City Shul

"Jewish wisdom has something to offer the world, and it is our obligation to share it ... and to bring our best Jewish ideas into conversation with the wisest voices we can find." - Rabbi Stephanie Crawley in conversation with Bob Rae at Massey College, discussing the ethics of civic responsibility, June 18, 2026. Listen to their discussion: https://www.youtube.com/live/LspP9G-RCks"

City Shul School is open for early bird registration for the 2026-2027 school year. Get $200 off when you register before July 1st.

The City Shul School is a part-time Jewish learning experience for children from JK to pre-B’Mitzvah (Grade 7) where children and youth explore Jewish identity, rituals, stories, and questions with the goal of empowering the next generation to make decisions about what being Jewish means to them.

To learn more about our program, head to https://www.cityshul.com/school.html.

City Shul Tot Shabbat!
Saturday, June 27
St. George’s Grange Park
30 Stephanie Street, Toronto, M5T 1X6

We look forward to seeing you at our next Tot Shabbat on Saturday, June 27.

We play, sing songs, do a craft or activity, and have kiddush together. Please join us for an interactive experience for children up to age 4. Snacks will be provided.

Registration is not required.

"The future of Jewish life in Canada should not be ceded either to antisemites nor to those who have already decided that Canadian pluralism is a lost cause." - Rabbi Stephanie Crawley and Rabbi Jesse Paikin, Globe and Mail, June 13 Read the entire column at https://www.cityshul.com

Illustration: The Globe And Mail

City Shul is hiring!

Do you know someone who is passionate about Judaism and likes working with elementary school students? We are looking for teachers for our after-school program, which happens on Wednesdays between 4:30 and 6:30 PM.

If you know someone who could be a good fit (like your favourite university student), please contact our Director of Jewish Learning, Rae Szereszewski, or have them send their resume and cover letter to Rae at [email protected].

Click HERE to learn more: https://www.cityshul.com/careers-2026.html

Tune in to the June 18 Ideas & Ideals event via live stream. Join Rabbi Crawley in conversation with Bob Rae, discussing "The Ethics of Civic Responsibility: What Does it Mean for a Synagogue or Community Institution to be a Good Citizen?" The discussion begins at 7:30 p.m. Sign in to https://www.youtube.com/live/LspP9G-RCks

Why not learn to chant Torah this summer? June 10 is the deadline to register for Hazzanit Tara Abrams' vaunted Torah cantillation class. There's no cost but the textbook for interested City Shul members. Visit https://www.cityshul.com/adult-torah-cantillation-class-2026.html for more information.

City Shul School is open for earlybird registration for the 2026-2027 school year. Get $200 off when you register before July 1st.

The City Shul School is a part-time Jewish learning experience for children from JK to pre-B’Mitzvah (Grade 7) where children and youth explore Jewish identity, rituals, stories, and questions with the goal of empowering the next generation to make decisions about what being Jewish means to them.

To learn more about our program, head to https://www.cityshul.com/school.html.

City Shul members turned out on Sunday at Ashbridges Bay to support City Shuler Allen Braude at the Toronto Walk to End ALS. Allen cut the starting ribbon to cheers and walked the course with Team Allen B. It's not too late to make a donation in support of Allen, our former head usher, and his battle with ALS. https://alscanadawalktoendals.als.ca/ontario2026/team-allen-b

If you like to cook or bake, join Kitchen Kiddush on Thursday, June 25 to prepare lunch, which will be served after Shabbat services on June 27.

For more information and to register contact [email protected]