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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-75/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T173000
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SUMMARY:NOT ONE MORE! Action to Defend Our Communities from Deportation + Criminalization
DESCRIPTION:BWC is proud to join AARW and other allies for this important action to demand protection for refugees and immigrants.  \n🌟 REGISTER + ENDORSE: bit.ly/dec13rally 🌟 Please sign up you or your organization if you can attend! Volunteers needed for several roles.  \nWhen: Friday\, December 13 at 3:30pm Where: Rally at JFK Federal Building\, 15 Sudbury Street\, Boston – next to Government Plaza and Bowdoin T stations  \nWhy: We are coming together for an important action to unify our movement\, mobilize our communities\, and demand protection for refugees and immigrants at all levels of government. We need you there!In the wake of Trump’s election\, we’re facing a critical moment where deportation and criminalization policies will ramp up\, putting our community at risk. Though we need to prepare for Trump’s term\, there is so much that current political leaders can be doing. This is our moment to push for policies that go beyond fear and punishment and offer real\, tangible support for immigrants and refugees. This action is a direct call to MA Governor Healey and President Biden before January – we need their action NOW!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/not-one-more-action-to-defend-our-communities-from-deportation-criminalization/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Federal Building\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011335
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T151554Z
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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.  \nDecember’s book is Fervor by Toby Phips Lloyd. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-22/
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011335
CREATED:20240718T180110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T205224Z
UID:10002181-1734258600-1734265800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:All Shule Khanike/Chanukah Party
DESCRIPTION:Register here! All kids are welcome\, even if they don’t attend Shule. This is a great opportunity to get a taste of Shule if your child isn’t already enrolled. To get a taste of Shule\, join the community program at 11:00am\, and don’t forget to register!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/all-shule-khanike-chanukah-party/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011335
CREATED:20240718T180110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T205224Z
UID:10002182-1734258600-1734265800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Playtime - Full School Community Chanukah Party
DESCRIPTION:Register here! All kids are welcome\, even if they don’t attend Circle Playtime.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-full-school-community-chanukah-party/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011335
CREATED:20240828T172040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T144328Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester I Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Course 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. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. \nLevel: Students new to Yiddish\, or those who know a few basics but want a structured start to learning anew. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured introduction to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. \nInstructor: Sasha Berenstein \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol I. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nNote: 4:00-4:30pm is for aleph beys.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-i-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011335
CREATED:20240828T172040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T144328Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester I In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Course 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. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. \nLevel: Students new to Yiddish\, or those who know a few basics but want a structured start to learning anew. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured introduction to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. \nInstructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol I. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nNote: 7:00-7:30pm is for aleph beys
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-i-in-person-8/
LOCATION:BWC Office
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011335
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T173931Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Yiddish Theater Bilingual Reading & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:We will hold this program virtually later in the winter.  \nORIGINAL EVENT DESCRIPTIONLet’s read and analyze the forgotten Yiddish play “Kraft” (“Power”) by Leah K. Hofman. We will explore it in both English and Yiddish\, delving into its themes and symbolism. The play\, published in 1930\, examines civilization’s evolution through personifications like Electricity overpowering Steam and Madam Cinema outshining the Radio. Its sole human character\, the Slave\, reveals the enduring patterns of societal dynamics through his naïve questioning. Learn more about the play here. \nAll are welcome to join us for this interactive reading and discussion. No knowledge of Yiddish required. \nAbout the presenter: Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh is a PhD candidate in the Slavic Department at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. She is working on her dissertation on Yiddish Theater in Communist Warsaw. Originally from Poland\, Jana holds a Master of Arts degree in Polish Philology and Jewish Studies from the University of Wrocław. She is an actor\, director\, playwright\, and producer of Yiddish theater. In October 2017\, she moved to San Diego and launched the Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA)\, and its initiative called Yiddishland California: www.yiddishlandcalifornia.org. Yiddishland California is planning to establish an immersive\, shtetl-inspired\, multigenerational community that will include guest rooms and a museum detailing the history of small Jewish towns in Eastern Europe and Yiddish-speaking Jews in California. This mixed-use space will host daily language classes\, weekly gatherings\, and monthly events such as Yiddish weddings and fashion shows\, aiming to create a vibrant cultural hub for Yiddish and non-Yiddish speakers alike. Feel free to contact Jana at: jana@yiddishland.ca. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-theater-bilingual-reading-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011335
CREATED:20241120T165721Z
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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. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-37/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011335
CREATED:20241209T202801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T202802Z
UID:10002667-1734634800-1734640200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Team General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BWC’s Mutual Aid team will be meeting on December 19 from 7-8:30 pm on Zoom to continue shaping the future work of our team! Come through for continued relational team building\, creation of our team norms\, and project brainstorming. Didn’t make our kickoff? No problem\, now is still a great time to get involved with the team as we’re shaping our vision of our team’s work.  \nRegister to join us here. Email mutualaid@circleboston.org with any questions.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-team-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011335
CREATED:20240201T221203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T173932Z
UID:10001521-1734690600-1734696000@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-76/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241114T163008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T161605Z
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SUMMARY:Khanike Party & BWC Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC for a raucous Khanike (Hanukkah) party & BWC fundraiser! Come for the latke toppings judging and stay for the klezmer dance party and non-klezmer karaoke – all ages welcome. We know you want to be part of this multigenerational\, justice-loving\, joy-filled diasporic community… see you there! Masks encouraged\, and we will revisit if COVID-19 rates rise significantly before the party.PS – don’t forget to bring a few items to contribute to our pop-up thrift store\, which will be running all night\, with all donations going to BWC! Please bring no more than 10 items.Entry is pay-what-you-can ($10 suggested donation)Latkes will be $3 for two latkes + toppingsDrinks will also be donate-what-you-can!Help sustain BWC through your latke\, drink\, and thrift purchases – and party hard enough to make your ancestors proud!Register here.  \nSign up to bring latke toppings here. \nSign up to volunteer here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/khanike-party/
LOCATION:6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.343097;-71.123046
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241121T145520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T161606Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240506T122450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T181816Z
UID:10001836-1735153200-1735158600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  \nTo find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-39/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T163713Z
UID:10001523-1735295400-1735300800@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-77/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240613T211101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183902Z
UID:10002065-1735754400-1735759800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Study Group (Canceled/Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:This regular meeting will be replaced this month by the Discussion of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Message events on January 8th and January 13 (7:00-8:30 pm). See those events for more information on how to RSVP.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T163713Z
UID:10001525-1735900200-1735905600@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-78/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240916T144229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T180632Z
UID:10002364-1736071200-1736078400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Class Visit to Mayyim Hayyim
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen class and teacher will meet at the Mayyim Hayyim site in Newton for a tour of the site led by a BWC member.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-class-visit-to-mayyim-hayyim/
LOCATION:1838 Washington Street Newton\, Auburndale\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shule
GEO:42.344457;-71.248617
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T180632Z
UID:10002183-1736073000-1736080200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 11
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-11-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241126T151543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151543Z
UID:10002639-1736357400-1736359200@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\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241121T145521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T153857Z
UID:10002589-1736359200-1736362800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241210T183512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T191816Z
UID:10002668-1736362800-1736368200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Discussion of Ta-Nehisi Coates' "The Message"
DESCRIPTION:Join us in reading and discussion of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Message. \n“Embrace the liberating power of even the most difficult truths”.  Join the BWC’s Anti-Racism Study Group\, Israel/Palestine Study Group and AFREJ for a cross-BWC study group discussion on Zoom of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ latest book\, The Message – experiencing through Coates’ eyes Dakar\, Senegal; Columbia\, South Carolina and Palestine. We will hold two sessions and you are welcome to come to either\, or both. \nPlease RSVP to migolden57@gmail.com with one of the following in the subject line: \nRSVP Message Jan8RSVP Message Jan13RSVP Message both \nIf you have questions or suggestions\, contact Michelle Golden at migolden57@gmail.com\, Madeleine Lourie at mlourie@mindspring.com  or Naomi Scheman at naomi@umn.edu who will be facilitating the discussions.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/discussion-of-ta-nehisi-coates-the-message/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AFREJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241017T144334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T163714Z
UID:10002456-1736449200-1736454600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. 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. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-42/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T163714Z
UID:10001527-1736505000-1736510400@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-79/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T201500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241104T210018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T191911Z
UID:10002499-1736535600-1736540100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Arts Shabes IV: Fiber Artists/Crafters
DESCRIPTION:If you think about bringing into what has always been a chaotic world some order and a sense of beauty then the line between what’s called art and what’s called craft disappears. Our traditional BWC Shabes will take place on Zoom and include small groups in which you can share about fiber arts and crafts — what you enjoy making and what you have enjoyed collecting. Please bring a piece of work that you have made or one that you especially like that someone else made. And\, the featured presenter will be be long-time BWC member Liz Zoob\, psychotherapist by day and quilter and political observer/semi-activist by night.  \nArt Shabes Program \n Please register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/arts-shabes-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240728T213806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T151554Z
UID:10002209-1736677800-1736683200@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.  \nJanuary’s book is Paper Bullets by Jeffrey H. Jackson. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-24/
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T180629Z
UID:10002184-1736677800-1736685000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 12
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-12-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240916T203637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T192535Z
UID:10002375-1736677800-1736685000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 6
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-6/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T180630Z
UID:10002185-1736678700-1736684100@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 in Brookline\, MA.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-16/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241028T172003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T180630Z
UID:10002495-1736678700-1736684100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241210T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T191817Z
UID:10002669-1736794800-1736800200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Discussion of Ta-Nehisi Coates' "The Message"
DESCRIPTION:Join us in reading and discussion of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Message. \n“Embrace the liberating power of even the most difficult truths”.  Join the BWC’s Anti-Racism Study Group\, Israel/Palestine Study Group and AFREJ for a cross-BWC study group discussion on Zoom of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ latest book\, The Message – experiencing through Coates’ eyes Dakar\, Senegal; Columbia\, South Carolina and Palestine. We will hold two sessions and you are welcome to come to either\, or both. \nPlease RSVP to migolden57@gmail.com with one of the following in the subject line: \nRSVP Message Jan8RSVP Message Jan13RSVP Message both \nIf you have questions or suggestions\, contact Michelle Golden at migolden57@gmail.com\, Madeleine Lourie at mlourie@mindspring.com  or Naomi Scheman at naomi@umn.edu who will be facilitating the discussions.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/discussion-of-ta-nehisi-coates-the-message-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AFREJ
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241223T163715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T163715Z
UID:10002741-1737054000-1737059400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Committee Social
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Yiddish speakers\, students\, and enthusiasts to socialize and brainstorm Yiddish programming. We’ll meet at Mike and Linda’s in Somerville for snacks\, chatting\, and idea sharing. Yiddish speakers and students of all levels are invited\, and new participants are always welcome. Sign up to receive the address. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-committee-social/
LOCATION:Somerville\, MA\, USA
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T163716Z
UID:10001528-1737109800-1737115200@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-80/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250113T205117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T191315Z
UID:10002752-1737313200-1737315000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Together\, We Light the Way
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC\, the Workers Circle\, and the Center for Common Ground on Sunday\, January 19\, at 7:00 PM ET for “Together\, We Light the Way.” Grassroots leaders\, special celebrity guests\, and musicians will join us as we reflect and rise together to light the way to the America we must become. Wherever you are\, bring a candle to light at this national virtual gathering. At the conclusion of the program\, we’ll light our candles and place them in the windows of our homes as a sign of our collective commitment to democracy\, freedom\, pluralism\, rights\, and equality.  \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/together-we-light-the-way/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240828T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183849Z
UID:10002283-1737400500-1737405000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group (Canceled/Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:This regular meeting will be replaced this month by the Discussion of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Message events on January 8th and January 13 (7:00-8:30 pm). See those events for more information on how to RSVP.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-10/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241121T145522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T215148Z
UID:10002590-1737568800-1737572400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241120T165725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T213212Z
UID:10002575-1737658800-1737664200@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. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-39/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T213212Z
UID:10001530-1737714600-1737720000@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-81/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T180730Z
UID:10002186-1737887400-1737894600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 13
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-13-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240916T203637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T192535Z
UID:10002376-1737887400-1737894600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 7
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-7-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250115T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T220644Z
UID:10002755-1737887400-1737894600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community: Telling our Stories
DESCRIPTION:For more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-telling-our-stories/
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241028T171712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T180730Z
UID:10002491-1737888300-1737893700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250122T163907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T180731Z
UID:10002760-1737888300-1737893700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Kumzits: Convo about Hey Protest Partner
DESCRIPTION:Families for Justice as Healing (FJAH) deep diveJoin Kumzits to learn about the Hey solidarity protest partner this year\, Families for Justice as Healing (FJAH). Our Hey class and the BWC’s AFREJ (Acting for Racial and Economic Justice) committee are partnering with FJAH which is led by incarcerated women\, formerly incarcerated women\, and women with incarcerated loved ones working to end the incarceration of women and girls. Come hear about their campaign to pass a bill that would create a 5-year pause (or moratorium) on jail and prison construction and expansion\, without preventing essential repairs\, to allow for a focus on reducing the number of people in prison\, implementing alternatives\, and investing in communities- aka reimagining communities. There will be a panel of BWC members connected to FJAH sharing stories about why this solidarity work is important for our community.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/kumzits-convo-about-hey-protest-partner/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250113T202243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T180730Z
UID:10002751-1737891000-1737894600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Spring Shule Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about the BWC Secular Jewish Cultural school where young people learn about the historical and cultural Jewish experience and our commitments to building a better world. Meet current parents\, talk with the Education Director and peek in on a music class. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/spring-shule-open-house/
LOCATION:Brookline – Address shared after registration.
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T201500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250114T213435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T162407Z
UID:10002754-1738090800-1738095300@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Boston in The Shadow of Slavery
DESCRIPTION:Join The Reparations Interfaith Coalition of Massachusetts on Zoom for an evening with Professor Jacqueline Jones about her Pulitzer Prize winning new book\, No Right to an Honest Living: The Struggle of Boston’s Black Workers in the Civil War Era. The book presents a searing portrait of Black labor and white hypocrisy in nineteenth-century Boston. \nJacqueline Jones is an award-winning scholar\, MacArthur Fellow\, and three-time Pulitzer finalist. She is a former professor of history at Brandeis University and currently Ellen C. Temple Chair in Women’s History Emerita at the University of Texas at Austin. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/boston-in-the-shadow-of-slavery/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AFREJ
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241007T181759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T164440Z
UID:10002405-1738177200-1738182600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  \nTo find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T213213Z
UID:10001531-1738319400-1738324800@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-82/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241120T222602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T210020Z
UID:10002583-1738403100-1738432800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Save the Date: BWC Leadership Team Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/save-the-date-bwc-leadership-team-retreat/
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="rebecca@circleboston.org":MAILTO:rebecca@circleboston.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T180629Z
UID:10002187-1738492200-1738499400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 14
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-14-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241028T172249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T180629Z
UID:10002496-1738493100-1738498500@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250122T215150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T210021Z
UID:10002768-1738695600-1738702800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Authors Shane Burley and Ben Lorber
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC\, Nehar Shalom\, Pushcart Judaica\, and Kavod Boston for a book talk with Shane Burley and Ben Lorber. \nTwo activist journalists present a progressive\, intersectional approach to the vital question: What can we do about antisemitism? \n\nAntisemitism is a central issue of our time. Under the new Trump administration\, white Christian nationalism is stronger than ever\, and its culture of authoritarianism\, conspiracism\, division and fear puts Jews along with all other marginalized groups at risk. \n\nAnd since October 7\, debates around antisemitism have become more polarized and high-stakes than ever. How can we stand in solidarity with Palestinians seeking justice\, while also avoiding antisemitism — and resisting those who seek to conflate the two? How do we forge the coalitions across communities that we need\, in order to confront the shared threats we face and build towards a better future? \n\nUsing personal stories\, historical deep-dives\, front-line reporting\, and interviews with leading change-makers\, Burley and Lorber help us break the current impasse to understand how antisemitism works\, what’s missing in contemporary debates\, and how to build true safety through solidarity\, for Jews and all people. \n\nShane Burley is the author of several books on the far-right and social movements\, and has contributed to outlets such as NBC News\, Jewish Currents\, Al Jazeera\, The Baffler\, The Daily Beast\, Haaretz\, In These Times\, Yes! Magazine\, Tikkun\, and The Oregon Historical Quarterly. \n\nBen Lorber is Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates\, a social movement think tank\, where he studies and publishes on antisemitism and white Christian nationalism.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/a-conversation-with-authors-shane-burley-and-ben-lorber/
LOCATION:Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue\, 6 Eliot St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241121T145523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T210021Z
UID:10002591-1738778400-1738782000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240613T211102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183903Z
UID:10002066-1738778400-1738783800@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-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T213214Z
UID:10001533-1738924200-1738929600@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-83/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240728T213809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T203145Z
UID:10002213-1739097000-1739102400@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.  \nFebruary’s book is It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-27/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240916T203638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T192536Z
UID:10002377-1739097000-1739104200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 8
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-8-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250109T211949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T210022Z
UID:10002746-1739115000-1739122200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Tu B'Shevat Seder
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC and Kavod Boston in-person or online via Zoom for a unique Tu B’Shevat seder\, marking the “New Year for the Trees.” Readings\, songs\, and poems will reflect the origins of the seder adapted to progressive secular Jewish life in the 21st century.  \nAll registrants (in-person and online) will be invited to actively participate\, with the option to read a portion of the Haggadah aloud during the seder. Ritual foods will be provided at the in-person seder.  \nAttending in-person? Please make sure you are up-to-date on Covid vaccines and boosters\, and take a Covid test before the event. If you’re not feeling well\, please attend the event virtually. Masking is encouraged for in-person attendees except when eating.  \nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $10+). Registration is required. Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tu-bshevat-seder/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240828T163208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183903Z
UID:10002277-1739300400-1739305800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Israel/Palestine Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:IPC meetings are for conducting IPC business\, discussing BWC-wide (Exec-endorsed) campaigns\, sharing news of the subcommittees\, and holding community-wide conversations. Contact ipc@circleboston.org for more info\, including the Zoom link for the meeting. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241126T151543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151543Z
UID:10002640-1739381400-1739383200@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\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241017T144336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T213214Z
UID:10002457-1739473200-1739478600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. 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. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-43/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250113T185314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T164441Z
UID:10002747-1739473200-1739478600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Muslim Bias in Massachusetts Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 13th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Zoom for CAIR-MA Bullying Report 2025\, “Silenced Voices: Examining Bullying and Islamophobia in Massachusetts Public Schools.” Hosted by the Boston Workers Circle Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee in partnership with the Council on American-Islamic Relations\, this event will spotlight the newly-released report detailing bullying and bias faced by Muslim students in Massachusetts schools. Gain insights into the challenges these students navigate and explore actionable ways to foster inclusion and allyship in our communities. Don’t miss this vital conversation! \nZoom registration required here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-muslim-bias-in-massachusetts-schools/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T213215Z
UID:10001535-1739529000-1739534400@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-84/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250116T162407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T162407Z
UID:10002759-1739617200-1739624400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Roadmap to a Beloved Community - Walking Tour & Redlining Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s AFREJ\, Boston Urban Archive\, and Afrimerican Academy as we explore the intertwined histories of Boston’s Jewish and African American communities through a guided tour and meaningful discussion on what led to this part of Boston being redlined\, how it impacted the communities\, and how it continues to impact the neighborhood and its development to this day. We will be joined by community leaders Lew Finfer\, Marlon Solomon\, and Ebony Gill. \nThis event is part of the Afrimerican Academy’s Boston Redline 87 Black History Month Event Series\, which is centered around the theme of “Development Without Displacement.” \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/roadmap-to-a-beloved-community-walking-tour-redlining-workshop/
LOCATION:The Way of the Cross Holy Church\, 65 Ashton St\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AFREJ
GEO:42.286177;-71.08956
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250115T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T220644Z
UID:10002756-1739701800-1739709000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community: Dependency & Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:For more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-dependency-caregiving/
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240828T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183849Z
UID:10002284-1739819700-1739824200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-11/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241121T145523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T220752Z
UID:10002592-1739988000-1739991600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T203813Z
UID:10001536-1740133800-1740139200@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-85/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250218T183104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T185233Z
UID:10002788-1740162600-1740168000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Team General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BWC’s Mutual Aid team will be meeting on February 21 from 6:30-8:00 pm at BWC to continue shaping the future work of our team! Come through for continued relational team building\, shared education around mutual aid\, and identifying action items for our community. Didn’t make it to our past meetings? No problem\, now is still a great time to get involved with the team as we’re shaping our vision of our team’s work.  \nRegister to join us here. This meeting will also be a potluck Shabes. Please fill out this potluck form at your convenience.  \nAs always\, please reach out with questions or comments to Julie at mutualaid@circleboston.org and to Zohar at zohar@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-team-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T182133Z
UID:10002189-1740306600-1740313800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 15
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-15-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240916T203638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T192536Z
UID:10002378-1740306600-1740313800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 9
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-9-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241216T145339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T182133Z
UID:10002677-1740319200-1740324600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Hey Class Protest
DESCRIPTION:The Shule Hey Class will join Families for Justice as Healing as we fight for legislation that invests in communities and creates alternatives to building new prisons in the Commonwealth. \nRSVP to let us know if you’re coming!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-hey-class-protest-2/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Chelsea\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shule
GEO:42.387837;-71.04145
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St Chelsea MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Beacon St:geo:-71.04145,42.387837
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213220Z
UID:10002680-1740328200-1740333600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213220Z
UID:10002681-1740423600-1740429000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-intermediate-yiddish-virtual-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213221Z
UID:10002683-1740510000-1740515400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? 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.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213222Z
UID:10002684-1740510000-1740515400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213221Z
UID:10002682-1740511800-1740517200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person/
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:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241007T181800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T164441Z
UID:10002406-1740596400-1740601800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  \nTo find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213223Z
UID:10002685-1740600000-1740605400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241120T165729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T203813Z
UID:10002576-1740682800-1740688200@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. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering (in Somerville) and the Zoom link. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-40/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Somerville Location & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250219T220753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T153625Z
UID:10002792-1740730500-1740772800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:2025 Conference on the Jewish Left
DESCRIPTION:BWC’s Executive Director\, Rebecca Zimmerman Hornstein will be one of the featured speakers at BU’s 2025 Conference on the Jewish Left. \nFounded in 2024\, Boston University’s annual “Conference on the Jewish Left” gathers together scholars\, students\, and global partners of the Jewish left. At a time when foundational principles of justice and democracy are under attack\, the conference provides an educational space to bridge the academic-community divide\, and to explore the Jewish left’s values\, institutions\, and impact. The conference aims to tackle pressing public questions and to empower the next generation of leaders to make a real-world difference in the critical challenges facing humanity and the earth today. \nRegister to attend in-person or the livestream here. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/2025-conference-on-the-jewish-left/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T203814Z
UID:10001538-1740738600-1740744000@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-86/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T164726Z
UID:10002190-1740911400-1740918600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 16
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-16-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250226T183658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T164727Z
UID:10002820-1740911400-1740918600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Giml Set Design/Art Build @ BWC
DESCRIPTION:meira
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/giml-set-design-art-build-bwc/
LOCATION:skylight
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241028T171712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T164727Z
UID:10002492-1740912300-1740917700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213223Z
UID:10002686-1740933000-1740938400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250220T190147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T214659Z
UID:10002795-1741024800-1741030200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting: Re-Energizing & New Members
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in attending this meeting\, please contact us at ijc@circleboston.org for the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-re-energizing-new-members/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213224Z
UID:10002687-1741028400-1741033800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-intermediate-yiddish-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T204500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250129T213224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213431Z
UID:10002770-1741030200-1741034700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Honik af der tsung [Honey on the tongue]: Beginners' Yiddish Language Class
DESCRIPTION:When children of the shtetl began their study of Jewish text\, the teacher would put honey on the page to show them the sweetness of Jewish learning.  Likewise\, this class will explore the fun and vibrancy of Yiddish language and culture. It will introduce students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.  \nJoin BWC Yiddish teacher\, Sarah Biskowitz\, for an In-Person Beginners Class through our partners at Lehrhaus.  Participants are expected to be completely new to Yiddish but already able to recognize and know the sounds of Hebrew letters. If you do not have basic knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet\, please learn the Yiddish alef-beys here before the class. We will be using materials from In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook. You will not be required to purchase the textbook\, but it may be helpful to purchase the PDF. \nParticipants are expected to attend all 6 sessions. Dates: Mondays 7:30-8:45 PM on 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\, and 4/7. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honik-af-der-tsung-beginners-yiddish-language-class/
LOCATION:425 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213225Z
UID:10002690-1741114800-1741120200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? 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.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213226Z
UID:10002689-1741114800-1741120200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213225Z
UID:10002688-1741116600-1741122000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241121T145524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T215529Z
UID:10002593-1741197600-1741201200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240613T211102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T211034Z
UID:10002067-1741197600-1741203000@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-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250226T214833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T211034Z
UID:10002822-1741199400-1741208400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Fundraiser Film Screening & Discussion of "No Other Land"
DESCRIPTION:Directed by a collective of Palestinian and Israeli activists\, No Other Land chronicles the resistance of Masafer Yatta\, a Palestinian community in the southern West Bank\, that face continuing violence from Israeli settlers and soldiers. Filmed over the course of five years\, No Other Land documents home\, school\, water well\, and road demolitions and their protests by displaced residents. The film shows a bond of complicated friendship and hopeful partnership between Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham as they work to tell the story of Masafer Yatta’s residents. No Other Land is the winner of multiple awards including the Best Documentary Film at the 2024 Berlinale and is nominated for an Oscar for best documentary. \nThe film screening will be followed by a brief discussion with two Jewish activists who have spent the last few years organizing solidarity presence in Masafer Yatta.100% of funds raised will be contributed to a Solidarity Fund to support families living in Masafer Yatta. More info about the fundraiser can be found here. \nDate: Wednesday\, March 5Time: 6:30pmLocation: Cambridge Community Center (5 Callender St\, Cambridge\, MA) \nRegistration required: www.tinyurl.com/nootherlandboston \nCambridge Community Center is a wheelchair accessible space. Please email Ida at ida@kavodboston.org with any questions. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Kavod Boston\, Boston Worker’s Circle and IfNotNow Boston. \nImportant COVID-19 Guidelines: In order to reduce the spread of COVID-19\, face masks are strongly encouraged\, but not required at the screening. High filtration masks will be available at the event as well. If you have symptoms or are feeling unwell\, please stay home.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/fundraiser-film-screening-discussion-of-no-other-land/
LOCATION:Cambridge Community Center\, 5 Callender St\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213226Z
UID:10002691-1741204800-1741210200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250218T180212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T214754Z
UID:10002779-1741289400-1741294800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Arts Incubator
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start writing in Yiddish but have questions about creating in a language you are still learning? Have you been making art in Yiddish for a while and want feedback on your latest project? Do you want to be part of the first audience for new Yiddish art and support artists with your feedback? Then join us at Di Nest! \nDi Nest is an arts incubator for Yiddish creativity. Join us to share your own projects and/or to help workshop community members’ works in progress. Projects in any medium that are in\, or prominently feature\, Yiddish are welcome–including original works and translations into Yiddish. Di 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! \nEach session will include time to workshop material from several participants. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email Lilye at yiddish@circleboston.org before the meeting. Attendees are invited to bring a project to share—but we also welcome attendees who join us to listen\, learn\, and offer feedback. Sharing a Yiddish work-in-progress can be daunting\, so we will ask all attendees to briefly unmute and introduce themselves. \nThis program is a collaboration between Boston Workers Circle\, Rad Yiddish\, and Queer Yiddish Camp. \nRegister here to get the Zoom link. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-arts-incubator-31/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T214754Z
UID:10001540-1741343400-1741348800@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-87/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250304T211035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T211035Z
UID:10002830-1741460400-1741465800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Bearing Witness: The Poetic Voice of Mosab Abu Toha
DESCRIPTION:Sawa and The Brookline Peace Coalition invite you to join us at United Parish in Brookline for an evening filled with powerful poetry and storytelling. Mosab Abu Toha will captivate you with his moving words and unique perspective\, while celebrating the indomitable women of Gaza on International Women’s Day. This in-person event promises to be a memorable experience that you won’t want to miss! \nThe event is co-sponsored by Palestine Children’s Relief Fund\, The Islamic Center of Boston – Wayland\, Congregation Dorshei Tzadek\, and Boston Workers Circle. \nBrookline Booksmith will be on site for book purchase. The Booksmith will also provide an opportunity for attendees to make donations to Mosab’s Edward Said Libraries in Gaza. \nMosab Abu Toha is a Palestinian poet\, short story writer\, and essayist from Gaza. Abu Toha is the author of Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza (2022\, City Lights)\, which won a 2022 Palestine Book Award. His most recent book\, Forest of Noise\, was published in October\, 2024. Abu Toha is the founder of the Edward Said Library\, from 2019 to 2020 he was a visiting poet and librarian-in-residence at Harvard University. He is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bearing-witness-the-poetic-voice-of-mosab-abu-toha/
LOCATION:15 Marion St\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
GEO:42.343097;-71.123046
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T235900
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250212T162047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T204143Z
UID:10002777-1741464000-1741478340@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Gragger
DESCRIPTION:Androids\, Gentlebots\, and Humans: the Shtetl Metal Rebels hereby invite you to a queer\, futuristic Purim spiel\, complete with political intrigue\, punk rock\, and revolutionary imaginings. Transport yourself to Shushan Corp\, where you’ll meet productivity-obsessed CEO Ash Veros\, his new hot (and secret bot!!!) babe\, Xster-3959876\, badass droid ally Vashti\, and mad scientist android Uncle Chai. Will these unconventional heroes be able to overcome the devious plotting of Haman\, Shushan Corp’s new Artificial Intelligence creation\, on behalf of oppressed androids everywhere? Find out on March 8th! The Purim of the future awaits! \nDate: Saturday\, March 8Time: 8:00pm-12:00amLocation: Cambridge Community Center (5 Callender St\, Cambridge\, MA)Tickets: $22-$54 | sliding scale\, no one turned away for lack of funds | tickets priced $36+ include BWC Membership through May 2026Audience: 18+More Info: circleboston.org/gragger/ \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/gragger-3/
LOCATION:Cambridge Community Center\, 5 Callender St\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240728T213810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T203145Z
UID:10002214-1741516200-1741521600@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.  \nMarch’s book is The Necessity of Exile: Essays from a Distance by Shaul Magid. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-28/
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213227Z
UID:10002692-1741537800-1741543200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T232516Z
UID:10002693-1741633200-1741638600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-intermediate-yiddish-virtual-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T204500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250129T213227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T232517Z
UID:10002771-1741635000-1741639500@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Honik af der tsung : Beginners' Yiddish Language Class
DESCRIPTION:When children of the shtetl began their study of Jewish text\, the teacher would put honey on the page to show them the sweetness of Jewish learning.  Likewise\, this class will explore the fun and vibrancy of Yiddish language and culture. It will introduce students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.  \nJoin BWC Yiddish teacher\, Sarah Biskowitz\, for an In-Person Beginners Class through our partners at Lehrhaus.  Participants are expected to be completely new to Yiddish but already able to recognize and know the sounds of Hebrew letters. If you do not have basic knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet\, please learn the Yiddish alef-beys here before the class. We will be using materials from In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook. You will not be required to purchase the textbook\, but it may be helpful to purchase the PDF. \nParticipants are expected to attend all 6 sessions. Dates: Mondays 7:30-8:45 PM on 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\, and 4/7. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honik-af-der-tsung-beginners-yiddish-language-class-2/
LOCATION:425 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T233639Z
UID:10002694-1741719600-1741725000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? 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.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T233640Z
UID:10002695-1741719600-1741725000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T233638Z
UID:10002696-1741721400-1741726800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-3/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250220T190147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T202134Z
UID:10002796-1741800600-1741802400@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 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-35/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T233641Z
UID:10002697-1741809600-1741815000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241017T144338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T193641Z
UID:10002458-1741892400-1741897800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. 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. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-44/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T193642Z
UID:10001542-1741948200-1741953600@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-88/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T190637Z
UID:10002188-1742121000-1742128200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Playtime - Full School Community Purim Party
DESCRIPTION:**Please note that this week Circle Playtime will be meeting earlier than usual to allow for the kids to make it to the All Purim Shpiel and Carnival.**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 in Brookline\, MA.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-full-school-community-purim-party/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T190636Z
UID:10002191-1742121000-1742128200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:All Shule Purim Party
DESCRIPTION:Prospective Shule Families- Are you curious about a secular Jewish cultural education for your children? Join us at the Boston Workers Circle’s annual Purim party for a taste of our Sunday school experience. Enjoy a vibrant community gathering featuring an original shpiel (satirical theater)\, followed by a lively carnival—all led and performed by our students. At the shpiel watch as Queen Esther navigates the challenges of today’s political moment\, then stick around to connect with other families while your children enjoy the carnival games. \nProspective families are invited to join starting at 11:00 for the community shpiel and carnival. Current Shule families should join at the normal start time for classes. \nSunday\, 3/1610:30 am – 12:30 pm (for current Shule families)11:00 am – 12:30 pm (for new families)BrooklinePlease RSVP here for location details. \nOur Jewish Cultural Sunday School engages children grades preK-7th grade in an exploration of Jewish identity rooted in Jewish cultural literacy and traditions of social justice. Through an educational experience based on both classroom learning and community building\, the Sunday School (Shule in Yiddish) curriculum emphasizes Jewish history\, culture and progressive ideals that shape our identity and values as a people.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/all-shule-purim-party/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240916T203638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T215143Z
UID:10002379-1742121000-1742128200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 10
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-10-all-shule-purim-party/
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250304T165028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T195153Z
UID:10002828-1742122800-1742130000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Bagel Brunch
DESCRIPTION:If you feel like you need a computer reset after a night of cyberpunk debauchery at Gragger\, you don’t want to miss our Wind Down\, Kick Back\, Bagel Brunch. Join us at the Boston Worker’s Circle office on 3/16 from 11-1.  As the weather warms up\, this is a great opportunity to find community with other new and prospective young adult members! Learn about what BWC has to offer\, enjoy a toasty bagel and schmear\, play some games with a cohort of new potential friends. \nRSVP here to join us.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-bagel-brunch/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250311T175309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T205129Z
UID:10002845-1742133600-1742140800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Community Canvass for the #FreeHer Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Join Jewish Community members and rabbis to learn about the Jewish imperative to decarcerate and talk to our neighbors about the #FreeHer legislative priorities\, including the Prison Moratorium and Elder and Medical Parole. Co-sponsored by T’ruah\, Boston Workers Circle\, Nehar Shalom\, and Kavod Boston. \nRegister at bit.ly/JewishCanvass
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-community-canvass-for-the-freeher-campaign/
LOCATION:leave from BWC building in Brookline
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T235137Z
UID:10002698-1742142600-1742148000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240828T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T205128Z
UID:10002285-1742238900-1742243400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-12/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T204500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250129T213231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T235214Z
UID:10002772-1742239800-1742244300@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Honik af der tsung : Beginners' Yiddish Language Class
DESCRIPTION:When children of the shtetl began their study of Jewish text\, the teacher would put honey on the page to show them the sweetness of Jewish learning.  Likewise\, this class will explore the fun and vibrancy of Yiddish language and culture. It will introduce students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.  \nJoin BWC Yiddish teacher\, Sarah Biskowitz\, for an In-Person Beginners Class through our partners at Lehrhaus.  Participants are expected to be completely new to Yiddish but already able to recognize and know the sounds of Hebrew letters. If you do not have basic knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet\, please learn the Yiddish alef-beys here before the class. We will be using materials from In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook. You will not be required to purchase the textbook\, but it may be helpful to purchase the PDF. \nParticipants are expected to attend all 6 sessions. Dates: Mondays 7:30-8:45 PM on 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\, and 4/7. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honik-af-der-tsung-beginners-yiddish-language-class-3/
LOCATION:425 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T235131Z
UID:10002700-1742324400-1742329800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T235130Z
UID:10002702-1742324400-1742329800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? 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.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T235130Z
UID:10002701-1742326200-1742331600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-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:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241121T145524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T185129Z
UID:10002594-1742407200-1742410800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250304T164956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T185129Z
UID:10002825-1742407200-1742414400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Community Safety Campaign Discussion & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bringing “Safety through Solidarity” to Life in Jewish Communities & Beyond: Discussion & Workshop on Community Safety Campaign’s New Guide \nWednesday\, March 19th ~ 6-8PM ~ Boston Workers Circle in Brookline\, 6 Webster StreetREGISTER HERE \nCo-Sponsored by Boston Workers Circle and Kavod Boston (if your organization would like to co-sponsor\, please reach out!) \nCommunity Safety Campaign (CSC) was launched by members of Kavod’s Community Safety Team in 2022 after several years of building practices\, structures and resources for local Jewish communities in collaboration with non-Jewish partners. The purpose of CSC is to cultivate similar efforts nationally and to develop a long-term strategy to create transformative and material shifts in Jewish communities and beyond.  \nAfter 2+ years of a research process\, Community Safety Campaign is excited to announce the upcoming release of a thorough guide that provides political analysis\, strategic recommendations\, and resources for Jewish communities and beyond to take action in bringing “Safety through Solidarity” to life\, deeply rooted in Jewish and abolitionist values.  \nJoin organizers of the CSC project in an active conversation\, and we’ll also hear from local community safety and abolitionist organizers whose work is highlighted in the guide.  \nFor questions\, please reach out to nadav.david10@gmail.com—Logistics / Access Information: \n\nAll are welcome regardless of your connection to Judaism. While the guide’s primary audience is Jewish communities\, the content is also very relevant to others as well.\nBWC is a wheelchair accessible space\nMasks are required to attend (when not eating)\, and will be provided at the welcome table\nWe will likely be serving veggie food (tbd)\nAir filters will be turned on in the room\nPlease do not attend if you are feeling ill. If you have had direct exposure to any illnesses\, please test\nThis event is designed as an in-person event\, but if you’d like to attend virtually\, please note that on the form so that we can prepare accordingly.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/community-safety-campaign-discussion-workshop/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T235141Z
UID:10002703-1742414400-1742419800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T210828Z
UID:10001543-1742553000-1742558400@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-89/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241104T210018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T200634Z
UID:10002500-1742580000-1742587200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Singing Shabes!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a rousing musical Shabes gathering.  The event will include a brief Shabes ritual and a potluck dinner.  Then we will sing songs of empowerment\, resistance and love led by song leaders from the community.  If you have songs you’d like to suggest that will be known to the community please feel free to send suggestions to Bob Follansbee at bobmoshe@gmail.com by March 10. \nRegister here to attend.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/singing-shabes/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250304T184411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T220712Z
UID:10002829-1742725800-1742729400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Providing Support: Small Group Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Email aic@circleboston.org with any questions and to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/providing-support-small-group-discussions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T200637Z
UID:10002192-1742725800-1742733000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 18
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-18-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T235208Z
UID:10002704-1742747400-1742752800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T204500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250129T213236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235129Z
UID:10002773-1742844600-1742849100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Honik af der tsung : Beginners' Yiddish Language Class
DESCRIPTION:When children of the shtetl began their study of Jewish text\, the teacher would put honey on the page to show them the sweetness of Jewish learning.  Likewise\, this class will explore the fun and vibrancy of Yiddish language and culture. It will introduce students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.  \nJoin BWC Yiddish teacher\, Sarah Biskowitz\, for an In-Person Beginners Class through our partners at Lehrhaus.  Participants are expected to be completely new to Yiddish but already able to recognize and know the sounds of Hebrew letters. If you do not have basic knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet\, please learn the Yiddish alef-beys here before the class. We will be using materials from In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook. You will not be required to purchase the textbook\, but it may be helpful to purchase the PDF. \nParticipants are expected to attend all 6 sessions. Dates: Mondays 7:30-8:45 PM on 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\, and 4/7. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honik-af-der-tsung-beginners-yiddish-language-class-4/
LOCATION:425 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235130Z
UID:10002706-1742929200-1742934600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235130Z
UID:10002707-1742929200-1742934600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? 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.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250220T170621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T223632Z
UID:10002794-1742929200-1742934600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Spaces as Reparative Action
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Acting for Racial and Economic Justice (AFREJ) Committee and the Reparations Interfaith Coalition as we learn about actions local citizens can take in response to the UN’s and National African American Reparations Commission’s call to make repair by acknowledging historical harms done to African Americans and by memorializing their contributions. \nBrookline activists Anne Greenwald and Deborah Brown\, and Cambridge activist Paula Paris\, will describe the actions they took with their communities to reclaim public spaces that had historically commemorated enslavers but now honor the memories of Florida Ruffin Ridley (Brookline) and Darby Vassall (Cambridge). \nThese stories that unearth hidden histories will inspire us as reparationists to truth-tell\, advocate for\, and succeed in reclaiming public spaces.  \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/reclaiming-spaces-as-reparative-action/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AFREJ
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235129Z
UID:10002708-1742931000-1742936400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-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:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241007T181801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T232143Z
UID:10002407-1743015600-1743021000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  \nTo find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235131Z
UID:10002709-1743019200-1743024600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241120T165732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T215130Z
UID:10002577-1743102000-1743107400@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. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-41/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T215131Z
UID:10001545-1743157800-1743163200@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-90/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250220T153628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T200634Z
UID:10002793-1743184800-1743192000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Trans/Nonbinary Convening
DESCRIPTION:This event is a closed community space for trans and nonbinary members of Boston Workers Circle for community building\, resource-sharing\, and determining next steps for meeting our group’s needs. We will share a shabes ritual together\, and pizza will be served. \nWho is this space for?This space is for self-identified transgender and/or nonbinary Boston Workers Circle members. We want this space to be a welcoming place for all BWC members within the umbrella of gender expansive people\, including elders who may not identify with the labels of transgender or nonbinary\, but are impacted by anti-trans systems. Given the normalization of their exclusion from trans and nonbinary spaces generally\, we want to explicitly welcome members who identify as trans women\, transfeminine\, or assigned male at birth (AMAB). This space centers trans\, nonbinary\, and similarly gender expansive people; in order to support trans and nonbinary youth\, the space is open to cisgender parents who are attending with their trans and/or nonbinary child. As part of the gathering\, we will have available separate support spaces for cisgender parents and trans/nonbinary members. This structure was developed to facilitate trans and nonbinary youth participation in the space\, preserve trans/nonbinary-only affinity space so folks can share comfortably\, and create support space for cisgender parents who are assisting their youth with navigating transphobic systems. \nThis space is not a general community space open to cisgender allies. We hope to be able to offer an open space in the future where we can organize together to support trans and nonbinary members. \nWho is organizing this space?A group of trans and/or nonbinary BWC members and staff are working to create this gathering space. If you have any questions\, please reach out to BWC Organizer Zohar Berman at zohar@circleboston.org or (617) 819-1620. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/trans-nonbinary-convening/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250218T202348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T155140Z
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SUMMARY:Farbreng:boston ekskursye in harvard kunstmuzey
DESCRIPTION: פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש \nדי פּראָגראַם איז אַ צוזאַמען־אַרבעט פֿונעם באָסטאָנער אַרבעטער־רינג און פֿאַרברענג:באָסטאָן\, אַ יוגנטרוף־פּראָיעקט װאָס שאַפֿט געלעגנהײטן צו רעדן און פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש פּנים־אל־פּנים אַ גאַנץ קײַלעכדיק יאָר \nLomir geyn in muzey tsuzamen! Ale zaynen farbetn tsu kumen zen en di oysshtelungen—arayntrit tsum muzey iz umzist—un farbrengen af yidish. \nDi program iz a tsuzamen-arbet funem bostoner arbeter-ring un farbreng:boston\, a yugntruf-proyekt vos shaft gelegnhaytn tsu redn un farbrengen af yidish ponem-al-ponem a gants kaylekhdik yor \nFarbreng:boston is a Yiddish-language immersion program where we gather together informally to speak in Yiddish. For most of our community members\, if we want a Yiddish-speaking environment\, we have to proactively create one—so that’s what we’re doing! Here are some guidelines for being part of a language-immersion activity. \nAsking how to say something? Perfectly fine; we do this all the time. Tossing in a short English word or phrase—especially an idiom or quote—while keeping the conversation in Yiddish? Common among American Yiddish speakers and also perfectly fine. However\, we ask participants to avoid telling anecdotes or otherwise speaking in English for an extended period of time. Conversing in English disrupts the Yiddish-language environment\, and it takes away learning opportunities for students. Yiddish speakers and students at all levels are welcome at farbreng. It’s normal to feel nervous about your Yiddish\, but we applaud and encourage all students and speakers to use Yiddish. If you have any questions about the program\, please write to us at farbreng-boston@yugntruf.orgRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/farbrengboston-ekskursye-in-harvard-kunstmuzey/
LOCATION:Harvard Art Museums\, 32 Quincy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming,Yiddish - Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T190644Z
UID:10002710-1743352200-1743357600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250310T210400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T155132Z
UID:10002844-1743447600-1743451200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Annie Sommer Kaufman presents "Your Comrade\, Avreml Broide"
DESCRIPTION:Annie Sommer Kaufman discusses her new English-language translation of the Yiddish novel Your Comrade\, Avreml Broide\, A Worker’s Life Story\, in converation with Khave Morales. \nWritten in 1944 by Ben Gold\, the president of the Furriers Union\, this working-class\, coming-of-age novel traces the family origin\, immigration\, and radicalization of an everyman named Avreml Broide. Mirroring Gold’s own life\, Avreml’s story begins entangled in a complex intergenerational social and criminal community in Bessarabia just after the turn of the twentieth century. Personal dramas drive a young Avreml to New York City in his young adult years\, where he finds a job in the fur industry and devotes himself entirely to his union\, party\, and the fight against fascism\, often to the detriment of his personal life and relationships. Through strikes\, dissidence\, and finally on the front lines of the Spanish Civil War\, Avreml’s journey presents the fascinating ambiguity of subsuming the self in service to party discipline. \nWith bold and stimulating illustrations by William Gropper\, Annie Sommer Kaufman’s translation brings Gold’s emotionally rich narrative forward to reveal some of the most dramatic conflicts in America’s suppressed Communist history. This novel offers a powerful counternarrative to histories and narratives of Jewish immigration that emphasize materialist American dreams and upward class mobility. Your Comrade\, Avreml Broide offers an enticing mix of fact and fiction to demonstrate the personal risks\, revolutionary dreams\, and heartaches of Yiddish-speaking American Communists. \nAnnie Sommer Kaufman is a Yiddish translator and teacher based in Chicago. She trained in History at the University of Wisconsin\, Madison and was Yekhiel Shraybman’s last Yiddish student in Kishinev\, Moldova. She served for five years as the coordinator for Yugntruf’s Yiddish immersion retreat Yiddish Vokh\, and worked for a decade in the fashion industry as a pattern maker\, including in New York City. She was a founding member of Red Emma’s Bookstore in Baltimore\, and has been organizing with Jewish Voice for Peace in many capacities for a dozen years. She is a SVARA trained Talmud teacher and runs The Lace Midrash in Chicago. \nKhave (Lina) Morales is a red diaper baby\, yiddishist\, communist\, former JVP board member\, long time Anti-Zionist and lover of communist and radical history. \nRegistration for this event is not required. \nThis translation was supported by a fellowship at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst\, Massachusetts (2020–21).
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/annie-sommer-kaufman-presents-your-comrade-avreml-broide/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T204500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250129T213239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T190628Z
UID:10002774-1743449400-1743453900@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Honik af der tsung : Beginners' Yiddish Language Class
DESCRIPTION:When children of the shtetl began their study of Jewish text\, the teacher would put honey on the page to show them the sweetness of Jewish learning.  Likewise\, this class will explore the fun and vibrancy of Yiddish language and culture. It will introduce students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.  \nJoin BWC Yiddish teacher\, Sarah Biskowitz\, for an In-Person Beginners Class through our partners at Lehrhaus.  Participants are expected to be completely new to Yiddish but already able to recognize and know the sounds of Hebrew letters. If you do not have basic knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet\, please learn the Yiddish alef-beys here before the class. We will be using materials from In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook. You will not be required to purchase the textbook\, but it may be helpful to purchase the PDF. \nParticipants are expected to attend all 6 sessions. Dates: Mondays 7:30-8:45 PM on 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\, and 4/7. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honik-af-der-tsung-beginners-yiddish-language-class-5/
LOCATION:425 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T190658Z
UID:10002712-1743534000-1743539400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? 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.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T190658Z
UID:10002713-1743534000-1743539400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T190657Z
UID:10002714-1743535800-1743541200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-6/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250331T142619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T143709Z
UID:10002912-1743613200-1743616800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-10/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240613T211102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T204044Z
UID:10002068-1743616800-1743622200@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-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T190632Z
UID:10002715-1743624000-1743629400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T222146Z
UID:10001547-1743762600-1743768000@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-91/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241120T222603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T220701Z
UID:10002584-1743870600-1743885000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC Passover Seder
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open! Register here.  \nAdditional details are available on our website here: https://circleboston.org/holidays/#passover
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-passover-seder/
LOCATION:Hellenic Center\, Watertown
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240728T213810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T203602Z
UID:10002215-1743935400-1743939000@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.  \nApril’s book discussion of Goyhood\, a novel by Reuven Fenton\, has been postponed to May 4th. The group will still meet April 6th on Zoom from 1-:30-11:30 to discuss the book selection process.  \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-29/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T220657Z
UID:10002193-1743935400-1743942600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 19 / Zayen Presentations
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-19-zayen-presentations-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241028T171713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T220657Z
UID:10002493-1743936300-1743941700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T233627Z
UID:10002381-1743949800-1743957000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 12 - Cape Verdean Seder
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-12-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T190654Z
UID:10002716-1743957000-1743962400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T204500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250129T213244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T192132Z
UID:10002775-1744054200-1744058700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Honik af der tsung : Beginners' Yiddish Language Class
DESCRIPTION:When children of the shtetl began their study of Jewish text\, the teacher would put honey on the page to show them the sweetness of Jewish learning.  Likewise\, this class will explore the fun and vibrancy of Yiddish language and culture. It will introduce students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.  \nJoin BWC Yiddish teacher\, Sarah Biskowitz\, for an In-Person Beginners Class through our partners at Lehrhaus.  Participants are expected to be completely new to Yiddish but already able to recognize and know the sounds of Hebrew letters. If you do not have basic knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet\, please learn the Yiddish alef-beys here before the class. We will be using materials from In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook. You will not be required to purchase the textbook\, but it may be helpful to purchase the PDF. \nParticipants are expected to attend all 6 sessions. Dates: Mondays 7:30-8:45 PM on 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\, and 4/7. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honik-af-der-tsung-beginners-yiddish-language-class-6/
LOCATION:425 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240828T163208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203651Z
UID:10002278-1744138800-1744144200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Israel/Palestine Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:IPC meetings are for conducting IPC business\, discussing BWC-wide (Exec-endorsed) campaigns\, sharing news of the subcommittees\, and holding community-wide conversations. Contact ipc@circleboston.org for more info\, including the Zoom link for the meeting. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-14/
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T192200Z
UID:10002718-1744138800-1744144200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? 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.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T192200Z
UID:10002719-1744138800-1744144200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T192159Z
UID:10002720-1744140600-1744146000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-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:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250403T201925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203650Z
UID:10002915-1744140600-1744146000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Current Realities and Prospects for Palestine-Israel
DESCRIPTION:Current Realities and Prospects for Palestine-Israel \nFeaturing \nPalestinian Human Rights Activist ISSA AMRO in discussion with PETER BEINART \nTuesday\, April 8\, 2025\, 7:30 PM \nFirst Church in Cambridge- Unitarian Universalist\, Harvard Square \nIssa Amro is a human rights defender based in Hebron city\, West Bank. He is the co-founder of the direct action group Youth Against Settlements and the executive director of Working for Peace and Justice: Friends of Hebron.  Amro is popularly referred to as the ‘Palestinian Gandhi’ and has received widespread international recognition for his work encouraging peaceful resistance against Israeli occupation for which he has been imprisoned scores of times.   \nPeter Beinart is professor of journalism and political science at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York\, editor at large of Jewish Currents and a contributing opinion writer at The New York Times.   A nonresident fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace\, Beinart is the author of the recently-published book Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/current-realities-and-prospects-for-palestine-israel/
LOCATION:The First Parish in Cambridge\, 1446 Massachusetts Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
GEO:42.373363;-71.122978
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250220T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T180632Z
UID:10002797-1744219800-1744221600@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 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-36/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250324T200647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T220850Z
UID:10002856-1744221600-1744225200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-63/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T193636Z
UID:10002721-1744228800-1744234200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241017T144340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T230650Z
UID:10002459-1744311600-1744317000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. 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. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-45/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T230650Z
UID:10001549-1744367400-1744372800@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-92/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T194500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250324T180236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T183634Z
UID:10002854-1744655400-1744659900@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Team General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Zoom for a Mutual Aid General Meeting. This will be our first meeting since we’ve divided into task-oriented sub-groups: Bereavement\, Meals\, Telephone Check-Ins\, and SkillShare. \nWe will spend most of this meeting hearing share-backs from each sub-group\, continuing community building\, and looking towards our future efforts! \nAll are welcome whether you’ve attended in the past or not; we look forward to virtually seeing you there! \nPlease reach out to mutualaid@circleboston.org with any questions! \nRSVP here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-team-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250408T171426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T172141Z
UID:10002921-1744918200-1744921800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Committee Social
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Yiddish speakers\, students\, and enthusiasts to socialize and brainstorm Yiddish programming. We’ll meet at Mike and Linda’s in Somerville for snacks\, chatting\, and idea sharing. Yiddish speakers and students of all levels are invited\, and new participants are always welcome. RSVP to yiddish@circleboston.org for the Somerville address and/or the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-committee-social-2/
LOCATION:Zoom and Somerville
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T212211Z
UID:10001550-1744972200-1744977600@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-93/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250115T220644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T175205Z
UID:10002757-1745145000-1745151300@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community: How We Want to Die
DESCRIPTION:We will have a speaker from Compassion and Choices\, an organization that “embraces expanded options for compassionate dying”.  Following the presentation\, we will break into small groups to consider what we’ve heard\, and to reflect on the ways we ourselves are considering these critical issues. \nFor more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-how-we-want-to-die/
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250324T173108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T190634Z
UID:10002853-1745164800-1745173800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC Immigrant Justice Committee Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Immigation Justice committee is having a potluck to celebrate our work together and get to know each other.   Please Email ijc@circleboston.org and let us know if you plan to attend.  We will respond by sending a sign-up sheet with kinds of food to bring.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-immigrant-justice-committee-potluck/
LOCATION:BWC Building in Brookline
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250417T153139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T185204Z
UID:10002932-1745262000-1745267400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Palestine Solidarity Report Back
DESCRIPTION:Please join JVPBoston and Boston Worker’s Circle as we welcome 3 anti-zionist Asian-American Jewish organizers for a report on Palestinian solidarity movements in Hawai’i and Japan.  \nRegister here: http://bit.ly/psr421
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/palestine-solidarity-report-back/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 633 Centre St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
GEO:42.313444;-71.114093
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Baptist Church 633 Centre St Jamaica Plain MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=633 Centre St:geo:-71.114093,42.313444
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240828T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T182152Z
UID:10002286-1745262900-1745267400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-13/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T222210Z
UID:10002723-1745348400-1745353800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T222210Z
UID:10002724-1745348400-1745353800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? 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.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T222210Z
UID:10002725-1745350200-1745355600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-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:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250324T200646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T212224Z
UID:10002855-1745431200-1745434800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-62/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T222246Z
UID:10002726-1745438400-1745443800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241120T165736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T173644Z
UID:10002578-1745521200-1745526600@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. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-42/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T173644Z
UID:10001552-1745577000-1745582400@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-94/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250320T195324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T210648Z
UID:10002852-1745604000-1745613000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Learning From Elders: Surviving Repression+Fighting Back
DESCRIPTION:It’s a frightening moment in the U.S. With an administration detaining and deporting legal residents with no charges\, ignoring judges’ orders\, and firing thousands of vital government workers with no just cause\, it appears no democratic norms are safe. It can be hard not to lean into fear\, isolation and despair\, but we know that there are members of our community who lived through–and fought back–during McCarthyism\, the Vietnam War\, and other periods of intense government repression. Join BWC’s membership committee for a Shabes to learn from their wisdom\, and build community together! \nWhere: Boston Worker’s Circle\, 6 Webster St BrooklineWhen: Friday April 25\, 6-8:30pmWho: You! This event is open to BWC members and non-members interested in exploring our communityWhat: Shabes ritual\, potluck\, stories from some elders in our community\, and the chance to build community with other BWC membersAccess Info: Our building is wheelchair accessible and has all gender restrooms. We are accessible via the Green Line. There is metered street parking. \nRegister here to attend.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/learning-from-elders-surviving-repressionfighting-back/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250408T172308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T203654Z
UID:10002922-1745665200-1745672400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Stitch and Resist
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us on Saturday\, April 26th\, at the BWC building from 11 am-1 pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better.  \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right! \nAnd feel free to reach out to mutualaid@circleboston.org with any questions. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/stitch-and-resist/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250304T214801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T173643Z
UID:10002835-1745683200-1745688600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Trash with Prof. Saul Zaritt
DESCRIPTION:Yiddish writers have produced all kinds of modern literature\, from high modernist poetry to epic novels. Less attention has been paid to more popular literary forms—the romance novels\, detective fiction\, and adventure tales that made up the daily reading of Yiddish speakers in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This event will discuss how writers and editors transformed globally-circulated genres for Jewish reading publics and then reflect on how rereading such texts today might change our understanding of modern Jewish culture. \nAbout the speaker: Saul Noam Zaritt is an associate professor of Yiddish Literature at Harvard University. He studies modern Jewish writing and the politics of translation\, examining how writers cross and inhabit boundaries between cultures. His most recent book\, A Taytsh Manifesto: Yiddish\, Translation\, and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture\, came out in October 2024 with Fordham University Press. \nCopies of A Taytsh Manifesto will be available for purchase and signing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-trash-with-prof-saul-zaritt/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T190633Z
UID:10002195-1745749800-1745757000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 20
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-20-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T190633Z
UID:10002194-1745750700-1745756100@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 in Brookline\, MA.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-17/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241028T172428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T190634Z
UID:10002497-1745750700-1745756100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250107T192605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T210756Z
UID:10002743-1745750700-1745756100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Baby + Parent Play Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join current Board president and experienced postpartum doula\, Rachel Hess\, for a facilitated parent and baby play group with other BWC members and their babies. For parents of babies 0-12 months old\, we will spend time connecting\, commiserating\, and supporting each other through this challenging and spectacular phase of life. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/baby-parent-support-circle/
LOCATION:BWC Building – Skylight Room
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T222132Z
UID:10002727-1745771400-1745776800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250327T013508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T200637Z
UID:10002911-1745780400-1745785800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Health for Palestine: Hope & Struggle in the West Bank
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \nCome join us (in person or by zoom) to hear from Nidal Al Azraq\, executive director of 1for3.org\, about events on the ground in the West Bank\, including the unprecedented levels of violence and mass displacement there. Recently back from a trip to Palestine\, he will report on the unfolding conditions and be joined by Dr. Karameh Hawash Kuemmerle\, co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide\, to talk about 1for3’s “Health for Palestine” (or “H4P”) campaign. Designed to help communities withstand the impacts and challenges of this moment\, the Health for Palestine /H4P campaign seeks to provide a holistic\, community-based model of healthcare through the training of new healthcare workers who have themselves been displaced.  \nFunds raised at the event will support 1for3’s Health for Palestine/H4P campaign. \nThis event is presented by two BWC social justice committees: the Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee and the Palestine Solidarity Subcommittee of the IPC. Contact solidarityrocks2025@gmail.com with any questions. \nRegistration is required: Register here. \nImportant Covid-19 Guidelines: In order to reduce the spread of Covid-19\, face masks are strongly encouraged\, but not required. High filtration masks will be available at the door. If you have symptoms or are feeling unwell\, please stay home. \nSpeaker BiosNidal Al Azraq is the executive director of 1for3\, founded in 2013. He grew up in the UN-run Aida refugee camp located in Bethlehem.  \nKarameh Hawash Kuemmerle\, MD is the co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide. An assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and a pediatric neurologist at Boston Children’s Hospital\, she specializes in traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. Much of her work takes place in the Boston Children’s Hospital’s multidisciplinary Brain Injury Center. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/health-for-palestine-hope-struggle-in-the-west-bank/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee,Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T222156Z
UID:10002729-1745953200-1745958600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? 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.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T222156Z
UID:10002730-1745953200-1745958600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T222155Z
UID:10002731-1745955000-1745960400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-9/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241007T181802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T225148Z
UID:10002408-1746039600-1746045000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T222205Z
UID:10002732-1746043200-1746048600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T175140Z
UID:10001554-1746181800-1746187200@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-95/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241104T210018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T205130Z
UID:10002501-1746208800-1746216000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish 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. \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.  Shmoozing 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).  \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\n\nRegister here. Questions? Contact yiddish@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-may-day-shabes/
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240728T213810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T192130Z
UID:10002216-1746354600-1746360000@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.  \nMay’s book selection is Goyhood\, a novel by Reuven Fenton. The Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-30/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195133Z
UID:10002196-1746354600-1746361800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 21
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-21-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T202128Z
UID:10002382-1746354600-1746361800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 13
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-13-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T114500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250324T202210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195134Z
UID:10002908-1746355500-1746359100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Vov B'nai Mitzvah Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vov families meet to discuss and prepare for the B’nai mitzvah process for next year. All Vov parents are expected to attend.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/vov-bnai-mitzvah-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195133Z
UID:10002197-1746355500-1746360900@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 in Brookline\, MA.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-18/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241028T171714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195133Z
UID:10002494-1746355500-1746360900@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T223632Z
UID:10002733-1746376200-1746381600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T213814Z
UID:10002735-1746558000-1746563400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? 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.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T213814Z
UID:10002736-1746558000-1746563400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T213814Z
UID:10002737-1746559800-1746565200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-10/
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:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250417T205052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T215128Z
UID:10002934-1746640800-1746644400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240613T211104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T205142Z
UID:10002069-1746640800-1746646200@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-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250415T205408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T213629Z
UID:10002926-1746646200-1746651600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T213630Z
UID:10002738-1746648000-1746653400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241017T144342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182134Z
UID:10002460-1746730800-1746736200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. 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. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-46/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182135Z
UID:10001556-1746786600-1746792000@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-96/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241219T161737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T215144Z
UID:10002739-1746981000-1746986400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250417T155046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T210744Z
UID:10002933-1746982800-1746990000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Zionist Path to Embodied Jewish Healing
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be lead by Wes Somerson (they/them) – JVP Seattle\, Ruach (founder) \nQuestions explored in this workshop include; \n\nHow do oppressive systems that exist outside of us also exist in our own bodies?\nHow can we resource ourselves as we work for Palestinian liberation & a Judaism beyond Zionism?\nHow can we connect with our somatic sensations to better understand our aliveness & its relationship to collective power?\nHow can we strengthen our movement to build effective solidarity & purposeful power?\n\nRegister here: bit.ly/Wes5-11
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-zionist-path-to-embodied-jewish-healing/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250313T202752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T183806Z
UID:10002848-1747162800-1747170000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:The Anti-anti-Boycott subcommittee hosts a speaker or panel about suppression of Israel-critical speech and serves Ben and Jerry’s Ice cream. Ben & Jerry came under intense attack for halting distribution in the OPT.\n \n\nThis year our focus is the suppression of anti-genocide and pro-Palestinian speech and thought-crimes at our universities. We have invited representatives of Harvard\, MIT and Brandeis to a panel discussion followed by delicious ice cream.\n \n\n \n\nRegistration required to pick your favorite flavors or get the zoom link: Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-ben-jerrys-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250220T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T213631Z
UID:10002798-1747243800-1747245600@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 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-37/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250415T205409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T215129Z
UID:10002927-1747251000-1747256400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T190636Z
UID:10001557-1747391400-1747396800@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-97/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T205153Z
UID:10002198-1747564200-1747571400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 22 / Final Session/ Hey Presentations / Daled potluck/ Final Session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-22-hey-presentations-final-session/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T215206Z
UID:10002383-1747564200-1747571400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 14
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-14-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250115T220644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T195245Z
UID:10002758-1747564200-1747571400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community: AIC Get-Together
DESCRIPTION:For more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-aic-get-together/
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250509T151903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T195130Z
UID:10003156-1747679400-1747684800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Mutual Aid Team as we gather to build new systems to support our fellow members in the areas of telephone outreach\, meals\, skill sharing\, and bereavement support. \nRegister here to receive meeting information. \nThe Mutual Aid Team meets every 3rd Monday of the month\, with sub-teams meeting as needed.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-team-meeting/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240828T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T202220Z
UID:10002287-1747682100-1747686600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-14/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250417T205052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T230828Z
UID:10002935-1747850400-1747854000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250408T170154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T210628Z
UID:10002920-1747854000-1747861200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Families B'nai Mitzvah Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Zayen students meet with Meira\, Allie and Jonah for a dress rehearsal of the B’nai Mitzvah. Students need to bring their personal statements to the event. \nZayen parents will also meet during this time\, to iron out last minute details for the B’nai Mitzvah and also practice the choreography   for the ceremony. \nParents and families are invited to come early and eat together as an optional piece of this. It is BYOD (bring your own dinner) and there are many eateries to get take out from nearby.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/families-bnai-mitzvah-dress-rehearsal/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241120T165740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T193648Z
UID:10002579-1747940400-1747945800@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. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-43/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T193649Z
UID:10001559-1747996200-1748001600@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-98/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241007T181802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T205158Z
UID:10002409-1748458800-1748464200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250415T205409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T232135Z
UID:10002928-1748460600-1748466000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T195129Z
UID:10001560-1748601000-1748606400@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-99/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T220655Z
UID:10002384-1748649600-1748735999@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 15: Kayaking and Speaking at Zayen Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-15-kayaking-and-speaking-at-zayen-graduation/
LOCATION:Newton
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T213628Z
UID:10002200-1748685600-1748707200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:B'nai Mitzvah of Zayen class of 2025/5785
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bnai-mitzvah-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240728T213810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T180636Z
UID:10002217-1748773800-1748779200@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.  \nJune’s book selection is A Book Forged in Hell: Spinoza’s Scandalous Treatise and the Birth of the Secular Age by Steven Nadler. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-31/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240718T180143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T213637Z
UID:10002199-1748774700-1748782800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Community Potluck Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Shule and TASC Family + Circle Playtime Potluck PicnicProspective families invited and welcomed \nPlease bring: \n\na picnic blanket\na food contribution (see below)\ngames and musical instruments\n\n\nFood Potluck Instructions: \nEvery year this picnic is a chance to meet families and get to chat with teachers informally in a beautiful public park. We are inviting families to bring a contribution that would serve 10-12 people. \nSee the list below which is organized by your eldest child’s last name. \nIf your child’s last name (oldest child if your children have different last names) begins with : \nA-G         Something to grill (veggie burgers\, vegetables\, corn)\, buns and condiments (ketchup\, mustard\, relish) \nH-L         Paper plates/ utensils/ cups / napkins \nM- Sch     Fruit/ Dessert / Drinks (juiceboxes/ seltzer) \nSh-W       Salad/sides \nIs this open to prospective families?:YES!! Please bring folks who might be interested in meeting the community in an informal way! \nProspective Families\, please RSVP here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBl0Zl3urRCKX4SFZrQCTj3P6ggWJ1EypSvjuEGgmKpMBGfA/viewform?usp=dialog \nWhat else can we bring?Larz Anderson has fields and a playground. Feel free to bring frisbees\, soccer balls\, field games and kites. Card games and musical instruments are also welcomed! \nVolunteering:Do you have grilling skills and want to help out or love running kids games? Please reach out to Meira to get plugged in meira@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-community-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Larz Anderson Park\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shule
GEO:42.307348;-71.146571
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250505T182946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T223630Z
UID:10002992-1748775600-1748782800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Farbreng:boston shpatsir in beymer-gortn
DESCRIPTION:לאָמיר גײן שפּאַצירן אין בײמער־גאָרטן! אַלע זײַנען פֿאַרבעטן צו קומען און זען די בײמער און בלומען — אַרײַנטריט צום בוימגאָרטן איז אומזיסט — און פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש. מיר װעלן מיטברענגען אַ באָטאַניש װערטערבוך אויף ייִדיש \nדי פּראָגראַם איז אַ צוזאַמען־אַרבעט פֿונעם באָסטאָנער אַרבעטער־רינג און פֿאַרברענג:באָסטאָן\, אַ יוגנטרוף־פּראָיעקט װאָס שאַפֿט געלעגנהײטן צו רעדן און פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש פּנים־אל־פּנים אַ גאַנץ קײַלעכדיק יאָר \nLomir geyn shpatsirn in beymer-gortn! Ale zaynen farbetn tsu kumen un zen di beymer un blumen—arayntrit tsum boymgortn iz umzist—un farbrengen af yidish. Mir veln mitbrengen a botanish verterbukh af yidish. \nDi program iz a tsuzamen-arbet funem bostoner arbeter-ring un farbreng:boston\, a yugntruf-proyekt vos shaft gelegnhaytn tsu redn un farbrengen af yidish ponem-al-ponem a gants kaylekhdik yor \nFarbreng:boston is a Yiddish-language immersion program where we gather together informally to speak in Yiddish. For most of our community members\, if we want a Yiddish-speaking environment\, we have to proactively create one—so that’s what we’re doing! Here are some guidelines for being part of a language-immersion activity. \nAsking how to say something? Perfectly fine; we do this all the time. Tossing in a short English word or phrase—especially an idiom or quote—while keeping the conversation in Yiddish? Common among American Yiddish speakers and also perfectly fine. However\, we ask participants to avoid telling anecdotes or otherwise speaking in English for an extended period of time. Conversing in English disrupts the Yiddish-language environment\, and it takes away learning opportunities for students. Yiddish speakers and students at all levels are welcome at farbreng. It’s normal to feel nervous about your Yiddish\, but we applaud and encourage all students and speakers to use Yiddish. If you have any questions about the program\, please write to us at farbreng-boston@yugntruf.org \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/farbrengboston-shpatsir-in-beymer-gortn/
LOCATION:Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University\, 125 Arborway\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
GEO:42.308728;-71.120366
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T000000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250514T153643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T180450Z
UID:10003163-1748797200-1748822400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Learning for Liberation 5785: Tikkun Leil Shavuot for Jewish Left
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to welcome you to Learning for Liberation 5785\, the 2nd annual justice-centered Shavuot celebration of Greater Boston.  \nWHO: We are a group of community organizers\, activists\, rabbis\, spiritual leaders\, community members and collaborators. Some of us are affiliated with congregations; others with minyans or spiritual communities. Some of us work for Jewish or faith-based organizations; some of us organize or volunteer with Jewish and non-Jewish movements for justice and liberation.  \nWHAT: A tikkun leil—a Shavuot tradition of all-night study—which speaks to a desire for a Shavuot observance that meets the spiritual and political needs of the Jewish left. Our workshops will center Jewish leftist perspectives + teachings often left out of the Jewish mainstream; a commitment to liberation for Palestinians\, Jews\, and all peoples affected by systems of oppression; and an intersectional analysis speaking to rising threats of authoritarianism\, fascism\, and more. We commit to being a justice-oriented\, connective\, imperfect space\, for those that seek to learn and grow in community. \nRegister and learn more about the event here. \nThis event is co-sponsored alongside Nehar Shalom and Kavod.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/learning-for-liberation-5785-tikkun-leil-shavuot-for-jewish-left/
LOCATION:6 Eliot Street Jamaica Plain\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.309661;-71.121097
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T040000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250514T153642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T180450Z
UID:10003162-1748808000-1748836800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot in Brookline
DESCRIPTION:Chanel your inner night owl at the Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot in Brookline. Come for one hour\, or stay up all-night. Learn from world-renowned educators and neighborhood favorites. For the Tikkun schedule and session descriptions\, and to RSVP or volunteer\, visit https://sites.google.com/view/shavuotbrookline/ \nCo-sponsored by: Brookline Havurah Minyan\, Center Communities of Brookline\, Congregation Kehillath Israel\, Congregation Mishkan Tefila\, \, Hebrew Senior Life\, Jewish Community Day School\, Kavod Boston\, Keshet\, Minyan Shalem\, Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue\, Schechter Boston\, Temple Beth Zion\, Temple Emeth\, Temple Sinai\, Boston Workers Circle\, Washington Square Minyan\, (and more to come!)
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/community-tikkun-leil-shavuot-in-brookline/
LOCATION:384 Harvard St.and 100 Centre St. Brookline
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250509T151919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T180633Z
UID:10003157-1748977200-1748984400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Sefardi & Mizrahi Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle\, Let My People Sing!\, and Kavod Boston for a festival celebrating Sefardi and Mizrahi culture! The evening will feature performances from Lily Henley\, Yoni Battat\, and Anat Halevy Hochberg\, and tabling from Sefardi and Mizrahi artisans. Light refreshments to be served. RSVP to secure your spot — space is limited! \nGrant funding for this event provided by Brookline Community Foundation. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/SjEd9gjSZPcQwGY49
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/sefardi-mizrahi-cultural-festival/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250417T205053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T150720Z
UID:10002936-1749060000-1749063600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240613T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T192136Z
UID:10002070-1749060000-1749065400@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-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250415T205409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T235224Z
UID:10002929-1749065400-1749070800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman-4/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250218T180223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T205135Z
UID:10002780-1749151800-1749157200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Arts Incubator
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start writing in Yiddish but have questions about creating in a language you are still learning? Have you been making art in Yiddish for a while and want feedback on your latest project? Do you want to be part of the first audience for new Yiddish art and support artists with your feedback? Then join us at Di Nest! \nDi Nest is an arts incubator for Yiddish creativity. Join us to share your own projects and/or to help workshop community members’ works in progress. Projects in any medium that are in\, or prominently feature\, Yiddish are welcome–including original works and translations into Yiddish. Di 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! \nEach session will include time to workshop material from several participants. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email Lilye at yiddish@circleboston.org before the meeting. Attendees are invited to bring a project to share—but we also welcome attendees who join us to listen\, learn\, and offer feedback. Sharing a Yiddish work-in-progress can be daunting\, so we will ask all attendees to briefly unmute and introduce themselves. \nThis program is a collaboration between Boston Workers Circle\, Rad Yiddish\, and Queer Yiddish Camp. \nRegister here to get the Zoom link. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-arts-incubator-32/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T205135Z
UID:10001562-1749205800-1749211200@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-100/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250523T212134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T220744Z
UID:10003171-1749378600-1749384000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC Sunday School (Shule) Open House
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome prospective families to come and see what our vibrant secular\, culturally Jewish and Social Justice focused community is about. \nYou are invited to come to our Shule (Yiddish for Secular Sunday School) Open House for families with children ages 2 -12 years old to come learn about our project based\, secular Jewish Cultural Sunday School. We’ll gather together informally with current families\, BWC members\, and the Education Director. We’ll take some time to share stories about how people found their way to the community\, offer curricular highlights and answer questions. There will also be a chance for kids to eat and get a taste of Shule activities. \nPlease RSVP HERE so we can be sure to welcome your family and plan for supplies.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-sunday-school-shule-open-house/
LOCATION:Lexington Playground\, Somerville
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250507T195421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T223648Z
UID:10003153-1749391200-1749396600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Course: Introduction to Jewish Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Adult Education Spring 2025 Course:Join ethnoherbalist\, plant historian\, and educator Naomi Spector for a three-part introduction to Jewish Herbalism. Students will have the chance to learn about and get practical experience with amulets\, honey elixirs\, and infused oils. \nMore info here.Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-course-introduction-to-jewish-herbalism/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240828T163210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T200636Z
UID:10002279-1749582000-1749587400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Israel/Palestine Committee: Grief and Healing Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the Israel/Palestine Committee in-person at the BWC Building in Brookline on June 10\, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm.  \nSammie M. will facilitate a session on overcoming grief with hope based on the work of Rabbi Miriam Grossman. \nRegistration is required. RSVP here. \nIPC meetings are for conducting IPC business\, discussing BWC-wide (Exec-endorsed) campaigns\, sharing news of the subcommittees\, and holding community-wide conversations. Contact ipc@circleboston.org for more info.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-15/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250220T190149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T173636Z
UID:10002799-1749663000-1749664800@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 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-38/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250415T205410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T203642Z
UID:10002930-1749670200-1749675600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman-5/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250523T144404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T153715Z
UID:10003169-1749751200-1749762000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:New Member Happy Hour! @ The Behan
DESCRIPTION:A space for new (or potential!) members of BWC to meet other members of the community! Come grab a beer or a N/A Bev and learn about what makes BWC so special. \nRegistration is required. RSVP here!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-member-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Brendan Behan Pub\, 378 Centre St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
GEO:42.321524;-71.110091
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241017T144344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T213709Z
UID:10002461-1749754800-1749760200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. 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. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-47/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T213709Z
UID:10001564-1749810600-1749816000@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-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250507T195421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T233703Z
UID:10003154-1749996000-1750001400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Course: Introduction to Jewish Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Adult Education Spring 2025 Course:Join ethnoherbalist\, plant historian\, and educator Naomi Spector for a three-part introduction to Jewish Herbalism. Students will have the chance to learn about and get practical experience with amulets\, honey elixirs\, and infused oils. \nMore info here.Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-course-introduction-to-jewish-herbalism-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240828T163216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T220654Z
UID:10002288-1750101300-1750105800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-15/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250527T162308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T200629Z
UID:10003175-1750186800-1750194000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, June 17 at 7pm\, in person at the BWC building in Brookline\, for our annual member meeting! Dinner will be provided. \nWe’ll be celebrating our year together- successes\, committee highlights\, and visioning the year ahead. Also launching our Membership theme: Fighting Fascism for 125 Years. There will be an action component (more to come on this!)\, relationship building\, and a raffle!  \nTransportation: There’s free 2 hour parking on Marion Street and Vernon Street\, and BWC is a 4 minute walk from the Coolidge Corner Green Line stop. \nA portion of the meeting will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person.  \nRSVP here!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/annual-meeting-2/
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:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250417T205053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T155142Z
UID:10002937-1750269600-1750273200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T210630Z
UID:10001565-1750415400-1750420800@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-102/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241104T210019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T235130Z
UID:10002502-1750444200-1750451400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Shabes Potluck Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Come join BWC members new and old for a potluck Shabes in neighborhoods around Boston.  During this membership and Pride month\, members have opened their homes as welcoming spaces in order to build neighborhood connections\, solidarity and support for all of us.   \nWe hope to see you at one of them in either Brookline\, JP\, Watertown\, or Central Square in Cambridge. Registration for JP is at max\, so is now CLOSED. \nHosts will send out specific addresses and more details once registration is complete.  \nAs this is a potluck\, dish ingredients will be labeled at the events. \nRSVP here. Registration closes at 12pm on Friday.  \nPass the hat! Donate to BWC here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/neighborhood-shabes-3/
LOCATION:Brookline\, Cambridge\, Watertown\, and Jamaica Plain
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250306T205635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T203645Z
UID:10002836-1750534200-1750541400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus Concert: Building Bridges Through Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Boston Workers Circle Fundraiser A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus concert. On June 21 at 7:30 at First Parish Church in Cambridge. Boston Workers Circle’s ABV Chorus\, led by Musical Director David Derek\, will be joined by musical guest\, the Boston-based klezmer band\, Levyosn to present Building Bridges Through Solidarity\, a concert that is sure to inspire and sustain our ongoing work for collective freedom. More details to come on accessibility and parking. \nLearn more here: https://circleboston.org/arts/ \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/a-besere-velt-yiddish-chorus-concert-building-bridges-through-solidarity/
LOCATION:The First Parish in Cambridge\, 1446 Massachusetts Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt
GEO:42.373363;-71.122978
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The First Parish in Cambridge 1446 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1446 Massachusetts Avenue:geo:-71.122978,42.373363
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250507T195421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T215244Z
UID:10003155-1750600800-1750606200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Course: Introduction to Jewish Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Adult Education Spring 2025 Course:Join ethnoherbalist\, plant historian\, and educator Naomi Spector for a three-part introduction to Jewish Herbalism. Students will have the chance to learn about and get practical experience with amulets\, honey elixirs\, and infused oils. \nMore info here.Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-course-introduction-to-jewish-herbalism-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241007T181803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T235143Z
UID:10002410-1750878000-1750883400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241120T165744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T215149Z
UID:10002580-1750964400-1750969800@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. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-55/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T215149Z
UID:10001567-1751020200-1751025600@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-103/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250417T205053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T225222Z
UID:10002938-1751479200-1751482800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240613T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T202134Z
UID:10002071-1751479200-1751484600@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-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T220708Z
UID:10001569-1751625000-1751630400@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-104/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250220T190150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T183629Z
UID:10002800-1752082200-1752084000@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 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-39/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250210T164248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T182134Z
UID:10002776-1752192000-1752451199@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC World Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.  Beautiful Whitten Pond is a 1/4 mile walk through the woods for boating and swimming in a quiet place with wild blueberries and great views. 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. \nMake your reservation on the retreat center’s website here\, and note you are part of the BWC group. \nIf you have any questions contact Shule parent\, Leah Madsen at leahmadsen@gmail.com or 617-792-7529.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-world-fellowship-gathering/
LOCATION:World Fellowship Center\, Conway\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shule
GEO:43.98132;-71.12722
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T223631Z
UID:10001571-1752229800-1752235200@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-105/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250417T205054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T232235Z
UID:10002939-1752688800-1752692400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T230702Z
UID:10001572-1752834600-1752840000@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-106/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250626T132917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T190637Z
UID:10003220-1752922800-1752930000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Presents: Stitch and Resist!
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us on Saturday\, July 19th\, at the BWC building from 11 am-1 pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better. \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right! \nRSVP here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-presents-stitch-and-resist/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250609T200758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T221207Z
UID:10003185-1753007400-1753012800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community (AIC) Committee: Small Group Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Join AIC on July 20 from 10:30am-12pm on Zoom\, as we gather in small groups to connect\, check in\, and provide support. \nZoom link: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/89766496440?pwd=FZWLn5cw0orHajjjsEboAAZpPwhSJD.1 \nFor more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-aic-committee-small-group-discussions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20241120T165747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T235149Z
UID:10002581-1753383600-1753389000@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. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-56/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T235150Z
UID:10001574-1753439400-1753444800@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-107/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T120633Z
UID:10001575-1754044200-1754049600@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-108/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250728T141620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T183733Z
UID:10003249-1754238600-1754244000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Rebuild Sanctuary - A Tisha B’Av Action on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:As we mourn the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem\, times of devastating loss and dislocation for the Jewish people\, we call on our leaders to actively resist the federal assault on the dignity\, safety and wellbeing of immigrants in our community. We reject the weaponization of Jewish fear into a tool for dismantling civil liberties and instead uphold the tenets of our faith that compel us to protect and stand with marginalized communities. To rebuild sanctuary in the Commonwealth\, we ask that our Massachusetts elected officials– including Governor Healey and members of the legislature– do everything in their power to protect immigrants and build a Commonwealth that upholds the dignity and safety of all people.  \nParking information: We recommend using the Macy’s overflow lot (75 Burlington Mall Road\, follow signs for Macy’s). For those with mobility challenges\, there often spots in the BAE Systems lot (directly across the street from the ICE office on the other side of District Ave).  \nCo-Sponsoring Organizations include: Boston Workers Circle\, Congregation Beth El\, Congregation Beth Elohim of Acton\, Congregation B’nai Israel Tikkun Olam Committee\, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek\, Congregation Shalom\, Hillel B’nai Torah\, IfNotNow Boston\, Jewish Labor Committee of New England\, Kavod\, Kerem Shalom\, Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center\, Nehar Shalom\, Never Again Action Boston\, Sinai Brookline\, Temple Beth Elohim of Wellesley Immigration Justice Initiative\, Temple Beth Torah Social Justice Committee\, Beth Zion\, Temple Etz Chaim\, Temple Isaiah of Lexington\, Temple Israel of Boston\, Temple Shalom Newton\, Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland \nSIGN UP
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/rebuild-sanctuary-a-tisha-bav-action-on-immigration/
LOCATION:DHS ICE Boston Field Office\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.504844;-71.201539
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240613T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T222212Z
UID:10002072-1754503200-1754508600@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-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T120635Z
UID:10001577-1754649000-1754654400@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-109/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250729T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T202153Z
UID:10003256-1754841600-1754848800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC Arts & Activism Collective: Monologue Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Arts and Activism Collective invites you to discover or flex your creative writing skills in this playwriting workshop where we’ll write about Shabbes potlucks! All welcome! \nWe’ll ease in with some writing exercises\, write drafts of our monologues\, and share the work in a VERY low-stakes setting. \nInterested? Sign up here!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-arts-activism-collective-monologue-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250220T190150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T193729Z
UID:10002801-1755106200-1755108000@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 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-40/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250417T205054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T180701Z
UID:10002941-1755108000-1755111600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20250728T142049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T183646Z
UID:10003250-1755194400-1755205200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Welcome to Yiddishland: Dinner and a Movie
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC members at The Vilna Shul on Thursday\, August 14\, 6pm – 9pm for Welcome to Yiddishland and a post screening conversation with co-producer Lisa Newman of the Yiddish Book Center. Through intimate interviews and rare behind-the-scenes access to some of the world’s top musicians and performers working in Yiddish\, the film showcases the innovative works of artists who use this ancient language as a vehicle for addressing contemporary issues such as Queer identity\, the refugee crisis\, war and authoritarianism.  \nTickets are $25. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/welcome-to-yiddishland-dinner-and-a-movie/
LOCATION:The Vilna Shul\, 2 Phillips St\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011336
CREATED:20240201T221311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T125154Z
UID:10001579-1755253800-1755259200@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-110/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250722T174219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T202251Z
UID:10003239-1755342000-1755349200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Stitch and Resist
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us on Saturday\, July 19th\, at the BWC building from 11am – 1pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better. \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/stitch-and-resist-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250729T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T195246Z
UID:10003253-1755687600-1755694800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Bearing Witness at Burlington ICE Office: Protest for Immigrant Justice and Dignity
DESCRIPTION:Please join the BWC Immigration Committee for the Protest at the Burlington ICE office every month on the 3rd Wednesday. This protest happens every Wednesday and is growing by 100 people a week. We hope to get a big group from BWC to go on a monthly basis. This is a peaceful protest bearing witness to horror of the conditions of detainees at the office\, and to stand against ICE and the Trump Administration’s treatment of immigrants. \nUpcoming dates: August 20\, September 17\, October 15 \nParking: Lots of parking nearby\, including Burlington Mall. \nContact us at ijc@circleboston.org with any questions and please let us know you are coming to the protest so we know to look for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bearing-witness-at-burlington-ice-office-protest-for-immigrant-justice-and-dignity/
LOCATION:1000 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.504844;-71.201539
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250808T152153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T192154Z
UID:10003301-1755716400-1755723600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Fighting Antisemitism (& Its Weaponization)
DESCRIPTION:The Israel/Palestine Committee\, Acting for Racial and Economic Justice\, and the Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee invite you to join us on Wednesday\, August 20\, 7-9 pm for a teach-in titled Fighting Antisemitism (& Its Weaponization). The teach-in\, created by Together for an Inclusive Massachusetts (TIM)\, challenges the narrative emerging from the MA Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism and argues that antisemitism is best understood within a framework of collective liberation.  \nThis is a member-only\, in-person event at BWC with a virtual option. \nIt will feature a screening of a new film\, followed by discussion. Tikkun Olam Productions has filmed 6 experts\, including our own executive director\, Rebecca Zimmerman Hornstein\, and BWC member Chris MacDonald Dennis\, discussing topics that include: What is antisemitism and how is it being weaponized? What is the history of Jews’ relation to Zionism and Antizionism? How might we think about the safety of American Jews in this political moment?  \nThe Special Commission will be putting out its report in November. We will discuss how we can engage with our legislators NOW to resist the weaponization of antisemitism\, the chilling of free speech\, and the suppression of the diversity of Jewish opinion.  \nRegister here. \nFor more information\, contact Lynne Layton (laytonlynne22@gmail.com) or Carrie Pollack (carrie.m.pollack@gmail.com)
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/fighting-antisemitism-its-weaponization/
LOCATION:BWC Building and Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240201T221319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T130636Z
UID:10001580-1755858600-1755864000@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-111/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250417T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T183632Z
UID:10002942-1756317600-1756321200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240805T161959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T132244Z
UID:10002242-1756407600-1756413000@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. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-19/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240201T221320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T132135Z
UID:10001582-1756463400-1756468800@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-112/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250721T140609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T193637Z
UID:10003238-1756744200-1756756800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish/Klezmer Community Potluck & Campfire
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Yiddish Committee invites Yiddish speakers and students of all levels\, klezmer musicians\, and their families/friends to enjoy an outdoor potluck picnic and campfire in Medford. 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 opportunities to chat in both Yiddish and English. Musicians are invited to bring instruments. \nFor the potluck\, we welcome snacks\, main courses\, salads\, desserts\, drinks (non-alcoholic or beer/wine/mashke welcome). If you know what you’re bringing\, let us know on your registration form. \nThe location address will be shared with you after you register. \nRegister here. \nQuestions about the event? Email yiddish@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-klezmer-community-potluck-campfire/
LOCATION:Medford\, MA\, USA
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240613T211106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T195252Z
UID:10002073-1756922400-1756927800@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-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250218T180235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T135303Z
UID:10002781-1757014200-1757019600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Arts Incubator
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start writing in Yiddish but have questions about creating in a language you are still learning? Have you been making art in Yiddish for a while and want feedback on your latest project? Do you want to be part of the first audience for new Yiddish art and support artists with your feedback? Then join us at Di Nest! \nDi Nest is an arts incubator for Yiddish creativity. Join us to share your own projects and/or to help workshop community members’ works in progress. Projects in any medium that are in\, or prominently feature\, Yiddish are welcome–including original works and translations into Yiddish. Di 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! \nEach session will include time to workshop material from several participants. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email Lilye at yiddish@circleboston.org before the meeting. Attendees are invited to bring a project to share—but we also welcome attendees who join us to listen\, learn\, and offer feedback. Sharing a Yiddish work-in-progress can be daunting\, so we will ask all attendees to briefly unmute and introduce themselves. \nThis program is a collaboration between Boston Workers Circle\, Rad Yiddish\, and Queer Yiddish Camp. \nRegister here to get the Zoom link. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-arts-incubator-33/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240201T221320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T140642Z
UID:10001584-1757068200-1757073600@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-113/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250619T180633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T182206Z
UID:10003191-1757242800-1757248200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 1 | New Family Orientation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-1-new-family-orientation-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250904T161950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T182205Z
UID:10003315-1757243700-1757248200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Kumzits Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Kumzits Welcome\, 9/7 @ 11:15am – 12:30  \nWelcome back! Kumzits is an informal gathering space for Shule parents and the BWC community to schmooze and to learn together. We meet during Shule hours at the Runkle in order to connect with each other\, discuss important issues\, and to giggle. Past gatherings include discussions of Israel-Palestine\, prison abolition\, Shabbos\, and activities like mosaic-making\, walks to the reservoir\, and bagel eating. Join us on Sep 7th for a short\, informal welcome meeting to eat bagels\, connect\, and to imagine our year together. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/kumzits-welcome/
LOCATION:Shule
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250801T200639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T220638Z
UID:10003258-1757253600-1757264400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Community Safety + Deescalation Training
DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle and Kavod Boston for an in-person training on community safety and deescalation skills! This training will focus less on political education re: police abolition and community safety theory (although we love that too!) but instead is a practical\, skills-based training with resources shared afterwards.  This training is designed for participants newer to this work to learn and practice how to serve in a community safety role at public events that do not rely on the police. BWC committees are encouraged to send at least one representative to be trained\, and BWC welcomes aligned partners to join us and build these skills so we can show up for one another. \nRegister for the training at: https://bit.ly/BrooklineSafetyTraining.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/community-safety-deescalation-training/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250220T190151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T205743Z
UID:10002802-1757525400-1757527200@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 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-41/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250417T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T191144Z
UID:10002943-1757527200-1757530800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:canceled: Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250725T142636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T211158Z
UID:10003245-1757532600-1757538000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Songs of Labor\, Protest and Bundists: A Taste Of Yiddish Class with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Whether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, culture\, and history through the rich musical tradition of Jewish class struggle! Students of music\, history and Yiddish will enjoy this class. Each class\, students will study Yiddish songs with the aid of written lyrics in English transliteration\, discuss historical and cultural context of each one and then sing together. With chants against the police state\, a socialist murder ballad\, lullabies\, and more\, we will have plenty to discuss. We will also spend some time on pronunciation and relevant vocabulary so as to enrich the experience of both students and fans of the Yiddish language. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-songs-of-labor-protest-and-bundists-a-taste-of-yiddish-class-with-jonah-sidman/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20241017T144351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T142737Z
UID:10002464-1757617200-1757622600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. 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. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-50/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240201T221327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T142642Z
UID:10001586-1757673000-1757678400@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-114/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250825T141318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T191158Z
UID:10003308-1757845800-1757851200@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.  \nSeptember’s book selection is The Golem and the Jinni\, a novel by Helene Wecker. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250619T180633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T185644Z
UID:10003192-1757845800-1757853000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Session 2 | Zayen Parent Kick-off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/session-2-zayen-parent-kick-off-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250502T195223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T185644Z
UID:10002991-1757846700-1757852100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Kumzits: Building BWC's Intergenerational community: A social
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Shule parents and Aging In Community Planning Committee members to join for a potluck and social time to build community between Shule parents and BWC’s older members. Together we will nosh\, schmooze\, and have informal discussion to share across generational experiences. This gathering is convened as a collaboration between The Aging in Community Planning Committee\, which gathers the voices of BWC’s older members to create a community that can sustain and nourish them as they age\, providing opportunities for learning\, support and activism\, and is co-hosted with Shule Kumzits\, a group of Shule parents who meet during Shule time for peer-to-peer learning events and connection.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/kumzits-building-bwcs-intergenerational-community-a-social/
LOCATION:Shule
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250904T161951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T185644Z
UID:10003316-1757846700-1757852100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Playtime
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-19/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250722T194314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T214154Z
UID:10003240-1757961000-1757968200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Klezmer Workshop and Jam: A Taste of Yiddish Class
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn the foundations of klezmer music? Do you love to play klezmer music and want to help grow the local community of klezmorim? Join the Boston Workers Circle’s monthly drop-in klezmer jam! We will develop and play a shared repertoire. Let’s make music together whether you’re playing (or learning) the melody\, the secund (accompaniment)\, or contributing to the rhythm section. We’ll approach the music by play the music by ear\, a traditional form of learning klezmer. Recordings and sheet music will be available to support new and returning participants’ learning; reading music is not required. \nLevel: This is a workshop and jam and is ideal for musicians who are proficient with their instruments and want to learn or develop their klezmer repertoire\, technique\, and style. We will be meeting once a month and all types of instrumentalists are welcome. The BWC monthly workshop and jam is designed to be an inclusive and welcoming community especially for new participants as we work to create an environment where everyone is supported and empowered to participate. \nMaterial: Your instrument; something to take notes with; water bottle \nCost: You can pay the suggested sliding scale donation at the door via credit card or cash. However\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.  \nOur workshop + jam has a suggested donation on a sliding scale of $18-$36.  \nOur jam ONLY suggested donation is  on a sliding scale of $10-$20.  \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/klezmer-workshop-and-jam-a-taste-of-yiddish-class/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250729T174401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T211142Z
UID:10003254-1758106800-1758114000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Bearing Witness at Burlington ICE Office: Protest for Immigrant Justice and Dignity
DESCRIPTION:Please join the BWC Immigration committee for the Protest at the Burlington ICE office every month on the 3rd Wednesday. This protest happens every Wednesday and is growing by 100 people a week. We hope to get a big group from BWC to go on a monthly basis. This is a peaceful protest bearing witness to horror of the conditions of detainees at the office\, and to stand against ICE and the Trump Administration’s treatment of immigrants. \nParking: Lots of parking nearby\, including Burlington Mall. \nContact us at ijc@circleboston.org with any questions and please let us know you are coming to the protest so we know to look for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bearing-witness-at-burlington-ice-office-protest-for-immigrant-justice-and-dignity-2/
LOCATION:1000 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.504844;-71.201539
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250725T142933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T215651Z
UID:10003247-1758137400-1758142800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Songs of Labor\, Protest and Bundists: A Taste Of Yiddish Class with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Whether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, culture\, and history through the rich musical tradition of Jewish class struggle! Students of music\, history and Yiddish will enjoy this class. Each class\, students will study Yiddish songs with the aid of written lyrics in English transliteration\, discuss historical and cultural context of each one and then sing together. With chants against the police state\, a socialist murder ballad\, lullabies\, and more\, we will have plenty to discuss. We will also spend some time on pronunciation and relevant vocabulary so as to enrich the experience of both students and fans of the Yiddish language. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-songs-of-labor-protest-and-bundists-a-taste-of-yiddish-class-with-jonah-sidman-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240201T221327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T142737Z
UID:10001587-1758277800-1758283200@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-115/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250915T204144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T211237Z
UID:10003380-1758366000-1758373200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Stitch and Resist
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us every third Saturday of the month at the BWC building from 11am – 1pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better. \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/stitch-and-resist-27/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250721T133719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T174144Z
UID:10003237-1758450600-1758456000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community Brunch
DESCRIPTION:AIC will gather in person for a brunch gathering in Cambridge. There will be a zoom option for those who cannot attend in person. \nFor more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-brunch/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, MA\, USA
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250718T182131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T161204Z
UID:10003234-1758621600-1758628800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in a Jewish commitment to social justice\, we have created unique programs of readings\, reflection\, and singing for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Whatever your level of Jewish knowledge – however you might define your own spirituality – we invite you to join us. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. \n**In-Person and Livestream tickets will go live for MEMBERS in mid August. Tickets for NON-MEMBERS will go live at the end of August.** \nLearn more about High Holidays at Boston Workers Circle here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/rosh-hashanah-2/
LOCATION:Eliot Church of Newton UCC\, 474 Centre St\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.354205;-71.186478
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250417T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T184141Z
UID:10002944-1758736800-1758740400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20241007T181804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T222639Z
UID:10002413-1758740400-1758745800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250725T142636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T221206Z
UID:10003246-1758742200-1758747600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Songs of Labor\, Protest and Bundists: A Taste Of Yiddish Class with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Whether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, culture\, and history through the rich musical tradition of Jewish class struggle! Students of music\, history and Yiddish will enjoy this class. Each class\, students will study Yiddish songs with the aid of written lyrics in English transliteration\, discuss historical and cultural context of each one and then sing together. With chants against the police state\, a socialist murder ballad\, lullabies\, and more\, we will have plenty to discuss. We will also spend some time on pronunciation and relevant vocabulary so as to enrich the experience of both students and fans of the Yiddish language. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-songs-of-labor-protest-and-bundists-a-taste-of-yiddish-class-with-jonah-sidman-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240805T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T142721Z
UID:10002243-1758826800-1758832200@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. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-20/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240201T221328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T142656Z
UID:10001589-1758882600-1758888000@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-116/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250729T150730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T214143Z
UID:10003252-1758985200-1758992400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:farbreng:boston piknik in park
DESCRIPTION:לאָמיר פֿאַרברענגען צוזאַמען אויף אַ פּיקניק. מיר װעלן זיך טרעפֿן שבת\, דעם 27טן סעפּטעמבער\, 3:00 נ״מ אויף דער לאָנקע פֿון קײמברידזשער ביבליאָטעק. דער אַדרעס פֿון ביבליאָטעק איז 449 בראָדװײ\, אין קײמברידזש. אַלע זײַנען פֿאַרבעטן צו ברענגען נאַשן און פֿאַרברענגען צוזאַמען אויף ייִדיש \nדי פּראָגראַם איז אַ צוזאַמען־אַרבעט פֿונעם באָסטאָנער אַרבעטער־רינג און פֿאַרברענג:באָסטאָן\, אַ יוגנטרוף־פּראָיעקט װאָס שאַפֿט געלעגנהײטן צו רעדן און פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש פּנים־אל־פּנים אַ גאַנץ קײַלעכדיק יאָר \nLomir farbrengen tsuzamen af a piknik. Mir veln zikh trefn shabes\, dem 27stn september\, 3:00 n”m af der lonke fun keymbridzher biblyotek. Der adres fun biblyotek iz 449 Broadway in Cambridge. Ale zaynen farbetn tsu brengen nashn un farbrengen tsuzamen af yidish. \nDi program iz a tsuzamen-arbet funem bostoner arbeter-ring un farbreng:boston\, a yugntruf-proyekt vos shaft gelegnheytn tsu redn un farbrengen af yidish ponem-al-ponem a gants kaylekhdik yor. \nRain location: BWC building \nRegister here. \nFarbreng:boston is a Yiddish-language immersion program where we gather together informally to speak in Yiddish. For most of our community members\, if we want a Yiddish-speaking environment\, we have to proactively create one—so that’s what we’re doing! Here are some guidelines for being part of a language-immersion activity. \nAsking how to say something? Perfectly fine; we do this all the time. Tossing in a short English word or phrase—especially an idiom or quote—while keeping the conversation in Yiddish? Common among American Yiddish speakers and also perfectly fine. However\, we ask participants to avoid telling anecdotes or otherwise speaking in English for an extended period of time. Conversing in English disrupts the Yiddish-language environment\, and it takes away learning opportunities for students. Yiddish speakers and students at all levels are welcome at farbreng. It’s normal to feel nervous about your Yiddish\, but we applaud and encourage all students and speakers to use Yiddish. If you have any questions about the program\, please write to us at farbreng-boston@yugntruf.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/farbrengboston-piknik-in-park/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, 449 Broadway (on the front lawn)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250619T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T192721Z
UID:10003193-1759055400-1759062600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 3
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250915T162038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T194302Z
UID:10003363-1759055400-1759062600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-1/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250904T161952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T192721Z
UID:10003317-1759056300-1759061700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:All Parent Conversation re: Shule Curriculum Update
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/all-parent-conversation-re-shule-curriculum-update/
LOCATION:Shule
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250918T154133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T161149Z
UID:10003407-1759068000-1759077000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:HONK! 2025 Art Build
DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle as we march in HONK! with Good Trouble Brass Band! The HONK! parade will take place on Sunday\, October 12 from 12-3 pm. It will begin in Davis Square and end in Harvard Square. We’ll be marching to carry on the vision of our Workers Circle founders by showing our solidarity with our immigrant members and neighbors. \nLooking to get creative about your HONK! signs? Join us for an art build on Sunday\, September 28 from 2-4:30 pm at the BWC Building at 6 Webster Street in Brookline. \nRegister for the HONK! parade and/or the art build here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honk-2025-art-build/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250918T161611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T211153Z
UID:10003411-1759071600-1759080600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:ABV Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/abv-open-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Zion\, 1566 Beacon St\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt
GEO:42.339396;-71.132752
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250718T182131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T161144Z
UID:10003235-1759399200-1759406400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in a Jewish commitment to social justice\, we have created unique programs of readings\, reflection\, and singing for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Whatever your level of Jewish knowledge – however you might define your own spirituality – we invite you to join us. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. \n**Livestream tickets for Yom Kippur are still available.** \nLearn more about High Holidays at Boston Workers Circle and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yom-kippur-3/
LOCATION:Eliot Church of Newton UCC\, 474 Centre St\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.354205;-71.186478
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240201T221329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T151215Z
UID:10001591-1759487400-1759492800@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-117/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250619T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T192659Z
UID:10003194-1759660200-1759667400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 4 | All Parent Assembly | Sukes | BWC Committee Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-4-all-parent-assembly-sukes-bwc-committee-fair/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250915T162038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T202716Z
UID:10003364-1759660200-1759667400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED TASC Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-2-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T121500
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250904T161952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T192659Z
UID:10003318-1759661100-1759666500@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Playtime
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-20/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250916T181447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T192708Z
UID:10003404-1759662000-1759669200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:New Member Welcome
DESCRIPTION:The Membership Committee is excited to host an event where you can ask questions\, learn about ways to get involved at BWC\, and boost our ever-growing\, and ever more necessary\, secular Jewish community. This event is open to all ages\, and we would love to welcome new members who are unsure where to start and those who are considering joining! \nRegister here!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-member-welcome/
LOCATION:Brookline
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250918T161611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T211215Z
UID:10003412-1759676400-1759685400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:ABV Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/abv-open-rehearsal-2/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Zion\, 1566 Beacon St\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt
GEO:42.339396;-71.132752
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250915T175743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T191145Z
UID:10003379-1759861800-1759869000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:"Let’s Build a Room for Hope" Grief & Healing Community Care Session
DESCRIPTION:This time is marked by immense grief. From the war in Gaza\, the rise of US authoritarianism\, to personal losses\, it seems that the dissonant cycle of grief is unending. And yet\, this time also carries immense opportunities for hope – hope through community connection\, hope through radical compassion\, and hope through social action. What are you grieving in this moment? How does thinking Jewishly help you grapple with this grief? In what ways does your Jewish identity bring you into community and orient you towards hope? And how does thinking Jewishly orient you toward social action?  \nJoin us for a conversation on grief\, hope\, and healing in community led by BWC member\, Sammie M. and based on the work Let’s Build a Room for Hope by Rabbi Miriam Grossman. This event will take place at the BWC Building on Tuesday\, October 7 from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Register here. \nAbout Sammie: As a member of BWC and a current doctoral student in psychology\, Sammie is interested in liberation psychology and healing through radical compassion. She is passionate about community care and Rabbi Miriam’s writings and is grateful to be in community with BWC. \nDonation: Sammie’s Community Care sessions are a project of the BWC’s Israel Palestine Committee (IPC)\, and we are collecting voluntary donations to support the work of the IPC\, including Sammie’s sessions. Please use this Pass-the-Hat form to make a donation. When it asks what event you participated in\, choose “IPC.”
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/lets-build-a-room-for-hope-grief-healing-community-care-session/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250220T190152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T221144Z
UID:10002803-1759944600-1759946400@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 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-42/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250417T205056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T192654Z
UID:10002945-1759946400-1759950000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240613T211109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T191202Z
UID:10002074-1759946400-1759951800@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-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20251007T190102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T191201Z
UID:10003434-1760032800-1760038200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Ancestral Magic in the Sukkah: Play-Making as Ushpitzin
DESCRIPTION:Join us under the sukkah for an evening of reflection and creativity as we engage in the tradition of Ushpizin: conversation with ancestors. No playwriting experience required\, open to families\, and visual art prompts will be offered in addition to writing. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and writing/art tools\, but materials will also be provided. Pre-Registration encouraged\, drop-ins welcome.  \nWhen: Thursday\, Oct. 9th. 6-7:30pm \nWhere: JP Community Sukkah at Nehar Shalom\, 6 Eliot St \nWho: All ages and experience levels welcome! \nPlease bring: your writing implements of choice; a picnic dinner \nAccess information: Street parking available on Eliot Street and disabled parking on the gravel in front of First Church
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ancestral-magic-in-the-sukkah-play-making-as-ushpitzin/
LOCATION:Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue\, 6 Eliot St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.311029;-71.116856
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20241017T144353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T184204Z
UID:10002465-1760036400-1760041800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. 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. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-51/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20240201T221330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T184205Z
UID:10001593-1760092200-1760097600@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-118/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250910T191810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T215740Z
UID:10003336-1760184000-1760187600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Ira Khonen Temple Record Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Ira Khonen Temple Record Release ShowFeaturing Zoë Aqua and Raffi BodenCome to hear this newly translated collection of traditional Yiddish songs\, reimagined and expanded in English by Ira. This is where queer\, trans songwriting meets the urgent\, living breath of Yiddish culture. From Transylvanian dance music to protest poetry from the lost Jewish capitals of Europe\, these songs hold grief\, joy\, and radical defiance. \nIra says: “These songs we’ve inherited—about heartbreak\, about rebellion—they’re not meant to sit behind glass. They need us. They need to be sung.” A singer and tradition-bearer in the modern Yiddish revival\, Ira brings us into a soundscape where language and legacy breathe again\, not just as nostalgia\, but as cultural survival. \nGet your tickets here. Discount for Workers Circle members and friends: 24HOUR \nPre-view the album here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ira-khonen-temple-record-release-show/
LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
GEO:42.394956;-71.121629
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250918T154134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T195656Z
UID:10003408-1760270400-1760281200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:HONK! 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle as we march in HONK! with Good Trouble Brass Band! The HONK! parade will take place on Sunday\, October 12 from 12-3 pm. It will begin in Davis Square and end in Harvard Square. We’ll be marching to carry on the vision of our Workers Circle founders by showing our solidarity with our immigrant members and neighbors. \nLooking to get creative about your HONK! signs? Join us for an art build on Sunday\, September 28 from 2-4:30 pm at the BWC. \nRegister for the HONK! parade and/or the art build here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honk-2025/
LOCATION:Davis Square\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250922T193912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T201208Z
UID:10003424-1760468400-1760473800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC-Wide Gathering
DESCRIPTION:At this Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) meeting you’ll learn about the work of Together for an Inclusive Massachusetts (TIM)\, Massachusetts Synagogue Network (MSNIP)\, and hear about some recent learnings from the IPC Study Group. It will also be an opportunity to connect and regroup and hear plans for the coming year.  \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-wide-gathering/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250729T174401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T222730Z
UID:10003255-1760526000-1760533200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Bearing Witness at Burlington ICE Office: Protest for Immigrant Justice and Dignity
DESCRIPTION:Please join the BWC Immigration committee for the Protest at the Burlington ICE office every month on the 3rd Wednesday. This protest happens every Wednesday and is growing by 100 people a week. We hope to get a big group from BWC to go on a monthly basis. This is a peaceful protest bearing witness to horror of the conditions of detainees at the office\, and to stand against ICE and the Trump Administration’s treatment of immigrants. \nParking: Lots of parking nearby\, including Burlington Mall. \nContact us at ijc@circleboston.org with any questions and please let us know you are coming to the protest so we know to look for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bearing-witness-at-burlington-ice-office-protest-for-immigrant-justice-and-dignity-3/
LOCATION:1000 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.504844;-71.201539
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250929T193357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T205723Z
UID:10003427-1760554800-1760560200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Block and Build: Reparations as Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Now\, more than ever\, our country needs to reckon with its past and envision a new future. What we don’t repair\, we repeat…or worse. Fascism is what can happen when a society founded on white supremacy fails to do this necessary reparative work. \nWorking for reparations is healing work. It is work that white supremacy has opposed since the reparations movement began. We can expect the current fascist regime to fight it even more forcefully\, because the work of reparations exposes the powers that keep us divided. \nRegister here to join the Reparations Interfaith Coalition in welcoming our panel of reparations activists: \nNicole Carty – Executive Director of Get Free\, a GenZ and Millennial-led movement to repair past harms\, remove ongoing barriers to equality\, and realize a future of freedom for all. \nKathleen Anderson – Female co-chair of the New England Chapter of the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA) and a member of the Massachusetts Reparations Task Group. \nDavid Gardinier – Founding Member of the Fund for Reparations Now! — the white fundraising arm of the National African American Reparations Commission. \nThe Reparations Interfaith Coalition is a fiscally sponsored project of the Peace Development Fund. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Reparations Interfaith Coalition through the Peace Development Fund via the online portal at https://bit.ly/donate2ric. Or you can send physical checks to The Peace Development Fund\, PO Box 1280\, Amherst\, MA 01004-1280. Make sure to put Reparations Interfaith Coalition in the memo line.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/block-and-build-reparations-as-resistance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AFREJ
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250805T185312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T225658Z
UID:10003260-1760556600-1760562000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: In-Person
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. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-in-person/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250805T185312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T225658Z
UID:10003261-1760558400-1760563800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, sharply observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with revealing\, ironic perceptions. Shtok’s piercing poems – including her groundbreaking sonnets – are an innovation in Yiddish literature. Her poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing. The course will offer cover a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T011337
CREATED:20250805T185313Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: 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. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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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-119/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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SUMMARY:Resistance Shabes
DESCRIPTION:The Shabes Committee invites you to join us on Friday\, October 17 from 6:30-8:30pm at the BWC Building for an opportunity to recharge from the firehose of distressing political news. We will gather together to share a Shabes ritual and potluck meal. We’ll talk about how we’re doing and what we’re doing to handle the ongoing threats. This is not a working event but can offer people the space to share ideas for both emotional sustenance and action steps. The community is welcome. Registration is required. Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/resistance-shabes/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED ONE WEEK: Stitch and Resist
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us every third Saturday of the month at the BWC building from 11am – 1pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better. \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/stitch-and-resist-28/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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