Our Pnei Mitzvah is right for you if you want: 

• An inclusive, non-dogmatic, secular approach to Judaism.

 

•  An intellectually rich education that focuses on Hebrew, Israel, Holidays, and Bible stories, alongside teaches Jewish history, ethics, literature, culture, music, and art as well.

 

• A place for family practicing more than one faith or is not religious.

 

• You identify as a “cultural Jew.”

 

• An open-minded and welcoming learning environment.

• Your child is not interested in Synagogue life.

 

•  Torah and prayer are not the primary way your child connects to Judaism

 

• A place to let children find their own way into Jewish tradition and history, not have that way chosen for them.

 

Peretz offers a secular approach to Jewish culture which emphasizes the humanist, progressive and universalist aspects of our heritage. We focus on history, language, literature, art, music and dance, and ethics. Parents are encouraged to be part of their child’s education at Peretz. Assignments to be done during the two weeks between classes often involve parent discussion or assistance; the year is dotted with holiday celebrations for the whole family to participate in. The Pnei Mitzvah graduation ceremony is planned and organized cooperatively by the parents. In the past years this has been a wonderful opportunity for community building, new friendships, and celebration of the always incredible growth that the students have undergone