News & Updates

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.

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.

Combining storytelling, visual arts and original klezmer-inspired music, Shterna and the Lost Voice reimagines Jewish folklore for a contemporary audience.

Last Thursday on the 12th of Nissan 5785, beloved Peretznik Gallia Chud passed away at the age of 101. We honour her memory.

This spring at the Peretz Centre, we're hosting three Passover/Peysakh gatherings for members and friends.

Everyone gets a part at auditions for a one-time Purim shpiel: Satire! Solidarity! Jew-cy queer critique and so much more...

Deadline: Jan. 26, 2025 | We are looking for members who are passionate about our vibrant, caring, progressive community to join our board of directors!

Hanukkah starts late this year, so we're hosting warm up events at the Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture.

Hear what we've been up to and learn a bit about the Peretz Centre's new Co-Executive Directors