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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
Gallia Chud, of Honoured Memory (1923–2025)
Last Thursday on the 12th of Nissan 5785, beloved Peretznik Gallia Chud passed away at the age of 101. We honour her memory.
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Apr 182 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 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
Message from the New Co-Directors
Hear what we've been up to and learn a bit about the Peretz Centre's new Co-Executive Directors
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Aug 12, 20244 min read
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