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Rent our auditorium or meeting room for your next event, party, wedding, meeting, or life cycle event. Hall rental for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, banquets, fundraisers, dances, reunions, anniversary and birthday celebrations, concerts and plays. Room rental for meetings, conferences, workshops and classes. Peretz Centre Venue Rentals Rent our hall or meeting room for your next program, concert, conference, meeting, or life cycle event. Conveniently located near Oakridge Mall in Vancouver, one block west of the Canada Line (half way between the 41st and 49th Avenue stations), our variety of spaces can accommodate all of your rental needs. Submit an Inquiry Available Rental Spaces in Vancouver We prioritize renting to community organizations at affordable rates. If you are looking for a long-term rental partnership, please contact us. The Peretz Centre and our rental rooms are wheelchair accessible, with underground parking and an elevator. Our rooms are available for one-time or long-term rental. *Please note that the lower floor (Seniors Lounge) is currently rented by the Vancouver Public Library and will not be available until 2027. Gallia & Ben Chud Auditorium Gallia & Ben Chud Auditorium (interior) Gallia & Ben Chud Auditorium (stage) Gallia & Ben Chud Auditorium (stage) Gallia & Ben Chud Auditorium (interior) 1/5 3,000+ sqft Capacity: 200-300 people Our dividable auditorium can accommodate up to 200 seated guests (banquets, weddings) or 300 people for cocktail receptions, concerts, theatre performances, film screenings, and more. Features a maple wood floor, spacious foyer, stage, portable stage, green room (off-stage prep room), and full catering kitchen. Lighting system, sound system, and wi-fi available. Kitchen Peretz Centre Kitchen Peretz Centre Kitchen Peretz Centre Kitchen 1/2 550 sqft Capacity: 20 people The kitchen, located right next to the Ben Chud Auditorium on the second floor, is fully equipped for a wide range of needs, from commercial catering to community cooking classes. (Included in full rate auditorium rentals.) Dishes, cutlery, glassware, and more are also available for food service and coffee/tea service. Kirman Library Kirman Library Kirman Library Kirman Library 1/2 345 sqft Capacity: 12 people In addition to holding a fascinating library of Yiddish and Jewish texts, the Kirman Library, is a conveniently sized meeting room equipped for in-person and hybrid/virtual events. Includes access to wi-fi and a full video conference system with a 65" TV. Schoolroom Schoolroom (Forget Me Not) Schoolroom Schoolroom Schoolroom (Forget Me Not) 1/3 1500 sqft Capacity: 30 people Thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of both adults and kids, this cozy space is bright and welcoming and includes a small kitchen and washrooms. Perfect for dance practices, play rehearsals, classroom on the weekends (not available during the week). Additional Rental Amenities Round or rectangular tables, comfortable banquet chairs included. Also available by arrangement: dishes, coffee/tea service, tablecloths, whiteboards, underground parking, microphones, built-in sound system, and stage lighting. Rental inquiries for the foyer on the second-floor (capacity: 30) are also welcome for social events, displays, luncheons, and more. Submit a Rental Inquiry Please provide as much information as possible in order to help us assess your booking needs. Contact name* Contact family name* Who do you represent?* Registered charity Registered non-profit society Private organization or business Individual/group Booking priority may be given to registered charities and/or non-profit societies. Organization name Website Email* Phone I am interested in renting:* Gallia & Ben Chud Auditorium Kitchen Kirman Library Schoolroom Lounge (upstairs) Please provide a brief description of your event or program* What kind of event/program are you planning to host?* Private (invite-only) Open to the public Other Estimated number of attendees* Do you plan to have food and/or drinks?* Yes, there will be food and/or non-alcoholic beverages Yes, there will be food and alcoholic beverages No food or drinks Not sure yet Please indicate if your event/rental will include any of the following. Live music/performance Recorded music (including background music) Dancing Select one or more amenities (optional): Sound equipment and/or set up Projector and screen Underground parking access Other Preferred event date* Start time* Time : Hours Minutes AM End time* Time : Hours Minutes AM Additional information (optional) I want to book more than one day in a row I want to book a recurring day and time (weekly, monthly, etc.) Do you currently have insurance coverage for your planned activities? Proof of insurance will be required to confirm rentals.* Yes Not yet How did you hear about the Peretz Centre?* Submit

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"A people's memory is history [...] a people without a history can grow neither wiser nor better." — I. L. Peretz The Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture was founded in 1945 to establish and conduct a school that provides students of all ages with a progressive and modern Jewish cultural education.​ ​Our doors are open to people of diverse cultures, beliefs, genders and sexual orientation. The Peretz School & Programs All Programs In-Person Virtual Yiddish B (Intermediate) Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm, Sep 5-Dec 5 (13 sessons; no class on Oct 3, R... Learn more Starts Sep 5 Loading availability... Sign Up Yiddish A (Beginners) Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm, Sep 4-Dec 4 (13 sessions; no class Oct 2, Ro... Learn more Starts Sep 4 Loading availability... Sign Up Zhargon: Histories of Yiddishkayt Explore the rich and fascinating history, art and culture of Jews in E... Learn more Starts Oct 22 Loading availability... Sign Up Vancouver Jewish Folk Choir Registration for the new season opens soon Learn more More Info Exploring Jewish Writers A weekly reading group (online) Learn more More Info

Fri, Sep 20 | Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture Fraytik tsu Nakht Shabbes for Cultural Jews featuring Klezmer Music and Dance! Our monthly Secular Humanist Shabbes celebration, pot luck, and, to kick off the new season, a guest performance from local Klezmer musicians! Get tickets Time & Location Sep 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture, 6184 Ash St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3G9, Canada Event Description We're kicking off our programming season with a party! Our September 20 Fraytik tsu Nakht Secular Humanist Shabbes observance (readings, group singing, potluck supper) will end with a performance by a local klezmer band and dancing (if you choose). Admission: a contribution to the pot luck OR pay $15.00 per person. Show More Tickets Ticket type FTN: I'm bringing a dish Sale ends Sep 20, 3:00 p.m. Sale ends: Sep 20, 3:00 p.m. More info What are you bringing? (Please think about a quantity sufficient for 6-8 people for each person in your party.) Price $0.00 Quantity 0 Ticket type FTN: I'm paying $15 per person Sale ends Sep 20, 4:00 p.m. Sale ends: Sep 20, 4:00 p.m. More info Cost is $15 for each person in your party. Price $15.00 +$0.38 service fee +$0.38 service fee Quantity 0 Total $0.00 Checkout Share this event

The Peretz Centre News & Updates All Posts Community Updates The Peretz School - Aug 14 1 min Registration for Yiddish Classes is Now Open Want to learn Yiddish? You can sign up for beginner and intermediate classes now! - Aug 12 4 min 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