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Staff
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 - 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
Thu, September 18 2025
25 Elul 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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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 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.