Around the Circle

Reflection on Rosh Hashanah

Submitted by admin on Sep 21, 2020

I am struck by how intimate and communal our Boston Workers Circle services can feel even over Zoom - from watching tributes to Ruth Bader Ginsburg roll in over the chat, to A Besere Velt Chorus mastering the art of online harmonizing, to the sounding of a shofar from a family living room, and Nellie's powerful d'var.

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Announcing our Dvarists!

Submitted by admin on Sep 18, 2020
Every Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we invite two community members to give a d'var, to share their thoughts on the holidays, the new year, their lives, and learnings. This year, we are honored to be receiving the insight and experience of Nellie Shippen and Rochelle Ruthchild.
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It's Time to Reimagine Our Future

Submitted by admin on Sep 04, 2020

As we enter into the time of reflection and awakening that leads to the High Holidays, I am guided by the sense that this particular year offers us an opportunity for transformation like no other.

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Jews for Black Lives

Submitted by admin on Sep 01, 2020

We are proud to be one of over 600 Jewish organizations, synagogues, and congregations - representing over half of all Jewish Americans - speaking out in this powerful ad in the New York Times: “We say unequivocally: Black Lives Matter.”

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How Mutual Aid Connects Us to Our History (And Why I’m Feeling Hopeful)

Submitted by admin on Aug 21, 2020

From the Progressive Era to 2020, mutual aid has played a central role in Boston Workers Circle. BWC intern, Jordan, reflects on what she's learned about mutual aid, and how she's been moved and inspired working with our community.

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A Personal Goodbye & An Open Job Position

Submitted by admin on Aug 06, 2020
Photo of the BWC Yiddish Dance class with the text "We're Hiring."

When I came to BWC five years ago, I could not have imagined then what a transformative, impactful experience I would have working with this community. And so, it is bittersweet to announce that I will be moving on from my role as Deputy Director...

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June is Membership Month!

Submitted by admin on Jun 02, 2020

June is membership month at BWC, when we all recommit ourselves to this community and what we stand for. This year, we begin membership month amidst a broken world. As BWC members, we approach this brokenness together, rooted in our values, partnerships, and dreams for a besere velt, a better world. 

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Action Alerts for May Day - Support Workers!

Submitted by admin on May 01, 2020

From livestream rallies, to car protests, a general strike, zoom rituals, and online petitions, join us in (virtually) standing with working this May Day.

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Passover during a pandemic

Submitted by admin on Apr 02, 2020

This week we begin preparing for Passover amidst a global pandemic that is keeping us from celebrating in our usual traditions. We remember our ancestors who moved through many unknown narrow places...

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Staying in touch during the COVID-19 crisis

Submitted by admin on Mar 27, 2020

As a Jewish community working for social justice, we come from a long lineage of Jews who have adapted to the shifting terrain of oppression around them and have found ways to be resilient.

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