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:
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Community Cultural Programs
Explore some of the Peretz Centre's member-run, Jewish cultural programs (open to all):
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Register Now for Current Programs
Learn More2-year program for students (10-13) on Jewish culture and history from a pluralist, progressive lens
Starts Oct 19
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Learn MoreOpen up the world of Yiddish language, culture, and history this fall!
Starts Nov 6
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Learn MoreDeepen your understanding of the Yiddish language with intermediate classes
Starts Sep 4
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Learn MoreSpend Tuesday evenings learning and singing traditional and contemporary songs of the Jewish people
Learn MoreThe second-year cohort for the Peretz Centre's Pnei Mitzvah program (2024-26)
Starts Oct 19
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Learn MoreIn person group meets monthly to read Ariella Aïsha Azoulay's 2024 book
Started May 5
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Past Programs
A two week program for youth ages 8-15 to learn and explore Jewish forms of artistic expression
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Explore the worldviews of Yiddishkayt through language and movement in four summer classes
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Spend Tuesday evenings learning and singing traditional and contemporary songs of the Jewish people
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2-year program for students (10-13) on Jewish culture and history from a pluralist, progressive lens
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Enhance your reading (leyenen) & writing (shraybn) skills in Yiddish and traditional Hebrew letters
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The second year cohort for the Peretz Centre's Pnei Mitzvah program (2023-2025)
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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
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6-session Yiddish folk dance workshop for all levels and all bodies
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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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