<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founded in 1945 as a school to provide students of all ages with a progressive and modern Jewish cultural education.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:56:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.peretz-centre.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Job Posting: Peretz Zumershule Camp Counsellor &#38; Artistic Advisor (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadline: April 26, 2026 | The Peretz Centre in Vancouver is recruiting an experienced, caring, and creative camp counsellor for our summer program for youth (8-13) to explore Jewish arts and culture and participate in intergenerational learning.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/job-posting-peretz-zumershule-camp-counsellor-artistic-advisor-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b8e44b1d5a8875c9f52d88</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Board]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:24:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_a3459442a6df4d34a82dd5ed83f2ad2e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Weekend of Yiddish Culture, History, Music, &#38; Dance in Vancouver (Feb. 20-22)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open a window into centuries of Yiddish culture in a full weekend of events (Feb. 20-22, 2026) for Peretz members, friends, and the general public. From discussions to performances to interactive workshops with celebrated musicians, dancers, and scholars, people of all ages can learn about and experience Jewish folk culture and engage with the fascinating, and complex, work of cultural preservation and renewal.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/a-weekend-of-yiddish-culture-history-music-dance-feb-20-22</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698f8561e46957565bf7a4bf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:05:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_bacdd71f24f74b248b3ca11984c8e545~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for Board Members: Join the Peretz Centre's Volunteer Board of Directors in 2026 [Closed]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadline: Jan. 25, 2026 | Elections for up to 7 new members of the Peretz Centre's Board of Directors will take place at our Annual General Meeting on January 25. Come be a part of shaping the Peretz as a place where we work together towards a shenere un besere velt far ale -- a better and more beautiful world for all!]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/call-for-board-members-join-the-peretz-centre-s-volunteer-board-of-directors-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6938be27f99ccc1a7aa89616</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Board]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:42:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_c46768fffd1f4111b58f3ced96cdd2ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job Posting: Alto Section Leader &#38; Soloist for the Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir [Closed]]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir is seeking an alto section leader/soloist to support and anchor our community choir’s rehearsals and performances throughout the season. This position starts immediately (applications accepted until filled).]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/job-posting-alto-section-leader-soloist-vancouver-jewish-folk-choir-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690d5e14f3693488c110f4e1</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Board]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:56:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_35e14aaea2eb4ee3b3cac503bc799442~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflections for a New Year of the Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new season of the Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir starts on Tuesday, September 13th! In honour of our 45th year (founded in 1980), choir members share reflections on the annual Spring Concert, "Doyres Zingen," which took place at the Peretz Centre on Sunday, June 15th, 2025. Learn more about the choir's 45 year history and how to join (all singers are welcome).]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/reflections-for-a-new-year-of-the-vancouver-jewish-folk-choir-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a4034281e6ee2fae5cc517</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:14:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_bbe03502cb8a436ba64b94e29c4d73bf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for Nominations: Anti-Racism Community Task-Force Members [Closed]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadline: Sept. 15, 2025 | The Peretz Centre is calling for nominations for appointed members of our Anti-Racism Community Task Force, who will engage in meaningful, hands-on work to create concrete policy recommendations that strengthen our commitment to and capacity for action against racism.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/call-for-nominations-anti-racism-community-task-force-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689d2e116aa481be4920a625</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Job Board]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:19:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_62df5ab4a66447b7bd9d38fcc2860524~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovering Doikayt: A New Peretz Initiative for 2025-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture is proud to present Discovering Doikayt, a new initiative launched with support from a $70,000 grant from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s National Anti-Racism Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/discovering-doikayt-a-new-peretz-initiative-for-2025-26</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68914934f741774de105b16b</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 01:24:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_178b4e64cef64d30ada6aad43f877235~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Pillars of Peretz: Announcing Short Documentary Film Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new project just in time for our 80th anniversary, Four Pillars of Peretz is a rollicking celebration of four women—Bluma Field, Sylvia Friedman, Claire Klein Osipov and Gallia Chud—and their invaluable contributions to our community.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/four-pillars-of-peretz-short-documentary-film-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685afa54e52736d3e360f35c</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:55:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_a74400dd4f784f57ba1c1d78c8f2e7f2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job Posting: Anti-Racism Community Task Force Project Manager [Closed]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadline: June 15, 2025 | The Peretz Centre in Vancouver is recruiting a project manager for a new Task Force for Social Change in the Jewish Community, who will facilitate the development of strategic, intersectional, and thoughtful policy recommendations targeted towards systemic issues of justice.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/job-posting-anti-racism-community-task-force-project-manager</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68227a27eac8155847dffc55</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Board]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 23:51:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_03af6154b9064f869ce0fb32d6765ee7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job Posting: Peretz Zumershule Camp Counsellor &#38; Artistic Advisor  [Closed]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadline: June 1, 2025 | The Peretz Centre in Vancouver is recruiting experienced, caring, and creative camp counsellors for a new summer program for youth (8-15) to explore Jewish arts and culture and participate in intergenerational learning. Up to three paid positions are available.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/peretz-zumershule-camp-counsellor-job-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681c6cc68068e00fe40c78db</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Board]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 20:19:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_a3459442a6df4d34a82dd5ed83f2ad2e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retelling Eastern European Jewish Folklore: An Interview with the Magid Ensemble ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Combining storytelling, visual arts and original klezmer-inspired music, Shterna and the Lost Voice reimagines Jewish folklore for a contemporary audience. ]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/retelling-eastern-european-jewish-folklore-interview-magid-ensemble-vancouver</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68128bfa4e9826ca826a7dea</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 20:31:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_6e2ce25a31c240df80b3483b4e76e3b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_481,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallia Chud, of Honoured Memory (1923–2025) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Thursday on the 12th of Nissan 5785, beloved Peretznik Gallia Chud passed away at the age of 101. We honour her memory.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/gallia-chud-of-honoured-memory-1923-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680168dbf3fa509eac361977</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:43:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_3ad80e5169e34bd1be7f0cccaa22b3df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peretz Passover 2025: Gatherings for Hope and Freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[This spring at the Peretz Centre, we're hosting three Passover/Peysakh gatherings for members and friends.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/peretz-passover-2025-gatherings-for-hope-and-freedom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e851d2fe36f598432d8cfd</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_700149b71aee47499bf456540a02cdda~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take Part in a Purim Folk Theatre Tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone gets a part at auditions for a one-time Purim shpiel: Satire! Solidarity! Jew-cy queer critique and so much more...]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/purim-shpiel-auditions-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679303b10349aad244429b9e</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:37:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_d460a924453c492cbcf331b4c1a7838c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for Peretz Centre Board Member Volunteers 2025-26  [Closed]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deadline: Jan. 26, 2025 | We are looking for members who are passionate about our vibrant, caring, progressive community to join our board of directors!]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/call-for-peretz-centre-board-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6759ce6a691f0dcbb9c6b6a9</guid><category><![CDATA[Job Board]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:02:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_86cc3b98609b4f86b719d87f013e76fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate Hanukkah with Friends and Song at the Vancouver Peretz Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hanukkah starts late this year, so we're hosting warm up events at the Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/celebrate-hanukkah-with-friends-and-song-at-the-peretz-centre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673a540f0eb54ccc09281f81</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_70b41695500b4f10b896963e01441b58~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hear from Leading Yiddish Scholars and Artists in the Zhargon Speaker Series 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have a new lineup of amazing guests for the Zhargon Speaker Series, starting Nov. 17th!]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/zhargon-speaker-series-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673963084886b5ea3c67dcd4</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_28f553ba62f24246b73e69b5fd6071d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024-2026 Pnei Mitzvah Cohort Starts October 20th]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture welcomes back Matthew Gindin as Pnei Mitzvah teacher for the 2024-2026 cohort.]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/2024-2026-pnei-mitzvah-cohort-starts-october-20th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66dfe4e6305d4747db820548</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 02:08:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_c299a2e8e8b046978b405a216ee588ea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registration for Fall 2024 Yiddish Classes is Now Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to learn Yiddish? You can sign up for beginner and intermediate classes now!]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/registration-for-yiddish-classes-is-now-open</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c8b9d1b990d4c0f9c2c04f</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_8b4f457bf66642ca96db3833de6c7059~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_729,h_504,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Message from the New Co-Directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hear what we've been up to and learn a bit about the Peretz Centre's new Co-Executive Directors]]></description><link>https://www.peretz-centre.org/post/message-from-the-new-co-directors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66bb0c769402632b80a07560</guid><category><![CDATA[Community News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eca153_cef07018b2834de1b0ebc0f5c59a4698~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item></channel></rss>