Former students of DJCS
Former students of DJCS (Downtown Jewish Community School)
Jewish Learning for Jewish Living is the mission for City Shul School. In community with school and shul, we aim to foster meaningful Jewish friendships and experiences throughout the lives of our students.
In order to continue their Jewish learning, we are extending the option of registration to current students of DJCS, as follows:
1. Learners from JK through Grade 3 (during the 2023-4 school year):
No membership to City Shul is required to participate in City Shul School for any learners under Grade 4. Any DJCS families with children under Grade 4 can enroll in our school whether they are members of City Shul, of another Shul, or not yet a member of any shul.
2. Learners in Grade 4 until pre B’Mitzvah (Grade 7) (during the 2023-4 school year) whose families do not belong to ANY shul:
Membership to City Shul is typically required to participate in City Shul for any families with learners in Grade 4 and above. City Shul is extending to DJCS families with children in Grade 4 or above a 1 year opportunity to try out City Shul School without becoming a member of City Shul. This exception allows your family to continue with your Jewish learning and we encourage you to experience the connection between our Shul and School and see how meaningful it can be for your family.
If your family is unaffiliated with any synagogue, students in Grade 6 and 7 will be expected to participate in our covenant, which includes attendance at City Shul’s Shabbat morning services (Grade 6: six services; Grade 7: eight services). After one year of experiencing our school and shul, we hope unaffiliated DJCS families will happily join as a member of City Shul and book a B’Mitzvah date with us!
3. Learners in Grade 4 until pre B’Mitzvah (during the 2023-4 school year) whose families belong to a Shul with no Supplementary School
We understand that this period for your family can be tricky to navigate as you consider moving forward before your child’s B’Mitzvah. As such, current families of synagogues that do not have a supplementary school will be given a 2 year opportunity to try out City Shul School without becoming a member of City Shul. Learners will not be required to participate in our covenant, but we warmly welcome all families to join our community at City Shul services, events, and programs.
4. Learners in Grade 4 until pre B’Mitzvah (during the 2023-4 school year) whose families belong to another Shul with its own Supplementary School
We encourage these families to register at their own Shul’s School. Unfortunately, we can only accommodate families who are either unaffiliated or whose synagogues do not have their own supplementary schools.
City Shul School - Registration for 2023/24
At City Shul School we create pathways to explore and live an engaged and connected Jewish life. We infuse our learners with Jewish learning for Jewish living where each learner experiences the diversity of Jewish life through being a part of the larger Jewish world.
Curriculum
City Shul School focuses on an experiential and child-centred Jewish living curriculum (Torah, Avodah, G’milut Chassadim). Our integrated programming includes the arts (music, visual art, drama and multimedia), Jewish ritual, holiday traditions, Hebrew reading, and history. Tikkun Olam is experienced through student-initiated projects. Additionally, our partnership with UJA’s Shinshinim program facilitates a deeper connection with and understanding of Israel. Our curriculum is explored through lively discussions, engaging centres, hands-on activities, and holiday events.
Our Journey continues weekly on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:30 PM (approximately 30 sessions/year).
School begins in JK until Pre-B'Mitzvah (Grade 7).
100% of School Registration Fees are tax deductible - receipts will be sent out in 2024.
Learners from JK through Grade 3 (during the 2023-4 school year)
We offer registration for non-members in our program, from JK to Grade 3.
For former DJCS students register your child/children, for 2023/2024 please click HERE.
Note - the link above is to a form for learners who will be in JK through Grade 3 during the 2023-4 school year - a separate from is below, for former DJCS students form Grade 4 to pre B'Mitzvah (grade 7), during the 2023-4 school year.
Learners from Grade 4 until pre B'Mitzvah (Grade 7) (during the 2023-4 school year)
Fees are as follows:
Cost for non-members, Grades 4 to 6 - $1800
Cost for non-members, pre B'Mitvah (grade 7) - $2500. This includes the B'Mitzvah Shabbaton and monthly learning with the Rabbi
For former DJCS students, please register HERE
UJA Tuition Assistance
The 2023/24 Tuition Assistance Application will be ready soon.
Questions?
Please contact our Director of Jewish Learning, Lori Shapero-Press, at learning@cityshul.com or 416-897-6827.
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
JunJune 8 , 2023Toronto Jewish Film Festival/City Shul Presents: Shalom Putti
Thursday, Jun 8th 6:00p to 8:00p
This engaging documentary by Montreal filmmaker Tamás Wormser (The Wandering Muse) looks at a group of Jews in Uganda and their desire to be officially accepted as part of the diasporic Jewish community. There are 2 options to view this film - Live on June 8, and Streamed on June 11/12. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 10 , 2023In-Person Shabbat Service
Shabbat, Jun 10th 10:00a to 12:00p
In-Person Service at St George -
Saturday ,
JunJune 17 , 2023In-Person Shabbat Service
Shabbat, Jun 17th 10:00a to 12:00p
Shabbat Service - “Due to unforeseen circumstances at our home of SGG, this service only is being moved to Leo Baeck” -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 1 , 2023Island Shabbat - Torah Study, BYO Lunch, Guided Walking Tour
Shabbat, Jul 1st 7:30a to 2:00p
Torah Study, BYO Lunch, Guided Walking Tour. Kaddish/Yizkor will be said at the conclusion of the Torah Study. Fellow City Shul’er Linda Rosenbaum and her neighbor Susan Roy will take you to see homes, gardens, green spaces and historic buildings on Wad's and Algonquin Islands. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 1 , 2023Torah and Flora Walk
Shabbat, Jul 1st 10:30a to 1:30p
Join City Shul for a summer walk in nature on Shabbat morning. As we enjoy being outdoors, Baruch Sienna, author of “The Natural Bible”, will share insights about what Judaism teaches us about time and space, and how nature can inform our understanding of Judaism. This will be followed by a BYO picnic lunch, Kiddush and Motzi and time for socializing.