Boston Workers Circle

Shule Session 7
2025-11-16 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)

Circle Playtime
2025-11-16 10:45 - 12:15, 2026-01-11 10:45 - 12:15, 2026-04-12 10:45 - 12:15, 2026-05-03 10:45 - 12:15

Kumzits: Celebrating Jewish and American Holidays with Rachel Chagnon
2025-11-16 10:45 - 12:15
Ahead of Thanksgiving, join other parents and caregivers for a conversation about celebrating Jewish holidays and our capacity for revival and reinvention of tradition. What’s a holiday that you celebrate now? How is it similar or different from your childhood? What is your relationship to Thanksgiving, and how can we raise our kids to celebrate holidays while also imbuing them with our values?
About Kumzits:Kumzits is an informal gathering space for Shule parents and the BWC community to schmooze and to learn together. We meet during Shule hours at Shule in order to connect with each other, discuss important issues, and to laugh. Past gatherings include discussions of Israel-Palestine, prison abolition, Shabbos, and lots of activities like mosaic-making, walks to the reservoir, and bagel eating. Join us for a short, informal meeting to eat bagels, connect, and to imagine our year together.

Shule Session 8
2025-11-23 10:30 - 12:30

Kumzits: TBD
2025-11-23 10:45 - 12:15
Kumzits is an informal gathering space for Shule parents and the BWC community to schmooze and to learn together. We meet during Shule hours at Shule in order to connect with each other, discuss important issues, and to laugh. Past gatherings include discussions of Israel-Palestine, prison abolition, Shabbos, and lots of activities like mosaic-making, walks to the reservoir, and bagel eating. Join us for a short, informal meeting to eat bagels, connect, and to imagine our year together.

Shule Session 9 + Zayen parents Meeting
2025-12-07 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Recruitment Kick off event
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:30
Love Shule? Want to help more people get access to this awesome community? Join our brainstorming and sharing session on Sunday, December 7th from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Whether you’re a current caregiver or just a BWC member who cares about youth getting access to our social justice-focused, cultural Sunday school, we want your ideas and your actions! It’s time to get creative, get connected, and get catalyzed to bring in new Shule families.
Please email Carly at youtheducation@circleboston.org with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Circle Playtime Khanike Party (EARLIER TIME)
2025-12-14 10:30 - 12:30
Circle Playtime will meet 10:30-11:00 and then join the All Shule Khanike Party. Details below.
Please join our Shule Khanike party for current and prospective Shule families on Sunday, November 14 from 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM! (Program begins at 11 AM)
We would love to welcome you to BWC’s secular community and our all-school party featuring singing, music, treats, and a chance to re-dedicate ourselves to more vibrant future.
Prospective families please note: This party includes a potluck but please do not feel pressured to contribute as a guest. Just make sure you include your dietary needs when you register below! Questions can be directed to Carly, at youtheducation@circleboston.org
RSVP at bit.ly/shulekhanike25

All-Shule Khanike Party: Join the party! Learn about Shule!
2025-12-14 10:45 - 12:30
Please join our Shule Khanike party for current and prospective Shule families on Sunday, November 14 from 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM! (Program begins at 11 AM)
We would love to welcome you to BWC’s secular community and our all-school party featuring singing, music, treats, and a chance to re-dedicate ourselves to more vibrant future.
Prospective families please note: This party includes a potluck but please do not feel pressured to contribute as a guest. Just make sure you include your dietary needs when you register below! Questions can be directed to Carly, at youtheducation@circleboston.org
RSVP at bit.ly/shulekhanike25

Shule Session 11
2026-01-11 10:30 - 12:30

Kumzits: Mosaic and Community Making with Emily Bhargava
2026-01-11 10:45 - 12:15
Join other parents and caregivers for a moment of self-care during shule. We’ll be making mosaics using tiles, glass and beads. Relax, be creative, have a conversation with someone new, and leave with a piece of art for your home. (Littles are welcome, but you’ll have to watch that they don’t eat any beads).

Shule Open House
2026-01-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Brookline, MA, USA
Open Houses are a great opportunity for prospective Shule members to meet staff, current members, and each other while getting a taste of Shule’s curriculum and space.
Want to hear more about Shule, our Jewish Cultural Sunday School for students K – 7th grade? Please join us in Brookline on Sunday, January 11 from 11:30 to 12:30!
This event will include a brief tour, curriculum overview, Q & A’s with staff, a taste of a music class, and a chance to connect with current and potential Shule parents. We’ll have bagels and coffee as well as Legos, coloring supplies and books.
Open Houses are a great opportunity for prospective Shule members to meet staff, current members, and each other while getting a taste of Shule’s curriculum and space.
If you’d like to register more than four children, please complete the form again. Feel free to check out our website here (http://circleboston.org/shule) or reach out to Carly directly with any additional questions at youtheducation@circleboston.org before or after the event.
We look forward to meeting you and your family!
You can RSVP here:https://forms.gle/MYwdd8wNUn36TwYQ8

Shule Session 12 + Zayen Parent Meeting
2026-01-25 10:30 - 12:30

Open parents meeting about the Hey protest on Immigration Justice
2026-01-25 10:45 - 12:15

Shule Session 13 | BWC TU B'Shvat Seder (in afternoon)
2026-02-01 10:30 - 12:30

Kumzits: Resilience and parenting in a time of crisis
2026-02-01 10:45 - 12:15
We will spend our time together connecting and sharing about the ways we are struggling and the ways we are finding joy as parents. We will explore political, emotional and spiritual questions connected to being a parent in a time of so many crises. We will do some resilience practices together, connect in small groups and connect in a large group. Led by parent, Dan Gelbtuch

Jamaica Plain Shule in the Neighborhood
2026-02-04 17:00 - 19:00
Join families & staff for Shule in the Neighborhood, a casual drop-in opportunity to learn more about Shule, our Jewish Cultural Sunday School for students K – 7th grade, & get to know folks who live in your area. Sign up using the link below & we will follow up with the precise address!
Register here: bit.ly/shuleneighborhood

Postponed- Watertown Shule in the Neighborhood
2026-02-05 17:00 - 19:00
Join families & staff for Shule in the Neighborhood, a casual drop-in opportunity to learn more about Shule, our Jewish Cultural Sunday School for students preK- 7th grade, & get to know folks who live in your area. Sign up using the link below & we will follow up with the precise address!
Register here: bit.ly/shuleneighborhood

Somerville Shule in the Neighborhood
2026-02-07 14:00 - 16:00
Join families & staff for Shule in the Neighborhood, a casual drop-in opportunity to learn more about Shule, our Jewish Cultural Sunday School for students pre-K- 7th grade, & get to know folks who live in your area. Sign up using the link below & we will follow up with the precise address!
Register here: bit.ly/shuleneighborhood

Shule Session 14 + Zayen Parent Meeting
2026-02-08 10:30 - 12:30

POSTPONED -Hey Class Solidarity Protest for Immigrant Justice
2026-02-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Boston, MA, USA
Join Boston Workers Circle’s Hey (Fifth Grade) Shule Class for their annual solidarity protest! This year the students are collaborating with Neighbors United for a Better East Boston (NUBE) to call on court officials and police officers to end their complicity with ICE operations in and around Massachusetts court houses, where immigrant community members have been abducted while attempting to exercise their right to due process.
The protest will take place on Sunday, February 8 at 2:30 pm at a T-accessible downtown location. The exact location will be provided to registrants.
RSVP here: bit.ly/HeyProtest2026

Circle Playtime with All Shule Purim Party
2026-03-01 10:30 - 12:30 | Shule
Circle Playtime will meet 10:30-11:00 and then join the All Shule Purim Party.
Please note the earlier start time.

Shule Purim Carnival | New Families Welcome!
2026-03-01 10:30 - 12:30
Join the party at Shule – the Boston Workers Circle’s Jewish Cultural Sunday School! Our all school Purim Carnival features games, music, treats, and a chance to meet students and caregivers across the whole program.
At Shule, children grades pre-K-7 explore Jewish identity rooted in Jewish cultural literacy and traditions of social justice. Register below for precise address (in Brookline) and reach out to youtheducation@circleboston.org with any questions!
Register for the Brookline address: https://bit.ly/shulepurim26

Open Shule Caregiver Curriculum Update Conversation
2026-03-08 10:30 - 12:00
details coming soon

Shule Session 16 | Vov parent B-mitzvah meeting | Zayen Parent Meeting
2026-03-08 10:30 - 12:30

Zayen Class Parent Meeting
2026-03-08 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 17
2026-03-22 10:30 - 12:30

BWC-Wide Book Discussion: "One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This"
2026-03-22 10:45 - 12:15 | Shule, Brookline
The social justice committees of Boston Workers Circle are sponsoring two moderated discussions of the 2025 National Book Award winner, One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, by Canadian author Omar El Akkad.
Part memoir, the work details El Akkad’s upbringing in Qatar and his immigration to the West, where he initially believed in the “American dream” before his career as a journalist—covering the War on Terror, Ferguson, and Black Lives Matter—began to erode that belief. It touches on the issues that our social justice committees seek to address: the inhuman way that we treat immigrants, the racism against Muslims and nonwhites, the economic injustice in our country, the slaughter in Gaza and the failure of the West to speak out against it. It is a powerful and thought-provoking look at Western hypocrisy and our own roles in that.
There will be an in-person discussion on Sunday, March 22 from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm during the Shule session in Brookline.
There will be a Zoom discussion on Tuesday, March 24, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Registration is required for either session. After indicating whether you wish to attend the in-person session or the Zoom session, you’ll receive either the location specifics or the Zoom link, as appropriate.
We have found that even if there is a waiting list at your library to get the book, the list moves quickly and you should be able to get the book if you request it ASAP. It is powerful, but not long. It is available from your local independent bookstore in hardback for approximately $28, or as an eBook for $15.
Questions? Send them to: migolden57@gmail.com
Register here.

Cross BWC Book Discussion of "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This"
2026-03-22 10:45 - 12:15
The social justice committees of Boston Workers Circle are sponsoring two moderated discussions of the 2025 National Book Award winner, One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, by Canadian author Omar El Akkad.
Part memoir, the work details El Akkad’s upbringing in Qatar and his immigration to the West, where he initially believed in the “American dream” before his career as a journalist—covering the War on Terror, Ferguson, and Black Lives Matter—began to erode that belief. It touches on the issues that our social justice committees seek to address: the inhuman way that we treat immigrants, the racism against Muslims and nonwhites, the economic injustice in our country, the slaughter in Gaza and the failure of the West to speak out against it. It is a powerful and thought-provoking look at Western hypocrisy and our own roles in that.
There will be an in-person discussion on Sunday, March 22 from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm during the Shule session in Brookline at Shule.

There will be a Zoom discussion on Tuesday, March 24, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Registration is required for either session. After indicating whether you wish to attend the in-person session or the Zoom session, you’ll receive either the location specifics or the Zoom link, as appropriate.
We have found that even if there is a waiting list at your library to get the book, the list moves quickly and you should be able to get the book if you request it ASAP. It is powerful, but not long. It is available from your local independent bookstore in hardback for approximately $28, or as an eBook for $15.
Questions? Send them to: migolden57@gmail.com
Register here.

Shule Session 18
2026-04-05 10:30 - 12:30

Kumzits: LUCE Verifier training
2026-04-05 10:45 - 12:15 | At Shule
Sunday, Ap﻿ril 5th, 10:30 – 12:30 PM @ Shule
Pre-register here
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The LUCE *Verifier Training is intended to prepare attendees to verify reports of ICE activity in your community, as part of the LUCE Immigrant Justice Network (Massachusetts). The first part of the training will cover how to spot ICE and the utilities of the LUCE Hotline, the second part will cover verification best practices and next steps for connecting with your local LUCE verification hub. We keep us safe!

Shule Session 19 | Zayen Presentations
2026-04-12 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Open House
2026-04-12 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-26 11:30 - 12:30
Want to hear more about Shule, our Jewish Cultural Sunday School for students pre-K – 7th grade? Please join us in Brookline for one of our upcoming Open Houses! Join us on April 12, April 26, or May 3 from 11:30 to 12:30pm! Exact location shared after registration.
This event will include a brief tour, curriculum overview, Q & A’s with staff, a taste of a music class, and a chance to connect with current and potential Shule parents. We’ll have bagels and coffee as well as Legos, coloring supplies, and books.
Register here.
If you’d like to register more than four children, please complete the form again. Feel free to check out our website here (http://circleboston.org/shule) or reach out to Carly directly with any additional questions at youtheducation@circleboston.org before or after the event.
We look forward to meeting you and your family!

Hey Class solidarity phone bank
2026-04-12 12:30 - 14:00

Shule Session 20 | Hey parent NYC trip meeting | Zayen Parent Meeting
2026-04-26 10:30 - 12:30

BWC and Shule Community Safety discussion
2026-04-26 10:45 - 12:15
Join Shule caregivers to discuss community safety needs at Shule alongside the BWC Safety Team co-chairs Chris Messinger (circle Playtime parent) and Zohar Berman (BWC political and social justice organizer) whose committee has cultivated a posture towards community safety that leads from the community. Come to learn, brainstorm and explore how we figure out what is takes to engage the world as it is and build the world we want to see.

Giml Class tours Jewish Chelsea
2026-04-26 11:00 - 12:15

Shule Session 21 | Zayen Parent Meeting | Vov Bnai Mitzvah meeting (10:45)
2026-05-03 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Open House
2026-05-03 11:30 - 12:30
Want to hear more about Shule, our Jewish Cultural Sunday School for students pre-K – 7th grade? Please join us in Brookline for one of our upcoming Open Houses! Join us on April 12, April 26, or May 3 from 11:30 to 12:30pm! Exact location shared after registration.
This event will include a brief tour, curriculum overview, Q & A’s with staff, a taste of a music class, and a chance to connect with current and potential Shule parents. We’ll have bagels and coffee as well as Legos, coloring supplies, and books.
Register here.
If you’d like to register more than four children, please complete the form again. Feel free to check out our website here (http://circleboston.org/shule) or reach out to Carly directly with any additional questions at youtheducation@circleboston.org before or after the event.
We look forward to meeting you and your family!
Can’t make it in person? Join one of our online Q & A’s! Zoom details on the registration form above.

Wednesday, May 6 from 6:15 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, May 6 from 8:00 – 8:45 PM

Shule Q & A
2026-05-06 18:15 - 19:00 | https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/84112507787
Get your questions about Shule, our Jewish Cultural Sunday School, answered by staff and current parents!
RSVP here for the Zoom link.

Shule Q & A
2026-05-06 20:00 - 20:45 | https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/82203710489

Shule Session 22 | Hey Presentations
2026-05-17 10:15 - 12:30

Zayen class at Mayyim Hayyim field trip
2026-05-17 10:30 - 12:00

Student Rehearsal for B'nai Mitzvah + Zayen Parent Rehearsal and meeting
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00

Shule B'nai Mitzvah
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | offsite

Shule End-of-Year Picnic
2026-06-07 10:45 - 13:00 | Larz Anderson Park, Brookline, MA, United States
Join our annual end-of-year picnic and learn about Shule (school in Yiddish) – the Boston Workers Circle’s Jewish Cultural Sunday School! This party includes a potluck picnic but please do not feel pressured to contribute as a guest. Just make sure you include your dietary needs on the form and please bring blankets to sit on!
Sunday, June 7, 202610:45am – 1:00pm @ Larz Anderson Park, Brookline – BBQ tables 10, 11 & 12 (Parking on Goddard Ave or Newton St. )
We look forward to celebrating with you and your family!
Register here.
If you’d like to register more than four children, please complete the form again. Questions can be directed to Carly, at youtheducation@circleboston.org.

First Day of Shule + New Family Orientation
2026-09-20 10:30 - 12:30
Our Jewish Cultural Sunday School engages children grades pre-K-7 in an exploration of Jewish identity rooted in Jewish cultural literacy and traditions of social justice. Through an educational experience based on both classroom learning and community building, the Sunday School (Shule in Yiddish) curriculum emphasizes Jewish history, culture and progressive ideals that shape our identity and values as a people.
We are proud to be a school community where families from a wide variety of religious and ethnic backgrounds, both Jewish and non-Jewish, feel welcome and participate in all levels of the organization. We are also proud to be an open and affirming community for LGBTQ families.
Register here.

Zayen Families overnight
2026-09-26 - 2026-09-27

Shule Session 2 - Sukes/Sukkot
2026-09-27 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 3 | All-Caregiver Assembly | BWC Committee Fair
2026-10-04 10:30 - 12:30

Circle Playtime
2026-10-04 10:45 - 12:15
Circle Playtime (BWC’s pre-Sunday School (Shule) program) is a free playgroup for families with children ages 3-5 years old. Each session includes fun age-appropriate activities, filled with music-making and storytelling related to a Jewish or social justice holiday. It is followed by open play at the nearby playground.
The program meets in Brookline.
Register here.

Shule Session 4 | No Vov | Family-Teacher Brunch Meeting
2026-10-18 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 5 | Vov Brunch
2026-10-25 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 6
2026-11-08 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 7
2026-11-15 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 8
2026-11-22 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 9 - All-Shule Khanike Party
2026-12-06 10:30 - 12:30

Circle Playtime: All-Shule Khanike Party
2026-12-06 10:45 - 12:15

Shule Session 10
2026-12-13 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 11
2027-01-10 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 12
2027-01-24 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 13
2027-02-07 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 14
2027-02-21 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 15
2027-03-07 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 16: All-Shule Purim Party
2027-03-14 10:30 - 12:30

Circle Playtime: All-Shule Purim Party
2027-03-14 10:45 - 12:15

Shule Session 17
2027-04-04 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 18 | Zayen Presentations
2027-04-11 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 19
2027-04-25 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 20
2027-05-02 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 21
2027-05-16 10:30 - 12:30

Shule Session 22 | Final Session | Hey Presentations
2027-05-23 10:30 - 12:30

Shule B'nai Mitzvah (Time TBD)
2027-06-05 12:00 - 17:00

Shule Community Picnic (Time TBD)
2027-06-06 10:30 - 13:00 | Larz Anderson Park, Brookline, MA, United States
