Hashanah dinner with Rabbi Stephanie Crawley and Hazzanit Tara Abrams
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2025

Shofarpalooza 5786 - Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Wednesday, Sep 24th 10:00a to 12:30p
Join us for a music-filled Rosh Hashanah Service, which we affectionately call Shofarpalooza! The event begins at 9:45 AM, with a quiet shmooze, as the band sets up. The service will begin at 10 AM. The event concludes with some frozen treats, followed byTashlich at Lake Ontario.
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2025

Shabbat Shuvah Special Event: Singing Circle
Shabbat, Sep 27th 4:30p to 6:00p
The Shabbat between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur is an especially spiritual time. Explore how the Rabbis viewed these 10 Days of Repentance through study of the midrash, followed by a session on how high holiday music guides and affects our experience, and conclude with a special guided meditation experience to set a meaningful intention for Yom Kippur. This special Shabbat event ends with Kaddish and brunch. The Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (Shabbat Shuvah) is a time for reflection upon experiences of the year that has passed. We will gather to mark the end of Shabbat Shuvah, and to reflect upon the anniversary of October 7 with song and prayer, and an opportunity to share our feelings of mourning, grief and peace in a safe, non-confrontational environment.
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Wed, August 27 2025 3 Elul 5785

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