Future home at Bloor Street United Church, in 2027.
Our Mission
Meaningful Jewish life in downtown Toronto
We bring people together for prayer, learning, celebration, service, and community. We strive to build a Jewish home that is welcoming, participatory, spiritually engaging, and accessible to people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Through Jewish tradition, learning, and relationships, we seek to enrich individual lives and strengthen the community around us.
Our Vision
Belonging, purpose & connection
We envision a Jewish community where participation is encouraged, learning is lifelong, and every person is welcomed with dignity and respect.
A community that is rooted in Jewish wisdom while fully engaged with the realities of contemporary life.
A community that continues to inspire, challenge, and support its members through every stage of life.
Through every stage of life
THE FUTURE WE ARE BUILDING
Deeply rooted and refreshingly accessible
City Shul was founded on the belief that Jewish life in downtown Toronto could be both deeply rooted and refreshingly accessible. We continue to build on that vision – creating opportunities for worship, learning, connection, leadership, and service that reflect the needs of a vibrant and evolving community, and ensuring Jewish life remains meaningful and available to future generations.
Our Values
What guides us
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Belonging
Everyone deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
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Participation
Jewish life is strongest when people actively contribute their voices, talents, and perspectives.
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Learning
Jewish wisdom belongs to everyone and should be accessible throughout life.
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Community
We are responsible for one another and strengthened by our connections.
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Joy
Celebration, gratitude, music, and friendship are essential parts of Jewish life.
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Purpose
Jewish tradition calls us to live thoughtfully, act ethically, and contribute to the world around us.