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Learning
Family Programming
Here at City Shul, Jewish life is about learning, celebrating, and being together as a community. Between family programming at Shabbat services, special events for all ages, or meaningful holiday celebrations we have space and events that are designed for you and your family to participate fully in Jewish life at every stage and age. Whether you’re joining us for a service, a festival, or a family gathering, there’s a place for you here.
And, if you're looking for your kids to deepen their connection to their history and heritage, we have a part time after school program that offers just that. You can find out more information here. Registration for 2025/2026 is now open and we greatly encourage you to find out more.
Tot Shabbat - Fall 2025 dates - October 18, November 1, December 6 - St.George's Grange Park - 10:30 to 11:30 AM
We look forward to seeing you at our Fall 2025 Tot Shabbat Program on October 18, November 22, and December 6.
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.
No registration is required.
This program will be run by City Shul'er Brad Wentworth. No registration required. Snacks will be provided.
Learning
"Surely this instruction which I give you this day is not too difficult for you nor beyond your reach. It is not in heaven, so distant that you must ask, 'Who will go up to heaven and bring it down so we can hear it and do it?' Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?’ No, the thing is very near you. It is already on your lips and in your heart..." (Deuteronomy 30:10-14)
Jewish Education can happen anywhere. On the street, when you pass a JCC, or see a Chanukah menorah in a window. In your home when you light Shabbat candles. On the bus, when you sit next to a guy wearing a yarmulke. In the supermarket, in the Passover aisle. In the synagogue, maybe when you are praying, maybe when you are listening to the Rabbi, and maybe when you are talking to a friend. In a classroom. On a family retreat. At a Passover Seder. When your kid comes home singing a Hebrew song from the school. When your partner reads a Jewish book.
At City Shul, we will use many forms of learning. Some will be frontal: a really good speaker or lecture. Some will be participatory: a hot topic being discussed. Some will focus on family. Some on 20's/30's folks. Some on young kids and some on teens. Some on Jewish holidays and some on Jewish identity. Or tikkun olam, the Jewish imperative to repair the world. We'll watch films that challenge us. We'll delve into Torah portions with commentaries that surprise us. We'll teach you Hebrew and history, cooking and customs. What does Judaism say about...you fill in the blanks. The aim is to start where you are and take your further.
Wed, September 10 2025
17 Elul 5785
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025Selichot Program
Motzei Shabbat, Sep 13th 10:00p to 11:59p
We complete our preparation for the introspection, repentance, joy and celebration of the High Holy Days with an evening of study, quiet reflection, prayer and song on Saturday, September 13th. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 20252025 Erev RH Dinner
Monday, Sep 22nd 7:30p to 8:45p
Erev Rosh Hashanah dinner with Rabbi Stephanie Crawley and Hazzanit Tara Abrams -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2025Shofarpalooza 5786 - Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Wednesday, Sep 24th 10:00a to 12:30p
Join us for a music-filled Rosh Hashanah Service, which we affectionately call Shofarpalooza! The event begins at 9:45 AM, with a quiet shmooze, as the band sets up. The service will begin at 10 AM. The event concludes with some frozen treats, followed byTashlich at Lake Ontario. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 27 , 2025Shabbat Shuvah Special Event: Singing Circle
Shabbat, Sep 27th 4:30p to 6:00p
The Shabbat between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur is an especially spiritual time. Explore how the Rabbis viewed these 10 Days of Repentance through study of the midrash, followed by a session on how high holiday music guides and affects our experience, and conclude with a special guided meditation experience to set a meaningful intention for Yom Kippur. This special Shabbat event ends with Kaddish and brunch. The Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur (Shabbat Shuvah) is a time for reflection upon experiences of the year that has passed. We will gather to mark the end of Shabbat Shuvah, and to reflect upon the anniversary of October 7 with song and prayer, and an opportunity to share our feelings of mourning, grief and peace in a safe, non-confrontational environment.