BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boston Workers Circle - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Boston Workers Circle 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231108T224332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T192953Z UID:10001038-1705833000-1705840200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:TASC Session #8 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-8/ CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230525T001559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T161452Z UID:10000476-1705833000-1705840200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Session 12 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-12-2/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T201500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230729T190856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T183110Z UID:10000712-1705690800-1705695300@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Arts Shabes III DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of celebrating Shabes and the arts!  \nThe two featured artists will be Sandy Martin\,  BWC Operations Director\, who will talk about her work with glass blowing and BWC member\, Roz Freeman\, who will talk about her work in varied media and in community art. \nThis will be a family friendly gathering\, good for older children and teens. \nDuring the small groups participants will be asked to show and tell about a small work of art that has meaning for you. It can be something you created or a small sculpture\, textile\, painting\, piece of jewelry\, etc. This will be a family friendly gathering\, good for older children and teens. There will also be presentations about two different art forms. Please bring a small work of art (painting\, sculpture\, jewelry\, textile\, etc.) created by you or by someone else to show and tell about. \nRegister Here. Registration is REQUIRED.Our programming is made possible by our incredible members and contributions from our community. We welcome $5-$10 donations per person to ensure we are able to continue hosting our shabes programming; they  can be made easily using our digital “pass the hat” form. Donations are not required to attend. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/arts-shabes/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230525T214440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T115957Z UID:10000494-1705660200-1705665600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-66/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231018T162933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T120000Z UID:10000981-1705606200-1705609800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Registration link URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-committee-meeting-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230525T214440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T115836Z UID:10000493-1705055400-1705060800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-65/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231205T122149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T181352Z UID:10001096-1704909600-1704911400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 6:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Zoom here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230804T232450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T184346Z UID:10000719-1704826800-1704832200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Meeting: Beyond The Red Line: Grappling with Jewish Identity & Justice for Palestine DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Red Line: Grappling with Jewish Identity and Justice for Palestine \nJewish identity in the United States has increasingly become conflated with unwavering support of\, allegiance to\, and belief in the State of Israel. How then\, when we have a strong critique of Israel’s actions (especially in the past few months) or perhaps even of its foundation as a religious or ethnonational state\, can we connect meaningfully with our Jewish heritage and find a home in the larger Jewish community? And what can we do when we are pressured to stay within a red line* that may violate our values\, or risk expulsion from the larger community?  \nCome learn about three progressive Jewish communities who have dealt with this challenge\, and whose Jewish identity and understanding of justice for Palestine are neither defined nor constrained by the Jewish establishment’s positions on Israel. \nTuesday\, December 12 – 7:00 – 8:30 PM \nZoom registration link: https://bit.ly/IPCRedlining  \nRabbi Brant Rosen – Tzedek Chicago\, IL \nTalie Lewis – Co-chair of Kavod Israel/Palestine Task Force\, Boston MA \nRabbi Rebecca Zimmerman-Hornstein – Executive Director\, Boston Workers Circle\, Boston\, MA \n*The red line\, or “to cross the red line\,” is a phrase used worldwide to mean a figurative point of no return or line in the sand. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231102T202854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T222839Z UID:10001025-1704624300-1704629700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Zayen Class Parent Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-class-parent-planning-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231108T224332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T185815Z UID:10001037-1704623400-1704630600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:TASC Session #7 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-7/ CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230525T001559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T222839Z UID:10000475-1704623400-1704630600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Session 11 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-11/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240107T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230712T175353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T181318Z UID:10000690-1704622500-1704629700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading An Improvised Life: A Memoir by Alan Arkin URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-9/ LOCATION:HYBRID – Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230525T214438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T000904Z UID:10000491-1704450600-1704456000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-64/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230525T214438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T000903Z UID:10000490-1704396600-1704402000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Arts Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240103T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231030T154859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T133723Z UID:10000993-1704304800-1704310200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-40/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231229T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231229T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230106T013908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T142821Z UID:10000267-1703845800-1703851200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-63/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231226T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230906T183510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T215819Z UID:10000806-1703611800-1703617200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging Outside the Box DESCRIPTION:A monthly discussion/support group for folks 60 and over who don’t have children and/or grandchildren\n\n\n\n\nPlease email AIC@circleboston.org to be put in touch with the Aging Outside the Box coordinator. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-outside-the-box-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230106T013908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T141324Z UID:10000266-1703241000-1703246400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-62/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230106T013907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T141318Z UID:10000265-1703185200-1703190600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing - Khanike/Chanukah DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! This month we will sing lots of Khanike/Chanukah songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231215T134128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T204323Z UID:10001157-1703012400-1703017800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231012T151400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T222829Z UID:10000923-1702809000-1702816200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Session 10 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-10/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231116T204318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T214316Z UID:10001053-1702809000-1702814400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging in Community Conversation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-conversation/ LOCATION:HYBRID – Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Aging in Community GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230106T013907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T141325Z UID:10000264-1702636200-1702641600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-61/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230106T013907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T141319Z UID:10000263-1702580400-1702585800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231205T122147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T174341Z UID:10001091-1702490400-1702492200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 6:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Zoom here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231208T132541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T144751Z UID:10001122-1702407600-1702413000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Community Meeting DESCRIPTION:The regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday Dec. 12 at 7 pm\, will focus on a community- building discussion and brainstorming to shape and mobilize for IPC action to address the current moment of catastrophic war on Gaza. \nWe’ll talk as a large group\, brainstorm in small groups\, and ideally come out of the meeting with ad hoc groups forming around short term action interests. We’ll also deal with some committee business\, including hearing a report back on the IHRA hearing at the State House last Tuesday. \nThe zoom link for this meeting is here.  \nNote: The Beyond Redlining program has been postponed to January 9th. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-community-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231202T142121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T191320Z UID:10001087-1702402200-1702405800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Khanike/Chanukah Candle Lighting with BWC! DESCRIPTION:A freylekhn khanike! Hanuka Alegre! Happy Chanukah! No matter how you say it\, celebrate the Festival of Lights with a fun\, low-key candle lighting with your Boston Workers Circle community on Tuesday\, December 12\, from 5:30-6:30 pm at the BWC Office at 6 Webster St. in Brookline. \nFeel free to bring dinner\, your khanukiye (Chanukah menorah)\, and candles along with you! This event is perfect both for BWC regulars looking to see old friends and newcomers hoping to make new ones\, so join us as we celebrate Chanukah\, Khanike\, Hanuka\, Januca\, Xanuqa\, etc. (all spellings welcome here!)\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/khanike-chanukah-candle-lighting-with-bwc/ LOCATION:HYRBID – Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:General Events GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230830T151136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T214317Z UID:10000797-1702314000-1702319400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediate DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll read Kadya Molodowsky’s 1942 novel Fun Lublin Biz Nyu York. It’s written as a diary of a young woman who immigrates to New York under troubling circumstances. We’ll read the text of the book together in class\, looking up unfamiliar words as we go\, discussing the text in Yiddish and/or English to make sure everyone is following along\, and along the way\, indulge in lengthy tangents about whatever else comes up. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediate-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230718T161951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T222823Z UID:10000702-1702205100-1702210500@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Playtime DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 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. \nRSVP HERE. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-10/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230519T172121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T222823Z UID:10000473-1702204200-1702211400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Chanukah/ Khanike Party DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-chanukah-khanike-party/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230106T013907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T141353Z UID:10000262-1702031400-1702036800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-60/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230823T194008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T214321Z UID:10000761-1701892800-1701898200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced DESCRIPTION:Celia Dropkin (1887-1956) is a dynamic writer whose work is exciting\, intense and confronting. Best known for her fierce and intimate poetry\, Dropkin brings the same bold\, unflinching voice to her short stories. Dropkin’s stories take the reader deep under the skins of sharply drawn characters\, casting a critical gaze on the settings and social circumstances that they encounter. In this course\, we will read a selection of Dropkin’s short stories in the original Yiddish\, and will discuss the themes\, characters\, contexts and stylistics of these works. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230825T185557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T214322Z UID:10000781-1701891000-1701896400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, In-Person DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! Learn elementary grammar\, how to read Yiddish and conversation skills. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, and exposing students to Yiddish culture through songs\, games\, and other multimedia materials. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-in-person-8/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231116T141334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T141323Z UID:10001051-1701889200-1701894600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Class - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:I’m looking forward to having you in Yiddish class! Class will be on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 Eastern Standard Time \nTextbook: Colloquial Yiddish by Lily Kahn \nZoom link: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 \nReach out to abby.g.howell@gmail.com (512-762-2113) with any questions. I’m looking forward to seeing you in class!\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 (ID: 88525115374\, passcode: 713486)\nJoin by phone\n(US) +1 301-715-8592 (passcode: 713486)\nJoining instructions: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://applications.zoom.us/addon/invitation/detail?meetingUuid%3DZUsmZWvJTUKw69raWgq3DA%253D%253D%26signature%3D6fae7563f2bb578d5ddd60cbf1791aa50fcee54b70d29636f298ae0562308480%26v%3D1&sa=D&source=calendar&usg=AOvVaw0I34-TYq5-uuK-ICOj5FBl\nMeeting host: abby.g.howell@gmail.com \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-class-advanced-beginner-10/ CATEGORIES:General Events ORGANIZER;CN="abby.g.howell@gmail.com":MAILTO:abby.g.howell@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230830T151136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T214322Z UID:10000796-1701889200-1701894600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231030T154859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T154859Z UID:10000994-1701885600-1701891000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-39/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230823T194007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T214345Z UID:10000760-1701802800-1701808200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Virtual DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.\nStudents who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-virtual-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230824T124156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T124156Z UID:10000768-1701797400-1701802800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Early Intermediate DESCRIPTION:This class will use Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with chapter 11\, and will incorporate exercises\, songs\, and additional short readings to further our study of grammar\, conversation\, and culture. The readings will introduce students to important authors such as I.L. Peretz and Kadya Molodowsky. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/early-intermediate-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230830T151128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T214336Z UID:10000795-1701709200-1701714600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediate DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll read Kadya Molodowsky’s 1942 novel Fun Lublin Biz Nyu York. It’s written as a diary of a young woman who immigrates to New York under troubling circumstances. We’ll read the text of the book together in class\, looking up unfamiliar words as we go\, discussing the text in Yiddish and/or English to make sure everyone is following along\, and along the way\, indulge in lengthy tangents about whatever else comes up. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediate-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231114T175827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T182815Z UID:10001049-1701612000-1701619200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Call to Repair: Justice\, Healing and Reparations in Massachusetts DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, December 3\, 2-4 PM\, The Reparations Interfaith Coalition will host Call to Repair: Justice\, Healing and Reparations in Massachusetts. This event is a virtual Interfaith Reparations Gathering bringing together organizations\, communities and congregations across Massachusetts to learn and discuss how the reparations movement is progressing locally and how we can move it forward. \nAt this event\, national and local Black leaders in the reparations movement will speak to our shared sense that reparations are not a transaction but rather a spiritual and ethical practice. This event is open to all those interested in building their understanding of and work towards reparations. This is the first event among more to come from the Reparations Interfaith Coalition\, a new and currently a predominantly white group of faith and ethically based communities dedicated to moving reparations forward in MA. \nWe hope to leave you with action ideas for education\, advocacy\, and ways to make material reparations. This event is part of a national Sacred Reparative Season launched by the Grassroots Reparations Campaign. \nRegister Here \nCo-sponsored by:  \n\n\n\nEpiscopal City Mission\, Reparations Community of Practice\, First Church Cambridge\, Jewish Community of Amherst\, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek\, Western MA Reparations Collective\, First Parish UU Arlington URL:https://circleboston.org/event/call-to-repair-justice-healing-and-reparations-in-massachusetts/ CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231102T202821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T222825Z UID:10001024-1701600300-1701605700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Zayen Class Parent Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-class-parent-planning-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20231108T224331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T232814Z UID:10001036-1701599400-1701606600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:TASC Session - BWC History & Mutual Aid DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-bwc-history-mutual-aid/ CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105353 CREATED:20230519T172120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231203T172908Z UID:10000472-1701599400-1701606600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Session 8 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-8/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230712T175353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T184316Z UID:10000689-1701598500-1701605700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading Kantika by Elizabeth Graver. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230729T190856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T181326Z UID:10000711-1701453600-1701460800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shabes Singing: Peace\, Salaam\, Shalom DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate Shabes sharing songs of peace to lift our hearts. For this in person event we will gather for a potluck dinner at 6 o’clock. The ritual starts around 6:45 followed by singing together. If you are not comfortable sharing food in a group unmasked feel free to join us for the ritual and music when people will be masked. We will have people from across the Workers Circle community to lead the singing. Everyone will get song sheets so they can sing along.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/singing-khanike-chanukah-shabes/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T141316Z UID:10000260-1701426600-1701432000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-59/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 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:20231129T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T194007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T214350Z UID:10000759-1701288000-1701293400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced DESCRIPTION:Celia Dropkin (1887-1956) is a dynamic writer whose work is exciting\, intense and confronting. Best known for her fierce and intimate poetry\, Dropkin brings the same bold\, unflinching voice to her short stories. Dropkin’s stories take the reader deep under the skins of sharply drawn characters\, casting a critical gaze on the settings and social circumstances that they encounter. In this course\, we will read a selection of Dropkin’s short stories in the original Yiddish\, and will discuss the themes\, characters\, contexts and stylistics of these works. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230825T185555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T214350Z UID:10000780-1701286200-1701291600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, In-Person DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! Learn elementary grammar\, how to read Yiddish and conversation skills. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, and exposing students to Yiddish culture through songs\, games\, and other multimedia materials. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-in-person-7/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231121T151940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T205826Z UID:10001055-1701284400-1701289800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Jewish-Muslim Solidarity committee as we renew our configuration and gather to determine next steps in strengthening our ties with our Muslim partners.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231116T141331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T141323Z UID:10001050-1701284400-1701289800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Class - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:I’m looking forward to having you in Yiddish class! Class will be on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 Eastern Standard Time \nTextbook: Colloquial Yiddish by Lily Kahn \nZoom link: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 \nReach out to abby.g.howell@gmail.com (512-762-2113) with any questions. I’m looking forward to seeing you in class!\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 (ID: 88525115374\, passcode: 713486)\nJoin by phone\n(US) +1 301-715-8592 (passcode: 713486)\nJoining instructions: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://applications.zoom.us/addon/invitation/detail?meetingUuid%3DZUsmZWvJTUKw69raWgq3DA%253D%253D%26signature%3D6fae7563f2bb578d5ddd60cbf1791aa50fcee54b70d29636f298ae0562308480%26v%3D1&sa=D&source=calendar&usg=AOvVaw0I34-TYq5-uuK-ICOj5FBl\nMeeting host: abby.g.howell@gmail.com \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-class-advanced-beginner-9/ CATEGORIES:General Events ORGANIZER;CN="abby.g.howell@gmail.com":MAILTO:abby.g.howell@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230830T151120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T214351Z UID:10000794-1701284400-1701289800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T194007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T214323Z UID:10000758-1701198000-1701203400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Virtual DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.\nStudents who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-virtual-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230906T183510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T205826Z UID:10000805-1701192600-1701198000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging Outside the Box DESCRIPTION:A monthly discussion/support group for folks 60 and over who don’t have children and/or grandchildren\n\n\n\n\nPlease email AIC@circleboston.org to be put in touch with the Aging Outside the Box coordinator. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-outside-the-box-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230824T124155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T124155Z UID:10000767-1701192600-1701198000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Early Intermediate DESCRIPTION:This class will use Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with chapter 11\, and will incorporate exercises\, songs\, and additional short readings to further our study of grammar\, conversation\, and culture. The readings will introduce students to important authors such as I.L. Peretz and Kadya Molodowsky. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/early-intermediate-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231109T135816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T141319Z UID:10001046-1701106200-1701111600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:BWC Schmooze at Aeronaut DESCRIPTION:Boston Workers Circle is welcoming new members and our new deputy director Ali Rice! Join us on November 27 from 5:30-7:00 at Aeronaut as we schmooze\, check out cool zines\, and learn more about what’s coming up at BWC.  \nRSVP as soon as possible – -the first beer is on us for the first thirty people who register! Whether you’re brand new to the community\, have been around for decades. interested in reconnecting\, or are just curious about what we’re up to — we’d love to see you there.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP HERE URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-schmooze-at-aeronaut/ LOCATION:Aeronaut Brewing Company\, 14 Tyler St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:General Events 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:20231127T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230830T151119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T214315Z UID:10000793-1701104400-1701109800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediate DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll read Kadya Molodowsky’s 1942 novel Fun Lublin Biz Nyu York. It’s written as a diary of a young woman who immigrates to New York under troubling circumstances. We’ll read the text of the book together in class\, looking up unfamiliar words as we go\, discussing the text in Yiddish and/or English to make sure everyone is following along\, and along the way\, indulge in lengthy tangents about whatever else comes up. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediate-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T170022Z UID:10000259-1700821800-1700827200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-58/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T194007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T212826Z UID:10000757-1700593200-1700598600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Virtual DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.\nStudents who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-virtual-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230824T124155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T124155Z UID:10000766-1700587800-1700593200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Early Intermediate DESCRIPTION:This class will use Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with chapter 11\, and will incorporate exercises\, songs\, and additional short readings to further our study of grammar\, conversation\, and culture. The readings will introduce students to important authors such as I.L. Peretz and Kadya Molodowsky. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/early-intermediate-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230830T151116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T212832Z UID:10000792-1700499600-1700505000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediate DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll read Kadya Molodowsky’s 1942 novel Fun Lublin Biz Nyu York. It’s written as a diary of a young woman who immigrates to New York under troubling circumstances. We’ll read the text of the book together in class\, looking up unfamiliar words as we go\, discussing the text in Yiddish and/or English to make sure everyone is following along\, and along the way\, indulge in lengthy tangents about whatever else comes up. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediate-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231107T204316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T204316Z UID:10001034-1700389800-1700397000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging in Community DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-3/ LOCATION:HYBRID – Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Aging in Community GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230519T172120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T165825Z UID:10000471-1700389800-1700397000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Session 7 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-7/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231101T134542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T175824Z UID:10001022-1700305200-1700312400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Roadmap to a Beloved Community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited for you to join us Saturday\, November 18th\, 2023 at 11am for the first event of A Roadmap to a Beloved Community: Interwoven Histories of Jewish & African American Bostonians\, a collaborative project between the Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc \, Forum for Racial Equity & Justice\, Hyde Park Community Input Board\, and the Boston Workers Circle. \nAs a launching point to this project we would like bring folks together to learn about one of the intersections of this interwoven history in Dorchester. The tour will be guided by long-time local community organizer and founder of the Massachusetts Communities Action Network\, Lew Finfer\, we will learn about and see some of the key places of the historic Jewish community. As well Lew will talk about how the policies of redlining\, yellow lining (blockbusting) and urban renewal in the neighborhood caused rifts between and across Boston’s Jewish and African American communities. \nWe will be meeting at 1106 Blue Hill Ave at the corner of Blue Hill Ave & Ansel Rd. Please fill out the registration form to help us get a sense of the size of the group. Space is limited for the tour\, so do sign up as soon as possible!  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/walking-tour-roadmap-to-a-beloved-community/ LOCATION:1106 Blue Hill Ave\, Boston\, MA 02124\, USA (Corner of Blue Hill Ave & Ansel Rd) CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T164446Z UID:10000258-1700217000-1700222400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-57/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T164319Z UID:10000257-1700161200-1700166600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T211316Z UID:10000756-1700078400-1700083800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced DESCRIPTION:Celia Dropkin (1887-1956) is a dynamic writer whose work is exciting\, intense and confronting. Best known for her fierce and intimate poetry\, Dropkin brings the same bold\, unflinching voice to her short stories. Dropkin’s stories take the reader deep under the skins of sharply drawn characters\, casting a critical gaze on the settings and social circumstances that they encounter. In this course\, we will read a selection of Dropkin’s short stories in the original Yiddish\, and will discuss the themes\, characters\, contexts and stylistics of these works. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230825T185528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T211316Z UID:10000779-1700076600-1700082000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, In-Person DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! Learn elementary grammar\, how to read Yiddish and conversation skills. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, and exposing students to Yiddish culture through songs\, games\, and other multimedia materials. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-in-person-6/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230830T151110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T211317Z UID:10000791-1700074800-1700080200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230804T232450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T184321Z UID:10000718-1700074800-1700080200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Israel-Palestine Committee Meeting: Free Speech Under Threat DESCRIPTION:The program will focus on the attack on free speech that is currently underway and directed at Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) as well as progressive Jewish groups.  The ADL has sent a letter to almost 200 colleges and universities accusing SJP of violating “the prohibition against materially supporting a foreign terrorist organization” with absolutely no evidence. Brandeis has dechartered its chapter of SJP for chanting “From the River to the Sea”. Come learn and mobilize with us!                 \nA new member orientation will follow. \nRegister for the Zoom Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T211327Z UID:10000755-1699988400-1699993800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Virtual DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.\nStudents who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-virtual-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230824T124153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T124153Z UID:10000765-1699983000-1699988400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Early Intermediate DESCRIPTION:This class will use Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with chapter 11\, and will incorporate exercises\, songs\, and additional short readings to further our study of grammar\, conversation\, and culture. The readings will introduce students to important authors such as I.L. Peretz and Kadya Molodowsky. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/early-intermediate-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230906T213851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T234327Z UID:10000836-1699898400-1699903800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Culture & The Jewish Labor Movement: 1880s-1960s DESCRIPTION:In this course we will explore the history of Jewish labor activism in the United States and its relationship to Yiddish culture. We will engage questions such as: How did Jewish Socialists and Communists relate to their Jewish identity? How did they think about Americanization and assimilation? What role did Yiddish culture play in Socialist and Communist organizing? How did Jewish identity and Yiddish culture interact with broader efforts toward anti-racism and multiculturalism? And how does this history help us navigate the present of Jewish and Anti-Racist organizing work? Beginning with the early Jewish labor movement in the 1880s and ending with New Left activism of the 1960s\, this four session course will take us through the salient turning points of Jewish labor history in the United States and how Jews navigated these pressing questions of identity\, community\, and social justice at different historical moments.\n\n\n\n\nMore Information and Registration Here! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-culture-the-jewish-labor-movement-1880s-1960s-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230830T151110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T211315Z UID:10000790-1699894800-1699900200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediate DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll read Kadya Molodowsky’s 1942 novel Fun Lublin Biz Nyu York. It’s written as a diary of a young woman who immigrates to New York under troubling circumstances. We’ll read the text of the book together in class\, looking up unfamiliar words as we go\, discussing the text in Yiddish and/or English to make sure everyone is following along\, and along the way\, indulge in lengthy tangents about whatever else comes up. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediate-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231108T224331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T225836Z UID:10001035-1699785000-1699792200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:TASC Session - Identity\, Race\, and Antisemitism DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-identity-race-and-antisemitism/ CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T164319Z UID:10000256-1699612200-1699617600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-56/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T164317Z UID:10000255-1699556400-1699561800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T211319Z UID:10000754-1699473600-1699479000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced DESCRIPTION:Celia Dropkin (1887-1956) is a dynamic writer whose work is exciting\, intense and confronting. Best known for her fierce and intimate poetry\, Dropkin brings the same bold\, unflinching voice to her short stories. Dropkin’s stories take the reader deep under the skins of sharply drawn characters\, casting a critical gaze on the settings and social circumstances that they encounter. In this course\, we will read a selection of Dropkin’s short stories in the original Yiddish\, and will discuss the themes\, characters\, contexts and stylistics of these works. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230825T185521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T211318Z UID:10000778-1699471800-1699477200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, In-Person DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! Learn elementary grammar\, how to read Yiddish and conversation skills. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, and exposing students to Yiddish culture through songs\, games\, and other multimedia materials. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-in-person-5/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230830T151105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T211318Z UID:10000789-1699470000-1699475400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T173937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T174315Z UID:10000741-1699470000-1699475400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intergenerational Dialogue: Looking at Class across Generations DESCRIPTION:As we remain in a time of economic uncertainty\, economic stability looks very different than it did even just a decade ago. Join us for an opportunity to discuss the relationship between class experience & life stages and how they’ve changed across generations.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here. \nCo-sponsored by the Young Adult Committee and Aging in Community Committee URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intergenerational-dialogue-looking-at-class-across-generations/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231101T134509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T135816Z UID:10001019-1699459200-1699466400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Office Hours with Rebecca & Rachel DESCRIPTION:Stop by to talk to BWC Executive Director Rebecca Zimmerman Hornstein and BWC Board President Rachel Hess. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/office-hours-with-rebecca-rachel/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:General Events GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T211318Z UID:10000753-1699383600-1699389000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Virtual DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.\nStudents who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-virtual-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230824T124151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T124151Z UID:10000764-1699378200-1699383600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Early Intermediate DESCRIPTION:This class will use Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with chapter 11\, and will incorporate exercises\, songs\, and additional short readings to further our study of grammar\, conversation\, and culture. The readings will introduce students to important authors such as I.L. Peretz and Kadya Molodowsky. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/early-intermediate-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230906T213851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T232819Z UID:10000835-1699293600-1699299000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Culture & The Jewish Labor Movement: 1880s-1960s DESCRIPTION:In this course we will explore the history of Jewish labor activism in the United States and its relationship to Yiddish culture. We will engage questions such as: How did Jewish Socialists and Communists relate to their Jewish identity? How did they think about Americanization and assimilation? What role did Yiddish culture play in Socialist and Communist organizing? How did Jewish identity and Yiddish culture interact with broader efforts toward anti-racism and multiculturalism? And how does this history help us navigate the present of Jewish and Anti-Racist organizing work? Beginning with the early Jewish labor movement in the 1880s and ending with New Left activism of the 1960s\, this four session course will take us through the salient turning points of Jewish labor history in the United States and how Jews navigated these pressing questions of identity\, community\, and social justice at different historical moments.\n\n\n\n\nMore Information and Registration Here! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-culture-the-jewish-labor-movement-1880s-1960s-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230830T151104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T211317Z UID:10000788-1699290000-1699295400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediate DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll read Kadya Molodowsky’s 1942 novel Fun Lublin Biz Nyu York. It’s written as a diary of a young woman who immigrates to New York under troubling circumstances. We’ll read the text of the book together in class\, looking up unfamiliar words as we go\, discussing the text in Yiddish and/or English to make sure everyone is following along\, and along the way\, indulge in lengthy tangents about whatever else comes up. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediate-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230913T140920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T152817Z UID:10000839-1699181100-1699186500@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Parent Coversation: Radical Parenting During Challenging Times DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Hornstein-Zimmerman and Dan Gelbtuch will facilitate a conversation for parents to explore what it means to bring our full selves to our role as parents.  We will explore how to bring our radical values and our hearts to best support the young people in our lives and ourselves as we and they try to live in a time of increased uncertainty.  We will explore different themes such as intergenerational trauma\, how we can build a supporting community to support our parenting\, the richness of radical Jewish culture and how to integrate that into our family life and others. Questions/ Comments\, reach out to Dan (dangelbtuch@gmail.com) \nThis conversation will take place at Shule in person. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-parent-coversation/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230718T161948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T152817Z UID:10000701-1699181100-1699186500@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Playtime DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 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. \nRSVP HERE. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-9/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230519T172120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T152817Z UID:10000470-1699180200-1699187400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Session 6 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-6/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230629T162939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T175814Z UID:10000682-1699179300-1699186500@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading The Light of Days: The Untold Sto­ry of Women Resis­tance Fight­ers in Hitler’s Ghettos by Judy Batalion.  \nAbout the book: \nOne of the most important stories of World War II\, already optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture: a spectacular\, searing history that brings to light the extraordinary accomplishments of brave Jewish women who became resistance fighters—a group of unknown heroes whose exploits have never been chronicled in full\, until now. \nWitnesses to the brutal murder of their families and neighbors and the violent destruction of their communities\, a cadre of Jewish women in Poland—some still in their teens—helped transform the Jewish youth groups into resistance cells to fight the Nazis. With courage\, guile\, and nerves of steel\, these “ghetto girls” paid off Gestapo guards\, hid revolvers in loaves of bread and jars of marmalade\, and helped build systems of underground bunkers. They flirted with German soldiers\, bribed them with wine\, whiskey\, and home cooking\, used their Aryan looks to seduce them\, and shot and killed them. They bombed German train lines and blew up a town’s water supply. They also nursed the sick\, taught children\, and hid families. \nYet the exploits of these courageous resistance fighters have remained virtually unknown. \nAs propulsive and thrilling as Hidden Figures\, In the Garden of Beasts\, and Band of Brothers\, The Light of Days at last tells the true story of these incredible women whose courageous yet little-known feats have been eclipsed by time. Judy Batalion—the granddaughter of Polish Holocaust survivors—takes us back to 1939 and introduces us to Renia Kukielka\, a weapons smuggler and messenger who risked death traveling across occupied Poland on foot and by train. Joining Renia are other women who served as couriers\, armed fighters\, intelligence agents\, and saboteurs\, all who put their lives in mortal danger to carry out their missions. Batalion follows these women through the savage destruction of the ghettos\, arrest and internment in Gestapo prisons and concentration camps\, and for a lucky few—like Renia\, who orchestrated her own audacious escape from a brutal Nazi jail—into the late 20th century and beyond. \nPowerful and inspiring\, featuring twenty black-and-white photographs\, The Light of Days is an unforgettable true tale of war\, the fight for freedom\, exceptional bravery\, female friendship\, and survival in the face of staggering odds.  (Source: HarperCollins) URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-6/ LOCATION:HYBRID — Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231101T134509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T134315Z UID:10001018-1699117200-1699122600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Community Havdalah DESCRIPTION:These last three weeks have been full of so many complex emotions for our community. Come be in community as we close the week with a secular havdalah ritual\, and connect with each other around all we may be experiencing in this challenging moment.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/community-havdalah/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:General Events GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T162829Z UID:10000254-1699007400-1699012800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-55/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T162829Z UID:10000253-1698953400-1698958800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Arts Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231101T134533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T184323Z UID:10001021-1698940800-1698944400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Mass Action: Ceasefire Now DESCRIPTION:As people of conscience of every faith and background\, we hold every life as sacred. As clergy\, faith leaders\, and people of faith\, we call on all of our siblings in spirit to rise up and demand that our elected officials use all of their leverage to call for a ceasefire. We mourn all dead and are fighting for all lives. \nWe commit to using our diverse spiritual practices of word\, song\, and ritual to preserve life\, to demand an end to the bombardment of Gaza\, allow humanitarian aid\, release all political prisoners and hostages\, and fight for a world where Palestinians are free and there is safety for all. \n \nFor three weeks our thousands of marches\, school walkouts\, phone banks\, and Congressional office sit-ins have awakened the US public. It is working. The majority of Americans now support a ceasefire. It’s time our politicians take action. We pray that they act and we will keep acting until they do. \n \nFor three weeks our thousands of marches\, school walkouts\, phone banks\, and Congressional office sit-ins have awakened the US public. It is working. The majority of Americans now support a ceasefire. It’s time our politicians take action. We pray that they act and we will keep acting until they do. \nRSVP URL:https://circleboston.org/event/interfaith-mass-action-ceasefire-now/ LOCATION:Brewer Fountain\, Boston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee GEO:42.357767;-71.064848 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T211319Z UID:10000752-1698868800-1698874200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced DESCRIPTION:Celia Dropkin (1887-1956) is a dynamic writer whose work is exciting\, intense and confronting. Best known for her fierce and intimate poetry\, Dropkin brings the same bold\, unflinching voice to her short stories. Dropkin’s stories take the reader deep under the skins of sharply drawn characters\, casting a critical gaze on the settings and social circumstances that they encounter. In this course\, we will read a selection of Dropkin’s short stories in the original Yiddish\, and will discuss the themes\, characters\, contexts and stylistics of these works. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230825T185521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T211319Z UID:10000777-1698867000-1698872400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, In-Person DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! Learn elementary grammar\, how to read Yiddish and conversation skills. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, and exposing students to Yiddish culture through songs\, games\, and other multimedia materials. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-in-person-4/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes GEO:42.340959;-71.12092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230830T151052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T211319Z UID:10000787-1698865200-1698870600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231030T154857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T134532Z UID:10000991-1698861600-1698867000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-37/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230906T213850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T225827Z UID:10000834-1698688800-1698694200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Culture & The Jewish Labor Movement: 1880s-1960s DESCRIPTION:In this course we will explore the history of Jewish labor activism in the United States and its relationship to Yiddish culture. We will engage questions such as: How did Jewish Socialists and Communists relate to their Jewish identity? How did they think about Americanization and assimilation? What role did Yiddish culture play in Socialist and Communist organizing? How did Jewish identity and Yiddish culture interact with broader efforts toward anti-racism and multiculturalism? And how does this history help us navigate the present of Jewish and Anti-Racist organizing work? Beginning with the early Jewish labor movement in the 1880s and ending with New Left activism of the 1960s\, this four session course will take us through the salient turning points of Jewish labor history in the United States and how Jews navigated these pressing questions of identity\, community\, and social justice at different historical moments.\n\n\n\n\nMore Information and Registration Here! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-culture-the-jewish-labor-movement-1880s-1960s-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230830T151051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T211317Z UID:10000786-1698685200-1698690600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediate DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll read Kadya Molodowsky’s 1942 novel Fun Lublin Biz Nyu York. It’s written as a diary of a young woman who immigrates to New York under troubling circumstances. We’ll read the text of the book together in class\, looking up unfamiliar words as we go\, discussing the text in Yiddish and/or English to make sure everyone is following along\, and along the way\, indulge in lengthy tangents about whatever else comes up. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediate-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T114500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231024T151943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T152827Z UID:10000988-1698576300-1698579900@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule: Responding to the crisis in Israel and Palestine as parents DESCRIPTION:A parent processing space to examine the impact of the crisis in Israel/Palestine and the things we need to get in touch with our deepest values as we confront this moment as people and as parents facilitated by BWC board president\, Rachel Hess and others\nThis conversation will take place at Shule in person. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-responding-to-the-crisis-in-israel-and-palestine-as-parents/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230519T172119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T152827Z UID:10000469-1698575400-1698582600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Session 5 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-5/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230729T190856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T234316Z UID:10000710-1698429600-1698435000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Intergenerational Shabes DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle for an intergenerational Shabes gathering in honor of LGBTQ+ History Month as we honor those who paved the way for us and celebrate our community.  \nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5-15). Registration is required.  \nRegister here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/lgbtq-intergenerational-shabes/ LOCATION:HYBRID – Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T162819Z UID:10000252-1698402600-1698408000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-54/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T162818Z UID:10000251-1698346800-1698352200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T211320Z UID:10000751-1698264000-1698269400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced DESCRIPTION:Celia Dropkin (1887-1956) is a dynamic writer whose work is exciting\, intense and confronting. Best known for her fierce and intimate poetry\, Dropkin brings the same bold\, unflinching voice to her short stories. Dropkin’s stories take the reader deep under the skins of sharply drawn characters\, casting a critical gaze on the settings and social circumstances that they encounter. In this course\, we will read a selection of Dropkin’s short stories in the original Yiddish\, and will discuss the themes\, characters\, contexts and stylistics of these works. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230825T185520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T211320Z UID:10000776-1698262200-1698267600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, In-Person DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! Learn elementary grammar\, how to read Yiddish and conversation skills. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, and exposing students to Yiddish culture through songs\, games\, and other multimedia materials. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-in-person-3/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231003T105908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T112831Z UID:10000906-1698260400-1698265800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Class - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:I’m looking forward to having you in Yiddish class! Class will be on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 Eastern Standard Time \nTextbook: Colloquial Yiddish by Lily Kahn \nZoom link: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 \nReach out to abby.g.howell@gmail.com (512-762-2113) with any questions. I’m looking forward to seeing you in class!\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 (ID: 88525115374\, passcode: 713486)\nJoin by phone\n(US) +1 301-715-8592 (passcode: 713486)\nJoining instructions: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://applications.zoom.us/addon/invitation/detail?meetingUuid%3DZUsmZWvJTUKw69raWgq3DA%253D%253D%26signature%3D6fae7563f2bb578d5ddd60cbf1791aa50fcee54b70d29636f298ae0562308480%26v%3D1&sa=D&source=calendar&usg=AOvVaw0I34-TYq5-uuK-ICOj5FBl\nMeeting host: abby.g.howell@gmail.com \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-class-advanced-beginner-3/ CATEGORIES:General Events ORGANIZER;CN="abby.g.howell@gmail.com":MAILTO:abby.g.howell@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230830T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T211320Z UID:10000785-1698260400-1698265800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T211413Z UID:10000750-1698174000-1698179400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Virtual DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.\nStudents who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-virtual-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230906T183510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T202831Z UID:10000804-1698168600-1698174000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging Outside the Box DESCRIPTION:A monthly discussion/support group for folks 60 and over who don’t have children and/or grandchildren\n\n\n\n\nPlease email AIC@circleboston.org to be put in touch with the Aging Outside the Box coordinator. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-outside-the-box-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230824T124148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T124148Z UID:10000763-1698168600-1698174000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Early Intermediate DESCRIPTION:This class will use Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with chapter 11\, and will incorporate exercises\, songs\, and additional short readings to further our study of grammar\, conversation\, and culture. The readings will introduce students to important authors such as I.L. Peretz and Kadya Molodowsky. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/early-intermediate-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230906T213850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T222829Z UID:10000833-1698084000-1698089400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Culture & The Jewish Labor Movement: 1880s-1960s DESCRIPTION:In this course we will explore the history of Jewish labor activism in the United States and its relationship to Yiddish culture. We will engage questions such as: How did Jewish Socialists and Communists relate to their Jewish identity? How did they think about Americanization and assimilation? What role did Yiddish culture play in Socialist and Communist organizing? How did Jewish identity and Yiddish culture interact with broader efforts toward anti-racism and multiculturalism? And how does this history help us navigate the present of Jewish and Anti-Racist organizing work? Beginning with the early Jewish labor movement in the 1880s and ending with New Left activism of the 1960s\, this four session course will take us through the salient turning points of Jewish labor history in the United States and how Jews navigated these pressing questions of identity\, community\, and social justice at different historical moments.\n\n\n\n\nMore Information and Registration Here! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-culture-the-jewish-labor-movement-1880s-1960s/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231003T105851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T112818Z UID:10000905-1698080400-1698085800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Class - Intermediate DESCRIPTION:Yiddish class is happening! I’m so excited to see you all! We’ll commence on Monday October 16th at 5pm eastern time\, and then we’re going to take a hiatus the following week (because I’ll be in Mexico on a work trip with spotty internet) and then we will reconvene on the 30th of October and meet for a total of 8 sessions (or longer\, if we decide to!) \nI’m looking forward to seeing you all in class! \nTextbook: Fun Lublin Tsu Nyu York by Kadya MolodovskyZoom link: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/87340826794?pwd=tZErpQyLT78fAk76YaYJdbx0BurODp.1 \nAny questions\, contact abby.g.howell@gmail.com (512-762-2113).\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/87340826794?pwd=tZErpQyLT78fAk76YaYJdbx0BurODp.1 (ID: 87340826794\, passcode: 573839)\nJoin by phone\n(US) +1 309-205-3325 (passcode: 573839)\nJoining instructions: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://applications.zoom.us/addon/invitation/detail?meetingUuid%3DV7qgV1SAQzyqMGl2u2Zs2w%253D%253D%26signature%3D6cf53876e2183a63e5d567bf90311ee3c64a55f997088ab77bc3cbeaec720875%26v%3D1&sa=D&source=calendar&usg=AOvVaw2nGcoQuLbOuzym8Lwq66vq\nMeeting host: abby.g.howell@gmail.com \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/87340826794?pwd=tZErpQyLT78fAk76YaYJdbx0BurODp.1 URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-class-intermediate-2/ CATEGORIES:General Events ORGANIZER;CN="abby.g.howell@gmail.com":MAILTO:abby.g.howell@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230919T152353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231021T162839Z UID:10000841-1697904000-1697911200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Community Picnic DESCRIPTION:Join fellow BWC Yiddish speakers and students for a Yiddish shmues and picnic for shaleshudes\, the third meal of shabes that takes place on Saturday afternoon. Please feel free to bring a dish\, snack\, or (non-alcoholic) drink to share! All levels of Yiddish\, beginning to fluent\, are welcome. There will be plenty of opportunities to chat in both Yiddish and English. Drop by for a short time or stay for the whole event\, and make sure to dress for the weather! \nRain Date: October 28\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-community-picnic/ LOCATION:Front Lawn – Cambridge Public Library\, 449 Broadway\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T162817Z UID:10000250-1697797800-1697803200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-53/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T162817Z UID:10000249-1697743800-1697747400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Registration link URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-committee-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T203021Z UID:10000749-1697659200-1697664600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced DESCRIPTION:Celia Dropkin (1887-1956) is a dynamic writer whose work is exciting\, intense and confronting. Best known for her fierce and intimate poetry\, Dropkin brings the same bold\, unflinching voice to her short stories. Dropkin’s stories take the reader deep under the skins of sharply drawn characters\, casting a critical gaze on the settings and social circumstances that they encounter. In this course\, we will read a selection of Dropkin’s short stories in the original Yiddish\, and will discuss the themes\, characters\, contexts and stylistics of these works. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230825T185458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T203022Z UID:10000775-1697657400-1697662800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, In-Person DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! Learn elementary grammar\, how to read Yiddish and conversation skills. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, and exposing students to Yiddish culture through songs\, games\, and other multimedia materials. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-in-person-2/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231003T105851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T111335Z UID:10000904-1697655600-1697661000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Class - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:I’m looking forward to having you in Yiddish class! Class will be on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 Eastern Standard Time \nTextbook: Colloquial Yiddish by Lily Kahn \nZoom link: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 \nReach out to abby.g.howell@gmail.com (512-762-2113) with any questions. I’m looking forward to seeing you in class!\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 (ID: 88525115374\, passcode: 713486)\nJoin by phone\n(US) +1 301-715-8592 (passcode: 713486)\nJoining instructions: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://applications.zoom.us/addon/invitation/detail?meetingUuid%3DZUsmZWvJTUKw69raWgq3DA%253D%253D%26signature%3D6fae7563f2bb578d5ddd60cbf1791aa50fcee54b70d29636f298ae0562308480%26v%3D1&sa=D&source=calendar&usg=AOvVaw0I34-TYq5-uuK-ICOj5FBl\nMeeting host: abby.g.howell@gmail.com \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-class-advanced-beginner-2/ CATEGORIES:General Events ORGANIZER;CN="abby.g.howell@gmail.com":MAILTO:abby.g.howell@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230830T151034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T203022Z UID:10000784-1697655600-1697661000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230804T232449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T184318Z UID:10000717-1697655600-1697661000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Israel-Palestine Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be our annual business meeting as a committee\, and also include topical discussions of IPC issues. \nGuest Speaker: Alice Rothchild \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231017T140359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T184318Z UID:10000925-1697644800-1697652000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Rally in Support of Ceasefire in Israel/Palestine at City Hall Plaza DESCRIPTION:RSVP here to join us at City Hall Plaza in Boston on Wednesday\, October 18 to mourn for the dead\, and fight for the living–both Israelis and Palestinians.  \nThis is a Jewish-led action\, sponsored by IfNotNow and co-sponsored by Boston Workers Circle and Kavod. \nWe welcome and encourage our non-Jewish allies to join us.  \n————————————————————– \n \n“No electricity\, no food\, no water\, no fuel. Everything is closed. We are fighting human animals\, and we act accordingly.” This promise\, from Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant\, is a direct call for mass killing and forced removal of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homes.  \nThe Israeli military is preparing for a massive ground invasion of Gaza. Israeli and American leaders are dehumanizing Palestinians with vitriolic rhetoric that calls to mind the most hysterical days of Bush’s War on Terror. We know where this will lead: genocide. \nOur Massachusetts Senators and every American political leader must demand a ceasefire now. \nMany of us are mourning our Israeli and Palestinian friends and loved ones. We are in pain and grief\, trying to process a week of horrific violence that has left so many that we know injured\, traumatized\, kidnapped\, or killed. But we refuse to let our grief be weaponized to justify the murder of more Palestinians. As American Jews\, we demand a ceasefire now. \nNo genocide in our name.  \nThe time is now to mobilize to prevent this genocide from going forward. We demand that every political leader use their leverage to implement a ceasefire and use any possible tool to force Israel to halt its war on Palestinians in Gaza. \nRSVP here for more information\, and meet us at 4pm at City Hall Plaza on Wednesday\, October 18th. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/rally-at-city-hall-plaza/ LOCATION:Boston City Hall\, 1 City Hall Square\, Boston\, MA 02201\, USA CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T202958Z UID:10000748-1697569200-1697574600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Virtual DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.\nStudents who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-virtual-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230824T124148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T202958Z UID:10000762-1697563800-1697569200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Early Intermediate DESCRIPTION:This class will use Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with chapter 11\, and will incorporate exercises\, songs\, and additional short readings to further our study of grammar\, conversation\, and culture.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/early-intermediate-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230902T233850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T111343Z UID:10000799-1697477400-1697481000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Member Training: Publicity Visuals DESCRIPTION:Join our communications manager Mira for a session all about the visuals that go into spreading the word about your work! This session will cover some basic information about branding and graphic design\, taking quality photos to document your work and improve your future outreach efforts\, and using Canva\, a beginner-friendly graphic design platform\, to create visuals for print and digital publicity.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/member-training-publicity-visuals/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231003T105850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T111343Z UID:10000903-1697475600-1697481000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Class - Intermediate DESCRIPTION:Yiddish class is happening! I’m so excited to see you all! We’ll commence on Monday October 16th at 5pm eastern time\, and then we’re going to take a hiatus the following week (because I’ll be in Mexico on a work trip with spotty internet) and then we will reconvene on the 30th of October and meet for a total of 8 sessions (or longer\, if we decide to!) \nI’m looking forward to seeing you all in class! \nTextbook: Fun Lublin Tsu Nyu York by Kadya MolodovskyZoom link: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/87340826794?pwd=tZErpQyLT78fAk76YaYJdbx0BurODp.1 \nAny questions\, contact abby.g.howell@gmail.com (512-762-2113).\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/87340826794?pwd=tZErpQyLT78fAk76YaYJdbx0BurODp.1 (ID: 87340826794\, passcode: 573839)\nJoin by phone\n(US) +1 309-205-3325 (passcode: 573839)\nJoining instructions: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://applications.zoom.us/addon/invitation/detail?meetingUuid%3DV7qgV1SAQzyqMGl2u2Zs2w%253D%253D%26signature%3D6cf53876e2183a63e5d567bf90311ee3c64a55f997088ab77bc3cbeaec720875%26v%3D1&sa=D&source=calendar&usg=AOvVaw2nGcoQuLbOuzym8Lwq66vq\nMeeting host: abby.g.howell@gmail.com \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/87340826794?pwd=tZErpQyLT78fAk76YaYJdbx0BurODp.1 URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-class-intermediate/ CATEGORIES:General Events ORGANIZER;CN="abby.g.howell@gmail.com":MAILTO:abby.g.howell@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T202828Z UID:10000747-1697475600-1697481000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediate DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we’ll read Kadya Molodowsky’s 1942 novel Fun Lublin Biz Nyu York. It’s written as a diary of a young woman who immigrates to New York under troubling circumstances. We’ll read the text of the book together in class\, looking up unfamiliar words as we go\, discussing the text in Yiddish and/or English to make sure everyone is following along\, and along the way\, indulge in lengthy tangents about whatever else comes up. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediate/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T173000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230821T144334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T215816Z UID:10000739-1697382000-1697391000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus Open Rehearsal DESCRIPTION:Check out A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus’s open rehearsals in October! A Besere Velt (a better world) – is the Yiddish Chorus of the Boston Workers Circle. We are a vibrant 80-member intergenerational community chorus that weaves the heartache and irrepressible idealism of Yiddish music into a vision of justice for the 21st century. Our songs contain the history\, culture and progressive values to inspire us to action today.  \nWhen you join A Besere Velt\, you become a custodian of a centuries-old cultural legacy and join a warm\, welcoming community sharing a passion for music\, culture\, and heritage. Our powerful message is progressive and universal. We sing the songs of the workers\, activists\, artists and all who struggled for freedom and justice – struggles that continue today.  \nAll are welcome\, ages 13 and up. There are no auditions; no need to be able to read music. You don’t have to be Jewish\, nor do you need to know Yiddish. Come sing with us!  \nEmail abv@circleboston.org for more information and plan to join us for our open rehearsals on October 1st & 15th in Brookline.  \nFor more information about BWC and for samples of ABV performances check out our website: circleboston.org/arts URL:https://circleboston.org/event/a-besere-velt-yiddish-chorus-open-rehearsal-2/ LOCATION:Temple Beth Zion\, 1566 Beacon St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230519T172119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T151334Z UID:10000468-1697365800-1697373000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Family Brunches / Family-Teacher Meetings DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-family-brunches-family-teacher-meetings/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T162818Z UID:10000248-1697193000-1697198400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-52/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230902T233850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T111317Z UID:10000798-1697137200-1697142600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Member Training: Google Drive for Organizers DESCRIPTION:Join board member and member leader Nakhie and BWC organizer Zohar for a session all about Google Drive\, tailored to help you think through how to use it to support your organizing work. We’ll cover file types\, the purpose of Drive’s sharing tools\, best practices for organizers\, and answer your questions about how to use this useful program. During the second half of the training\, participants will have the opportunity to create a new Shared Drive for their committee\, or tidy up their existing one\, with plenty of support throughout.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/member-training-google-drive-for-organizers/ LOCATION:HYBRID – Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T162818Z UID:10000247-1697137200-1697142600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T195819Z UID:10000745-1697054400-1697059800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced DESCRIPTION:Celia Dropkin (1887-1956) is a dynamic writer whose work is exciting\, intense and confronting. Best known for her fierce and intimate poetry\, Dropkin brings the same bold\, unflinching voice to her short stories. Dropkin’s stories take the reader deep under the skins of sharply drawn characters\, casting a critical gaze on the settings and social circumstances that they encounter. In this course\, we will read a selection of Dropkin’s short stories in the original Yiddish\, and will discuss the themes\, characters\, contexts and stylistics of these works. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T195819Z UID:10000744-1697052600-1697058000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, In-Person DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! Learn elementary grammar\, how to read Yiddish and conversation skills. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, and exposing students to Yiddish culture through songs\, games\, and other multimedia materials. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-in-person/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231003T105834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T111316Z UID:10000902-1697050800-1697056200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Class - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:I’m looking forward to having you in Yiddish class! Class will be on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 Eastern Standard Time \nTextbook: Colloquial Yiddish by Lily Kahn \nZoom link: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 \nReach out to abby.g.howell@gmail.com (512-762-2113) with any questions. I’m looking forward to seeing you in class!\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 (ID: 88525115374\, passcode: 713486)\nJoin by phone\n(US) +1 301-715-8592 (passcode: 713486)\nJoining instructions: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://applications.zoom.us/addon/invitation/detail?meetingUuid%3DZUsmZWvJTUKw69raWgq3DA%253D%253D%26signature%3D6fae7563f2bb578d5ddd60cbf1791aa50fcee54b70d29636f298ae0562308480%26v%3D1&sa=D&source=calendar&usg=AOvVaw0I34-TYq5-uuK-ICOj5FBl\nMeeting host: abby.g.howell@gmail.com \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88525115374?pwd=YUgmaH2dosp8qZVyZv9xc7oeZvr0bm.1 URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-class-advanced-beginner/ CATEGORIES:General Events ORGANIZER;CN="abby.g.howell@gmail.com":MAILTO:abby.g.howell@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230923T105406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T111316Z UID:10000895-1697050800-1697056200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Community Coversation DESCRIPTION:Over the summer\, BWC began a strategic planning process to help us co-create a shared vision for where our community is headed as we set new 3-year strategic priorities. Our new strategic priorities need to be shaped by the many perspectives within our community. To make that happen\, we need to hear from you! \nAll BWC members are invited to join the strategic planning committee for an update on the strategic planning process\, a presentation on themes that came up in this summer’s environmental scan (which included an all member survey and interviews with members\, partners\, and staff)\, and a discussion on what you would like to see the organization focus on in the next 3 years. We need your voice in the mix as we write our next chapter together\, so keep an eye on your email for when we send out further information to all BWC members. Not yet a member? Join today! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/strategic-planning-community-coversation/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T195819Z UID:10000746-1697050800-1697056200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T195831Z UID:10000742-1696964400-1696969800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Virtual DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.\nStudents who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-virtual/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230823T193902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T195831Z UID:10000743-1696959000-1696964400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Early Intermediate DESCRIPTION:This class will use Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with chapter 11\, and will incorporate exercises\, songs\, and additional short readings to further our study of grammar\, conversation\, and culture.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/early-intermediate/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230629T162939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T235856Z UID:10000681-1696760100-1696766400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading three graphic novels:  Hereville: How Mirka Got Her Sword\, Hereville: How Mirka Caught a Meteorite\, and Hereville: How Mirka Got her Sword by Barry Deutsch.  \nAbout the book:Eleven-year-old Mirka Herschberg dreams of fighting dragons and spends her days honing her skills\, even though there are no dragons in her Orthodox Jewish community\, but when she accepts a challenge from a mysterious witch\, Mirka just might win her dragon-fighting sword after all. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-5/ LOCATION:HYBRID — Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230502T141943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T111322Z UID:10000462-1696723200-1696809599@circleboston.org SUMMARY:HONK Festival DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honk-festival/ CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T162818Z UID:10000246-1696588200-1696593600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-51/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T162817Z UID:10000245-1696534200-1696539600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231003T144724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T184416Z UID:10000919-1696447800-1696453200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Two-State Solution with Dr. Jonathan Kuttab DESCRIPTION:Register to join on ZoomCo-sponsored by  Boston Workers Circle;Temple Beth Zion; Temple Sinai of Brookline Israel Committee; Temple Israel of Boston\, and Temple B’nai Brith of Somerville \nAll are invited to join us in the CDT Sanctuary (60 Highland Street\, West Newton) or on Zoom as we welcome human rights lawyer and peace activist Jonathan Kuttab\, who will share with us his vision for peace in Israel-Palestine that he advances in his short book Beyond the Two-State Solution. Dr. Kuttab challenges the assumptions of both Zionism and Palestinian nationalism in his transformative vision of a homeland for both the Jewish and Palestinian peoples that meets the existential needs of both people. Please join us for what promises to be a thought provoking conversation! Beyond the Two State Solution is available to download for no charge; visit www.nonviolenceinternational.net/beyond2states. \nJonathan Kuttab is a renowned Palestinian human rights lawyer\, cofounder of the independent NGO Al Haq\, the premier human rights organization in the West Bank\, and cofounder of Nonviolence International\, which seeks to realize the worth and dignity of all people through the nonviolent resolution of conflicts around the globe. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beyond-the-two-state-solution-with-dr-jonathan-kuttab-2/ LOCATION:HYBRID – Congregation Dorshei Tzedek\, 60 Highland St\, West Newton\, MA 02465\, USA CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20231003T144724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T144724Z UID:10000918-1696447800-1696453200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Two-State Solution with Dr. Jonathan Kuttab DESCRIPTION:Register to join on ZoomCo-sponsored by  Boston Workers Circle;Temple Beth Zion; Temple Sinai of Brookline Israel Committee; Temple Israel of Boston\, and Temple B’nai Brith of Somerville \nAll are invited to join us in the CDT Sanctuary (60 Highland Street\, West Newton) or on Zoom as we welcome human rights lawyer and peace activist Jonathan Kuttab\, who will share with us his vision for peace in Israel-Palestine that he advances in his short book Beyond the Two-State Solution. Dr. Kuttab challenges the assumptions of both Zionism and Palestinian nationalism in his transformative vision of a homeland for both the Jewish and Palestinian peoples that meets the existential needs of both people. Please join us for what promises to be a thought provoking conversation! Beyond the Two State Solution is available to download for no charge; visit www.nonviolenceinternational.net/beyond2states. \nJonathan Kuttab is a renowned Palestinian human rights lawyer\, cofounder of the independent NGO Al Haq\, the premier human rights organization in the West Bank\, and cofounder of Nonviolence International\, which seeks to realize the worth and dignity of all people through the nonviolent resolution of conflicts around the globe. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beyond-the-two-state-solution-with-dr-jonathan-kuttab/ LOCATION:HYBRID – Congregation Dorshei Tzedek\, 60 Highland St\, West Newton\, MA 02465\, USA CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T184416Z UID:10000081-1696442400-1696447800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T173000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230821T144334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T214316Z UID:10000738-1696172400-1696181400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus Open Rehearsal DESCRIPTION:Check out A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus’s open rehearsals in October! A Besere Velt (a better world) – is the Yiddish Chorus of the Boston Workers Circle. We are a vibrant 80-member intergenerational community chorus that weaves the heartache and irrepressible idealism of Yiddish music into a vision of justice for the 21st century. Our songs contain the history\, culture and progressive values to inspire us to action today.  \nWhen you join A Besere Velt\, you become a custodian of a centuries-old cultural legacy and join a warm\, welcoming community sharing a passion for music\, culture\, and heritage. Our powerful message is progressive and universal. We sing the songs of the workers\, activists\, artists and all who struggled for freedom and justice – struggles that continue today.  \nAll are welcome\, ages 13 and up. There are no auditions; no need to be able to read music. You don’t have to be Jewish\, nor do you need to know Yiddish. Come sing with us! Email abv@circleboston.org for more information and plan to join us for our open rehearsals on October 1st & 15th in Brookline.  \nFor more information about BWC and for samples of ABV performances check out our website: circleboston.org/arts URL:https://circleboston.org/event/a-besere-velt-yiddish-chorus-open-rehearsal/ LOCATION:Temple Beth Zion\, 1566 Beacon St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230718T161946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T161946Z UID:10000700-1696157100-1696162500@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Playtime DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 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. \nRSVP HERE. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-8/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230519T172119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T145820Z UID:10000467-1696156200-1696163400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Session 3 (Sukkes & All Parent Assembly) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-3-sukkes-all-parent-assembly/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T155818Z UID:10000244-1695983400-1695988800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-50/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T155844Z UID:10000243-1695927600-1695933000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230906T205933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T184327Z UID:10000831-1695925800-1695933000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Book Talk with Linda Dittmar DESCRIPTION:BWC is excited to co-present a book event with IfNotNow\, Jewish Voice for Peace\, and the Alliance for Water Justice in Palestine. Please join us in person or on zoom and invite your friends to hear and engage with Linda Dittmar as she shares her powerful story of the early years of Israel’s statehood and the Palestinian Nakba. \nIsraeli-American writer and academic Linda Dittmar is the author of Tracing Homelands; Israel\, Palestine\, and the Claims of Belonging. Part history\, part travelogue\, and part memoir\, it is a braided account of Israel’s early years of statehood and the Palestinian Nakba—the “catastrophe” of mass expulsion—remembered as an Israeli child growing into young adulthood and as an adult\, now living in the U.S.\, who comes to see that history with new eyes. A recipient of an Artist Fellowship from the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Linda’s writings have appeared in The Massachusetts Review\, Jewish Currents\, Harvard’s Divinity School’s Bulletin\, Consequence\, and Nowhere magazine. \nMasks and rapid tests are recommended for in person attendance\, and registration is required whether attendance is in person or via Zoom.Register Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/book-talk-with-linda-dittmar/ LOCATION:HYBRID – Friends Meeting At Cambridge\, 5 Longfellow Park\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230625T173932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T182818Z UID:10000677-1695839400-1695846600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:AFREJ Fall Gathering with the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) DESCRIPTION:Join us as we begin our new year with an in-person gathering at BWC. Following a discussion of AFREJ commitments and coalitions\, we will host a (hybrid) program from 7-8pm with Andrew Steinberg from JALSA\, the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action. We will learn about the bills that JALSA supports in the Massachusetts State Legislature to achieve economic justice\, combat climate change\, address the housing crisis\, and advance solutions for other pressing issues. \nThe program also includes a virtual action for folks to contact their legislators about these policy priorities. Whether new to AFREJ or an AFREJ veteran\, we welcome you! \nAndrew Steinberg is an organizer for the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA). As a grassroots\, nonprofit\, advocacy organization\, JALSA puts Jewish values into action by engaging the Jewish community and other allies in the pursuit of social\, economic\, environmental\, and racial justice. \nRegister here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/afrej-gathering-and-presentation-from-jewish-alliance-for-law-and-social-action-jalsa/ LOCATION:HYBRID – Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230906T183509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T193856Z UID:10000803-1695749400-1695754800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging Outside the Box DESCRIPTION:A monthly discussion/support group for folks 60 and over who don’t have children and/or grandchildren\n\n\n\n\nPlease email AIC@circleboston.org to be put in touch with the Aging Outside the Box coordinator. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-outside-the-box/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230502T020440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T192411Z UID:10000459-1695636000-1695643200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yom Kippur DESCRIPTION:Please see full details and registration link here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yom-kippur/ LOCATION:Eliot Church of Newton UCC\, 474 Centre St\, Newton\, MA 02458\, USA CATEGORIES:Ritual Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230718T161946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T161946Z UID:10000699-1695552300-1695557700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Playtime DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 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. \nRSVP HERE. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-7/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230519T172119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T145357Z UID:10000466-1695551400-1695558600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Session 2 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230502T141942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T105430Z UID:10000461-1695513600-1695599999@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yom Kippur begins at sundown DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yom-kippur-begins-at-sundown/ CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T153854Z UID:10000242-1695378600-1695384000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-49/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230808T121134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T190903Z UID:10000728-1694876400-1694880000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Neighborhood Tashlikh DESCRIPTION:Everyone welcome\, children & families\, especially! \nTASHLIKH — (You shall cast away) is based on biblical passages – most notably from Micah (7:9) “You will hurl all of our sins into the depths of the sea”. The traditional word for “sin” is “khet”.  A more modern translation goes back to the original meaning of “khet” from archery — “to miss the mark”. \nWe throw pebbles into the water to represent our “sins” and those burdens\, regrets\, disappointments\, old thinking\, missed opportunities\, excuses\, or rationalizations that interfere with our living full lives. At the same time\, we embrace hope to do better and set our intentions on hitting our marks in the coming year. \nWhat to throw? We suggest bringing pebbles to throw because bread\, even challah\, is not good for the ducks and geese. \nDetails will be shared closer to the holiday! \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/neighborhood-tashlikh/ LOCATION:Various Locations CATEGORIES:Ritual Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230502T020440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T190907Z UID:10000458-1694858400-1694865600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah DESCRIPTION:Please see full details and registration link here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/rosh-hashanah/ LOCATION:Eliot Church of Newton UCC\, 474 Centre St\, Newton\, MA 02458\, USA CATEGORIES:Ritual Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T225402Z UID:10000241-1694773800-1694779200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-48/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230502T141942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T235354Z UID:10000460-1694736000-1694822399@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah begins at Sundown DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/rosh-hashanah-begins-at-sundown/ CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230530T221937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T183855Z UID:10000634-1694341800-1694349000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:AIC Brunch: Welcome to the New Year! DESCRIPTION:AIC Brunch: Welcome to the New Year will take place in Cambridge\, exact location TBA.   \nMore detailed description coming soon. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aic-brunch-welcome-to-the-new-year/ LOCATION:Cambridge\, MA\, USA CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230519T172118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T140905Z UID:10000465-1694341800-1694349000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Session 1 & New Family Orientation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-1-new-family-orientation/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230910T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230629T162938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T233850Z UID:10000680-1694340900-1694348100@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading East West Street by Philippe Sands.  \nAbout the book:A profound\, important book\, a moving personal detective story and an uncovering of secret pasts\, set in Europe’s center\, the city of bright colors—Lviv\, Ukraine\, dividing east from west\, north from south\, in what had been the Austro-Hungarian Empire. \nA book that explores the development of the world-changing legal concepts of “genocide” and “crimes against humanity” that came about as a result of the unprecedented atrocities of Hitler’s Third Reich. \nIt is also a spellbinding family memoir\, as the author traces the mysterious story of his grandfather as he maneuvered through Europe in the face of Nazi atrocities. This is “a monumental achievement …  told with love\, anger and precision” (John le Carré\, acclaimed internationally bestselling author). \nEast West Street looks at the personal and intellectual evolution of the two men who simultaneously originated the ideas of “genocide” and “crimes against humanity\,” both of whom\, not knowing the other\, studied at the same university with the same professors\, in “the Paris of Ukraine\,” a major cultural center of Europe\, a city variously called Lemberg\, Lwów\, Lvov\, or Lviv. (Source: Penguin Random House) URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T224000Z UID:10000239-1694169000-1694174400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-47/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T224000Z UID:10000238-1694115000-1694120400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T205933Z UID:10000080-1694023200-1694028600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230813T220528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T223902Z UID:10000733-1693845000-1693857600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Community Picnic & Campfire DESCRIPTION:The BWC Yiddish Committee invites Yiddish speakers of all levels\, from Beginning students to fluent speakers\, and their families/friends\, to enjoy an outdoor potluck picnic and campfire in Medford. There will be an optional short walk to the nearby Mystic Lakes. Drop by for a short time or stay for the whole event. There will be plenty of opportunity to chat in both Yiddish and English. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-community-picnic-campfire/ LOCATION:Member Backyard – Address Provided in Registration Confirmation CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T222516Z UID:10000237-1693564200-1693569600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-46/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T225551Z UID:10000236-1692959400-1692964800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-45/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230813T220421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T144257Z UID:10000732-1692640800-1692648000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Elul Community Canvass for #NoNewWomensPrison Campaign DESCRIPTION:Join T’ruah MA\, Boston Workers Circle\, and Kavod as we chat with our neighbors about the MA campaign to stop construction of a $50 million new women’s prison and to instead invest in reimagining communities. We will be rallying support for two of Families for Justice as Healing’s policy priorities: the Prison Moratorium and Elder Parole.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/elul-community-canvass-for-nonewwomensprison-campaign/ LOCATION:Davis Square\, Somerville – Ten Figures Statues Park CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230817T163124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T183850Z UID:10000736-1692547200-1692554400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Boston Premiere of Israelism Film DESCRIPTION:Israelism’s first screening in the Boston area! Israelism is a new documentary about the quickly changing American Jewish relationship to Israel\, and features interviews with Simone Zimmerman\, Jeremy Ben-Ami\, Peter Beinart\, Noura Erakat\, Cornel West\, Noam Chomsky\, Abe Foxman\, and many others. \nIt’ll take place on Sunday\, August 20th\, at 4pm est\, at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline followed by a Q&A with Israelism’s Co-Directors. \nCo-sponsored with IfNotNow \nGet tickets here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/boston-premiere-of-israelism-film/ LOCATION:Coolidge Corner Theatre\, 290 Harvard St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T220848Z UID:10000234-1692354600-1692360000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-44/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T123849Z UID:10000233-1691749800-1691755200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-43/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T123902Z UID:10000232-1691694000-1691699400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T123933Z UID:10000231-1691145000-1691150400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-42/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T123850Z UID:10000230-1691091000-1691096400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T232400Z UID:10000079-1690999200-1691004600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T122429Z UID:10000228-1690484400-1690489800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T122406Z UID:10000226-1689881400-1689885000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Registration link URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-committee-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230717 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230308T181502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230716T175355Z UID:10000434-1689292800-1689551999@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Member Get-Away Weekend DESCRIPTION:BWC member get-away weekend at World Fellowship| Friday\, July 14 – 16 | N.H.  \nJoin BWC members for an intergenerational member getaway at World Fellowship\, a New Hampshire retreat center.  Choose from a range of accommodations from tent sites to cabins to rooms upstairs in the main lodge.  Families can enjoy childcare\, prepared meals\, a Friday night talent show\, a Saturday night bonfire\, and live music\, and\, a favorite\, Whitten Pond\, which is a 1/4 mile walk through the woods for boating and swimming in a quiet place with wild blueberries and no pondside development or motorboats.  It’s a treasure! Spend a weekend taking local adventures all in the comfort of a center whose tagline is wake up where Social Justice meets Nature. \n Make your reservation on the retreat center’s website https://worldfellowship.org/ and note you are part of the BWC group.   \nIf you have any questions contact Shule parent\, Leah Madsen. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/member-get-away-weekend/ LOCATION:World Fellowship Center\, 368 Drake Hill Rd\, Albany\, NH 03818\, USA CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 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:20230706T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T115424Z UID:10000222-1688671800-1688677200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T230923Z UID:10000078-1688580000-1688585400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230621T131948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T203918Z UID:10000675-1687977000-1687984200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Freedom is a Verb Watch Party DESCRIPTION:Did you miss the concert?  Join us for a virtual watch party!   \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/freedom-is-a-verb-watch-party/ CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230622T163455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T165352Z UID:10000676-1687890600-1687896000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Member Renewal Phonebank DESCRIPTION:Our community is member powered which means we rely on each other to make our intergenerational\, secular\, cultural\, and social justice loving community happen. Help set our community up for another successful year\, get the chance to connect with other BWC-ers\, and support our efforts to retain our incredible members at our Membership Renewal Phonebank! \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/member-renewal-phonebank/ CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230616T220855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T174132Z UID:10000646-1687806000-1687811400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:GBIO Housing Justice Forum DESCRIPTION:Greater Boston Interfaith Initiative is holding an action at Temple Israel\, 477 Longwood Ave in Boston on June 26th at 7:00 P.M. in support of its housing justice agenda. They hope to be 1000 strong coming together to demand housing justice including support for fees on high end real estate to support affordable housing\, doubling funding for public housing and other critical housing initiatives. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/greater-boston-interfaith-initiative-housing-justice-forum/ LOCATION:Temple Israel\, 477 Longwood Ave\, Boston\, MA 02215\, USA CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230120T225047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T231150Z UID:10000368-1687688100-1687695300@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself by Judy Blume URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230426T155008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T220904Z UID:10000455-1687608000-1687618800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Walk at Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk at Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary – af yidish! BWC member and Sharon resident\, Judy Bressler\, will be our guide. We’ll walk the trails and shmuesn (shmooze)\, equipped with our trusty Yiddish botanical dictionary. Yiddish speakers and students of all levels are welcome at this intergenerational outing! Come catch up with friends or see your Yiddish classmates in person. RSVPs to yiddish@circleboston.org are requested so we can send out announcements or weather updates.  \nMoose Hill is located at 293 Moose Hill Parkway in Sharon\, MA\, a little over 30 minutes’ drive from Boston. We’ll be organizing oyto-khevres (carpools) from the Boston area. When you RSVP\, please let us know if you can drive others or if you would like a ride.  \nAdmission to Moose Hill is free to Mass Audubon members; for non-members\, it is $4 Adults\, $3 Seniors (65+)\, $3 Children (2-12).  \nWe recommend bringing a water bottle and a sandwich/snack\, and wearing sturdy shoes since we’ll be walking on unpaved trails. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-walk-at-moose-hill-wildlife-sanctuary/ LOCATION:Mass Audubon’s Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary\, 293 Moose Hill Pkwy\, Sharon\, MA 02067\, USA CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T220855Z UID:10000220-1687516200-1687521600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-36/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T220854Z UID:10000219-1687460400-1687465800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230613T135405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T135355Z UID:10000645-1687446000-1687449600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Building Democracy Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:────────── \nZohar Berman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88053700737?pwd=TFRveGtCZHk3cEJ4SzMrNzl6Q2FFQT09 \nMeeting ID: 880 5370 0737Passcode: 582118 \n— \nOne tap mobile+13126266799\,\,88053700737# US (Chicago)+16469313860\,\,88053700737# US \n— \nDial by your location• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)• +1 646 931 3860 US• +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)• +1 305 224 1968 US• +1 309 205 3325 US• +1 689 278 1000 US• +1 719 359 4580 US• +1 253 205 0468 US• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)• +1 360 209 5623 US• +1 386 347 5053 US• +1 507 473 4847 US• +1 564 217 2000 US• +1 669 444 9171 US• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \nMeeting ID: 880 5370 0737 \nFind your local number: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/u/kbpJgnK5pO \n────────── URL:https://circleboston.org/event/building-democracy-team-meeting-2/ LOCATION:https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88053700737?pwd=TFRveGtCZHk3cEJ4SzMrNzl6Q2FFQT09 CATEGORIES:General Events ORGANIZER;CN="zohar@circleboston.org":MAILTO:zohar@circleboston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230603T185913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T135350Z UID:10000636-1687285800-1687291200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first annual meeting back in person in our building since the pandemic! We will gather in person and on Zoom to collectively celebrate all the amazing work Boston Workers Circle has accomplished this year. Programming will include a presentation on the State of the Organization\, celebration of member leaders\, and relational time! \nThe annual meeting is also when we elect our new Board of Directors. The BoD has a nominating committee that helps recruit candidates\, and we have some great member candidates! There are two open positions this year. \nAnd\, any person who has been an active member of BWC for 2 or more years is eligible to run. So if you are interested in running and have not already spoken to the nominating committee\, please submit your name and a brief bio to Libby Shrobe!  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/annual-meeting/ LOCATION:HYBRID – 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA and on Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230608T230923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T190901Z UID:10000641-1687172400-1687201200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Boston Jewish Teen Social Justice Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:Boston-Area Jewish Youth Social Justice Summit Hosted by TASC and Temple Israel Boston \nSuggested Donation: $25Includes lunch\, dinner and evening activity \nWe are planning on having workshops\, learning together\, and fun.  Contact emilia@circleboston.org with any questions. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/boston-jewish-teen-social-justice-leadership-summit/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230605T135145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T135405Z UID:10000638-1686994200-1687001400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Standout for Reproductive Justice DESCRIPTION:We will have a standout in front of “Your Options Medical” (which is having an open house on June 17) which purports to provide non-judgmental pregnancy counseling\, however is listed with the state as a Christian Ministry and do\, in fact\, have a vision and a model that is specifically designed to dissuade clients from abortion and provide misinformation about abortion risks and procedures. \nCo-sponsored by: Indivisible MA Feminist Action Team URL:https://circleboston.org/event/standout-for-reproductive-justice/ CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T180907Z UID:10000089-1686938400-1686945600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Neighborhood Shabes DESCRIPTION:Register Here. \nPlease note: JP is almost at capacity.  Cambridge registration will close Thursday 6/15 at noon\, and the other locations’ registration will close Friday 6/16 at noon.Join your BWC neighbors at a potluck Shabes dinner near YOU! We will host three events simultaneously in Brookline\, Cambridge and Jamaica Plain. Expect an informal evening including candles\, wine\, challah and shmoozing. Perhaps you’ll learn about new neighborhood resources. Maybe you’ll even make a new friend! \nLocations: detailed info will be sent upon registration (there will be a combination of indoor and outdoor options).  Please note the JP location is almost at capacity — if this is the location you wish to attend\, please sign up soon! \nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5-15+). Click here to make your donation. \nQuestions? Email shabes@circleboston.org. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/neighborhood-shabes/ LOCATION:Brookline\, Jamaica Plain\, & Cambridge – Exact locations will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T004134Z UID:10000218-1686911400-1686916800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-35/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230110T153146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T135349Z UID:10000318-1686591000-1686594600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:BWC Finance Committee DESCRIPTION:Join on Zoom. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-finance-committee-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230411T211216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T225349Z UID:10000452-1686425400-1686432600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Freedom is a Verb: 25th Anniversary Concert with Special Guest Daniel Kahn DESCRIPTION:For 25 years\, the A Besere Velt Yiddish chorus has created a culture of resistance\, and brought us together through radical song. On June 10th at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium\, Boston Workers Circle and A Besere Velt will be joining forces with Yiddish rock/folk star Daniel Kahn to present Freedom is a Verb\, a concert that is sure to inspire and sustain our work for collective freedom. As Daniel sings: \nFreedom is a verbSomething never finished\, never doneIt’s something you must makeIt’s something you must takeIt’s something you must constantly become \nAt Freedom is a Verb we are thrilled to honor and celebrate: Progressive Jewish leader Nadav David\, Boston Workers Circle Community and Yiddish world leaders Linda Gritz & Mike Katz\, and labor leaders Jessica Wender-Shubow & the Brookline Educators Union. Each of our honorees actively lead our community towards freedom. \nMore information & ticket sales here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/freedom-is-a-verb-25th-anniversary-concert-with-special-guest-daniel-kahn/ CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T215426Z UID:10000217-1686306600-1686312000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-34/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T215425Z UID:10000216-1686250800-1686256200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T223926Z UID:10000077-1686247200-1686252600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230315T224712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230604T133912Z UID:10000445-1685874600-1685881800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Community Picnic DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-community-picnic/ LOCATION:Larz Anderson Park\, Goddard Ave & Newton St.\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230315T224712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T133916Z UID:10000444-1685782800-1685800800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule B'nai Mitzvah DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-bnai-mitzvah/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T215005Z UID:10000215-1685701800-1685707200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-33/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T215005Z UID:10000214-1685647800-1685653200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230523T193118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T220444Z UID:10000474-1685545200-1685548800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Building Democracy Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:────────── \nZohar Berman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/81658708945?pwd=MnlzWHlyQTlpa3NDZWwxVk1nUlBmZz09 \nMeeting ID: 816 5870 8945Passcode: 703035One tap mobile+19294362866\,\,81658708945# US (New York)+13017158592\,\,81658708945# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 USMeeting ID: 816 5870 8945Find your local number: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/u/kouW0jKHk \n────────── URL:https://circleboston.org/event/building-democracy-team-meeting/ LOCATION:https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/81658708945?pwd=MnlzWHlyQTlpa3NDZWwxVk1nUlBmZz09 CATEGORIES:General Events ORGANIZER;CN="zohar@circleboston.org":MAILTO:zohar@circleboston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T002026Z UID:10000213-1685097000-1685102400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-32/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230308T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T225103Z UID:10000440-1685041200-1685046600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation-6/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T002026Z UID:10000212-1685041200-1685046600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223450Z UID:10000076-1684954800-1684960200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Israel Palestine Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The IPC meets the third Wednesday of every other month at 7pm on Zoom. Our committee-wide meetings are a great chance to learn more about what our subcommittees have been doing and find out how to plug into that work and our upcoming events! Each meeting includes a learning and action component as well. Join us on Zoom at this link. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T114500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230315T224712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001544Z UID:10000443-1684665900-1684669500@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Solo Parent Series for Shule Families DESCRIPTION:For more information\, reach out to meira@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/solo-parent-series-for-shule-families-2/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230109T124957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001544Z UID:10000282-1684665000-1684672200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Final Session) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-final-session/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230427T122931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T182002Z UID:10000456-1684665000-1684670400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Building Secular Life Cycle Rituals DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop to examine the role of life cycle rituals in supporting our secular community. How can we support each other at significant points in our lives\, both happy and sad? What can we learn from Jewish traditions? How can we build community-wide involvement and infrastructure to make ritual a regular part of our individual and communal lives?  \nYou will learn about the role of ritual in the lives of BWC members and have the opportunity to experiment with crafting your own rituals. You are welcome if you are interested in the role of ritual in a secular community or have expertise in ritual development or facilitation.  \nThis is a one-time workshop which will lead to the formation of a group of BWC members/leaders committed to making life-cycle rituals an active part of our community life. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/building-secular-life-cycle-rituals/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230120T225047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213602Z UID:10000367-1684664100-1684671300@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading The Aleppo Codex by Matti Friedman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230504T205047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213557Z UID:10000464-1684663200-1684668600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Breakfast and Testimony Writing Party with BWC\, T'ruah\, and Kavod DESCRIPTION:Join T’ruah clergy\, Boston Workers Circle\, and Kavod to build community\, eat breakfast\, and support one another in writing testimony to support the legislative priorities (the Prison Moratorium\, Elder Parole\, and Primary Caretakers Act) of Families for Justice as Healing and the National Council. Please register to receive location specifics from organizers before the event! \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/breakfast-and-testimony-writing-party-with-bwc-truah-and-kavod/ LOCATION:The Democracy Center\, 45 Mt Auburn St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230416T133126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T150521Z UID:10000454-1684519200-1684524600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Community Klezmer Concert & Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to dance the hora in public but didn’t know how? Now’s your chance!Join International Jewish Music Festival winners Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band and world renowned dance leader Avia Moore for an evening of freylekhs\, bulgars\, zhoks\, and more at the Hyde Community Center bandstand in Newton Highlands.  \nWhether you’re a veteran Yiddish dancer or have never even heard of a zhok\, bulgar\, or freylekhs\, you’re invited to join hands and dance the night away with us. \nNo registration required\, but if you wish to register to receive any updates\, you can do so here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/community-klezmer-concert-dance-party/ LOCATION:Hyde Community Center\, 90 Lincoln St\, Newton Highlands\, MA 02461\, USA CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213522Z UID:10000211-1684492200-1684497600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-31/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230308T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224940Z UID:10000439-1684436400-1684441800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation-5/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230322T155822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213557Z UID:10000446-1684051200-1684062000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Mothers' Day Walk for Peace DESCRIPTION:AFREJ is assembling a BWC team to walk in the Mothers’ Day Walk for Peace. Happening from 8:00 – 11:00 on Sunday May 14\, the 4.3 mile walk starts and ends at Town Field Park (Fields Corner) in Dorchester. This is the 27th annual walk\, sponsored by the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute\, to raise funds for their work in supporting families and communities impacted by murder\, trauma\, grief\, and loss. It’s a powerful community-building event and is a great way for families to begin Mothers’ Day.  \nWe’ve set a goal of the BWC team raising $1500. Go to here to register. When you create your personal account\, make sure you link it with the Boston Workers Circle Team. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mothers-day-walk-for-peace/ CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213522Z UID:10000210-1683887400-1683892800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-30/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230308T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224940Z UID:10000438-1683831600-1683837000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation-4/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213522Z UID:10000209-1683831600-1683837000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230111T040106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225049Z UID:10000347-1683748800-1683754200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230110T153146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T143525Z UID:10000317-1683567000-1683570600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:BWC Finance Committee DESCRIPTION:Join on Zoom. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-finance-committee-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001536Z UID:10000102-1683456300-1683461700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Playtime DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 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. \nRSVP HERE. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-4/ LOCATION:John D. Runkle Elementary School\, 50 Druce St\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230109T124957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001536Z UID:10000281-1683455400-1683462600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 21) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-21/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001536Z UID:10000101-1683455400-1683462600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Support Space Meeting #4 DESCRIPTION:The Support Space is designed for Shule caregivers who identify as OR who are the caregiver of a young person who identifies as Black\, a person of color\, a Jew of color\, Indigenous\, Sephardi\, and/or Mizrahi (JOCISM). \nContact supportspace@circleboston.org for more information URL:https://circleboston.org/event/support-space-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230206T212542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213449Z UID:10000394-1683455400-1683460800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging in Health: Part 2 (Aging in Community) DESCRIPTION:A continuation of our January conversation with Dr. Jeff Bass (but newcomers are also welcome!).  Internist Dr. Jeffrey Bass\, who will speak on changes we can expect as we age and how we can manage our health and well-being. He will discuss specific physiological systems as well as more general topics and will take questions from the group.  Please contact AIC@circlboston.org with questions. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-health-part-2-aging-in-community/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213519Z UID:10000208-1683282600-1683288000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-29/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213519Z UID:10000207-1683228600-1683234000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230308T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224940Z UID:10000437-1683226800-1683232200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation-3/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230111T040105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225049Z UID:10000346-1683144000-1683149400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223450Z UID:10000075-1683136800-1683142200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 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:20230430T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001536Z UID:10000100-1682851500-1682856900@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Playtime DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 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. \nRSVP HERE. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-3/ LOCATION:John D. Runkle Elementary School\, 50 Druce St\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230109T124957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001536Z UID:10000280-1682850600-1682857800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 20) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-20/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230206T212541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213449Z UID:10000393-1682850600-1682856000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging in Community: Discussion on Class DESCRIPTION:Discussion on Class.  For more information\, and the zoom link\, please email AIC@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-discussion-on-class/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T220437Z UID:10000088-1682704800-1682712000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:May Day Shabes DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the May Day workers’ holiday with a special Shabes program conducted in Yiddish. Non-Yiddish speakers are welcome! Written English translations and transliterations will be provided for the readings and the songs.  \nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5 to $10+). Registration is required. Register here. \nAll registrants (in person and online) will be invited to actively participate\, with the option to read aloud from the program. The written program will be provided closer to the date to those who register.  Schmoozing will begin at 6pm; the program will begin at 6:15. \nThe Shabes ceremony will be followed by an optional potluck dinner (and more singing) for those attending in person. If you attend the potluck\, please bring food to share (your choice of a main\, side\, salad\, or dessert dish).  \nCOVID PRECAUTIONS: If you are attending in-person: \n\neveryone must be fully vaccinated against covid\, including eligible boosters \neveryone must test negative for covid on April 28 before attending the program \neveryone must wear a mask over their nose and mouth except when eating and drinking \nanyone who is not feeling well should not attend in person (can attend online) \nif covid rates in the community become a concern\, we will celebrate May Day Shabes online only \n\nIf you are attending online\, here is a list of ritual items that we invite you to have during the ceremony:  \n\ncandles \nwine or juice \nchallah \nProgram Booklet\n\nQuestions? Contact yiddish@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/may-day-shabes/ LOCATION:Hybrid (BWC Building & Zoom) CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213519Z UID:10000206-1682677800-1682683200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230327T130722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213518Z UID:10000448-1682622000-1682627400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing - Passover Edition DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nThis month we will feature Passover songs and songs of resistance in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230308T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224940Z UID:10000436-1682622000-1682627400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation-2/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230111T040107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225048Z UID:10000348-1682539200-1682544600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230109T124957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001535Z UID:10000279-1682245800-1682253000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 19) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-19/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230120T225047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213601Z UID:10000366-1682244900-1682252100@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading The Spinoza Problem by Irvin D. Yalom URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 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:20230421T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213518Z UID:10000204-1682073000-1682078400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230106T013858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213517Z UID:10000203-1682019000-1682022600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Registration link URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-committee-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105354 CREATED:20230308T181514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224940Z UID:10000435-1682017200-1682022600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T205443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225047Z UID:10000338-1681930800-1681936200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225046Z UID:10000312-1681921800-1681927200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T160502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225046Z UID:10000328-1681844400-1681849800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225046Z UID:10000311-1681844400-1681849800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225046Z UID:10000310-1681750800-1681756200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230404T151427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213557Z UID:10000449-1681639200-1681650000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Brookline Canvass with Kavod and T'ruah DESCRIPTION:Join an in-person canvass led by T’ruah-Massachusetts\, Kavod\, and Boston Workers Circle for The National Council and FJAH’s policy priorities! The location of this canvass will be in the Brookline/Newton area. We will be chatting with our neighbors about the campaign and asking them to reach out to their state representatives. Exact location and all needed details will be provided to you by your canvass captain before the event. This event is child-friendly! \nRegister Here. \nCo-sponsored by Kavod\, T’ruah\, and Families for Justice as Healing URL:https://circleboston.org/event/brookline-canvas-with-kavod-and-truah/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213517Z UID:10000202-1681468200-1681473600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T205442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225043Z UID:10000337-1681326000-1681331400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223450Z UID:10000074-1681322400-1681327800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225043Z UID:10000309-1681317000-1681322400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T204500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230404T175421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223449Z UID:10000450-1681240500-1681245900@circleboston.org SUMMARY:1for3 Speaks at Palestine Solidarity & Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Joint Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us Tuesday\, April 11th at 7:15-8:45 pm on Zoom for a special joint meeting of the BWC IPC Palestine Solidarity Committee and the Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee! We’ll be hearing about 1for3.org‘s exciting plans to expand early childhood education in the UN-run Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem\, Palestine. The Boston Workers Circle has had a long relationship with 1for3.org\, a Massachusetts-based non-profit that focuses on four primary challenges in the lives of Palestinian refugees: Water – Food – Health – Education. In past years\, BWC has participated in 1for3’s Walk for Water\, raising money and awareness about the critical impact of the occupation on the need for water and the inequitable distribution of water in Israel/Palestine. Right now our friends are asking us to support early childhood education in the Aida Camp by fundraising for the Expansion of the Zahrat Al-Yasmeen Kindergarten. Nidal Al-Azraq\, executive director of 1for3\, and Katherine Hanna\, founder of the kindergarten program\, will join us to share more about their plans to add a third classroom. We’ll learn about the kindergarten’s innovative inclusive\, play-based and trauma-informed curriculum\, which provides a space “where children can be children” and find joy\, hope\, and healing amidst the harshness of the occupation. So please\, come listen\, learn\, and help BWC support this important and wonderful effort! Register here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/1for3-speaks-at-palestine-solidarity-jewish-muslim-solidarity-joint-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T160501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225043Z UID:10000327-1681239600-1681245000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225043Z UID:10000308-1681239600-1681245000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T153145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T194612Z UID:10000316-1681147800-1681151400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:BWC Finance Committee DESCRIPTION:Join on Zoom. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-finance-committee-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225042Z UID:10000307-1681146000-1681151400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213516Z UID:10000200-1680863400-1680868800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T205441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225040Z UID:10000336-1680721200-1680726600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225040Z UID:10000306-1680712200-1680717600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T160501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225040Z UID:10000326-1680634800-1680640200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225039Z UID:10000305-1680634800-1680640200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225039Z UID:10000304-1680541200-1680546600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230324T204829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001535Z UID:10000447-1680432300-1680437700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Zayen Class Presentations DESCRIPTION:Zayen Class B’nai Mitzvah project presentations | Open to BWC members | Register for the link    \nAs part of the 7th grade curriculum each Zayen student selects a research project on a topic of his or her choice to explore a question having to do with their Jewish identity. On Sunday\, April 2nd\, hear our ten students’ presentations over livestream as they present to the community using powerpoints and share the questions that are important to them.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-class-presentations/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001535Z UID:10000099-1680432300-1680437700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Playtime DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 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. \nRSVP HERE. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-2/ LOCATION:John D. Runkle Elementary School\, 50 Druce St\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T114500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230315T224711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001535Z UID:10000442-1680432300-1680435900@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Solo Parent Series for Shule Families DESCRIPTION:For more information\, reach out to meira@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/solo-parent-series-for-shule-families/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230109T124957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001535Z UID:10000278-1680431400-1680438600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 18) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-18/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001526Z UID:10000098-1680285600-1680292800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Support Space Ritual & Family Gathering DESCRIPTION:The Support Space is designed for Shule caregivers who identify as OR who are the caregiver of a young person who identifies as Black\, a person of color\, a Jew of color\, Indigenous\, Sephardi\, and/or Mizrahi (JOCISM). \nContact supportspace@circleboston.org for more information URL:https://circleboston.org/event/support-space-ritual-family-gathering-3/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213516Z UID:10000198-1680258600-1680264000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230111T040103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225038Z UID:10000345-1680120000-1680125400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T205440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225038Z UID:10000335-1680116400-1680121800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230303T161726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T194618Z UID:10000432-1680116400-1680120000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Voter Rights Phone Banking DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle and Workers Circle National for weekly Wednesday evening phonebanks! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held in April. Recently\, the Wisconsin Supreme Court outlawed absentee dropboxes in a state that already has very restrictive Voter ID requirements\, making it harder for Black\, low-income citizens to cast their ballots. Join us as we call Black voters in Milwaukee to provide crucial information they need to vote in a race that will impact voting rights\, abortion rights\, and democracy for years to come. No experience is necessary and you can make calls from anywhere. \nWe phonebank in partnership with the Center for Common Ground\, a people of color-led organization that fights voter suppression and empowers underserved communities to connect voters of color with the information they need to vote by mail and to vote early in person. Our calls support on-the-ground efforts to reach Black voters by the NAACP\, Black Voters Matter\, and Mi Familia Vota. \nSign up here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/voter-rights-phone-banking-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225038Z UID:10000303-1680107400-1680112800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T160500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225037Z UID:10000325-1680030000-1680035400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225037Z UID:10000302-1680030000-1680035400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225036Z UID:10000301-1679936400-1679941800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230308T014652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213556Z UID:10000433-1679857200-1679862600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Holding Ground: Supporting Community Resilience in Roxbury DESCRIPTION:Join AFREJ on Sunday\, March 26th at 7 PM for a screening of Holding Ground: The Rebirth of Dudley Street\, the award-winning documentary about a cautionary tale of urban policies gone wrong and a message of hope for all American cities produced and directed by Leah Mahan and Mark Lipman.  \nFor those who want to watch the film beforehand you can purchase it for personal use for 3 days for 6.99 on New Day Films website or stream it through your local public library through Kanopy. Or if you join us and watch it together\, we will be streaming it over Zoom at 6 PM before our discussion.  \nThe screening will be followed by a discussion on how BWC can engage in solidarity to continue to empower and support the fight for racial and economic justice in these communities through a reparative lens.  \nWe will be joined by Eliza Parad\, the Center for Economic Democracy’s Director of Municipal Democracy and one of the founders of AFREJ! We ask that you please contribute any amount you are comfortable with at http://bit.ly/bwcpassthehat so that we can provide an honorarium to our guest speakers and to support our work. Please be sure to put ‘AFREJ’ after check marking the ‘other’ box in the form. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/holding-ground-supporting-community-resilience-in-roxbury/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230120T225046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213600Z UID:10000365-1679825700-1679832900@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading Smaht Guy: The Life and Times of Barney Frank by Eric Orner URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230301T223953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224946Z UID:10000428-1679761800-1679769000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Community Passover Seder DESCRIPTION:In-Person & Live-Streamed //  Saturday\, March 25\, 2023 @ 4:30pm \n25 Bigelow Ave\, Watertown\, MA (Hellenic Cultural Center) \nSPACE IS LIMITED!  SIGN UP ASAP TO ENSURE YOUR SEAT! \nGet your tickets today! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/community-passover-seder/ LOCATION:Hellenic Cultural Center\, 25 Bigelow Ave\, Watertown\, MA 02472\, USA CATEGORIES:Ritual Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213516Z UID:10000197-1679653800-1679659200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213514Z UID:10000196-1679598000-1679603400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing - Purim Special Edition DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nThis month we will feature Purim and drinking songs! \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230111T040101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225035Z UID:10000344-1679515200-1679520600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T205439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225035Z UID:10000334-1679511600-1679517000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223449Z UID:10000073-1679511600-1679517000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Israel Palestine Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The IPC meets the third Wednesday of every other month at 7pm on Zoom. Our committee-wide meetings are a great chance to learn more about what our subcommittees have been doing and find out how to plug into that work and our upcoming events! Each meeting includes a learning and action component as well. Register for the Zoom here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230303T161726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T194634Z UID:10000431-1679511600-1679515200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Voter Rights Phone Banking DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle and Workers Circle National for weekly Wednesday evening phonebanks! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held in April. Recently\, the Wisconsin Supreme Court outlawed absentee dropboxes in a state that already has very restrictive Voter ID requirements\, making it harder for Black\, low-income citizens to cast their ballots. Join us as we call Black voters in Milwaukee to provide crucial information they need to vote in a race that will impact voting rights\, abortion rights\, and democracy for years to come. No experience is necessary and you can make calls from anywhere. \nWe phonebank in partnership with the Center for Common Ground\, a people of color-led organization that fights voter suppression and empowers underserved communities to connect voters of color with the information they need to vote by mail and to vote early in person. Our calls support on-the-ground efforts to reach Black voters by the NAACP\, Black Voters Matter\, and Mi Familia Vota. \nSign up here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/voter-rights-phone-banking-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225035Z UID:10000300-1679502600-1679508000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T160459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225035Z UID:10000324-1679425200-1679430600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225033Z UID:10000299-1679425200-1679430600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225033Z UID:10000298-1679331600-1679337000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230109T124956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001526Z UID:10000277-1679221800-1679229000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 17) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-17/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001526Z UID:10000097-1679221800-1679229000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Support Space Meeting #3 DESCRIPTION:The Support Space is designed for Shule caregivers who identify as OR who are the caregiver of a young person who identifies as Black\, a person of color\, a Jew of color\, Indigenous\, Sephardi\, and/or Mizrahi (JOCISM). \nContact supportspace@circleboston.org for more information URL:https://circleboston.org/event/support-space-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230206T212541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213444Z UID:10000392-1679221800-1679227200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging in Community: Small Group Discussions DESCRIPTION:Small group discussion — topics TBA.  For more information\, and the zoom link\, please email AIC@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-small-group-discussions/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230217T211617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223510Z UID:10000426-1679166000-1679173200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Dreams & Futures Concert DESCRIPTION:The Boston Festival for New Jewish Music presents Yiddish Dreams & Futures\, a portrait concert of composer Derek David\, featuring new vocal and chamber works that reflect upon Jewish identity and Yiddish culture in a contemporary landscape. \nThe concert\, hosted by MIT Music & Theater Arts in Kresge Auditorium\, will feature the full premiere of Derek’s Clarinet Quintet “Oh World\, Goodnight” by Del Sol and Andrew Friedman\, and the premiere of String Quartet No. 4 “Kaddish” with Verona Quartet. \nVocal works will include a performance of Four Yiddish Folksongs featuring Nat Seelen and Abigale Reisman of Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band\, pianist Renena Gutman\, and soprano Megan Jones\, as well as choral works with A Besere Velt\, the world’s largest Yiddish chorus. \nFor more information & tickets\, click here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-dreams-concert/ LOCATION:Kresge Auditorium\, 48 Massachusetts Ave w16\, Cambridge\, MA 02139\, USA CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213514Z UID:10000195-1679049000-1679054400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-22/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230111T040100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225033Z UID:10000343-1678910400-1678915800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T205438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225033Z UID:10000333-1678906800-1678912200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230303T161725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T193814Z UID:10000430-1678906800-1678910400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Voter Rights Phone Banking DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle and Workers Circle National for weekly Wednesday evening phonebanks! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held in April. Recently\, the Wisconsin Supreme Court outlawed absentee dropboxes in a state that already has very restrictive Voter ID requirements\, making it harder for Black\, low-income citizens to cast their ballots. Join us as we call Black voters in Milwaukee to provide crucial information they need to vote in a race that will impact voting rights\, abortion rights\, and democracy for years to come. No experience is necessary and you can make calls from anywhere. \nWe phonebank in partnership with the Center for Common Ground\, a people of color-led organization that fights voter suppression and empowers underserved communities to connect voters of color with the information they need to vote by mail and to vote early in person. Our calls support on-the-ground efforts to reach Black voters by the NAACP\, Black Voters Matter\, and Mi Familia Vota. \nSign up here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/voter-rights-phone-banking-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225033Z UID:10000297-1678897800-1678903200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T160459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225030Z UID:10000323-1678820400-1678825800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225030Z UID:10000296-1678820400-1678825800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T153145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T183132Z UID:10000315-1678728600-1678732200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:BWC Finance Committee DESCRIPTION:Join on Zoom. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-finance-committee-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225029Z UID:10000295-1678726800-1678732200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230109T124956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001525Z UID:10000276-1678617000-1678624200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 16) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-16/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213514Z UID:10000194-1678444200-1678449600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213513Z UID:10000193-1678388400-1678393800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230111T040058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225029Z UID:10000342-1678305600-1678311000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T205437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225029Z UID:10000332-1678302000-1678307400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230303T161725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T181503Z UID:10000429-1678302000-1678305600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Voter Rights Phone Banking DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle and Workers Circle National for weekly Wednesday evening phonebanks! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held in April. Recently\, the Wisconsin Supreme Court outlawed absentee dropboxes in a state that already has very restrictive Voter ID requirements\, making it harder for Black\, low-income citizens to cast their ballots. Join us as we call Black voters in Milwaukee to provide crucial information they need to vote in a race that will impact voting rights\, abortion rights\, and democracy for years to come. No experience is necessary and you can make calls from anywhere. \nWe phonebank in partnership with the Center for Common Ground\, a people of color-led organization that fights voter suppression and empowers underserved communities to connect voters of color with the information they need to vote by mail and to vote early in person. Our calls support on-the-ground efforts to reach Black voters by the NAACP\, Black Voters Matter\, and Mi Familia Vota. \nSign up here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/voter-rights-phone-banking/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225026Z UID:10000294-1678293000-1678298400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T160458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225026Z UID:10000322-1678215600-1678221000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225026Z UID:10000293-1678215600-1678221000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225025Z UID:10000292-1678122000-1678127400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T123000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001525Z UID:10000096-1678012200-1678019400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Purim Party DESCRIPTION:More details will be available URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-purim-party/ LOCATION:John D. Runkle Elementary School\, 50 Druce St\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T235900 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 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:20230303T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213513Z UID:10000192-1677839400-1677844800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213512Z UID:10000191-1677785400-1677790800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230111T040056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225025Z UID:10000341-1677700800-1677706200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T205436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225023Z UID:10000331-1677697200-1677702600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223445Z UID:10000072-1677693600-1677699000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225023Z UID:10000291-1677688200-1677693600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T160458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225022Z UID:10000321-1677610800-1677616200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225022Z UID:10000290-1677610800-1677616200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225022Z UID:10000289-1677517200-1677522600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T121500 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230120T225046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213600Z UID:10000364-1677406500-1677413700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T220437Z UID:10000087-1677261600-1677267000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Food: Memories\, Celebrations\, & Connection Shabes DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the many food traditions of the BWC community.  All are welcome to share a favorite family holiday recipe\, the memories and stories they evoke\, as well as a photo two to go with it.  (They can be photos of the people\, foods or even hand-written recipes you have held onto.) After we gather on February 24th for our Shabes: Food\, Memory\, & Celebration gathering\, we will be compiling an online cookbook to share with the community!  Share this link with your friends — we are hoping to represent the wonderful diversity in our community in these recipes and stories.  \nRegister to attend the Shabes here.  \nIf you would like to share a recipe or related photos\, please complete the form here. \nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5-10+). Click here to make your donation. Your support covers the cost of food for the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/food-memories-celebrations-and-connection-shabes/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213512Z UID:10000190-1677234600-1677240000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213511Z UID:10000189-1677178800-1677184200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing Special Edition: All Kinds of Love Songs DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. In honor of Valentine’s Day\, we will sing songs of love in all its forms – people\, nature\, peace\, justice\, and more!Virtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T012824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213554Z UID:10000030-1677178800-1677184200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:AFREJ Learning for Action Series DESCRIPTION:As we mark the 60 year anniversary since the Boston Workers Circle moved from Dorchester to Brookline\, the Acting For Racial and Economic Justice Committee (AFREJ) will are leading a Learning For Action series around the book\, The Death of an American Jewish Community: A Tragedy of Good Intentions. \nIn the past few years\, we in AFREJ have been learning about reparations and participating in reparative actions. As well\, we’ve co-sponsored workshops for the Ujima Fund\, a solidarity economy project led by working-class people of color that works to build political and economic power in Dorchester\, Roxbury\, Mattapan\, and Jamaica Plain. Through this work\, we have widened our concept of reparations in two ways: first\, recognizing that the Jewish exodus from and subsequent corporate and governmental disinvestment in these neighborhoods calls on us as Jews to localize our reparations work in these communities. Second\, our support for Ujima and other solidarity economy enterprises connects to our commitment to “full” reparations\, that is\, repair that transforms systems and guarantees non-repeat. \nWe began the series on November 17 and over the next 3 sessions — through a combination of group discussions of the book and guest presenters that will provide more historical and current context of this text — we hope to deepen our understanding of what happened in these communities and how we can continue to support their political and economic empowerment. \nBWC is a member-run community which means we can’t do this work without you! Please contribute any amount you are comfortable with at http://bit.ly/bwcpassthehat. When you access the link type AFREJ L4A in the Other box in the first section. Your donations will go towards providing an honorarium for both of our guest speakers! \nRegister Here: bit.ly/afrejl4a  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/afrej-learning-for-action-series-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230111T040055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225020Z UID:10000340-1677096000-1677101400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T205435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225021Z UID:10000330-1677092400-1677097800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T184000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230123T215744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223445Z UID:10000369-1677085200-1677091200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Reception for Alice Rothchild DESCRIPTION:In-Person: 5:00 pm – 6:40 pmOnline attendance will begin at 5:30pm.   \nJoin members of the Israel/Palestine Committee at a reception with former BWC activists Alice Rothchild and Dan Klein who are in Boston while Alice promotes her new book for young adults – Finding Melody Sullivan.  Reception for Alice and Dan will be followed by Alice’s East Coast premier of the book at Brookline Booksmith.   \nThis is a hybrid event: you can join us in-person or on zoom!  \nIf you’d like to join us for in-person dinner (chicken kabob or falafel rollups)\, you must complete this form by Sunday\, Feb 19. The cost for dinner is a sliding scale $18-20. \nTo attend\, you must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask\, except while eating. In addition\, we are requesting that everyone take a rapid Covid test before attending this event.   \nThe Brookline Booksmith event starts at 7pm and requires registration to attend in person or can also be viewed through their livestream (no registration required).  Register Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/reception-for-alice-rothchild/ LOCATION:6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225020Z UID:10000288-1677083400-1677088800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T160457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225020Z UID:10000320-1677006000-1677011400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225019Z UID:10000287-1677006000-1677011400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T183000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225017Z UID:10000286-1676912400-1676917800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230113T151951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213444Z UID:10000350-1676802600-1676808000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Alternative Approaches to Health & Wellness (Aging in Community) DESCRIPTION:Alternative Approaches to Health and Wellness: A discussion with an acupuncturist\, an osteopath and a massage therapist. Please contact AIC@circleboston.org with questions. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213511Z UID:10000188-1676629800-1676635200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230111T040053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225017Z UID:10000339-1676491200-1676496600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T205434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225017Z UID:10000329-1676487600-1676493000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260420T105355 CREATED:20230110T151844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225016Z UID:10000285-1676478600-1676484000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR