Since 2018, AFREJ has engaged in learning about reparations and participated in reparative actions. We have co-sponsored workshops for the Boston Ujima Fund, a solidarity economy…
Response to Escalating Violence in Israel/Palestine
We are deeply disturbed by the escalating violence in Israel/Palestine, and heartbroken by the increasing loss of Palestinian and Israeli lives since the start of the…
Letter to Senators Markey & Warren
The Israel-Palestine Committee has submitted a letter to Senators Markey and Warren regarding the new government of Israel, which has several ultra right wing ministers who…
Harvest of Empire: An update from the Immigrant Justice & Sanctuary Working Group
The Immigrant Justice & Sanctuary Working Group steering committee (Rick Colbath-Hess, Howie Shrobe, and I) meets every week on Wednesdays to review new requests for grants…
Gragger is Back! Interview with Ain’t Mitzvahavin’ Founder
This year Gragger is back in person. BWC’s Gragger Planning Team is excited to be collaborating this year with local Jewish drag troupe Ain’t Mitzvahavin’, who…
Yiddish Reading Group: How does it work?
Anyone who has participated in Boston Workers Circle’s weekly Friday morning Yiddish Reading Group has experienced a warm welcome, encouragement, challenges, lively discussion, and new interests….
Shule Teacher Spotlight: Meet Sarah!
Welcome to our new series: Shule Teacher Spotlight! Throughout the year, we’ll interview as many of our Shule teachers as we can so the whole community…
Can you slow down aspects of aging?
Did you know that there are many things you can do to forestall or slow down aspects of aging? So said Dr. Jeff Bass, a primary…
Arts Shabes II Recap
Our Arts Shabes II on Zoom in early December featured Boston Workers Circle Executive Director Rebecca Hornstein and BWC member Myron Tupa. Rebecca’s Art Rebecca showed…