Scholar in Residence 2025 Program

Rabbi Goldstein's first ever Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton will be May 2-3!

There are 3 individual events, as follows:

Event #1

Friday, May 2, 7 to 9 PM will be a study with dinner.

"The Birthing Parsha: Reflections on the Rabbinate Then and Now. With City Shul now entering an exciting new phase, what should we be thinking of, preparing for, and giving birth to? Texts, musings, and discussion!"

Members only. Click HERE to register. The location will be sent to all registrants a few days in advance.

Event #2 

Saturday, May 3, 10 AM to 12:30 PM will be a Shabbat Brunch & Study.

"Tazria/Metzora Torah study: Purity, Impurity and Us? A study of Rabbi Goldstein’s favourite portion of Leviticus—with blood and water, menstruation and birth, oh my!"

Members only. Click HERE to register. The location will be sent to all registrants a few days in advance.

Event #3

Saturday, May 3, 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Signature Lecture with Havdala. Light snacks will be served.

“For Heaven’s Sake: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Disagreements. How does Judaism view civil discourse? Can we disagree over fundamental issues and maintain a “community"? We will explore some traditional texts which will help us ponder these difficult questions for difficult times.”

This event is open to members and friends of City Shul'ers. Click HERE to register. This event will be at the MNJCC, 750 Spadina Avenue, room 318.

The Fine Print

For each event, registration is required and a wait list will be created once each event is full.

Open to adults and teens 13-18.

Please check your calendar before registering.

The events will not be live-streamed and cannot be recorded.

Event sponsors are welcome. Please click HERE to donate, under "Shabbat Special Events Kiddush."

Donations to the Rabbi Emerita's Discretionary Fund can be made HERE.