UJPO / Winchevsky Centre

UJPO / Winchevsky Centre The Winchevsky Centre is home to the United Jewish People’s Order, the Morris Winchevsky Shule (School), & Camp Naivelt. Visit us at www.winchevskycentre.org

We are a community of secular Jews that centres social justice in our collective work. Our mosaic of institutions - the United Jewish People's Order, Toronto's Morrs Winchevsky School, Camp Naivelt and the Toronto Jewish Folk Choir - are guided by a celebration of secular Jewishness and Yiddishkayt, anti-racism and social justice principles, a respect for other cultures and a progressive outlook on world issues. It is this philosophy that has kept our institutions an enduring and vital part of Toronto's Jewish scene since the 1920's, and we are proud to continue to offer a home, a community and a voice for Toronto's progressive, secular humanistic Jews. Our roots are connected to the labour history and worker consciousness inherited from the 1920's and 1930's, the internationalism of the 1940's and 1950's, the civil rights and peace movements of the 1960's, and the women's movement of the 1970's. Our survival and strength is a testament to the enduring sense of community rooted in the Eastern European immigrant experience of poverty, oppression, struggle and protest.

10/06/2026

From episode 28 of Jewish Heretics Podcast

Full episode 🔗link in bio

10/05/2026

From Jewish Heretics Podcast, Ep. 11, recorded September 2024, two years before her book came out. Now it's a NYT bestseller, and she's coming to Toronto.

Here Where We Live Is Our Country: An Evening with Molly Crabapple

Join the United Jewish People’s Order (UJPO), The Jewish Faculty Network (JFN) and Another Story Bookshop for An evening of doikayt with author Molly Crabapple, in conversation with Professor Jason Stanley.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to Glia, a medical solidarity organization dedicated to providing healthcare in Gaza.

Where: Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. West
When: Friday, October 16, 7:00pm (doors at 6:30)
Tickets: UJPO members: $25; non-members: $28; low income/students: $10

Tickets in bio and stories.

Both authors will be signing books at the event. The evening will open with a community-led Shabbos ritual, as practiced at the Peoples’ Circle for Palestine.

10/04/2026

Many Flames, One Fire 🔥

Performed at UJPO's 100th Celebration at Trinity-St. Paul's United Church.

with marchingdisorder Geoff Berner & Toronto Jewish Folk Choir

June 11th, 2026

10/03/2026

Episode 28 of Jewish Heretics Podcast is out now!

In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we spoke to Pulitzer Prize winning author and translator, Benjamin Moser.
The conversation covered a cornucopia of topics, including his childhood in Texas, the shocking lunacy of Theodore Herzl and some of the amazing historical figures populating his latest book, "Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History."

10/02/2026

Episode 28 of Jewish Heretics Podcast is out now!

In this installment of the official UJPO Podcast, we spoke to Pulitzer Prize winning author and translator, Benjamin Moser. The conversation covered a cornucopia of topics, including his childhood in Texas, the shocking lunacy of Theodore Herzl and some of the amazing historical figures populating his latest book, “Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History.”

Our response to the National Post's call for violence under the guise of a religious obligation. We stand with Avi Lewis
10/02/2026

Our response to the National Post's call for violence under the guise of a religious obligation. We stand with Avi Lewis

09/27/2026

It’s happening! After a wildly successful pilot season, the legendary TJFC is starting up again in September 2026, this time for a full year.

Due to popular demand, we have changed our schedule: Rehearsals will be taking place on Monday Evenings
Registrants have the option of signing up for one season at a time or joining for the full program (24 rehearsals and two concerts) at a rebate.

All are welcome! No experience necessary!

When: Mondays, Sept 28 - Dec 7, 2026/Feb 15 – May 3, 2027 (occasional Tuesday rehearsals will take place – e.g. Tuesday, October 23, due to Thanksgiving)
Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Where: First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto, 473 Oakwood Ave.
Concerts: the choir will perform at two events: Thursday, Dec 10 (May concert date TBD)

Registration Fees:
UJPO members, each session (fall, spring): $180
Nonmembers: $210
OR
Register for full year (2 sessions) at a rebate!
UJPO members: $330
Non-members: $390

Repertoire: a mix of Yiddish, English and other languages
*Registrants are required to commit to attending all rehearsals

Questions: contact David Wall, [email protected]

SOUNDS AND SOLIDARITY – an inspiring evening of entertainment, in support of GazaJoin us, with our friends at Suoni and ...
09/25/2026

SOUNDS AND SOLIDARITY – an inspiring evening of entertainment, in support of Gaza
Join us, with our friends at Suoni and  IJV on Thursday, October 1 at 7 PM at the Tranzac Club (292 Brunswick Ave) for an evening of music, performance, comedy, and conversation.

Proceeds will go to the Elham Fund and the Friends of the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, both amazing charities dedicated to sending funds directly to Gazans in need.

 The evening will feature fantastic artists from Montreal and Toronto:
 Gambletron — iconic q***r sound/performance artist and musician
 Emna Maaref — electro-oud player
 Moose Terrific — live soundscapes
 Never Temple — deep sonic landscapes
 Habib Siam — comedian

The Edward Said National Conservatory of Music is a Palestinian music conservatory with branches in Ramallah, East Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nablus and Gaza City, dedicated to providing young people with music education.

The Elham Fund is a charity working to provide medicine, basic living supplies and cash to people in Gaza.

For tickets, visit the link in our bio 🔗

Since 2000, Suoni Per Il Popolo has been a meeting ground for experimental music, art, and activism, presented by the no...
09/25/2026

Since 2000, Suoni Per Il Popolo has been a meeting ground for experimental music, art, and activism, presented by the non-profit organization Société des Arts Libres et Actuels (SALA) in Montreal, Quebec.

Earlier this June, UJPO Toronto partnered with Suoni to bring an incredible evening of Toronto and Montreal-based Jewish and Arab musicians, artists, activists, and filmmakers to Montreal. Now, we’re bringing this event to Toronto!

Join us, with our friends at IJV on Thursday, October 1 at 7 PM at the Tranzac for an evening of music, performance, comedy, and conversation. Proceeds will go to the Elham Fund and the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music.

Come see and hear Montreal artists:
- Gambletron — iconic q***r sound/performance artist and musician
- Emna Maaref — electro-oud player
- Moose Terrific — live soundscapes

And from Toronto:
- Never Temple — deep sonic landscapes
- Habib Siam — comedian

Thursday, October 1 | 7 PM | The Tranzac, Toronto
Come join us for an evening of music, art, solidarity, and community!

Tickets in bio and stories.

We stand in solidarity with Avi Lewis
09/24/2026

We stand in solidarity with Avi Lewis

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Toronto, ON
M6H4H9

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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
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