BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boston Workers Circle - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://circleboston.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Boston Workers Circle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20260408T203519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T191141Z UID:10003824-1777402800-1777408200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Counting the Omer Playwriting Workshops DESCRIPTION:Who: Writers of all kinds! No playwriting experience necessary. \nWhat: As we count the days from Pesach to Shavuot\, we invite members of our creative Jewish community to attend a series of low-stakes\, reflective playwriting workshops. Each week\, we will engage with text as a group\, then each write a two-page play based on the corresponding sefirot. These plays can connect to each other\, or each can exist in its own little world — the journey is ours to discover! \nWe hope to share some of these plays with our community on Shavuot – details TBA! \n When: Tuesday nights\, April 14th – May 19th\, 7-8:30pm \n Where: Hybrid – Boston Workers Circle (6 Webster Street in Brookline) and Zoom \n How: Register here. \n Please bring: Your writing implements of choice\, maybe some yummy snacks (hot tea provided!) \n With support from Nehar Shalom members and the BWC’s Graggernicks URL:https://circleboston.org/event/counting-the-omer-playwriting-workshops-3/ LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building and Zoom CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20260408T203519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T185645Z UID:10003823-1776798000-1776803400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Counting the Omer Playwriting Workshops DESCRIPTION:Who: Writers of all kinds! No playwriting experience necessary. \nWhat: As we count the days from Pesach to Shavuot\, we invite members of our creative Jewish community to attend a series of low-stakes\, reflective playwriting workshops. Each week\, we will engage with text as a group\, then each write a two-page play based on the corresponding sefirot. These plays can connect to each other\, or each can exist in its own little world — the journey is ours to discover! \nWe hope to share some of these plays with our community on Shavuot – details TBA! \n When: Tuesday nights\, April 14th – May 19th\, 7-8:30pm \n Where: Hybrid – Boston Workers Circle (6 Webster Street in Brookline) and Zoom \n How: Register here. \n Please bring: Your writing implements of choice\, maybe some yummy snacks (hot tea provided!) \n With support from Nehar Shalom members and the BWC’s Graggernicks URL:https://circleboston.org/event/counting-the-omer-playwriting-workshops-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Only CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20260304T204511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T185657Z UID:10003786-1776614400-1776621600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:"Let’s Build a Room for Hope" Grief & Healing YA Community Care Session DESCRIPTION:We are living in a time of immense grief and political oversaturation. From events unfolding abroad—like the wars in Gaza and Ukraine—to the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S.\, layered on top of personal grief\, burnout\, and loss\, it can feel like the weight never really lets up. This is the backdrop of our lives as we move into adulthood: building relationships\, careers\, and identities at a time when the future often feels bleak\, unstable\, and deeply uncertain. \nAnd yet\, even in this moment\, there are real possibilities for hope—hope rooted in connection\, collective care\, radical compassion\, and meaningful action. \nWhat are you grieving right now? How do Jewish values and ways of thinking help you make sense of that grief? How does being Jewish connect you to community\, sustain hope\, and shape how you show up in the world—especially when the path forward feels unclear? \nJoin us for a reflective\, grounded conversation on grief\, hope\, and healing in community\, inspired by “Let’s Build a Room for Hope” by Rabbi Miriam Grossman. Together\, we’ll create space to name what we’re holding\, connect with others navigating similar questions\, and explore how grief can be shared\, held\, and transformed into care\, solidarity\, and action. \nAbout Sammie: Sammie is a member of BWC and a doctoral student in psychology\, with a focus on liberation psychology and healing through radical compassion. She is deeply invested in community care\, inspired by Rabbi Miriam’s work\, and grateful to be holding this space together with BWC. \nRegister at https://bit.ly/ya0419 URL:https://circleboston.org/event/lets-build-a-room-for-hope-grief-healing-ya-community-care-session/ LOCATION:BWC Building CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20260408T203518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T185646Z UID:10003822-1776193200-1776198600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Counting the Omer Playwriting Workshops DESCRIPTION:Who: Writers of all kinds! No playwriting experience necessary. \nWhat: As we count the days from Pesach to Shavuot\, we invite members of our creative Jewish community to attend a series of low-stakes\, reflective playwriting workshops. Each week\, we will engage with text as a group\, then each write a two-page play based on the corresponding sefirot. These plays can connect to each other\, or each can exist in its own little world — the journey is ours to discover! \nWe hope to share some of these plays with our community on Shavuot – details TBA! \n When: Tuesday nights\, April 14th – May 19th\, 7-8:30pm \n Where: Hybrid – Boston Workers Circle (6 Webster Street in Brookline) and Zoom \n How: Register here. \n Please bring: Your writing implements of choice\, maybe some yummy snacks (hot tea provided!) \n With support from Nehar Shalom members and the BWC’s Graggernicks URL:https://circleboston.org/event/counting-the-omer-playwriting-workshops/ LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building and Zoom CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20260219T163309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T221227Z UID:10003775-1773943200-1773950400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Brews & Jews: Gragger After Party DESCRIPTION:Phew! What a party. \nAfter all that dancing\, merrymaking\, and spieling\, and vampire hunting\, we think we’ve all earned a little kickback. BWC would like to welcome you to our official Gragger after-party at Aeronaut Brewery. Come grab a drink with the cast and crew\, learn about the programs\, events\, and committees happening at the Worker’s Circle\, discover ways to get involved\, and enjoy the company of our wonderful community. Werewolves and plus ones welcome. \nWhere: Aeronaut Brewery (14 Tyler St.\, Somerville)When: 3/19. 6-8pmWhat: Celebrate the Gragger committee\, learn about membership opportunities\, meet some very cool people.How: RSVP here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/brews-jews-gragger-after-party/ LOCATION:Aeronaut Brewing Company\, 14 Tyler St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community GEO:42.381634;-71.10511 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aeronaut Brewing Company 14 Tyler St Somerville MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14 Tyler St:geo:-71.10511,42.381634 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20251125T160213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T204349Z UID:10003477-1766168100-1766176200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Khanike/Chanukah Shabes DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Young Adult Community and Gragger Team to celebrate Khanike/Chanukah together on Friday\, December 19 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the BWC in Brookline! Whether you’re a BWC regular or completely new to the community\, we would love to welcome you to celebrate with us and join us for a shabes potluck. \nWe welcome suggested donations of $5-$10 per person to cover costs of the shabes\, but donating is not a requirement. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nNote: We request that folks wear name tags and wear masks when not eating. Thank you! \nRegister here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/khanike-chanukah-shabes/ LOCATION:BWC Building CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20251008T175431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T204156Z UID:10003435-1761386400-1761498000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Retreat DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a way to connect with your community in nature? Do you want to sing songs around a campfire\, share a home-cooked meal\, and observe woodland critters? \nThis October\, BWC invites you to a weekend getaway at the Packard Manse\, filled with food\, music\, activities\, and a chance to relax in nature. This is a wonderful chance for anyone interested in building friendships and fostering meaningful connections within the Boston Workers Circle\, while also enjoying scenery and the quiet of a peaceful getaway. Can’t make the weekend? Join us for Shabbat potluck at the BWC on Friday\, 10/24! \nThis event is an affinity space for BWC young adult members in their 20’s and 30’s. Register here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-retreat/ LOCATION:Packard Manse\, 583 Plain St\, Stoughton\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community GEO:42.10852;-71.119348 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Packard Manse 583 Plain St Stoughton MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=583 Plain St:geo:-71.119348,42.10852 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20251020T200049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T202651Z UID:10003446-1761330600-1761336000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Shabes DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Young Adult Community for a warm and heymish (homey) shabes together on Friday\, October 24 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the BWC in Brookline! Whether you’re a BWC regular or completely new to the community\, we would love to welcome you for some light shabes ritual and potluck. \nWe welcome suggested donations of $5-$10 per person to cover costs of the shabes\, but donating is not a requirement. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nRegister to join here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-shabes/ LOCATION:BWC Building CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20250304T165028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T195153Z UID:10002828-1742122800-1742130000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Bagel Brunch DESCRIPTION:If you feel like you need a computer reset after a night of cyberpunk debauchery at Gragger\, you don’t want to miss our Wind Down\, Kick Back\, Bagel Brunch. Join us at the Boston Worker’s Circle office on 3/16 from 11-1. As the weather warms up\, this is a great opportunity to find community with other new and prospective young adult members! Learn about what BWC has to offer\, enjoy a toasty bagel and schmear\, play some games with a cohort of new potential friends. \nRSVP here to join us. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-bagel-brunch/ LOCATION:BWC Building CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T173000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20240613T235559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T191548Z UID:10002086-1719158400-1719163800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Molly Bajgot Revelry Album Concert DESCRIPTION:Join Nehar Shalom\, Kavod Boston\, and Boston Workers Circle for an evening of new Jewish music and powerful song with Molly Bajgot. Molly will share music from her new first full-length album\, Revelry\, a collection of original tunes for Jewish liturgy and songs of hope. Molly’s soulful voice and alluring melodies bridge the realms of Jewish\, folk\, and devotional music. Her orientation to community building and prayer shines through in her musical leadership. Together\, we’ll create a sacred and songful space to revel in our aliveness\, our grief\, our healing\, and our work for collective liberation. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/molly-bajgot-revelry-album-concert/ LOCATION:Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue\, 6 Eliot St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community GEO:42.311029;-71.116856 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue 6 Eliot St Jamaica Plain MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6 Eliot St:geo:-71.116856,42.311029 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20240220T194657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T202214Z UID:10001705-1711882800-1711890000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Crafty Brunch at BWC! DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Young Adult Community for a cozy brunch with crafting\, music\, and food! Come for a workshop or to freestyle\, or just to hang out as we celebrate our Gragger team. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/crafty-brunch-at-bwc/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T230000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20230525T225102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T200255Z UID:10000590-1710615600-1710630000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Gragger DESCRIPTION:???? GRAGGER 5784 is HERE ????\nAt the invitation of the great King Ahasuerus and Queen Vashti\, maidens\, fools\, and noblefolk from across the realm are heartily encouraged to attend this Purim’s Shushan Renaissance Faire. Merriment and sumptuous delights are anticipated by all – unless? Perchance the whispers of revolutionary dissent are true–? Verily\, a tale of power\, intrigue\, and great suspense will surely unfold. ‘Tis an evening not to be missed! \nCelebrate Purim at this year’s Ren Faire-themed Gragger! Come in your favorite costume – themed or otherwise – and enjoy the radical story that this year’s community has lovingly devised. Ren Faire workers of the world unite! Huzzah! \nWhen: Saturday\, March 16\, 7-11Where: Spontaneous Celebrations in JP\, near the Stony Brook stop on the Orange LineTickets: circleboston.org/gragger \nI gotta say folks\, this year’s Gragger team is creating an ICONIC shpil based on the Renaissance Faire theme! You are NOT going to want to miss this\, so get your tickets ASAP! The inside scoop: our venue this year is a tiny bit smaller\, so we expect tickets to sell out very quickly! \nFantastic art is by amazing member Roz Freeman\, on insta as @rosalindoesart! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/gragger-2/ LOCATION:Spontaneous Celebrations\, 45 Danforth St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130\, USA CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20231101T231323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T234320Z UID:10001023-1701369000-1701374400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Gragger Planning Kickoff Meeting DESCRIPTION:Calling all artists\, actors\, party planners\, organizers\, and Purim fans: Gragger planning is in full swing! Sign ups to join the 5784/2024 Gragger Planning Team are open!  \nJoin us for our kickoff meeting on November 30 from 6:30-8:00 pm in Brookline as we begin building towards our raucous and radical Purim party. Every year our BWC young adult community comes together to create this special event which honors Boston’s LGBTQ+ Jewish community during Purim.  \nThis year’s co-captains are excited to steward a community-based process which will bring people together as we plan. Whether you’re a Gragger veteran or a complete newbie\, we want you! If you’re looking for a way to meet friends new and old\, create affirming space for our community\, build your skills in cultural organizing\, and engage in a joyful\, community-based process\, the Gragger Planning Team is for you! \nRSVP HERE! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/gragger-planning-kickoff-meeting/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20230621T130645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T190904Z UID:10000674-1688754600-1688761800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Summer Shabes DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Young Adult Community for a chill summer shabes in JP! We’ll have good food and time to schmooze as we celebrate summertime together. We’ll talk about ways to get involved in leadership with our YA community and BWC more broadly\, so come through to meet like-minded young adults passionate about Jewish culture and social justice organizing!\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-summer-shabes/ LOCATION:A location in JP\, shared with registrants CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20230410T023110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225053Z UID:10000451-1682866800-1682877600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:May Day Party + Solidarity Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Celebrate May Day early on April 30 from 3-6pm with Boston Workers Circle\, hosted by the Young Adult Committee! Join us for drinks (Gragger’s leftover bounty)\, music\, and activist banner painting as we honor our organization’s roots in the labor movement by raising funds to support striking workers! Membership month is coming up soon in June\, so this is a great opportunity to become a BWC member and meet other young adults who are working to build progressive Jewish community and political power here in Boston. This event is 21+. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-may-day-event/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20230413T202604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225052Z UID:10000453-1682179200-1682186400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Library Open Hours/Shmooze DESCRIPTION:Interested in radical Jewish/Yiddish history? Love learning with other young adults? Join us for a social on April 22 from 4-6 pm in the BWC library as we check out the collection lovingly curated by our Library committee. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-library-open-hours-shmooze/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T235900 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20230125T190257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225052Z UID:10000372-1677960000-1677974340@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Gragger DESCRIPTION:Subversion\, performance\, and rebellion—these elements define the Purim story\, and come together in the Boston Workers Circle’s raucous and radical Purim Party: Gragger! This year’s festivities will include a full Purim shpil performance by local Jewish drag troupe Ain’t Mitzvahavin and a DJ set by Chaia and Diva Nigun. \nJoin us on March 4 from 8pm-12am at the Cathedral of St. Paul for hamantaschen\, a cash bar\, photo booth\, and dancing as we celebrate our queer Jewish left Boston community. Bring your tips and your best costumes—you won’t want to miss it! \nMore details & tickets available here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/gragger/ CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T105523 CREATED:20230112T175851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225052Z UID:10000349-1674846000-1674853200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Game Night DESCRIPTION:Join the Boston Workers Circle’s Young Adult Community for a fun game night with pizza and board games\, playing cards\, Jackbox\, snacks\, and more! COVID-19 vaccination is required for attendance\, and masks will be worn when not eating or drinking. \nWe suggest donations of $5-10 per person\, but not required\, and we welcome contributions of time\, energy\, and talents!\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-game-night/ CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR