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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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1 event,
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...
1 event,
Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh
Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh
Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash's Yiddish translation of the Tanakh, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your...
2 events,
Advanced Beginner
Advanced Beginner
Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner, 1st semester class and moving further...
New Intermediates: In Eynem, vol 2
New Intermediates: In Eynem, vol 2
Using the textbook In Eynem, vol 2, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking, reading and writing.Level: Students who have previously...
4 events,
Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem, starting in chapter 5. By reading...
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...
Beginner, Semester 2
Beginner, Semester 2
Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner, 1st semester class and moving further ahead....
1 event,
Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator
Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator
Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works...
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....
1 event,
1 event,
Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh
Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh
Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash's Yiddish translation of the Tanakh, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your...
2 events,
Advanced Beginner
Advanced Beginner
Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner, 1st semester class and moving further...
New Intermediates: In Eynem, vol 2
New Intermediates: In Eynem, vol 2
Using the textbook In Eynem, vol 2, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking, reading and writing.Level: Students who have previously...
4 events,
Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem, starting in chapter 5. By reading...
Beginner, Semester 2
Beginner, Semester 2
Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner, 1st semester class and moving further ahead....
Voter Rights Phone Banking
Voter Rights Phone Banking
Join Boston Workers Circle and Workers Circle National for weekly Wednesday evening phonebanks! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held in April. Recently, the Wisconsin Supreme...
1 event,
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...
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....
0 events,
1 event,
2 events,
Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh
Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh
Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash's Yiddish translation of the Tanakh, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your...
2 events,
Advanced Beginner
Advanced Beginner
Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner, 1st semester class and moving further...
New Intermediates: In Eynem, vol 2
New Intermediates: In Eynem, vol 2
Using the textbook In Eynem, vol 2, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking, reading and writing.Level: Students who have previously...
4 events,
Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem, starting in chapter 5. By reading...
Beginner, Semester 2
Beginner, Semester 2
Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner, 1st semester class and moving further ahead....
Voter Rights Phone Banking
Voter Rights Phone Banking
Join Boston Workers Circle and Workers Circle National for weekly Wednesday evening phonebanks! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held in April. Recently, the Wisconsin Supreme...
0 events,
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....
1 event,
Yiddish Dreams & Futures Concert
Yiddish Dreams & Futures Concert
The Boston Festival for New Jewish Music presents Yiddish Dreams & Futures, a portrait concert of composer Derek David, featuring new vocal and chamber works that...
3 events,
Support Space Meeting #3
Support Space Meeting #3
The Support Space is designed for Shule caregivers who identify as OR who are the caregiver of a young person who identifies as Black, a person...
Aging in Community: Small Group Discussions
Aging in Community: Small Group Discussions
Small group discussion -- topics TBA. For more information, and the zoom link, please email AIC@circleboston.org
2 events,
Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh
Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh
Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash's Yiddish translation of the Tanakh, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your...
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...
2 events,
Advanced Beginner
Advanced Beginner
Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner, 1st semester class and moving further...
New Intermediates: In Eynem, vol 2
New Intermediates: In Eynem, vol 2
Using the textbook In Eynem, vol 2, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking, reading and writing.Level: Students who have previously...
5 events,
Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem, starting in chapter 5. By reading...
Israel Palestine Committee Meeting
Israel Palestine Committee Meeting
The IPC meets the third Wednesday of every other month at 7pm on Zoom. Our committee-wide meetings are a great chance to learn more about what...
Beginner, Semester 2
Beginner, Semester 2
Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner, 1st semester class and moving further ahead....
1 event,
Yiddish Sing – Purim Special Edition
Yiddish Sing – Purim Special Edition
Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish.This month we will...
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....
1 event,
Community Passover Seder
Community Passover Seder
In-Person & Live-Streamed // Saturday, March 25, 2023 @ 4:30pm25 Bigelow Ave, Watertown, MA (Hellenic Cultural Center)SPACE IS LIMITED! SIGN UP ASAP TO ENSURE YOUR SEAT!Get your...
2 events,
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...
Holding Ground: Supporting Community Resilience in Roxbury
Holding Ground: Supporting Community Resilience in Roxbury
Join AFREJ on Sunday, March 26th at 7 PM for a screening of Holding Ground: The Rebirth of Dudley Street, the award-winning documentary about a cautionary...
1 event,
Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh
Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh
Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash's Yiddish translation of the Tanakh, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your...
2 events,
Advanced Beginner
Advanced Beginner
Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner, 1st semester class and moving further...
New Intermediates: In Eynem, vol 2
New Intermediates: In Eynem, vol 2
Using the textbook In Eynem, vol 2, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking, reading and writing.Level: Students who have previously...
4 events,
Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem, starting in chapter 5. By reading...
Beginner, Semester 2
Beginner, Semester 2
Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner, 1st semester class and moving further ahead....
Voter Rights Phone Banking
Voter Rights Phone Banking
Join Boston Workers Circle and Workers Circle National for weekly Wednesday evening phonebanks! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held in April. Recently, the Wisconsin Supreme...
0 events,
2 events,
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....
Support Space Ritual & Family Gathering
Support Space Ritual & Family Gathering
The Support Space is designed for Shule caregivers who identify as OR who are the caregiver of a young person who identifies as Black, a person...
0 events,
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