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 o

n 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.

The United Jewish People’s Order, Canada’s Home for the Jewish Left, is thrilled to announce our official Centenary Cele...
06/03/2026

The United Jewish People’s Order, Canada’s Home for the Jewish Left, is thrilled to announce our official Centenary Celebration Event: Joy and Struggle – 100 years of UJPO! 🕊️🎉❤️

To properly mark this incredible milestone, we have put together a truly amazing show, featuring, live and in-person:
· Author and internationally lauded activist, Naomi Klein
· The return of the legendary Toronto Jewish Folk Choir
· From Vancouver, punk-folk legend Geoff Berner
· From Montreal, beloved singer-songwriter Rae Spoon

What: Joy and Struggle - 100 Years of UJPO ✊
Where: Trinity St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto 📍
When: 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) ⏰

Trinity St Paul’s is a fully accessible space ♿
Masks required whenever possible
Link in our bio! 🔗

Naivelt Music Week: Sunday July 5th – Saturday July 11th, 2026 🎶🎷🎻Camp Naivelt welcomes back Martin van de Ven to facili...
06/02/2026

Naivelt Music Week: Sunday July 5th – Saturday July 11th, 2026 🎶🎷🎻

Camp Naivelt welcomes back Martin van de Ven to facilitate Naivelt Music Week, with returning faculty Yoshi Maclear-Wall, Arie Verheul-van de Ven and Jessica Deutch, as well as special guests Christina Crowder and Marilyn Lerner

Music Week offers something for everyone! During the week we will work in small ensembles and a large group, learning Klezmer, Jazz, and Folk tunes. Singers can participate in the Naivelt choir, and will join the band for the concerts. There will be a variety of music workshops, talks and jam sessions in the evenings. 

All ages and abilities of players and singers are welcome!

Registration link in bio!

In this installment of the official UJPO podcast, we speak to celebrated American artist, poet, and cultural critic, Way...
06/01/2026

In this installment of the official UJPO podcast, we speak to celebrated American artist, poet, and cultural critic, Wayne Koestenbaum about a number of topics, including the Jewish themes in his recent work, the inherent irony in the piano music of Robert Schumann, the glories of Harpo Marx and the the joys of obsession.

We are so honoured to be hosting the incomparable Naomi Klein. Thank you Naomi, for your moral compass during these harr...
05/22/2026

We are so honoured to be hosting the incomparable Naomi Klein. Thank you Naomi, for your moral compass during these harrowing and fascist times.

Hi Toronto friends, this is going to be a beautiful evening full of joy to celebrate this incredible organization's 100th birthday. I'll be talking with Prof Deborah Cowen from UofT, other guests onstage include legendary Toronto Jewish Folk Choir (TJFC), from Vancouver, punk-folk legend Geoff Berner and from Montreal and Toronto, beloved singer-songwriter Rae Spoon. Please join us! June 11 at 7pm. Get your tickets before they sell out: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ujpos-big--100

Get your tickets now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ujpos-big--100The United Jewish People’s Order, Canada’s Hom...
05/21/2026

Get your tickets now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ujpos-big--100

The United Jewish People’s Order, Canada’s Home for the Jewish Left, is thrilled to announce our official Centenary Celebration Event: Joy and Struggle – 100 years of UJPO! 🕊️🎉❤️

To properly mark this incredible milestone, we have put together a truly amazing show, featuring, live and in-person: · Author and internationally lauded activist, Naomi Klein · The return of the legendary Toronto Jewish Folk Choir · From Vancouver, punk-folk legend Geoff Berner · From Montreal, beloved singer-songwriter Rae Spoon

What: Joy and Struggle - 100 Years of UJPO ✊
Where: Trinity St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St W., Toronto 📍
When: 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) ⏰

Trinity St Paul’s is a fully accessible space ♿ Masks required whenever possible

Ticket link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ujpos-big--100

The United Jewish People’s Order, Canada’s Home for the Jewish Left, is thrilled to announce our official Centenary Celebration Event: Joy and Struggle – 100 years of UJPO! To properly mark this incredible National milestone, we have put together a truly amazing show, featuring, live and in-pe...

The United Jewish People’s Order, Canada’s Home for the Jewish Left, is thrilled to announce our official Centenary Cele...
05/11/2026

The United Jewish People’s Order, Canada’s Home for the Jewish Left, is thrilled to announce our official Centenary Celebration Event: Joy and Struggle – 100 years of UJPO! 🕊️🎉❤️

To properly mark this incredible milestone, we have put together a truly amazing show, featuring, live and in-person:�· Author and internationally lauded activist, Naomi Klein�· The return of the legendary Toronto Jewish Folk Choir�· From Vancouver, punk-folk legend Geoff Berner�· From Montreal, beloved singer-songwriter Rae Spoon

What: Joy and Struggle - 100 Years of UJPO ✊�Where: Trinity St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto 📍�When: 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) ⏰

Trinity St Paul’s is a fully accessible space ♿�Masks required whenever possible
Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ujpos-big--100! 🔗

The United Jewish People’s Order, Canada’s Home for the Jewish Left, is thrilled to announce our official Centenary Cele...
05/04/2026

The United Jewish People’s Order, Canada’s Home for the Jewish Left, is thrilled to announce our official Centenary Celebration Event: Joy and Struggle – 100 years of UJPO! 🕊️🎉❤️

To properly mark this incredible milestone, we have put together a truly amazing show, featuring, live and in-person:�· Author and internationally lauded activist, Naomi Klein�· The return of the legendary Toronto Jewish Folk Choir�· From Vancouver, punk-folk legend Geoff Berner�· From Montreal, beloved singer-songwriter Rae Spoon

What: Joy and Struggle - 100 Years of UJPO ✊�Where: Trinity St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto 📍�When: 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) ⏰

Trinity St Paul’s is a fully accessible space ♿�Masks required whenever possible
Link 🔗: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/ujpos-big--100

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PO Box 10541, RPO Bloorcourt
Toronto, ON
M6H4H9

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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