"Judaism has never been solely a religion to me. It’s a people, a culture, and a religion, kind of like a state of being. It helps me locate myself in the world."
Lean in to Community to Soothe Election Anxiety
Dear friend,
I remember four years ago. We all do. Then, we were shocked and unprepared - and we reached out to our community to get through it. We needed each other, and the support we could create, to hold on to the values we cherish.
Since 2016, the Boston Workers Circle’s community has grown stronger, building programs and action groups and study groups and community support networks. We have worked even harder during these four years to put our values into action, to build a caring community within, and to reach out to others outside of our community with that same level of care and dedication.
Now, as we await the results of this election, we know that we continue to need the support of this strong community.Since before the pandemic hit, a group of us have been planning a Shabes gathering for the Friday after the election so that we have a place to respond together, whatever the outcome.
We know that gathering in community is more crucial than ever so that we are not isolated when we celebrate — or when we grieve. Many of us have been and will continue to work hard to protect this election (see below for actions you can take). On Friday, we'll come together in community.
We, the Shabes Committee, have joined with the Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee and invited in voices from all over BWC to plan this gathering. Please join us this Friday as we create a space where, using readings, music, conversation, and traditional rituals, we can reflect, restore, connect… and keep on moving forward.
In solidarity,
Jill Edelson
Co-chair of the Shabes Committee
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KEEP ON MOVING FORWARD SHABES
Friday, November 6, 7:00pm on Zoom
Please join the Boston Workers Circle community for a post-election Shabes. Whatever the outcome of the election - or no known outcome - we will gather together to share rituals, readings and music. With our community, we will keep on moving forward. Learn more and register here to join us.
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TAKE ACTION: PROTECT THE VOTE
*BWC is forming a contingent for potential mobilization this week. Protect the Results,a coalition of over 100 organizations, has organized a mass mobilization throughout the country if needed to assure that every vote is counted and that the results of the election are protected. The mobilization will likely take place the afternoon of November 4. Boston Workers Circle expects to have a contingent at the mobilization.
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