Holy Blossom Temple
Reform synagogue in Toronto, Ontario / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Holy Blossom Temple is a Reform synagogue located at 1950 Bathurst Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the oldest Jewish congregation in Toronto. Founded in 1856, it has more than 7,000 members. W. Gunther Plaut, who died on 8 February 2012 at the age of 99, was a long time Senior Rabbi for this synagogue. Notable members and supporters include Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz who made donations to create the Gerald Schwartz/Heather Reisman Centre for Jewish Learning at Holy Blossom Temple.
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Reform Judaism |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
Ownership | Toronto Hebrew Congregation |
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Status | Active |
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Location | 1950 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5P 3K9 |
Country | Canada |
Location in Toronto | |
Geographic coordinates | 43°41′54″N 79°25′31″W |
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Type | Synagogue |
Style | Late Romanesque Revival |
Date established | 1856 (as a congregation) |
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