Boston Workers Circle’s origins are based in the belief that the future of the Jewish people was bound up in a shared future with our neighbors…
Report back on Hey Class Protest – Support the THRIVE Act
We’re thrilled to report back on the recent protest led by the fifth-grade Hey class of BWC Shule in support of the THRIVE Act, in partnership…
An Update from the Immigrant Justice Committee
The Immigrant Justice Committee (IJC) has enjoyed getting to know Vlad and Neila better as they continue to get settled in JP. The under-market-rate apartment provided…
A Walk Through Boston’s Past: Uncovering Lost Communities and Unlearning Redlining
On February 10th, I joined the Boston Workers Circle and the Afrimerican Culture Initiative for a tour of Boston’s often forgotten history, uncovering stories of resilience,…
Our Tradition’s Belief that the Future of the Jewish People Is Bound Up with Our Neighbors, Wherever We Are
The following speech was given by Rabbi Rebecca Zimmerman Hornstein, BWC’s Executive Director at a webinar sponsored by Massachusetts Labor For a Free Palestine on December…
2024 Arts Shabes
On January 19, on Zoom, 30+ people attended BWC’s Arts Shabes III. It was an inspiring evening. After our three blessings in our four languages, Sandy…
Statement on Suspension of Funding to the U.N Relief and Works Agency
On January 26, 2024, the US announced it is pausing its funding of UNRWA, the primary agency providing humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, 1.1…
Yiddish Teacher Spotlight: Meet Sasha!
Welcome to our series: Yiddish Teacher Spotlight! Throughout the year, we’ll interview as many of our Yiddish teachers as we can so the whole community can…
Newton Teachers Strike: BWC Supports Newton Teachers
An interview with Newton teacher and Boston Workers Circle member Arielle Miles. BWC: Please introduce yourself — what is your connection to BWC and what is…