Learning · City Shul Reads

A community of readers

City Shul Reads is our book group – meeting every couple of months to explore Judaism, Israel, and Jewish identity through great books.

Good books spark good conversation.

City Shul Reads brings readers together to discuss books across Judaism, Israel, and Jewish identity. Members choose titles as a group, drawing on each other’s suggestions and respected reading lists.

How it works

Read together, think together

The group meets about every two months for relaxed, thoughtful conversation. Books are chosen by members – sometimes from a fellow reader’s suggestion, sometimes from curated lists of notable Jewish writing.

You don’t need to be a fast reader or a literature expert. If you enjoy a good book and good company, you’ll feel right at home.

A book group in conversation

Every couple of months

What we read

Three threads run through our list

JudaismBooks that explore Jewish thought, practice, and tradition.

IsraelWriting that engages with Israel’s history, culture, and life.

Jewish identityStories and ideas about who we are and how we belong.

Join the conversation

New readers are always welcome

To join City Shul Reads, simply email connect@cityshul.com – we’ll let you know what we’re reading next.