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Reflections for a New Year of the Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir
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).
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Aug 195 min read
Retelling Eastern European Jewish Folklore: An Interview with the Magid Ensemble
Combining storytelling, visual arts and original klezmer-inspired music, Shterna and the Lost Voice reimagines Jewish folklore for a contemporary audience.
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May 13 min read
Peretz Passover 2025: Gatherings for Hope and Freedom
This spring at the Peretz Centre, we're hosting three Passover/Peysakh gatherings for members and friends.
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Mar 272 min read
Take Part in a Purim Folk Theatre Tradition
Everyone gets a part at auditions for a one-time Purim shpiel: Satire! Solidarity! Jew-cy queer critique and so much more...
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Jan 241 min read
Celebrate Hanukkah with Friends and Song at the Vancouver Peretz Centre
Hanukkah starts late this year, so we're hosting warm up events at the Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture.
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Dec 5, 20244 min read
Hear from Leading Yiddish Scholars and Artists in the Zhargon Speaker Series 2024
We have a new lineup of amazing guests for the Zhargon Speaker Series, starting Nov. 17th!
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Nov 14, 20245 min read
2024-2026 Pnei Mitzvah Cohort Starts October 20th
The Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture welcomes back Matthew Gindin as Pnei Mitzvah teacher for the 2024-2026 cohort.
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Sep 11, 20244 min read
Registration for Fall 2024 Yiddish Classes is Now Open
Want to learn Yiddish? You can sign up for beginner and intermediate classes now!
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Aug 14, 20241 min read
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