Around the Circle

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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Double Your Impact for Racial Justice

Submitted by admin on Dec 22, 2020
As a multiracial, diasporic, intergenerational Jewish community, we have been blazing the path towards the more just world we know is possible. Today, you have the opportunity to double your impact on our racial justice work...
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Celebrating Khanike Together Through Community Art

Submitted by admin on Dec 08, 2020

A conversation with BWC member Emily Bhargava on the the story and collaborative process behind her incredible cut paper designs, "Looking In."

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Join us in a 120-year-old tradition of support!

Submitted by admin on Dec 03, 2020
Despite the world being turned upside down this year, you held on to our shared values of chesed, loving kindness, and a deeply-rooted commitment to justice. Today, I'm asking you to a make a year-end gift to empower our growing community.
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