Dear Boston Workers Circle Community, I have never been more grateful to be part of such a strong and rooted group of folks, coming together in…
Rebecca’s Speech at the South Bay Action on 1/23/26
Hello, my name is Rabbi Rebecca Zimmerman Hornstein. I am the Executive Director of the Boston Workers Circle—a 1000 member, 125-year-old progressive Jewish community here in…
Report from the Israel/Palestine Committee on Professor Hasia Diner’s Presentation, “History of Jewish Opposition to Zionism”
On January 13th, the Israel/Palestine Committee of BWC held a meeting featuring Professor Hasia Diner speaking about the “History of Jewish Opposition to Zionism”. You can…
Report Back from Arts Shabes V: LIGHT!
Arts Shabes V: LIGHT! presented on Zoom on December 12, 2025 by the Shabes Committee was wonderfully warm both because of Jeff Berg’s presentation about his…
We Have Been Here Before – Singing forJustice
“Our chorus has a dual mission: to sing Yiddish music and to be a voice for social justice. Therefore, a lot of our members are activists:…
Boston Workers Circle receives Steward of Justice Award from CAIR-MA
Boston Workers Circle was honored to receive the Steward of Justice Award from CAIR-MA in November 2025. Below is CAIR-MA’s tribute to Boston Workers Circle: “Boston…
We Have Been Here Before: Building a Besere Velt, A Better World
Dear BWC Community, As we enter Khanike together as a community, we grieve and hold the horror of two mass shootings over the past weekend that…
We’ve Been Here Before: Fighting Fascism & the Legacy of B.C. Vladeck
“The Workmen’s Circle has a special obligation today. Jewish life, of which we are a part, is full of problems and heartache. It is not only…
Support BWC’s Year-End Fundraiser: A Letter from Rebecca Zimmerman Hornstein
Dear Boston Workers Circle, We live in a time where we are told our only option is to build walls and look out for ourselves alone….