About Us
"All of us are responsible for one another."
(Talmud, Shevuot 39a)
We are a group of downtown Jews who have created a welcoming, inclusive, innovative, spiritual congregation whose goal is to enrich the downtown Toronto Jewish community and to enliven downtown Jewish life both personally and communally.
We include people of all kinds: those with classic Jewish backgrounds and lifelong commitments; those just stepping one toe in. Folks not ready to commit who just want to explore. Folks who want to deepen their commitment, connection, and understanding of Judaism. Kids who question; adults who question. Kids who already know and want more; adults who knew and forgot, or who know much but hunger to explore and expand. Non-Jews partnered with Jews. Non-Jews seeking understanding of the richness of Judaism. Singles, couples, empty nesters. GLBTQ folks. Families of all kinds: blended, traditional, same-sex, people with special needs, single parents, interfaith, interracial, typical Jews, non-typical Jews. In summary: anyone looking for a diverse and proudly Jewish community who wishes to be a part of a vibrant, caring synagogue is welcome, and makes up the unique character of City Shul.
We love to sing together, to struggle over interesting texts together, to search for a meaningful Jewish life in the 21st century together. Many of us have longed for a shul to call our own for many years, while many of us are totally new to the idea. We are building this unique community with many different angles and facets so that folks who resonate with our vision can find their way in and make a difference.
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City Shul Shabbat Services
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City Shul School
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City Shul Family Learning
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City Shul Adult Ed and Adult Programmes
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
MarMarch 23 , 2024Family Purim Celebration at City Shul
Shabbat, Mar 23rd 5:00p to 7:00p
We are looking forward to an exciting Family Purim celebration on Saturday, March 23 at St. George by the Grange. Join us for a fun-filled evening of crafts, Megillah reading, music, Purim treats, a parade, and a costume contest. It will be fun for the whole family! Members free, City Shul School Families Free, Non-members $18/family Bring a box of pasta to use as a noise maker. It will be donated to the food bank following the program. -
Friday ,
AprApril 26 , 2024Pesach Kabbalat Shabbat at City Shul
Friday, Apr 26th 6:00p to 9:30p
Please join us for Kabbalat Shabbat during Pesach. No registration is required for the service but registration is required for the dinner. Dinner will be catered and Kosher l'Pesach. Dinner sponsors welcome. Members only. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024In Seven Days, Sunday May 5, 2024, 7 PM; Talkback with Rabbi Goldstein for this performance only
Sunday, May 5th 7:00p to 9:00p
Through tears and laughter, In Seven Days explores what it means to live with grace and grapples with how we say goodbye to the people we love most. Rabbi Elyse Goldstein will lead a talkback presentation at the conclusion of the play.