Pnei Mitzvah 2024-26 Cohort (Year 2)

Program Description

✱ 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧: Registration is restricted to students who already participated in the Year 1 cohort. ✱ The Peretz Centre offers a pluralistic approach to Jewish cultural education that emphasizes the humanist, progressive, and universalist aspects of our heritage. Over two years of bi-weekly sessions, Pnei Mitzvah cohorts focus on literature, language, ethics, music, art, and dance to connect with and reinterpret traditions in new ways. Although children learn about Jewish spirituality and religious history, Peretz does not seek to promote particular religious commitments or doctrines. Learn more about the program format and curriculum here: https://www.peretz-centre.org/pnei-mitzvah/ ✱𝟮𝟱━𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 🙴 𝗧𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡✱ Classes take place twice a month on (alternating) Sundays, from October 19 to the end-of-program ceremony, which cohort families will organize towards the end of the school year (May/June). See the schedule below for exact dates (subject to change). Please note the adjusted start and end time for Year 2 (3-5pm). Students are expected to attend class in-person at the Peretz Centre (6184 Ash Street), unless otherwise arranged by program staff. The standard fee for the course is $640 in Year 2 (or $990 for two siblings). Payment plans are also available to address financial access barriers. ✱𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗜𝗢✱ Matthew Gindin has been teaching Jewish history, philosophy, and contemplative traditions in a wide variety of settings since 2004. Formerly the Peretz Education Director and Master Teacher at Or Shalom, we welcomed Matthew back to the Peretz Centre in 2024. He also works as a freelance writer and editor, professional lecturer, and independent journalist. (matthewgindin.com)