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About City Shul School
City Shul School is a part time Jewish learning experience for children from JK to pre-B'Mitzvah (Grade 7) where your child gets to connect to their religious and cultural history with the goal of empowering the next generation to make decisions about what being Jewish means to them.
Students can expect to be able to explore Judaism through a multi-faceted, experiential lens. You can give your child the opportunity to get their hands dirty through art and music and to experience ritual and holiday traditions with their peers
We have created a curriculum that speaks directly to the heart of modern, reform Judaism and have turned our people's rich history into approachable, fun, and engaging lessons for your children.
Registration information is below.
Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to grow with our students, nurturing a deep and personal connection to Jewish life.
Our youngest student's get to deeply explore the practices of being Jewish, focusing on Jewish holidays and traditions, such as Shabbat and Purim. They discover how, from these traditions and stories, Jewish values have guided our people’s paths to the present.
Our youngest students get to deeply explore the practices of being Jewish, focusing on Jewish holidays and traditions, such as Shabbat and Purim. They discover how, from these traditions and stories, Jewish values have guided our people’s paths to the present. Additionally, Grades 2-3 are introduced to reading and writing Hebrew.
Grades 4-6 have weekly lessons with Rabbi Crawley, in addition to deepening their knowledge of Jewish traditions and holidays, and lessons on the Holocaust.
As students approach their B'Mitzvah, they are encouraged to take greater ownership of their Jewish journey, exploring what Judaism means to them in a meaningful and personal way. In addition to classroom time together, the B’nai Mitzvah class is expected to attend workshops with Rabbi Crawley, and will have Shabbat bonding experiences outside of the classroom.
In addition to their regularly scheduled classes, every student participates in music lessons, enhancing their connection to Jewish culture and language, deepened further by school-wide holiday celebrations.
We take pride in creating lasting memories and reinforcing the joy of Jewish learning while providing our students with the opportunity to build a new community of their own.
Where and When
City Shul School is in session on Wednesdays between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Center (MNJCC), located at 750 Spadina Ave., Toronto. The MNJCC is at the corner of Spadina Avenue and Bloor Street West, just a block from the Spadina TTC station.
Registration
Registration
Registration for 2025/2026 is now open
To register your child/children for 2025/26 please click HERE.
Please note - IF YOU NEED TO SPLIT A TAX RECEIPT BETWEEN TWO INDIVIDUALS, WHO ARE NOT JOINT MEMBERS ON THE SAME ACCOUNT, THIS MUST BE ARRANGED THROUGH THE OFFICE IN ADVANCE.
City Shul Membership
We offer registration for non-members in our program, from JK to Grade 3.
For families with students in Grade 4 to Grade 6, and in our B'Mitzvah program, families must be members of City Shul. Please contact the office HERE if you would like to learn more about membership at City Shul.
Refer a Friend
As an existing City Shul School Families, if you refer a friend to our program, $50 will be credited to each of your accounts once registration of each family is confirmed.
UJA Tuition Assistance
The 2025/26 Tuition Assistance Application is HERE.
Questions?
We understand that not every concern or question might be addressed here. For further information, we encourage you to reach out to our Interim Director of Jewish Learning, Rae Szereszewski!
You can email her HERE.
School Year 2024/2025
Fri, May 9 2025
11 Iyar 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 ,
MayMay 24 , 2025“How Do We Talk about Israel - a Dialogue Program for Parents”
Shabbat, May 24th 8:00p to 9:30p
Families are grappling with this question amid the ongoing war in Gaza and increased tensions in the Toronto Jewish community. Join us together with facilitator Jenny Isaacs, Director of Camp Shomria Canada, for a dialogue geared toward parents and caring adults who are asking difficult questions about Israel and Palestine while raising Jewish children and teens. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 31 , 2025Shabbat Special Event - A Musical Shabbat with Hava N’Ranena
Shabbat, May 31st 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. -
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.