THE MORRIS WINCHEVSKY SCHOOLS

LXCL:UJPO member price for 12 rehearsals, 2 concerts

Membership fee

LXCL:UJPO non-member price for 12 rehearsals, 2 concerts

It&rsquo;s finally happening! The legendary TJFC is starting up again, in 2026.As part of this year&rsquo;s UJPO 100th birthday celebrations, our community choir will be coming together, choosing repertoire, rehearsing, and performing in two summer concerts.All are welcome! No experience necessary! &nbsp;When: March 23 &ndash; July, 2026 (12 rehearsals); Monday eveningsWhere: First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto, 473 Oakwood Ave.*2 Concerts confirmed:-Thursday, June 11, 7:00pm, Trinity St. Paul&quot;s United Church, Toronto-Sunday, July 12, 10:00am, Camp Naivelt, BramptonFee: choir members are asked to pay a participation fee of$150 (members) $180 (non-members)Repertoire: TBD (a mix of Yiddish, English and other languages)*All registrants are required to commit to attending all rehearsals &nbsp;Questions: contact David Wall, <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:program@winchevskycentre.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="-webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">program@winchevskycentre.org</a> &nbsp;The Toronto Jewish Folk Choir: Singing Our History Back to Life!Founded in 1925 as the&nbsp;Freiheith Gezangs Farein&nbsp;(Freedom Singing Society), the Toronto Jewish Folk Choir quickly became a beloved fixture in the city&rsquo;s cultural life. By the late 1940s, it boasted more than 130 singers and performed a rich repertoire of Yiddish, Hebrew, and Canadian folk songs, alongside classical and newly commissioned works. The choir often appeared with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and graced major stages such as Massey Hall, sharing the spotlight with renowned guest artists, including Paul Robeson and Jan Peerce.After many vibrant decades, the choir took its final bow in 2013 &mdash; but now, the United Jewish People&rsquo;s Order is thrilled to bring this spirit of community singing to life once again.&nbsp;

<span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you so much for registering for the Toronto Jewish Folk Choir membership event! Your commitment means the world to us as we revive this cherished tradition. Starting in March 2026, we&#39;ll bring voices together once more in celebration of the UJPO&#39;s 100th birthday. Together, we&#39;ll uphold the rich tapestry of history and culture through our shared love of music. We&#39;re thrilled to have you as part of this journey and can&#39;t wait to hear the beautiful sounds we&#39;ll create together. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to David Wall at program@winchevskycentre.org. Warmest regards, The Toronto Jewish Folk Choir Team

It’s finally happening! The legendary TJFC is starting up again, in 2026.As part of this year’s UJPO 100th birthday celebrations, our community choir will be coming together, choosing repertoire, rehearsing, and performing in two summer concerts.All are welcome! No experience necessary!  When: March 23 – July, 2026 (12 rehearsals); Monday eveningsWhere: First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto, 473 Oakwood Ave.*2 Concerts confirmed:-Thursday, June 11, 7:00pm, Trinity St. Paul"s United Church, Toronto-Sunday, July 12, 10:00am, Camp Naivelt, BramptonFee: choir members are asked to pay a participation fee of$150 (members) $180 (non-members)Repertoire: TBD (a mix of Yiddish, English and other languages)*All registrants are required to commit to attending all rehearsals  Questions: contact David Wall, <a href="mailto:program@winchevskycentre.org" target="_blank">program@winchevskycentre.org</a>  The Toronto Jewish Folk Choir: Singing Our History Back to Life!Founded in 1925 as the Freiheith Gezangs Farein (Freedom Singing Society), the Toronto Jewish Folk Choir quickly became a beloved fixture in the city’s cultural life. By the late 1940s, it boasted more than 130 singers and performed a rich repertoire of Yiddish, Hebrew, and Canadian folk songs, alongside classical and newly commissioned works. The choir often appeared with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and graced major stages such as Massey Hall, sharing the spotlight with renowned guest artists, including Paul Robeson and Jan Peerce.After many vibrant decades, the choir took its final bow in 2013 — but now, the United Jewish People’s Order is thrilled to bring this spirit of community singing to life once again.

THE MORRIS WINCHEVSKY SCHOOLS

Toronto Jewish Folk Choir Membership

473 Oakwood Ave

Membership fee

$150

Membership fee

$180