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Wondering what Boston Workers Circle is all about and whether it’s the right fit for you? We invite you to attend one of our many educational, cultural, or social justice events to learn more. Click on the name of the event for more details!
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Zayen Class Parent Planning Meeting
Zayen Class Parent Planning Meeting
Zayen class parents meet monthly to plan the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony in June
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Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation
Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation
Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation: Untangling the Intersections of Antisemitism, White Supremacy, and TransphobiaIn this four-part course, teachers Andy Izenson and Heron Greenesmith will expose...
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IPC Study Group
IPC Study Group
The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss...
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The Jewish Left
The Jewish Left
Amid dark days, many have found courage in the rise of a brave new generation of activists reaffirming an old truth: none of us are free...
Yiddish Reading Group
Yiddish Reading Group
Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas....
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Wake up the Earth with BWC
Mayday! May Day! Songs of Hope in Times of Struggle
Mayday! May Day! Songs of Hope in Times of Struggle
Mayday! May Day! Songs of Hope in Times of StruggleA Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus of Boston Workers CircleFeaturing: Judy Bressler and Hankus NetskyDerek David, Music DirectorIn-Person...
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Circle Book Group
Circle Book Group
This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the...
Zayen Class Parent Planning Meeting
Zayen Class Parent Planning Meeting
Zayen class parents meet monthly to plan the B'nai Mitzvah ceremony in June
1 event,
Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation
Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation
Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation: Untangling the Intersections of Antisemitism, White Supremacy, and TransphobiaIn this four-part course, teachers Andy Izenson and Heron Greenesmith will expose...
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2 events,
Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
Get Involved To get involved or for more information, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 6:00 PMJoin...
Lasting Peace: What will it take?
Lasting Peace: What will it take?
Register Here.It is six months since October 7th, and our hearts are still breaking. How can the recognition of our joint humanity help move the world...
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Yiddish Vinkl
Yiddish Vinkl
Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it's safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in...
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Yiddish Reading Group
Yiddish Reading Group
Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas....
May Day Yiddish Shabes
May Day Yiddish Shabes
Celebrate the May Day workers’ holiday with a special Shabes program conducted in Yiddish. Non-Yiddish speakers are welcome! Written English translations and transliterations will be provided...
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Mothers’ Day Walk for Peace
Mothers’ Day Walk for Peace
We are gathering a BWC team to walk in the 28th annual Mothers' Day Walk for Peace, sponsored by the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute in...
CfP Joint Memorial Watch Gathering
CfP Joint Memorial Watch Gathering
Commemorating the Nakba/Israeli War DeadJoin Boston Workers Circle to watch the 19th annual Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony, broadcast live from Israel/Palestine. As described by Combatants for Peace, "the joint memorial...
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Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation
Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation
Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation: Untangling the Intersections of Antisemitism, White Supremacy, and TransphobiaIn this four-part course, teachers Andy Izenson and Heron Greenesmith will expose...
2 events,
Building a Culture of Repair
Building a Culture of Repair
The Reparations Interfaith Coalition, of which AFREJ/BWC is a core member, is collaborating with the Resource Organizing Project to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-led grassroots...
2nd Annual Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Social
2nd Annual Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Social
This is the second annual Ben & Jerry's Ice cream social, Tuesday May 14 7PM at 6 Webster St in Brookline. Sponsored by the Anti-anti-BDS subcommittee...
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BWC Night at Fenway!
BWC Night at Fenway!
Join the Boston Workers Circle for Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway and be sure to arrive early for a special performance of the National Anthem by...
Taste of Yiddish: Klezmer Music Class
Taste of Yiddish: Klezmer Music Class
Calling all instrumentalists! Want to learn how to play klezmer? Already know some tunes and want to expand your repertoire? Join fiddler Rebecca Mac of Mamaliga...
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1 event,
Yiddish Reading Group
Yiddish Reading Group
Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas....
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Aging in Community Meeting
Aging in Community Meeting
Aging in Community invites you to our May meeting to gather in small groups.Join with this link.
2 events,
Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation
Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation
Faces of Oppression; Faces of Liberation: Untangling the Intersections of Antisemitism, White Supremacy, and TransphobiaIn this four-part course, teachers Andy Izenson and Heron Greenesmith will expose...
Anti-Racism Study Group
Anti-Racism Study Group
The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15The focus...
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BWC Board Meeting
BWC Board Meeting
Members are welcome to attend BWC Board Meetings as non-voting attendees. Please email info@circleboston.org for the Zoom link.
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Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on...
Zayen Class Rehearsal for the B’nai Mitzvah
Zayen Class Rehearsal for the B’nai Mitzvah
Zayen students practice a run-through of the B'nai Mitzvah, parents meet to review outstanding items on B'nai Mitzvah planning and also rehearse the parent led portions...
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Alice Rothchild Talk on Gaza War
Alice Rothchild Talk on Gaza War
Alice Rothchild will report on the consequences of the Gaza war on health and human rights conditions. She has visited Gaza four times, the last in...
Yiddish Sing
Yiddish Sing
Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish.Virtual Yiddish Sing -...
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Yiddish Reading Group
Yiddish Reading Group
Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas....
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Aging Outside the Box
Aging Outside the Box
A monthly discussion/support group for folks 60 and over who don't have children and/or grandchildrenPlease email AIC@circleboston.org to be put in touch with the Aging Outside...
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Taste of Yiddish: Klezmer Music Class
Taste of Yiddish: Klezmer Music Class
Calling all instrumentalists! Want to learn how to play klezmer? Already know some tunes and want to expand your repertoire? Join fiddler Rebecca Mac of Mamaliga...
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1 event,
Yiddish Reading Group
Yiddish Reading Group
Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas....
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B’nai Mitzvah
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