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Jewish Family & Child Service
Jewish Family & Child Services of Greater Toronto
JF&CS is a multi-service agency that strengthens and supports individuals, children, families, and communities by increasing safety and security, improving mental health and wellness, and reducing the effects of poverty, within the context of Jewish values.
To learn more, click HERE.
JF & CS Groups & Workshops
JF&CS groups and workshops explore many topics including life skills, marriage preparation, parenting, bereavement, relationships, employment, separation, and divorce.
They attempt to help families and individuals resolve problems in daily life situations before they escalate to a crisis level.
All programs are conducted by professional facilitators.
Click HERE to learn more.
"Looking Ahead - Life After Separation and Divorce" - Wednesday, May 14 x 6 weeks - 7:30 to 9 PM, Zoom
Parenting for Caregivers of children up to 12 years of age. Wednesday, May 28 x 6 weeks. 7 to 8:30 PM. Zoom
For more information or to register, please call 416.638.7800 x 6234
Parenting for Caregivers of children 13 to 18 years of age. Tuesday, June 10 x 6 weeks. 7 to 8:30 PM - Lipa Green Centre
For more information or to register, please call 416.638.7800 x 6234
High Conflict Divorce - Monday, June 16, 7 to 9 PM, Zoom
Tue, June 10 2025
14 Sivan 5785
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 ,
JunJune 14 , 2025City Shul Pride Havdalah
Shabbat, Jun 14th 7:30p to 9:00p
Join us on Saturday, June 14th from 7–9 PM for a special Pride Havdalah, an inclusive, community gathering to mark the end of Shabbat and celebrate LGBTQ+ joy and resilience—light refreshments will be served, and all donations will go to support a local LGBTQ+ aid organization. -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 17 , 2025Adult Education Presents “A Tribute to My Grandfather - an Aliyah Story”
Tuesday, Jun 17th 7:30p to 9:00p
Alon Knaan is one of City Shul’s 2024/25 Shinshinim. In honour of his grandfather's 90th birthday, his family made a film about his Aliyah story and his life in the early days of the Kibbutz. Alon interviewed him for parts of the film and also did the voice-over. He will be screening the film for the City Shul community and will lead a short discussion afterwards. The film is in Hebrew, and he will add captioning in English so we can all enjoy this unique tribute. -
Saturday ,
JunJune 28 , 2025Shabbat Special Event - A Musical Shabbat with Hava N’Ranena
Shabbat, Jun 28th 10:00a to 12:30p
Join us for a music-filled Shabbat. The event begins at 10:00 AM, with a quiet shmooze, as the band sets up. Hava N’ranena - whose music is inspired by Nava Tehila in Jerusalem - will begin performing at 10:30 AM. The event concludes with Kiddush, followed by some light refreshments.