Women of Holy Blossom represents the interests of Jews who are comfortable in female spaces, seek female experiences, and wish to raise up female voices at Holy Blossom Temple and in local and global communities. We are an affiliate of Women of Reform Judaism. 

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From your Leadership Council

On November 28, your Leadership Council, along with Women's Advocacy Group and Holy Blossom staff and clergy who support us, participated in a seminar led by Keshet's Director of Education and Training, Rabbi Micah Buck-Yael. The goal was to help us embrace and celebrate gender diversity in a female context. Check out the article to see how we are moving forward.

From WAG

On January 18 at 7:00pm ET, Dahlia Lithwick, Canadian-American lawyer, award-winning journalist, author, and podcast host, will discuss Lady Justice, her New York Times bestseller. This book celebrates the tireless efforts, legal ingenuity, and indefatigable spirit of the women lawyers fighting injustices across the US.

Offered in-person, at Holy Blossom Temple, or via livestream.

From WRJ's Central and Midwest districts

Join this zoom adventure on The Jews of Canada, Jan 21, 7:30-9pm ET.

Topics include:

* The History of Jews in Canada, with Professor David Koffman of York University 

* Tikkun Olam: Social Action, Social Justice, and LGBTQ, with Len Bates, President, Reform Jewish Community of Canada, and Rabbi Dara Lithwick, Temple Israel, Ottawa

* The Canadian Connection to Israel, with Lee Weisser, ARZA Canada President 

* The Rituals and Music of Canada, with Cantor Paula Baruch, Temple Anshe Sholom in Hamilton, Rabbah Gila Caine, Temple Beth Ora in Edmonton, and Cantor Rachael Littman, Temple Har Zion in Thornhill.

Lilith Salons are coming to Holy Blossom! By now, you know about Lilith Magazine. But you may not know that after each issue readers all over the world gather to discuss various themes and topics that were raised in that issue. These gatherings are called salons. Writer and Temple Board member Sharon Neiss Arbess will be facilitating 4 salons for WHB. Click the link for information. You must be a member of Holy Blossom Temple or a member of WHB to participate.

From Women of Reform Judaism

WRJ commissioned the work of more than 100 of the world's leading Jewish female Bible scholars, rabbis, cantors, theologians, historians, philosophers, sociologists, poets, and archaeologists to create the first comprehensive commentary on the Five Books of Moses authored by women. Check out The Torah: A Women’s Commentary.

Also check out this month's important works and great programs of our mother organization.

Have you heard of the Women Rabbis Talk Podcast? Two female rabbis talk with other female rabbis about being female rabbis and other matters of interest i.e. all things female. You can find the episodes on your podcast app or streaming service. Or use this link to Apple podcasts.

From WHB social media

We know this is the annual “Sisterhood” Project raffle draw. But we don’t know who these ladies are and what year. Can anyone help? 

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