Around the Circle

Parting Words from Jen Kiok, Executive Director | Announcing our interim executive director

Submitted by admin on Jul 01, 2021
"I spoke candidly at our Annual Member Meeting on June 23, 2021 about my time at BWC, the incredible role of our members, and my vision for the future.

I invite you to watch my speech below, and to know that I am speaking to you — that I fully believe you have the power to help shape our collective future..."

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From Vilna to BWC

Submitted by admin on Jun 01, 2021
Photo of Bethany Basile, Deputy Director with quote about Boston Workers Circle.

Like so many, my family’s immigration story began fleeing pogroms in Vilna and landed in a Dorchester triple-decker. My great-grandparents discovered BWC in its founding days, helping them carve a path for my grandparents, my mother, and me...

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Take action against violence in Sheikh Jarrah

Submitted by admin on May 29, 2021
We are saddened to witness Israel's escalation of violence against Palestinians in East Jerusalem and Gaza, particularly against Muslim worshippers at Al Aqsa mosque, all the more egregious during this holy month of Ramadan.

 

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Leadership Transitions

Submitted by admin on Apr 30, 2021

We are writing today to announce that after six+ years of stellar leadership, Jen Kiok, our Executive Director, has decided to move on to a new chapter in her life. Jen has been a visionary and inspirational leader for our community...

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The Ten Modern Plagues as Told by 6th Graders

Submitted by admin on Mar 24, 2021

Many of our incredible Shule classes contributed their social justice learnings to our Seder — I wanted to share with you the ten modern plagues, written by the Vov 6th grade class...

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An Answer to Pre-Passover Questions

Submitted by admin on Mar 15, 2021
As Passover approaches, I am moved to ask four questions:
• How can we sustain each other during the pandemic?
• How can we celebrate Passover safely?
• How can we sing together in community?
• How can we inspire each other to...
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Shabes Flames Kindle...

Submitted by admin on Mar 03, 2021

Members captured passing moments in time at the Haiku Workshop and Shabes. Read through their mesmerizing poems here, and join us at our upcoming Shabes this Friday.

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Carrying on the Work of Our Ancestors...Immigrant Justice at BWC Today

Submitted by admin on Feb 22, 2021
By pairing BWC members with asylum-seekers and folks recently released from ICE detention, the Immigrant Justice & Sanctuary Committee has created a loving community that ensures our neighbors stay warm and fed. So far, IJS has given out $44,150 to 56 individuals for a total of 109 critical grants...
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We surpassed our goal - thank you!

Submitted by admin on Feb 02, 2021

We are so grateful for the BWC community and all of the support we received recently. You all helped us to fund hundreds of inter-generational programs, to build an equitable community, and to stand as a powerful voice for justice in Boston and Jewish communities.

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We're here for you.

Submitted by admin on Jan 08, 2021
We want to take a moment to connect with you as we bear witness to the events unfolding in our country. Yesterday, in the face of a historic win with the first Black and Jewish senators elected in GA, we saw a white supremacist assault on our democracy...
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