The Peretz School
and Programs
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.
Explore and register for current programs below!
Programs at the Peretz School
Learn more about the Peretz School's educational programs for students of all ages:
Community Cultural Programs
Explore some of the Peretz Centre's member-run, Jewish cultural programs (open to all):
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Enhance your reading (leyenen) & writing (shraybn) skills in Yiddish and traditional Hebrew letters
Starts Apr 30
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A two week program for youth ages 8-15 to learn and explore Jewish forms of artistic expression
Starts Jul 28
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Alternating in-person and online group will meet monthly to read Ariella Aïsha Azoulay's 2024 book
Starts May 5
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2-year program for students (10-13) on Jewish culture and history from a pluralist, progressive lens
Started Oct 20, 2024
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Spend Tuesday evenings learning and singing traditional and contemporary songs of the Jewish people
Started Sep 17, 2024
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Past Programs
Ended
Deepen your understanding of the Yiddish language with intermediate classes
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Explore the rich and fascinating history, art and culture of Jews in Eastern Europe
Ended
6-session Yiddish folk dance workshop for all levels and all bodies
Ended
The second year cohort for the Peretz Centre's Pnei Mitzvah program (2023-2025)
Ended
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm, Sep 5-Dec 5 (13 sessons; no class on Oct 3, Rosh Hashanah
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Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm, Sep 4-Dec 4 (13 sessions; no class Oct 2, Rosh Hashanah)
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