Pnei Mitzvah 2025-27 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/ ✱𝟮𝟲━𝟮𝟳 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘 🙴 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡✱ Classes take place twice a month on (alternating) Sundays, from October 18 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. ✱𝗧𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡✱ Standard tuition is $1,300 per year or $1,800/year for 2 siblings. Payment plans are available to address financial access barriers; pay a deposit with the “request payment plan” option during registration and we will contact you to finalize details. Year 2 tuition includes: ➜ 16 two-hour classes (October-May) with Matthew Gindin ➜ Program materials and supplies ➜ Venue rental for end-of-program graduation (Gallia & Ben Chud Auditorium) ➜ Administrative support for planning graduation ➜ Access to Peretz equipment and supplies for graduation ➜ Subsidized student tickets for Peretz secular holidays for 5 years ➜ Access to Peretz building for additional cohort activities (movie nights, etc.) ✱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)