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Synagogue Operations Manager:  Barb Wiseberg

 

 

Barb is our Synagogue Operations Manager.

Her background is in marketing & communications, and she has enjoyed working with a variety of clients, large & small.

Her family is from Toronto – her grandparents immigrated from Poland and Russia, and her parents grew up on Euclid Street (mom) and College Street (dad). 

She is married and their son attends U of T.

In her spare term, she enjoys collecting antiques, wooden jigsaw puzzles and spending time at her cabin at Camp Naivelt (430 square feet, keeping things cozy!)

Each person is unique at City Shul and Barb enjoys learning more about how she can help you – whether it’s a large or small issue – along with listening to how you came to our Shul, what you enjoy most, and any suggestions that you may have.

Troubleshooting could be her hashtag – so please feel free to reach out to Barb HERE with any questions, issues, or suggestions

Shalom!

 

Rae Szereszewski - Interim Director of Jewish Education

Rae has been an integral part of City Shul since 2023, where she first started helping to grow and expand the teen youth program, eventually stepping into her 7th grade teaching role at City Shul School in 2024. Fast forward a year, and Rae has become our Interim Director of Jewish Learning, leveraging her years of experience working with varying Jewish youth groups and as a specialized autism nanny. Outside of her contributions to City Shul's community, Rae works full time as a sexual health educator and relationship coach, but is excited to use some of educational and Jewish professional experience within this new director role. 

From years at BBYO to her work as an independent sexual health educator, Rae has an abundance of involvement in creating bright, inclusive, and educational programs for people of all ages for diverse communities. With a goal of fostering a space where everybody feels empowered to ask questions, explore themselves, and grow, she's excited to bring her unique perspective to the role. 

Taryn Herlich - B'Mitzvah Coordinator

Taryn is thrilled to join City Shul as the B'Mitzvah Coordinator! She can't wait to use her creativity to help make each service a unique and special experience.

Taryn has an educational background from Toronto Metropolitan University in Child and Youth Care and experience supporting youth using a strength-based approach. She is also a freelance writer who has covered a variety of topics, including wellness, Judaism, and parenting, in publications such as The Star, The Globe and Mail, Parents Magazine, Kveller, and more! 

In her free time, Taryn loves to read and write. She is also a huge fan of Zumba Fitness and testing out new recipes. 

You can reach Taryn at bmitzvah@cityshul.com 

Fri, May 9 2025 11 Iyar 5785