BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boston Workers Circle - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Boston Workers Circle X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://circleboston.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Boston Workers Circle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230613T135405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T135355Z UID:10000645-1687446000-1687449600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Building Democracy Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:────────── \nZohar Berman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88053700737?pwd=TFRveGtCZHk3cEJ4SzMrNzl6Q2FFQT09 \nMeeting ID: 880 5370 0737Passcode: 582118 \n— \nOne tap mobile+13126266799\,\,88053700737# US (Chicago)+16469313860\,\,88053700737# US \n— \nDial by your location• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)• +1 646 931 3860 US• +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)• +1 305 224 1968 US• +1 309 205 3325 US• +1 689 278 1000 US• +1 719 359 4580 US• +1 253 205 0468 US• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)• +1 360 209 5623 US• +1 386 347 5053 US• +1 507 473 4847 US• +1 564 217 2000 US• +1 669 444 9171 US• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) \nMeeting ID: 880 5370 0737 \nFind your local number: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/u/kbpJgnK5pO \n────────── URL:https://circleboston.org/event/building-democracy-team-meeting-2/ LOCATION:https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/88053700737?pwd=TFRveGtCZHk3cEJ4SzMrNzl6Q2FFQT09 CATEGORIES:General Events ORGANIZER;CN="zohar@circleboston.org":MAILTO:zohar@circleboston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230603T185913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T135350Z UID:10000636-1687285800-1687291200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first annual meeting back in person in our building since the pandemic! We will gather in person and on Zoom to collectively celebrate all the amazing work Boston Workers Circle has accomplished this year. Programming will include a presentation on the State of the Organization\, celebration of member leaders\, and relational time! \nThe annual meeting is also when we elect our new Board of Directors. The BoD has a nominating committee that helps recruit candidates\, and we have some great member candidates! There are two open positions this year. \nAnd\, any person who has been an active member of BWC for 2 or more years is eligible to run. So if you are interested in running and have not already spoken to the nominating committee\, please submit your name and a brief bio to Libby Shrobe!  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/annual-meeting/ LOCATION:HYBRID – 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA and on Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230608T230923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T190901Z UID:10000641-1687172400-1687201200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Boston Jewish Teen Social Justice Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:Boston-Area Jewish Youth Social Justice Summit Hosted by TASC and Temple Israel Boston \nSuggested Donation: $25Includes lunch\, dinner and evening activity \nWe are planning on having workshops\, learning together\, and fun.  Contact emilia@circleboston.org with any questions. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/boston-jewish-teen-social-justice-leadership-summit/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230605T135145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T135405Z UID:10000638-1686994200-1687001400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Standout for Reproductive Justice DESCRIPTION:We will have a standout in front of “Your Options Medical” (which is having an open house on June 17) which purports to provide non-judgmental pregnancy counseling\, however is listed with the state as a Christian Ministry and do\, in fact\, have a vision and a model that is specifically designed to dissuade clients from abortion and provide misinformation about abortion risks and procedures. \nCo-sponsored by: Indivisible MA Feminist Action Team URL:https://circleboston.org/event/standout-for-reproductive-justice/ CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T180907Z UID:10000089-1686938400-1686945600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Neighborhood Shabes DESCRIPTION:Register Here. \nPlease note: JP is almost at capacity.  Cambridge registration will close Thursday 6/15 at noon\, and the other locations’ registration will close Friday 6/16 at noon.Join your BWC neighbors at a potluck Shabes dinner near YOU! We will host three events simultaneously in Brookline\, Cambridge and Jamaica Plain. Expect an informal evening including candles\, wine\, challah and shmoozing. Perhaps you’ll learn about new neighborhood resources. Maybe you’ll even make a new friend! \nLocations: detailed info will be sent upon registration (there will be a combination of indoor and outdoor options).  Please note the JP location is almost at capacity — if this is the location you wish to attend\, please sign up soon! \nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5-15+). Click here to make your donation. \nQuestions? Email shabes@circleboston.org. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/neighborhood-shabes/ LOCATION:Brookline\, Jamaica Plain\, & Cambridge – Exact locations will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T004134Z UID:10000218-1686911400-1686916800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-35/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T153146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T135349Z UID:10000318-1686591000-1686594600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:BWC Finance Committee DESCRIPTION:Join on Zoom. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-finance-committee-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230411T211216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T225349Z UID:10000452-1686425400-1686432600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Freedom is a Verb: 25th Anniversary Concert with Special Guest Daniel Kahn DESCRIPTION:For 25 years\, the A Besere Velt Yiddish chorus has created a culture of resistance\, and brought us together through radical song. On June 10th at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium\, Boston Workers Circle and A Besere Velt will be joining forces with Yiddish rock/folk star Daniel Kahn to present Freedom is a Verb\, a concert that is sure to inspire and sustain our work for collective freedom. As Daniel sings: \nFreedom is a verbSomething never finished\, never doneIt’s something you must makeIt’s something you must takeIt’s something you must constantly become \nAt Freedom is a Verb we are thrilled to honor and celebrate: Progressive Jewish leader Nadav David\, Boston Workers Circle Community and Yiddish world leaders Linda Gritz & Mike Katz\, and labor leaders Jessica Wender-Shubow & the Brookline Educators Union. Each of our honorees actively lead our community towards freedom. \nMore information & ticket sales here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/freedom-is-a-verb-25th-anniversary-concert-with-special-guest-daniel-kahn/ CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T215426Z UID:10000217-1686306600-1686312000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-34/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T215425Z UID:10000216-1686250800-1686256200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T223926Z UID:10000077-1686247200-1686252600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230315T224712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230604T133912Z UID:10000445-1685874600-1685881800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Community Picnic DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-community-picnic/ LOCATION:Larz Anderson Park\, Goddard Ave & Newton St.\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230315T224712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T133916Z UID:10000444-1685782800-1685800800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule B'nai Mitzvah DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-bnai-mitzvah/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T215005Z UID:10000215-1685701800-1685707200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-33/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T215005Z UID:10000214-1685647800-1685653200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230523T193118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T220444Z UID:10000474-1685545200-1685548800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Building Democracy Team Meeting DESCRIPTION:────────── \nZohar Berman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/81658708945?pwd=MnlzWHlyQTlpa3NDZWwxVk1nUlBmZz09 \nMeeting ID: 816 5870 8945Passcode: 703035One tap mobile+19294362866\,\,81658708945# US (New York)+13017158592\,\,81658708945# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 USMeeting ID: 816 5870 8945Find your local number: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/u/kouW0jKHk \n────────── URL:https://circleboston.org/event/building-democracy-team-meeting/ LOCATION:https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/81658708945?pwd=MnlzWHlyQTlpa3NDZWwxVk1nUlBmZz09 CATEGORIES:General Events ORGANIZER;CN="zohar@circleboston.org":MAILTO:zohar@circleboston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T002026Z UID:10000213-1685097000-1685102400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-32/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230308T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T225103Z UID:10000440-1685041200-1685046600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation-6/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom CATEGORIES:Adult Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T002026Z UID:10000212-1685041200-1685046600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223450Z UID:10000076-1684954800-1684960200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Israel Palestine Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The IPC meets the third Wednesday of every other month at 7pm on Zoom. Our committee-wide meetings are a great chance to learn more about what our subcommittees have been doing and find out how to plug into that work and our upcoming events! Each meeting includes a learning and action component as well. Join us on Zoom at this link. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230315T224712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001544Z UID:10000443-1684665900-1684669500@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Solo Parent Series for Shule Families DESCRIPTION:For more information\, reach out to meira@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/solo-parent-series-for-shule-families-2/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230109T124957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001544Z UID:10000282-1684665000-1684672200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Final Session) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-final-session/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230427T122931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T182002Z UID:10000456-1684665000-1684670400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Building Secular Life Cycle Rituals DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop to examine the role of life cycle rituals in supporting our secular community. How can we support each other at significant points in our lives\, both happy and sad? What can we learn from Jewish traditions? How can we build community-wide involvement and infrastructure to make ritual a regular part of our individual and communal lives?  \nYou will learn about the role of ritual in the lives of BWC members and have the opportunity to experiment with crafting your own rituals. You are welcome if you are interested in the role of ritual in a secular community or have expertise in ritual development or facilitation.  \nThis is a one-time workshop which will lead to the formation of a group of BWC members/leaders committed to making life-cycle rituals an active part of our community life. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/building-secular-life-cycle-rituals/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230120T225047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213602Z UID:10000367-1684664100-1684671300@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading The Aleppo Codex by Matti Friedman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230504T205047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213557Z UID:10000464-1684663200-1684668600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Breakfast and Testimony Writing Party with BWC\, T'ruah\, and Kavod DESCRIPTION:Join T’ruah clergy\, Boston Workers Circle\, and Kavod to build community\, eat breakfast\, and support one another in writing testimony to support the legislative priorities (the Prison Moratorium\, Elder Parole\, and Primary Caretakers Act) of Families for Justice as Healing and the National Council. Please register to receive location specifics from organizers before the event! \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/breakfast-and-testimony-writing-party-with-bwc-truah-and-kavod/ LOCATION:The Democracy Center\, 45 Mt Auburn St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230416T133126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T150521Z UID:10000454-1684519200-1684524600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Community Klezmer Concert & Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to dance the hora in public but didn’t know how? Now’s your chance!Join International Jewish Music Festival winners Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band and world renowned dance leader Avia Moore for an evening of freylekhs\, bulgars\, zhoks\, and more at the Hyde Community Center bandstand in Newton Highlands.  \nWhether you’re a veteran Yiddish dancer or have never even heard of a zhok\, bulgar\, or freylekhs\, you’re invited to join hands and dance the night away with us. \nNo registration required\, but if you wish to register to receive any updates\, you can do so here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/community-klezmer-concert-dance-party/ LOCATION:Hyde Community Center\, 90 Lincoln St\, Newton Highlands\, MA 02461\, USA CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213522Z UID:10000211-1684492200-1684497600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-31/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230308T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224940Z UID:10000439-1684436400-1684441800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation-5/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T110000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230322T155822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213557Z UID:10000446-1684051200-1684062000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Mothers' Day Walk for Peace DESCRIPTION:AFREJ is assembling a BWC team to walk in the Mothers’ Day Walk for Peace. Happening from 8:00 – 11:00 on Sunday May 14\, the 4.3 mile walk starts and ends at Town Field Park (Fields Corner) in Dorchester. This is the 27th annual walk\, sponsored by the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute\, to raise funds for their work in supporting families and communities impacted by murder\, trauma\, grief\, and loss. It’s a powerful community-building event and is a great way for families to begin Mothers’ Day.  \nWe’ve set a goal of the BWC team raising $1500. Go to here to register. When you create your personal account\, make sure you link it with the Boston Workers Circle Team. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mothers-day-walk-for-peace/ CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213522Z UID:10000210-1683887400-1683892800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-30/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230308T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224940Z UID:10000438-1683831600-1683837000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation-4/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213522Z UID:10000209-1683831600-1683837000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230111T040106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225049Z UID:10000347-1683748800-1683754200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T153146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T143525Z UID:10000317-1683567000-1683570600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:BWC Finance Committee DESCRIPTION:Join on Zoom. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-finance-committee-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001536Z UID:10000102-1683456300-1683461700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Playtime DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Each session includes fun age-appropriate activities\, filled with music-making and storytelling related to a Jewish or social justice holiday. It is followed by open play at the nearby playground. \nRSVP HERE. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-4/ LOCATION:John D. Runkle Elementary School\, 50 Druce St\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230109T124957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001536Z UID:10000281-1683455400-1683462600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 21) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-21/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001536Z UID:10000101-1683455400-1683462600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Support Space Meeting #4 DESCRIPTION:The Support Space is designed for Shule caregivers who identify as OR who are the caregiver of a young person who identifies as Black\, a person of color\, a Jew of color\, Indigenous\, Sephardi\, and/or Mizrahi (JOCISM). \nContact supportspace@circleboston.org for more information URL:https://circleboston.org/event/support-space-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230206T212542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213449Z UID:10000394-1683455400-1683460800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging in Health: Part 2 (Aging in Community) DESCRIPTION:A continuation of our January conversation with Dr. Jeff Bass (but newcomers are also welcome!).  Internist Dr. Jeffrey Bass\, who will speak on changes we can expect as we age and how we can manage our health and well-being. He will discuss specific physiological systems as well as more general topics and will take questions from the group.  Please contact AIC@circlboston.org with questions. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-health-part-2-aging-in-community/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213519Z UID:10000208-1683282600-1683288000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-29/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213519Z UID:10000207-1683228600-1683234000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230308T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224940Z UID:10000437-1683226800-1683232200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation-3/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230111T040105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225049Z UID:10000346-1683144000-1683149400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223450Z UID:10000075-1683136800-1683142200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230410T023110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225053Z UID:10000451-1682866800-1682877600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:May Day Party + Solidarity Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Celebrate May Day early on April 30 from 3-6pm with Boston Workers Circle\, hosted by the Young Adult Committee! Join us for drinks (Gragger’s leftover bounty)\, music\, and activist banner painting as we honor our organization’s roots in the labor movement by raising funds to support striking workers! Membership month is coming up soon in June\, so this is a great opportunity to become a BWC member and meet other young adults who are working to build progressive Jewish community and political power here in Boston. This event is 21+. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-may-day-event/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001536Z UID:10000100-1682851500-1682856900@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Playtime DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Each session includes fun age-appropriate activities\, filled with music-making and storytelling related to a Jewish or social justice holiday. It is followed by open play at the nearby playground. \nRSVP HERE. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-3/ LOCATION:John D. Runkle Elementary School\, 50 Druce St\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230109T124957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001536Z UID:10000280-1682850600-1682857800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 20) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-20/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230206T212541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213449Z UID:10000393-1682850600-1682856000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging in Community: Discussion on Class DESCRIPTION:Discussion on Class.  For more information\, and the zoom link\, please email AIC@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-discussion-on-class/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T220437Z UID:10000088-1682704800-1682712000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:May Day Shabes DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the May Day workers’ holiday with a special Shabes program conducted in Yiddish. Non-Yiddish speakers are welcome! Written English translations and transliterations will be provided for the readings and the songs.  \nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5 to $10+). Registration is required. Register here. \nAll registrants (in person and online) will be invited to actively participate\, with the option to read aloud from the program. The written program will be provided closer to the date to those who register.  Schmoozing will begin at 6pm; the program will begin at 6:15. \nThe Shabes ceremony will be followed by an optional potluck dinner (and more singing) for those attending in person. If you attend the potluck\, please bring food to share (your choice of a main\, side\, salad\, or dessert dish).  \nCOVID PRECAUTIONS: If you are attending in-person: \n\neveryone must be fully vaccinated against covid\, including eligible boosters \neveryone must test negative for covid on April 28 before attending the program \neveryone must wear a mask over their nose and mouth except when eating and drinking \nanyone who is not feeling well should not attend in person (can attend online) \nif covid rates in the community become a concern\, we will celebrate May Day Shabes online only \n\nIf you are attending online\, here is a list of ritual items that we invite you to have during the ceremony:  \n\ncandles \nwine or juice \nchallah \nProgram Booklet\n\nQuestions? Contact yiddish@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/may-day-shabes/ LOCATION:Hybrid (BWC Building & Zoom) CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213519Z UID:10000206-1682677800-1682683200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-28/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230327T130722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213518Z UID:10000448-1682622000-1682627400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing - Passover Edition DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nThis month we will feature Passover songs and songs of resistance in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230308T181515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224940Z UID:10000436-1682622000-1682627400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation-2/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230111T040107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225048Z UID:10000348-1682539200-1682544600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230109T124957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001535Z UID:10000279-1682245800-1682253000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 19) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-19/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230120T225047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213601Z UID:10000366-1682244900-1682252100@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading The Spinoza Problem by Irvin D. Yalom URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230413T202604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225052Z UID:10000453-1682179200-1682186400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Library Open Hours/Shmooze DESCRIPTION:Interested in radical Jewish/Yiddish history? Love learning with other young adults? Join us for a social on April 22 from 4-6 pm in the BWC library as we check out the collection lovingly curated by our Library committee. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-library-open-hours-shmooze/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213518Z UID:10000204-1682073000-1682078400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213517Z UID:10000203-1682019000-1682022600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Registration link URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-committee-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230308T181514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224940Z UID:10000435-1682017200-1682022600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Antisemitism: Reclaiming the conversation DESCRIPTION:6 sessions | April: 20\, 27\, May: 4\, 11\,18\, 25\nThursdays 7:00-8:30 PM ET | HYBRID\nAs we navigate a world with rising white nationalism\, antisemitism\, and threats to democracy\, it can be difficult to distinguish real threats from fear tactics. This course is to help discern our path for building Jewish safety and a vision for a multi-racial\, multi-ethnic\, multi-cultural world\, as well as being able to identify what impedes and divides us\, both currently and historically. \nOver six sessions\, a range of outstanding speakers and facilitators will teach the history of antisemitism and its connections to other forms of oppression\, as well as how we can take action to fight antisemitism rooted in our progressive values. \nCourse sessions: \n\n4/20 – “From Anti-Judaism and Anti-Semitism: Is There a Difference?” with Dr. Shaul Magid\n4/27 – “Antisemitism and White Christian Nationalism” with Ben Lorber of Political Research Associates\n5/4 – “A Black Jewish Perspective on Fighting Racism and Antisemitism” with Rebecca Pierce\n5/11 – “How has Antisemitism divided our movements for Justice in the US?” led by Sophie Ellman-Golan\n5/18 – “Antisemitism and Israel/Palestine” led by Emma Saltzberg from Diaspora Alliance\n5/25 – Facilitated Reflection + integration\n\nEach class will also include a 15 minute schmooze period at 6:45 before the class begins. \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/antisemitism-reclaiming-the-conversation/ LOCATION:Hybrid – BWC Building & Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T205443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225047Z UID:10000338-1681930800-1681936200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225046Z UID:10000312-1681921800-1681927200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T160502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225046Z UID:10000328-1681844400-1681849800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225046Z UID:10000311-1681844400-1681849800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225046Z UID:10000310-1681750800-1681756200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230404T151427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213557Z UID:10000449-1681639200-1681650000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Brookline Canvass with Kavod and T'ruah DESCRIPTION:Join an in-person canvass led by T’ruah-Massachusetts\, Kavod\, and Boston Workers Circle for The National Council and FJAH’s policy priorities! The location of this canvass will be in the Brookline/Newton area. We will be chatting with our neighbors about the campaign and asking them to reach out to their state representatives. Exact location and all needed details will be provided to you by your canvass captain before the event. This event is child-friendly! \nRegister Here. \nCo-sponsored by Kavod\, T’ruah\, and Families for Justice as Healing URL:https://circleboston.org/event/brookline-canvas-with-kavod-and-truah/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213517Z UID:10000202-1681468200-1681473600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-26/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T205442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225043Z UID:10000337-1681326000-1681331400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223450Z UID:10000074-1681322400-1681327800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225043Z UID:10000309-1681317000-1681322400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T204500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230404T175421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223449Z UID:10000450-1681240500-1681245900@circleboston.org SUMMARY:1for3 Speaks at Palestine Solidarity & Jewish-Muslim Solidarity Joint Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us Tuesday\, April 11th at 7:15-8:45 pm on Zoom for a special joint meeting of the BWC IPC Palestine Solidarity Committee and the Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee! We’ll be hearing about 1for3.org‘s exciting plans to expand early childhood education in the UN-run Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem\, Palestine. The Boston Workers Circle has had a long relationship with 1for3.org\, a Massachusetts-based non-profit that focuses on four primary challenges in the lives of Palestinian refugees: Water – Food – Health – Education. In past years\, BWC has participated in 1for3’s Walk for Water\, raising money and awareness about the critical impact of the occupation on the need for water and the inequitable distribution of water in Israel/Palestine. Right now our friends are asking us to support early childhood education in the Aida Camp by fundraising for the Expansion of the Zahrat Al-Yasmeen Kindergarten. Nidal Al-Azraq\, executive director of 1for3\, and Katherine Hanna\, founder of the kindergarten program\, will join us to share more about their plans to add a third classroom. We’ll learn about the kindergarten’s innovative inclusive\, play-based and trauma-informed curriculum\, which provides a space “where children can be children” and find joy\, hope\, and healing amidst the harshness of the occupation. So please\, come listen\, learn\, and help BWC support this important and wonderful effort! Register here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/1for3-speaks-at-palestine-solidarity-jewish-muslim-solidarity-joint-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T160501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225043Z UID:10000327-1681239600-1681245000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225043Z UID:10000308-1681239600-1681245000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T153145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T194612Z UID:10000316-1681147800-1681151400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:BWC Finance Committee DESCRIPTION:Join on Zoom. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-finance-committee-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225042Z UID:10000307-1681146000-1681151400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213516Z UID:10000200-1680863400-1680868800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T205441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225040Z UID:10000336-1680721200-1680726600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225040Z UID:10000306-1680712200-1680717600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T160501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225040Z UID:10000326-1680634800-1680640200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225039Z UID:10000305-1680634800-1680640200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230403T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225039Z UID:10000304-1680541200-1680546600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230324T204829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001535Z UID:10000447-1680432300-1680437700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Zayen Class Presentations DESCRIPTION:Zayen Class B’nai Mitzvah project presentations | Open to BWC members | Register for the link    \nAs part of the 7th grade curriculum each Zayen student selects a research project on a topic of his or her choice to explore a question having to do with their Jewish identity. On Sunday\, April 2nd\, hear our ten students’ presentations over livestream as they present to the community using powerpoints and share the questions that are important to them.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-class-presentations/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001535Z UID:10000099-1680432300-1680437700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Playtime DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Each session includes fun age-appropriate activities\, filled with music-making and storytelling related to a Jewish or social justice holiday. It is followed by open play at the nearby playground. \nRSVP HERE. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-2/ LOCATION:John D. Runkle Elementary School\, 50 Druce St\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T114500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230315T224711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001535Z UID:10000442-1680432300-1680435900@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Solo Parent Series for Shule Families DESCRIPTION:For more information\, reach out to meira@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/solo-parent-series-for-shule-families/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230109T124957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001535Z UID:10000278-1680431400-1680438600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 18) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-18/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001526Z UID:10000098-1680285600-1680292800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Support Space Ritual & Family Gathering DESCRIPTION:The Support Space is designed for Shule caregivers who identify as OR who are the caregiver of a young person who identifies as Black\, a person of color\, a Jew of color\, Indigenous\, Sephardi\, and/or Mizrahi (JOCISM). \nContact supportspace@circleboston.org for more information URL:https://circleboston.org/event/support-space-ritual-family-gathering-3/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213516Z UID:10000198-1680258600-1680264000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230111T040103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225038Z UID:10000345-1680120000-1680125400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T205440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225038Z UID:10000335-1680116400-1680121800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230303T161726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T194618Z UID:10000432-1680116400-1680120000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Voter Rights Phone Banking DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle and Workers Circle National for weekly Wednesday evening phonebanks! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held in April. Recently\, the Wisconsin Supreme Court outlawed absentee dropboxes in a state that already has very restrictive Voter ID requirements\, making it harder for Black\, low-income citizens to cast their ballots. Join us as we call Black voters in Milwaukee to provide crucial information they need to vote in a race that will impact voting rights\, abortion rights\, and democracy for years to come. No experience is necessary and you can make calls from anywhere. \nWe phonebank in partnership with the Center for Common Ground\, a people of color-led organization that fights voter suppression and empowers underserved communities to connect voters of color with the information they need to vote by mail and to vote early in person. Our calls support on-the-ground efforts to reach Black voters by the NAACP\, Black Voters Matter\, and Mi Familia Vota. \nSign up here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/voter-rights-phone-banking-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225038Z UID:10000303-1680107400-1680112800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T160500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225037Z UID:10000325-1680030000-1680035400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225037Z UID:10000302-1680030000-1680035400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225036Z UID:10000301-1679936400-1679941800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230308T014652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213556Z UID:10000433-1679857200-1679862600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Holding Ground: Supporting Community Resilience in Roxbury DESCRIPTION:Join AFREJ on Sunday\, March 26th at 7 PM for a screening of Holding Ground: The Rebirth of Dudley Street\, the award-winning documentary about a cautionary tale of urban policies gone wrong and a message of hope for all American cities produced and directed by Leah Mahan and Mark Lipman.  \nFor those who want to watch the film beforehand you can purchase it for personal use for 3 days for 6.99 on New Day Films website or stream it through your local public library through Kanopy. Or if you join us and watch it together\, we will be streaming it over Zoom at 6 PM before our discussion.  \nThe screening will be followed by a discussion on how BWC can engage in solidarity to continue to empower and support the fight for racial and economic justice in these communities through a reparative lens.  \nWe will be joined by Eliza Parad\, the Center for Economic Democracy’s Director of Municipal Democracy and one of the founders of AFREJ! We ask that you please contribute any amount you are comfortable with at http://bit.ly/bwcpassthehat so that we can provide an honorarium to our guest speakers and to support our work. Please be sure to put ‘AFREJ’ after check marking the ‘other’ box in the form. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/holding-ground-supporting-community-resilience-in-roxbury/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230326T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230120T225046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213600Z UID:10000365-1679825700-1679832900@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. \nThis month we are reading Smaht Guy: The Life and Times of Barney Frank by Eric Orner URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230325T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230301T223953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224946Z UID:10000428-1679761800-1679769000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Community Passover Seder DESCRIPTION:In-Person & Live-Streamed //  Saturday\, March 25\, 2023 @ 4:30pm \n25 Bigelow Ave\, Watertown\, MA (Hellenic Cultural Center) \nSPACE IS LIMITED!  SIGN UP ASAP TO ENSURE YOUR SEAT! \nGet your tickets today! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/community-passover-seder/ LOCATION:Hellenic Cultural Center\, 25 Bigelow Ave\, Watertown\, MA 02472\, USA CATEGORIES:Ritual Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213516Z UID:10000197-1679653800-1679659200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213514Z UID:10000196-1679598000-1679603400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing - Purim Special Edition DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nThis month we will feature Purim and drinking songs! \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230111T040101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225035Z UID:10000344-1679515200-1679520600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T205439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225035Z UID:10000334-1679511600-1679517000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223449Z UID:10000073-1679511600-1679517000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Israel Palestine Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The IPC meets the third Wednesday of every other month at 7pm on Zoom. Our committee-wide meetings are a great chance to learn more about what our subcommittees have been doing and find out how to plug into that work and our upcoming events! Each meeting includes a learning and action component as well. Register for the Zoom here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230303T161726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T194634Z UID:10000431-1679511600-1679515200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Voter Rights Phone Banking DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle and Workers Circle National for weekly Wednesday evening phonebanks! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held in April. Recently\, the Wisconsin Supreme Court outlawed absentee dropboxes in a state that already has very restrictive Voter ID requirements\, making it harder for Black\, low-income citizens to cast their ballots. Join us as we call Black voters in Milwaukee to provide crucial information they need to vote in a race that will impact voting rights\, abortion rights\, and democracy for years to come. No experience is necessary and you can make calls from anywhere. \nWe phonebank in partnership with the Center for Common Ground\, a people of color-led organization that fights voter suppression and empowers underserved communities to connect voters of color with the information they need to vote by mail and to vote early in person. Our calls support on-the-ground efforts to reach Black voters by the NAACP\, Black Voters Matter\, and Mi Familia Vota. \nSign up here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/voter-rights-phone-banking-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225035Z UID:10000300-1679502600-1679508000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T160459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225035Z UID:10000324-1679425200-1679430600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225033Z UID:10000299-1679425200-1679430600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225033Z UID:10000298-1679331600-1679337000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230109T124956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001526Z UID:10000277-1679221800-1679229000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 17) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-17/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001526Z UID:10000097-1679221800-1679229000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Support Space Meeting #3 DESCRIPTION:The Support Space is designed for Shule caregivers who identify as OR who are the caregiver of a young person who identifies as Black\, a person of color\, a Jew of color\, Indigenous\, Sephardi\, and/or Mizrahi (JOCISM). \nContact supportspace@circleboston.org for more information URL:https://circleboston.org/event/support-space-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230206T212541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213444Z UID:10000392-1679221800-1679227200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging in Community: Small Group Discussions DESCRIPTION:Small group discussion — topics TBA.  For more information\, and the zoom link\, please email AIC@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-small-group-discussions/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230217T211617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223510Z UID:10000426-1679166000-1679173200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Dreams & Futures Concert DESCRIPTION:The Boston Festival for New Jewish Music presents Yiddish Dreams & Futures\, a portrait concert of composer Derek David\, featuring new vocal and chamber works that reflect upon Jewish identity and Yiddish culture in a contemporary landscape. \nThe concert\, hosted by MIT Music & Theater Arts in Kresge Auditorium\, will feature the full premiere of Derek’s Clarinet Quintet “Oh World\, Goodnight” by Del Sol and Andrew Friedman\, and the premiere of String Quartet No. 4 “Kaddish” with Verona Quartet. \nVocal works will include a performance of Four Yiddish Folksongs featuring Nat Seelen and Abigale Reisman of Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band\, pianist Renena Gutman\, and soprano Megan Jones\, as well as choral works with A Besere Velt\, the world’s largest Yiddish chorus. \nFor more information & tickets\, click here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-dreams-concert/ LOCATION:Kresge Auditorium\, 48 Massachusetts Ave w16\, Cambridge\, MA 02139\, USA CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213514Z UID:10000195-1679049000-1679054400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-22/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230111T040100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225033Z UID:10000343-1678910400-1678915800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T205438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225033Z UID:10000333-1678906800-1678912200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230303T161725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T193814Z UID:10000430-1678906800-1678910400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Voter Rights Phone Banking DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle and Workers Circle National for weekly Wednesday evening phonebanks! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held in April. Recently\, the Wisconsin Supreme Court outlawed absentee dropboxes in a state that already has very restrictive Voter ID requirements\, making it harder for Black\, low-income citizens to cast their ballots. Join us as we call Black voters in Milwaukee to provide crucial information they need to vote in a race that will impact voting rights\, abortion rights\, and democracy for years to come. No experience is necessary and you can make calls from anywhere. \nWe phonebank in partnership with the Center for Common Ground\, a people of color-led organization that fights voter suppression and empowers underserved communities to connect voters of color with the information they need to vote by mail and to vote early in person. Our calls support on-the-ground efforts to reach Black voters by the NAACP\, Black Voters Matter\, and Mi Familia Vota. \nSign up here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/voter-rights-phone-banking-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225033Z UID:10000297-1678897800-1678903200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T160459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225030Z UID:10000323-1678820400-1678825800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225030Z UID:10000296-1678820400-1678825800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T153145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T183132Z UID:10000315-1678728600-1678732200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:BWC Finance Committee DESCRIPTION:Join on Zoom. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-finance-committee-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225029Z UID:10000295-1678726800-1678732200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230312T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230109T124956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001525Z UID:10000276-1678617000-1678624200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 16) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-16/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213514Z UID:10000194-1678444200-1678449600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213513Z UID:10000193-1678388400-1678393800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230111T040058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225029Z UID:10000342-1678305600-1678311000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T205437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225029Z UID:10000332-1678302000-1678307400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230303T161725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T181503Z UID:10000429-1678302000-1678305600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Voter Rights Phone Banking DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle and Workers Circle National for weekly Wednesday evening phonebanks! The Wisconsin Supreme Court election will be held in April. Recently\, the Wisconsin Supreme Court outlawed absentee dropboxes in a state that already has very restrictive Voter ID requirements\, making it harder for Black\, low-income citizens to cast their ballots. Join us as we call Black voters in Milwaukee to provide crucial information they need to vote in a race that will impact voting rights\, abortion rights\, and democracy for years to come. No experience is necessary and you can make calls from anywhere. \nWe phonebank in partnership with the Center for Common Ground\, a people of color-led organization that fights voter suppression and empowers underserved communities to connect voters of color with the information they need to vote by mail and to vote early in person. Our calls support on-the-ground efforts to reach Black voters by the NAACP\, Black Voters Matter\, and Mi Familia Vota. \nSign up here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/voter-rights-phone-banking/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225026Z UID:10000294-1678293000-1678298400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T160458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225026Z UID:10000322-1678215600-1678221000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225026Z UID:10000293-1678215600-1678221000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225025Z UID:10000292-1678122000-1678127400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230305T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001525Z UID:10000096-1678012200-1678019400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Purim Party DESCRIPTION:More details will be available URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-purim-party/ LOCATION:John D. Runkle Elementary School\, 50 Druce St\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T235900 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230125T190257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225052Z UID:10000372-1677960000-1677974340@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Gragger DESCRIPTION:Subversion\, performance\, and rebellion—these elements define the Purim story\, and come together in the Boston Workers Circle’s raucous and radical Purim Party: Gragger! This year’s festivities will include a full Purim shpil performance by local Jewish drag troupe Ain’t Mitzvahavin and a DJ set by Chaia and Diva Nigun. \nJoin us on March 4 from 8pm-12am at the Cathedral of St. Paul for hamantaschen\, a cash bar\, photo booth\, and dancing as we celebrate our queer Jewish left Boston community. Bring your tips and your best costumes—you won’t want to miss it! \nMore details & tickets available here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/gragger/ CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213513Z UID:10000192-1677839400-1677844800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-20/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213512Z UID:10000191-1677785400-1677790800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230111T040056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225025Z UID:10000341-1677700800-1677706200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T205436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225023Z UID:10000331-1677697200-1677702600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230106T013425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223445Z UID:10000072-1677693600-1677699000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225023Z UID:10000291-1677688200-1677693600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T160458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225022Z UID:10000321-1677610800-1677616200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225022Z UID:10000290-1677610800-1677616200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225022Z UID:10000289-1677517200-1677522600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050134 CREATED:20230120T225046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213600Z UID:10000364-1677406500-1677413700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more\, see our current book of the month\, and view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T220437Z UID:10000087-1677261600-1677267000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Food: Memories\, Celebrations\, & Connection Shabes DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the many food traditions of the BWC community.  All are welcome to share a favorite family holiday recipe\, the memories and stories they evoke\, as well as a photo two to go with it.  (They can be photos of the people\, foods or even hand-written recipes you have held onto.) After we gather on February 24th for our Shabes: Food\, Memory\, & Celebration gathering\, we will be compiling an online cookbook to share with the community!  Share this link with your friends — we are hoping to represent the wonderful diversity in our community in these recipes and stories.  \nRegister to attend the Shabes here.  \nIf you would like to share a recipe or related photos\, please complete the form here. \nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5-10+). Click here to make your donation. Your support covers the cost of food for the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/food-memories-celebrations-and-connection-shabes/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213512Z UID:10000190-1677234600-1677240000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-19/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213511Z UID:10000189-1677178800-1677184200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing Special Edition: All Kinds of Love Songs DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. In honor of Valentine’s Day\, we will sing songs of love in all its forms – people\, nature\, peace\, justice\, and more!Virtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T012824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213554Z UID:10000030-1677178800-1677184200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:AFREJ Learning for Action Series DESCRIPTION:As we mark the 60 year anniversary since the Boston Workers Circle moved from Dorchester to Brookline\, the Acting For Racial and Economic Justice Committee (AFREJ) will are leading a Learning For Action series around the book\, The Death of an American Jewish Community: A Tragedy of Good Intentions. \nIn the past few years\, we in AFREJ have been learning about reparations and participating in reparative actions. As well\, we’ve co-sponsored workshops for the Ujima Fund\, a solidarity economy project led by working-class people of color that works to build political and economic power in Dorchester\, Roxbury\, Mattapan\, and Jamaica Plain. Through this work\, we have widened our concept of reparations in two ways: first\, recognizing that the Jewish exodus from and subsequent corporate and governmental disinvestment in these neighborhoods calls on us as Jews to localize our reparations work in these communities. Second\, our support for Ujima and other solidarity economy enterprises connects to our commitment to “full” reparations\, that is\, repair that transforms systems and guarantees non-repeat. \nWe began the series on November 17 and over the next 3 sessions — through a combination of group discussions of the book and guest presenters that will provide more historical and current context of this text — we hope to deepen our understanding of what happened in these communities and how we can continue to support their political and economic empowerment. \nBWC is a member-run community which means we can’t do this work without you! Please contribute any amount you are comfortable with at http://bit.ly/bwcpassthehat. When you access the link type AFREJ L4A in the Other box in the first section. Your donations will go towards providing an honorarium for both of our guest speakers! \nRegister Here: bit.ly/afrejl4a  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/afrej-learning-for-action-series-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230111T040055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225020Z UID:10000340-1677096000-1677101400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T205435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225021Z UID:10000330-1677092400-1677097800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T184000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230123T215744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223445Z UID:10000369-1677085200-1677091200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Reception for Alice Rothchild DESCRIPTION:In-Person: 5:00 pm – 6:40 pmOnline attendance will begin at 5:30pm.   \nJoin members of the Israel/Palestine Committee at a reception with former BWC activists Alice Rothchild and Dan Klein who are in Boston while Alice promotes her new book for young adults – Finding Melody Sullivan.  Reception for Alice and Dan will be followed by Alice’s East Coast premier of the book at Brookline Booksmith.   \nThis is a hybrid event: you can join us in-person or on zoom!  \nIf you’d like to join us for in-person dinner (chicken kabob or falafel rollups)\, you must complete this form by Sunday\, Feb 19. The cost for dinner is a sliding scale $18-20. \nTo attend\, you must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask\, except while eating. In addition\, we are requesting that everyone take a rapid Covid test before attending this event.   \nThe Brookline Booksmith event starts at 7pm and requires registration to attend in person or can also be viewed through their livestream (no registration required).  Register Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/reception-for-alice-rothchild/ LOCATION:6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225020Z UID:10000288-1677083400-1677088800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T160457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225020Z UID:10000320-1677006000-1677011400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T151845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225019Z UID:10000287-1677006000-1677011400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T151844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225017Z UID:10000286-1676912400-1676917800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230113T151951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213444Z UID:10000350-1676802600-1676808000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Alternative Approaches to Health & Wellness (Aging in Community) DESCRIPTION:Alternative Approaches to Health and Wellness: A discussion with an acupuncturist\, an osteopath and a massage therapist. Please contact AIC@circleboston.org with questions. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213511Z UID:10000188-1676629800-1676635200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230111T040053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225017Z UID:10000339-1676491200-1676496600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Brenendike Verter: Yidishe Dikhterins In Ukraine Nokh Der Revolutsye DESCRIPTION:Level: The class is suited to advanced speakers and readers of Yiddish including students in past advanced BWC Yiddish classes.. We will discuss the poems and poets in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nAvantgarde Yiddish women poets were trailblazers in the development of secular Yiddish literature in post-revolution Ukraine. The daring themes and imagery of many of their poems signified a fiery break with the restrictions of the past. In this course\, we will read a selection of these poems\, and will discuss the themes and stylistics\, as well as the biographical\, sociohistorical and literary contexts of the poems. We will explore ways that these poets transgressed gendered expectations in their subversive verse. \nברענענדיקע ווערטער: ייִדישע דיכטערינס אין אוקראַינע נאָך דער רעװאָלוציע \nייִדישע דיכטערינס האָבן קרעפֿטיק גענומען דאָס וואָרט אין אוקראַינע אין דער נאָך-רעוואָלוציע \nתּקופֿה. זיי האָבן זיך אויסגעצייכנט מיט די באַזונדערקייטן פֿון זייערע טעמעס און בילדער\, און \nמיט זייערע שעפֿערישע שפּילערײַען מיט ווערטער און קלאַנגען. זייערע אָריגינעלע לידער זײַנען \nאַ וויכטיקער צושטײַער צו דער אַנטוויקלונג פֿון וועלטלעכער ייִדישער ליטעראַטור. \nמיר וועלן צוזאַמען לייענען די פֿלאַמיקע פֿערזן פֿון פֿאַרשיידענע דינאַמישע דיכטערינס\, און וועלן \nאַרומרעדן די טײַטשן\, טעמעס און סטיליסטיק פֿון די לידער\, און די קאָנטעקסטן אין וועלכע די \nלידער זײַנען דערשינען. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-brenendike-verter-yidishe-dikhterins-in-ukraine-nokh-der-revolutsye/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T205434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225017Z UID:10000329-1676487600-1676493000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Beginner\, Semester 2 DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multimedia materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner Semester 1 Boston Workers Circle class\, and we welcome newcomers who already know the alef-beys and some basic Yiddish grammar & vocabulary.  \nMaterials: Colloquial Yiddish\, available to purchase at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other online sites \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-semester-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T151844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225016Z UID:10000285-1676478600-1676484000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting in chapter 5. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs.  Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse if there are new students. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other online sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T160457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225015Z UID:10000319-1676401200-1676406600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates: In Eynem\, vol 2 DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. \nLevel: Students who have previously taken BWC’s Fall ” New Intermediate” class\, and we welcome new students who have completed In Eynem Units 1-4 and/or who are comfortable with basic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and gender declensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience reading texts that include past\, present and future tenses. \nMaterials: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. \nInstructor: Elya (Zissel) Piazza URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediates-in-eynem-vol-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T151844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225016Z UID:10000284-1676401200-1676406600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner\, 1st semester class and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. \nLevel: Geared to students who have taken Advanced Beginner\, Semester 1 at Boston Workers Circle.  Newcomers who already know the alef-beys and present tense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read and write simple sentences in Yiddish are welcome to join. \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center or Routledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. \nInstructor: Jonah Sidman URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T153145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T223132Z UID:10000314-1676309400-1676313000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:BWC Finance Committee DESCRIPTION:Join on Zoom. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-finance-committee/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T151844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225015Z UID:10000283-1676307600-1676313000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary\, take a stroll down to Mitzrayim with Yosef and his brethren and shvestren\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expand upon the meanings of these ancient verses.  \nLevel:  This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates.  New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting and who want a facilitated reading class are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text.  \nMaterials:  Provided by instructor.   \nInstructor: Abby Howell URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230109T124956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001520Z UID:10000275-1676197800-1676205000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 14) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-14/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213511Z UID:10000187-1676025000-1676030400@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-17/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213509Z UID:10000186-1675969200-1675974600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230117T180954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001520Z UID:10000351-1675602000-1675605600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Hey Class Solidarity Protest DESCRIPTION:The whole BWC & Shule community is invited to join the Hey (5th grade) Class and City Life/Vida Urbana (CL/VU) in front of the Massachusetts State House. \nThe Hey (5th grade) class will lead a solidarity protest in support of CL/VU’s Lift the Ban on Rent Control campaign in our annual Shule Solidarity protest. Youth organizers at CL/VU and Heyniks will do street theater\, hear speakers and demand more stable and affordable housing in MA and the removal of the state-wide ban on rent control. \nThis will also be live streamed.  Live stream link will be announced on our Facebook page. \nReach out to Zohar (zohar@circleboston.org) or Meira (meira@circleboston.org) if you have questions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/hey-protest/ LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA 02133\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230109T124956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001520Z UID:10000274-1675593000-1675600200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 13) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-13/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001520Z UID:10000095-1675447200-1675454400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Support Space Ritual & Family Gathering DESCRIPTION:The Support Space is designed for Shule caregivers who identify as OR who are the caregiver of a young person who identifies as Black\, a person of color\, a Jew of color\, Indigenous\, Sephardi\, and/or Mizrahi (JOCISM). \nContact supportspace@circleboston.org for more information URL:https://circleboston.org/event/support-space-ritual-family-gathering-2/ LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle: Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213508Z UID:10000185-1675420200-1675425600@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-16/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213508Z UID:10000184-1675366200-1675371600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223445Z UID:10000071-1675274400-1675279800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213444Z UID:10000033-1674988200-1674993600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging in Community: Aging in Health DESCRIPTION:The January meeting will feature internist Dr. Jeffrey Bass\, who will speak on changes we can expect as we age and how we can manage our health and well-being. He will discuss specific physiological systems as well as more general topics and will take questions from the group.  Please contact AIC@circlboston.org with questions. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230112T175851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225052Z UID:10000349-1674846000-1674853200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Game Night DESCRIPTION:Join the Boston Workers Circle’s Young Adult Community for a fun game night with pizza and board games\, playing cards\, Jackbox\, snacks\, and more! COVID-19 vaccination is required for attendance\, and masks will be worn when not eating or drinking. \nWe suggest donations of $5-10 per person\, but not required\, and we welcome contributions of time\, energy\, and talents!\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-game-night/ CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213508Z UID:10000183-1674815400-1674820800@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-15/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213508Z UID:10000182-1674759600-1674765000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230110T153145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T210144Z UID:10000313-1674502200-1674507600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Building Democracy in Boston & Beyond DESCRIPTION:Now that we have caught our breath after the Democrats squeaked by in November and Rev. Warnock was reelected by the people of Georgia\, it’s time to take stock of the fight for democracy. Winning by such razor-thin margins means we have our work cut out for us in the struggle for a besere velt (a better world). We are not off the hook in Massachusetts–there is much to be done right here in our own communities\, and a role for us to play in the project of national democracy building. Join us to hear from panelists leading this critical work locally and nationally\, and learn how to take action to protect and strengthen democracy here in the Boston area and beyond.  \nWe will have the following amazing speakers: \n\nSayer LaGalle\, Senior Advisor of Stakeholder Engagement for All Voting is Local / All Voting is Local Action\nAvir Waxman\, Director of the Massachusetts Political Cooperative\nNoah Wagner\, Campaign Director of IfNotNow\nAaron Dockser\, Field Representative Organizer for the Massachusetts Teachers Association\n\nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5 to $10+).  Donate Here.  \nRegistration is required: Register Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/building-democracy-in-boston-beyond/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:General Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001505Z UID:10000094-1674384300-1674389700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Playtime DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Each session includes fun age-appropriate activities\, filled with music-making and storytelling related to a Jewish or social justice holiday. It is followed by open play at the nearby playground. \nRSVP HERE. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime/ LOCATION:John D. Runkle Elementary School\, 50 Druce St\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230109T124955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001519Z UID:10000273-1674383400-1674390600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule (Session 12) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-12/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213600Z UID:10000051-1674382500-1674389700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more and/or view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213506Z UID:10000181-1674210600-1674216000@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-14/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213505Z UID:10000180-1674156600-1674160200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Registration link URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223445Z UID:10000070-1674068400-1674072000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Israel Palestine Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The IPC meets the third Wednesday of every other month at 7pm on Zoom. Our committee-wide meetings are a great chance to learn more about what our subcommittees have been doing and find out how to plug into that work and our upcoming events! Each meeting includes a learning and action component as well. Join us on Zoom at this link. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213505Z UID:10000179-1673605800-1673611200@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-13/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213505Z UID:10000178-1673550000-1673555400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T012824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213554Z UID:10000029-1673550000-1673555400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:AFREJ Learning for Action Series DESCRIPTION:As we mark the 60 year anniversary since the Boston Workers Circle moved from Dorchester to Brookline\, the Acting For Racial and Economic Justice Committee (AFREJ) will are leading a Learning For Action series around the book\, The Death of an American Jewish Community: A Tragedy of Good Intentions. \nIn the past few years\, we in AFREJ have been learning about reparations and participating in reparative actions. As well\, we’ve co-sponsored workshops for the Ujima Fund\, a solidarity economy project led by working-class people of color that works to build political and economic power in Dorchester\, Roxbury\, Mattapan\, and Jamaica Plain. Through this work\, we have widened our concept of reparations in two ways: first\, recognizing that the Jewish exodus from and subsequent corporate and governmental disinvestment in these neighborhoods calls on us as Jews to localize our reparations work in these communities. Second\, our support for Ujima and other solidarity economy enterprises connects to our commitment to “full” reparations\, that is\, repair that transforms systems and guarantees non-repeat. \nWe began the series on November 17 and over the next 3 sessions — through a combination of group discussions of the book and guest presenters that will provide more historical and current context of this text — we hope to deepen our understanding of what happened in these communities and how we can continue to support their political and economic empowerment. \nBWC is a member-run community which means we can’t do this work without you! Please contribute any amount you are comfortable with at http://bit.ly/bwcpassthehat. When you access the link type AFREJ L4A in the Other box in the first section. Your donations will go towards providing an honorarium for both of our guest speakers! \nRegister Here: bit.ly/afrejl4a  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/afrej-learning-for-action-series-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001505Z UID:10000093-1673172900-1673180100@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Support Space Meeting #2 DESCRIPTION:The Support Space is designed for Shule caregivers who identify as OR who are the caregiver of a young person who identifies as Black\, a person of color\, a Jew of color\, Indigenous\, Sephardi\, and/or Mizrahi (JOCISM). \nContact supportspace@circleboston.org for more information URL:https://circleboston.org/event/support-space-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213505Z UID:10000177-1673001000-1673006400@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-12/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213503Z UID:10000176-1672947000-1672952400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223445Z UID:10000069-1672855200-1672860600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221230T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221230T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213503Z UID:10000175-1672396200-1672401600@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-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221223T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213502Z UID:10000174-1671791400-1671796800@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-10/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001505Z UID:10000092-1671735600-1671739200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Family-Friendly Community Candle Lighting DESCRIPTION:RSVP for the link \nLight the Khanike/Chanukah candles with Shule families and the broader BWC community. Come prepared to meet other BWC members and share a little bit about your holiday traditions and yourselves in this intergenerational exchange. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/family-friendly-community-candle-lighting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001505Z UID:10000091-1671359400-1671366600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Shule Khanike Party DESCRIPTION:More details will be available URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-khanike-party/ LOCATION:John D. Runkle Elementary School\, 50 Druce St\, Brookline\, MA 02445\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T072128Z UID:10000271-1671305400-1671310800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:London in Yiddishtown with Vivi Lachs DESCRIPTION:Yiddishist and historian Vivi Lachs presents her newest book\, London Yiddishtown! In this talk\, Vivi will introduce you to the ups and downs\, the humour and the tensions of Jewish life in London’s East End of the 1930s and 40s through three of its local Yiddish writers. Vivi will talk about the East End and read excerpts of her translations of their stories: Katie Brown’s hilarious sketches about generational conflict\, Summer Lisky’s gripping stories of combating fascism in London\, and Arnold Kaizer’s comic satire of community and synagogue antics. These stories are told with humour\, intensity\, and passion. This talk will be in English; no Yiddish\, London\, or any other knowledge necessary. \nVivi Lachs is a historian of the Jewish East End\, a Yiddishist\, a performer and a researcher at Queen Mary University. Her books on the subject are Whitechapel Noise: Jewish Immigrant Life in Yiddish Song and Verse\, London 1884-1914 and her latest book London Yiddishtown: East End Jewish Life in Yiddish Sketch and Story\, 1930-1950 is partly a result of a 2019 Yiddish Book Center translation fellowship. Vivi is a popular speaker and performer and sings with the bands Klezmer Klub (Whitechapel\, mayn Vaytshepl) and Katsha’nes (Don’t Ask Silly Questions). She runs the Great Yiddish Parade bringing Yiddish songs of protest and union activism of the 1890s back onto the streets of London and leads tours in the local area. \nCopies of London Yiddishtown will be available for purchase and signing. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/london-in-yiddishtown-with-vivi-lachs/ LOCATION:6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213502Z UID:10000173-1671186600-1671192000@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-9/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213502Z UID:10000172-1671130800-1671741000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing - Khanike! DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nThis month we will sing songs for Hanukkah! The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event. Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-khanike/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T012824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213554Z UID:10000028-1671130800-1671136200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:AFREJ Learning for Action Series DESCRIPTION:As we mark the 60 year anniversary since the Boston Workers Circle moved from Dorchester to Brookline\, the Acting For Racial and Economic Justice Committee (AFREJ) will are leading a Learning For Action series around the book\, The Death of an American Jewish Community: A Tragedy of Good Intentions. \nIn the past few years\, we in AFREJ have been learning about reparations and participating in reparative actions. As well\, we’ve co-sponsored workshops for the Ujima Fund\, a solidarity economy project led by working-class people of color that works to build political and economic power in Dorchester\, Roxbury\, Mattapan\, and Jamaica Plain. Through this work\, we have widened our concept of reparations in two ways: first\, recognizing that the Jewish exodus from and subsequent corporate and governmental disinvestment in these neighborhoods calls on us as Jews to localize our reparations work in these communities. Second\, our support for Ujima and other solidarity economy enterprises connects to our commitment to “full” reparations\, that is\, repair that transforms systems and guarantees non-repeat. \nWe began the series on November 17 and over the next 3 sessions — through a combination of group discussions of the book and guest presenters that will provide more historical and current context of this text — we hope to deepen our understanding of what happened in these communities and how we can continue to support their political and economic empowerment. \nBWC is a member-run community which means we can’t do this work without you! Please contribute any amount you are comfortable with at http://bit.ly/bwcpassthehat. When you access the link type AFREJ L4A in the Other box in the first section. Your donations will go towards providing an honorarium for both of our guest speakers! \nRegister Here: bit.ly/afrejl4a  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/afrej-learning-for-action-series/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225015Z UID:10000155-1671044400-1671049800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 1 - Beginner DESCRIPTION:Learn elementary grammar\, conversation skills and how to read Yiddish. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, songs\, games\, and other multi-media materials. Level: Students new to Yiddish or those who know a few basics but want astructured start to learning anew. Materials: Students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Raphael Halff Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-1-beginner-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225015Z UID:10000156-1671044400-1671049800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced - Theater DESCRIPTION:In this class\, students will read pieces of Yiddish theater aloud together. The teacher will speak in Yiddish\, providing dramaturgy and historical context\, and students will be encouraged to discuss the material using as much Yiddish as they can. Grammatical topics will be addressed as they arise in our texts. This will be a great opportunity to  improve speaking and reading literacy as well as to develop familiarity with Yiddishtheatre and the historical and cultural contexts in which it was produced. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-theater-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225014Z UID:10000154-1671035400-1671040800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting with chapter 4. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs. Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary and who want guided reading and grammar/vocabulary/reading comprehension exercises. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse as a summary for new students and a refresher for continuing students. Materials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225012Z UID:10000152-1670958000-1670963400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. Level: Students who have previously taken a BWC Advanced Beginner class\, and newstudents who have either completed In Eynem vol 1 and/or who are comfortable withbasic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and genderdeclensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience readingtexts that include past\, present and future tenses. Textbook: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-intermediates-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225012Z UID:10000153-1670958000-1670963400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 2 - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Beginner classes and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. Level: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner-Semester 2 or Semester 3 BostonWorkers Circle class\, and to newcomers who already know the alef-beys and presenttense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read andwrite simple sentences in Yiddish.  \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-2-advanced-beginner-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225012Z UID:10000151-1670873400-1670878800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:History of Yiddish Music DESCRIPTION:Never heard of Naftule Brandwein? No problem. Welcome to your turntable intervention. \nJoin Seattle renegade klezmer Miles (Mai Li Pittard) for your five-class guided tour through the 500-year adventure of Yiddish music: the hits; the stories and scandals; and Miles’ controversial argument for a recent new\, distinct ‘revival’ wave. This interactive listening and historical lecture class will focus on recordings\, “needle-dropping” standards in different eras to showcase the changes in bands’ styles and conventions in groove over time\, and hit a solid selection of must-hears through history (including recent releases!)\, with some special spotlights on queer artists throughout history. This class is not quite music appreciation and not quite history–more like an elevator pitch for the through line and relevancy of modern klezmer and Yiddish music\, and the widely-known conspiracy from Big Klezmer to get you hooked on the good stuff (and the stories behind it). Everyone will leave this class with at least one new weird historical story and a solid listening list that will change your life. No experience necessary; only enthusiasm required. Registration information can be found here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/history-of-yiddish-music-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225011Z UID:10000150-1670864400-1670869800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Yehoyash's Yiddish Translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary as you immerse yourself in the tehom (watery depths)\, read about the exploits of the nefilim (antediluvian giants)\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expandupon the meanings of these ancient verses. Level: This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates. New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Abby Howell Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230125T013113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213600Z UID:10000371-1670753700-1670760900@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more and/or view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213459Z UID:10000171-1670581800-1670587200@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-8/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213459Z UID:10000170-1670526000-1670531400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225011Z UID:10000148-1670439600-1670445000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 1 - Beginner DESCRIPTION:Learn elementary grammar\, conversation skills and how to read Yiddish. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, songs\, games\, and other multi-media materials. Level: Students new to Yiddish or those who know a few basics but want astructured start to learning anew. Materials: Students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Raphael Halff Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-1-beginner-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225009Z UID:10000149-1670439600-1670445000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced - Theater DESCRIPTION:In this class\, students will read pieces of Yiddish theater aloud together. The teacher will speak in Yiddish\, providing dramaturgy and historical context\, and students will be encouraged to discuss the material using as much Yiddish as they can. Grammatical topics will be addressed as they arise in our texts. This will be a great opportunity to  improve speaking and reading literacy as well as to develop familiarity with Yiddishtheatre and the historical and cultural contexts in which it was produced. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-theater-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223440Z UID:10000068-1670436000-1670441400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225008Z UID:10000147-1670430600-1670436000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting with chapter 4. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs. Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary and who want guided reading and grammar/vocabulary/reading comprehension exercises. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse as a summary for new students and a refresher for continuing students. Materials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225008Z UID:10000146-1670353200-1670358600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 2 - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Beginner classes and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. Level: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner-Semester 2 or Semester 3 BostonWorkers Circle class\, and to newcomers who already know the alef-beys and presenttense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read andwrite simple sentences in Yiddish.  \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-2-advanced-beginner-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225008Z UID:10000145-1670353200-1670358600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. Level: Students who have previously taken a BWC Advanced Beginner class\, and newstudents who have either completed In Eynem vol 1 and/or who are comfortable withbasic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and genderdeclensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience readingtexts that include past\, present and future tenses. Textbook: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-intermediates-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225008Z UID:10000144-1670268600-1670274000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:History of Yiddish Music DESCRIPTION:Never heard of Naftule Brandwein? No problem. Welcome to your turntable intervention. \nJoin Seattle renegade klezmer Miles (Mai Li Pittard) for your five-class guided tour through the 500-year adventure of Yiddish music: the hits; the stories and scandals; and Miles’ controversial argument for a recent new\, distinct ‘revival’ wave. This interactive listening and historical lecture class will focus on recordings\, “needle-dropping” standards in different eras to showcase the changes in bands’ styles and conventions in groove over time\, and hit a solid selection of must-hears through history (including recent releases!)\, with some special spotlights on queer artists throughout history. This class is not quite music appreciation and not quite history–more like an elevator pitch for the through line and relevancy of modern klezmer and Yiddish music\, and the widely-known conspiracy from Big Klezmer to get you hooked on the good stuff (and the stories behind it). Everyone will leave this class with at least one new weird historical story and a solid listening list that will change your life. No experience necessary; only enthusiasm required. Registration information can be found here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/history-of-yiddish-music-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225006Z UID:10000143-1670259600-1670265000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Yehoyash's Yiddish Translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary as you immerse yourself in the tehom (watery depths)\, read about the exploits of the nefilim (antediluvian giants)\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expandupon the meanings of these ancient verses. Level: This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates. New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Abby Howell Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223440Z UID:10000067-1670180400-1670187600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:BWC Night of Action for Palestine DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle and the Palestine Solidarity Subcommittee (of the Israel-Palestine Committee) on Sunday\, December 4\, at 7 – 8:30pm ET\, for a night of learning and action in community on Zoom. Click here to register! \nWe will follow up on some of the actions BWC has taken together in the past and update our understanding of urgent situations like land theft\, expulsions\, and house demolitions in Masafer Yatta; ongoing Israeli settler violence in the West Bank; and the apartheid system designating vastly separate treatment for Israelis and Palestinians under the law in the State of Israel. \nOur actions may include contacting our legislators\, signing petitions\, making donations\, and more. All attendees are welcome to participate in or opt out of any actions we take as a group. This evening will give us a chance to come together as a community and put our new Israel/Palestine Principles into action. We at the PSSC hope to build a greater shared awareness of what’s happening in the region\, and of what Palestinians are asking international allies to do to support them\, to empower our community members to plug in and support desperately needed change from our homes here in Boston. \nRegister here to join us December 4! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-night-of-action-for-palestine/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T220437Z UID:10000086-1670007600-1670011200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Arts Shabes II DESCRIPTION:More details to be announced URL:https://circleboston.org/event/arts-shabes-ii/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213459Z UID:10000169-1669977000-1669982400@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-7/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213459Z UID:10000168-1669923000-1669928400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email yiddish@circleboston.org. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225006Z UID:10000141-1669834800-1669840200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 1 - Beginner DESCRIPTION:Learn elementary grammar\, conversation skills and how to read Yiddish. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, songs\, games\, and other multi-media materials. Level: Students new to Yiddish or those who know a few basics but want astructured start to learning anew. Materials: Students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Raphael Halff Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-1-beginner-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225006Z UID:10000142-1669834800-1669840200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced - Theater DESCRIPTION:In this class\, students will read pieces of Yiddish theater aloud together. The teacher will speak in Yiddish\, providing dramaturgy and historical context\, and students will be encouraged to discuss the material using as much Yiddish as they can. Grammatical topics will be addressed as they arise in our texts. This will be a great opportunity to  improve speaking and reading literacy as well as to develop familiarity with Yiddishtheatre and the historical and cultural contexts in which it was produced. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-theater-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225006Z UID:10000140-1669825800-1669831200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting with chapter 4. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs. Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary and who want guided reading and grammar/vocabulary/reading comprehension exercises. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse as a summary for new students and a refresher for continuing students. Materials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225003Z UID:10000138-1669748400-1669753800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 2 - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Beginner classes and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. Level: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner-Semester 2 or Semester 3 BostonWorkers Circle class\, and to newcomers who already know the alef-beys and presenttense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read andwrite simple sentences in Yiddish.  \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-2-advanced-beginner-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225005Z UID:10000139-1669748400-1669753800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. Level: Students who have previously taken a BWC Advanced Beginner class\, and newstudents who have either completed In Eynem vol 1 and/or who are comfortable withbasic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and genderdeclensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience readingtexts that include past\, present and future tenses. Textbook: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-intermediates-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225003Z UID:10000137-1669663800-1669669200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:History of Yiddish Music DESCRIPTION:Never heard of Naftule Brandwein? No problem. Welcome to your turntable intervention. \nJoin Seattle renegade klezmer Miles (Mai Li Pittard) for your five-class guided tour through the 500-year adventure of Yiddish music: the hits; the stories and scandals; and Miles’ controversial argument for a recent new\, distinct ‘revival’ wave. This interactive listening and historical lecture class will focus on recordings\, “needle-dropping” standards in different eras to showcase the changes in bands’ styles and conventions in groove over time\, and hit a solid selection of must-hears through history (including recent releases!)\, with some special spotlights on queer artists throughout history. This class is not quite music appreciation and not quite history–more like an elevator pitch for the through line and relevancy of modern klezmer and Yiddish music\, and the widely-known conspiracy from Big Klezmer to get you hooked on the good stuff (and the stories behind it). Everyone will leave this class with at least one new weird historical story and a solid listening list that will change your life. No experience necessary; only enthusiasm required. Registration information can be found here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/history-of-yiddish-music-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225003Z UID:10000136-1669654800-1669660200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Yehoyash's Yiddish Translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary as you immerse yourself in the tehom (watery depths)\, read about the exploits of the nefilim (antediluvian giants)\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expandupon the meanings of these ancient verses. Level: This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates. New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Abby Howell Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221125T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213459Z UID:10000167-1669372200-1669377600@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-6/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225003Z UID:10000135-1669230000-1669235400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 1 - Beginner DESCRIPTION:Learn elementary grammar\, conversation skills and how to read Yiddish. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, songs\, games\, and other multi-media materials. Level: Students new to Yiddish or those who know a few basics but want astructured start to learning anew. Materials: Students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Raphael Halff Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-1-beginner-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225002Z UID:10000134-1669230000-1669235400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced - Theater DESCRIPTION:In this class\, students will read pieces of Yiddish theater aloud together. The teacher will speak in Yiddish\, providing dramaturgy and historical context\, and students will be encouraged to discuss the material using as much Yiddish as they can. Grammatical topics will be addressed as they arise in our texts. This will be a great opportunity to  improve speaking and reading literacy as well as to develop familiarity with Yiddishtheatre and the historical and cultural contexts in which it was produced. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-theater-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225001Z UID:10000133-1669221000-1669226400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting with chapter 4. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs. Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary and who want guided reading and grammar/vocabulary/reading comprehension exercises. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse as a summary for new students and a refresher for continuing students. Materials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225000Z UID:10000131-1669143600-1669149000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. Level: Students who have previously taken a BWC Advanced Beginner class\, and newstudents who have either completed In Eynem vol 1 and/or who are comfortable withbasic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and genderdeclensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience readingtexts that include past\, present and future tenses. Textbook: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-intermediates-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225000Z UID:10000132-1669143600-1669149000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 2 - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Beginner classes and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. Level: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner-Semester 2 or Semester 3 BostonWorkers Circle class\, and to newcomers who already know the alef-beys and presenttense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read andwrite simple sentences in Yiddish.  \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-2-advanced-beginner-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225000Z UID:10000130-1669059000-1669064400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:History of Yiddish Music DESCRIPTION:Never heard of Naftule Brandwein? No problem. Welcome to your turntable intervention. \nJoin Seattle renegade klezmer Miles (Mai Li Pittard) for your five-class guided tour through the 500-year adventure of Yiddish music: the hits; the stories and scandals; and Miles’ controversial argument for a recent new\, distinct ‘revival’ wave. This interactive listening and historical lecture class will focus on recordings\, “needle-dropping” standards in different eras to showcase the changes in bands’ styles and conventions in groove over time\, and hit a solid selection of must-hears through history (including recent releases!)\, with some special spotlights on queer artists throughout history. This class is not quite music appreciation and not quite history–more like an elevator pitch for the through line and relevancy of modern klezmer and Yiddish music\, and the widely-known conspiracy from Big Klezmer to get you hooked on the good stuff (and the stories behind it). Everyone will leave this class with at least one new weird historical story and a solid listening list that will change your life. No experience necessary; only enthusiasm required. Registration information can be found here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/history-of-yiddish-music-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221121T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224959Z UID:10000129-1669050000-1669055400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Yehoyash's Yiddish Translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary as you immerse yourself in the tehom (watery depths)\, read about the exploits of the nefilim (antediluvian giants)\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expandupon the meanings of these ancient verses. Level: This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates. New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Abby Howell Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213443Z UID:10000032-1668940200-1668945600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging in Comunity DESCRIPTION:Psychedelics again?!  Learn how current research on psilocybin is promising relief from depression and anxiety\, and\, especially\, end of life anxiety. \n If you’re not already on our Aging in Community email list and would like to be added\, email co-chairs marsha.lazar@gmail.com and diannp27@comcast.net and they can send you the link for the sessions.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-comunity/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213457Z UID:10000166-1668767400-1668772800@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-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221124T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213457Z UID:10000165-1668711600-1669321800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T012823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213554Z UID:10000027-1668711600-1668715200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Learning for Action Series DESCRIPTION:As we mark the 60 year anniversary since the Boston Workers Circle moved from Dorchester to Brookline\, the Acting For Racial and Economic Justice Committee (AFREJ) will be leading a Learning For Action series around the book\, The Death of an American Jewish Community: A Tragedy of Good Intentions. \nIn the past few years\, we in AFREJ have been learning about reparations and participating in reparative actions. As well\, we’ve co-sponsored workshops for the Ujima Fund\, a solidarity economy project led by working-class people of color that works to build political and economic power in Dorchester\, Roxbury\, Mattapan\, and Jamaica Plain. Through this work\, we have widened our concept of reparations in two ways: first\, recognizing that the Jewish exodus from and subsequent corporate and governmental disinvestment in these neighborhoods calls on us as Jews to localize our reparations work in these communities. Second\, our support for Ujima and other solidarity economy enterprises connects to our commitment to “full” reparations\, that is\, repair that transforms systems and guarantees non-repeat. \nOver the course of 4 sessions — through a combination of group discussions of the book and guest presenters that will provide more historical and current context of this text — we hope to deepen our understanding of what happened in these communities and how we can continue to support their political and economic empowerment. \nRegister Here: https://bit.ly/dajc1117 URL:https://circleboston.org/event/learning-for-action-series/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224956Z UID:10000128-1668625200-1668630600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 1 - Beginner DESCRIPTION:Learn elementary grammar\, conversation skills and how to read Yiddish. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, songs\, games\, and other multi-media materials. Level: Students new to Yiddish or those who know a few basics but want astructured start to learning anew. Materials: Students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Raphael Halff Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-1-beginner-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224956Z UID:10000127-1668625200-1668630600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced - Theater DESCRIPTION:In this class\, students will read pieces of Yiddish theater aloud together. The teacher will speak in Yiddish\, providing dramaturgy and historical context\, and students will be encouraged to discuss the material using as much Yiddish as they can. Grammatical topics will be addressed as they arise in our texts. This will be a great opportunity to  improve speaking and reading literacy as well as to develop familiarity with Yiddishtheatre and the historical and cultural contexts in which it was produced. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-theater-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224956Z UID:10000126-1668616200-1668621600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting with chapter 4. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs. Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary and who want guided reading and grammar/vocabulary/reading comprehension exercises. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse as a summary for new students and a refresher for continuing students. Materials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224956Z UID:10000124-1668538800-1668544200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. Level: Students who have previously taken a BWC Advanced Beginner class\, and newstudents who have either completed In Eynem vol 1 and/or who are comfortable withbasic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and genderdeclensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience readingtexts that include past\, present and future tenses. Textbook: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-intermediates-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224956Z UID:10000125-1668538800-1668544200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 2 - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Beginner classes and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. Level: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner-Semester 2 or Semester 3 BostonWorkers Circle class\, and to newcomers who already know the alef-beys and presenttense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read andwrite simple sentences in Yiddish.  \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-2-advanced-beginner-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224955Z UID:10000123-1668454200-1668459600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:History of Yiddish Music DESCRIPTION:Never heard of Naftule Brandwein? No problem. Welcome to your turntable intervention. \nJoin Seattle renegade klezmer Miles (Mai Li Pittard) for your five-class guided tour through the 500-year adventure of Yiddish music: the hits; the stories and scandals; and Miles’ controversial argument for a recent new\, distinct ‘revival’ wave. This interactive listening and historical lecture class will focus on recordings\, “needle-dropping” standards in different eras to showcase the changes in bands’ styles and conventions in groove over time\, and hit a solid selection of must-hears through history (including recent releases!)\, with some special spotlights on queer artists throughout history. This class is not quite music appreciation and not quite history–more like an elevator pitch for the through line and relevancy of modern klezmer and Yiddish music\, and the widely-known conspiracy from Big Klezmer to get you hooked on the good stuff (and the stories behind it). Everyone will leave this class with at least one new weird historical story and a solid listening list that will change your life. No experience necessary; only enthusiasm required. Registration information can be found here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/history-of-yiddish-music/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224954Z UID:10000122-1668445200-1668450600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Yehoyash's Yiddish Translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary as you immerse yourself in the tehom (watery depths)\, read about the exploits of the nefilim (antediluvian giants)\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expandupon the meanings of these ancient verses. Level: This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates. New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Abby Howell Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223440Z UID:10000066-1668366000-1668373200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IDF Veterans and the True Cost of Occupation DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored with New Israel Fund\, Temple Israel Boston\, and Dorshei Tzedek. \nAs the occupation enters its 56th year\, most Israelis are walled off from the reality of everyday life in the occupied Palestinian territories – literally and figuratively. New Israel Fund grantee Breaking the Silence was founded by a group of IDF veterans who wanted to break down that barrier to educate the Israeli public and spread the word among diaspora Jews worldwide about the moral and human costs of the occupation. \nJoin us for a conversation with two Breaking the Silence members and a screening of Mission: Hebron\, a 20-minute documentary by Rona Segal based on the testimony of Israeli soldiers who served in the largest Palestinian city in the West Bank. We hope this dynamic film will inspire you to get your question answered. \nSince 2004\, Breaking the Silence has published testimonies\, conducted tours in the West Bank\, and documented the harsh realities of the occupation through the voices of former soldiers. NIF is particularly proud to support Breaking the Silence’s efforts to bring the reality of the occupation to young Israelis before they begin their military service. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/idf-veterans-and-the-true-cost-of-occupation/ LOCATION:Temple Israel\, 477 Longwood Ave\, Boston\, MA 02215\, USA CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T121500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230125T013112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213600Z UID:10000370-1668334500-1668341700@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Circle Book Group DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. The Zoom information for this meeting will be shared closer to the event via email. To make sure you’re on the Book Group email list\, contact the Circle Book Group committee co-chairs at bookgroup@circleboston.org Click here to learn more and/or view books we’ve read in the past. To make a donation for the Book Group\, visit this page. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213456Z UID:10000164-1668162600-1668168000@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-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213456Z UID:10000163-1668106800-1668112200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223440Z UID:10000065-1668106800-1668110400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Screening of "BOYCOTT" DESCRIPTION:Thirty-Four states have passed laws criminalizing BDS (Boycott\, Divestment\, and Sanctions)\, a non-violent attempt to pressure Israel into ending the occupation. BWC’s principles stand against the criminalization of constitutionally protected free-speech. BOYCOTT\, this award-winning film\, produced by JustVision.org\, documents the cases of several people who have been caught up in their state’s Anti-BDS laws and delves into the court cases surrounding them. \nPremiering in Boston at the Palestine Film Festival in October\, the Anti-Anti-BDS subcommittee of BWC’s Israel-Palestine Committee has arranged for a screening for all of BWC on Nov 10th at 7PM to be followed by a discussion led by a staff member of JustVision. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/screening-of-boycott/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224954Z UID:10000121-1668020400-1668025800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced - Theater DESCRIPTION:In this class\, students will read pieces of Yiddish theater aloud together. The teacher will speak in Yiddish\, providing dramaturgy and historical context\, and students will be encouraged to discuss the material using as much Yiddish as they can. Grammatical topics will be addressed as they arise in our texts. This will be a great opportunity to  improve speaking and reading literacy as well as to develop familiarity with Yiddishtheatre and the historical and cultural contexts in which it was produced. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-theater-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224954Z UID:10000120-1668020400-1668025800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 1 - Beginner DESCRIPTION:Learn elementary grammar\, conversation skills and how to read Yiddish. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, songs\, games\, and other multi-media materials. Level: Students new to Yiddish or those who know a few basics but want astructured start to learning anew. Materials: Students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Raphael Halff Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-1-beginner-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213556Z UID:10000063-1668020400-1668024000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Reading Group DESCRIPTION:The suggested first book is about Immigration and the Consequences of U.S. Imperialism: Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America by Juan González.  \nA sweeping history of the Latino experience in the United States–thoroughly revised and updated. The first new edition in ten years of this important study of Latinos in U.S. history\, Harvest of Empire spans five centuries-from the first New World colonies to the first decade of the new millennium. Latinos are now the largest minority group in the United States\, and their impact on American popular culture–from food to entertainment to literature–is greater than ever. Featuring family portraits of real-life immigrant Latino pioneers\, as well as accounts of the events and conditions that compelled them to leave their homelands\, Harvest of Empire is required reading for anyone wishing to understand  the bigger picture behind immigration to the U.S. \nThe book has 3 main sections\, we’ll read and discuss each of the 3 sections at successive meetings.   The first discussion will be lead by Rick Colbath-Hess. \nPlease RSVP to Rick Colbath-Hess (rcolbathhess@gmail.com) as there is limited space available. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-reading-group/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224954Z UID:10000119-1668011400-1668016800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting with chapter 4. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs. Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary and who want guided reading and grammar/vocabulary/reading comprehension exercises. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse as a summary for new students and a refresher for continuing students. Materials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224951Z UID:10000117-1667934000-1667939400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 2 - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Beginner classes and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. Level: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner-Semester 2 or Semester 3 BostonWorkers Circle class\, and to newcomers who already know the alef-beys and presenttense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read andwrite simple sentences in Yiddish.  \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-2-advanced-beginner-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224951Z UID:10000118-1667934000-1667939400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. Level: Students who have previously taken a BWC Advanced Beginner class\, and newstudents who have either completed In Eynem vol 1 and/or who are comfortable withbasic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and genderdeclensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience readingtexts that include past\, present and future tenses. Textbook: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-intermediates-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T072127Z UID:10000270-1667847600-1667853000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:What are your hopes and dreams for Yiddish in the BWC community? Join us for a special meeting of the Yiddish Committee–conducted in English–where we’ll reflect on our community and share our visions for the future. Everyone is welcome: Yiddish speakers\, Yiddish students\, and anyone interested in the language!  \nRegister Here URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-committee-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224951Z UID:10000116-1667840400-1667845800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Yehoyash's Yiddish Translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary as you immerse yourself in the tehom (watery depths)\, read about the exploits of the nefilim (antediluvian giants)\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expandupon the meanings of these ancient verses. Level: This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates. New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Abby Howell Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T001505Z UID:10000090-1667584800-1667592000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Support Space Ritual & Family Gathering DESCRIPTION:The Support Space is designed for Shule caregivers who identify as OR who are the caregiver of a young person who identifies as Black\, a person of color\, a Jew of color\, Indigenous\, Sephardi\, and/or Mizrahi (JOCISM). \nContact Lucas Orwig lucas.orwig@gmail.com for more information URL:https://circleboston.org/event/support-space-ritual-family-gathering/ LOCATION:6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:Shule END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221104T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213456Z UID:10000162-1667557800-1667563200@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-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T210000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213453Z UID:10000161-1667503800-1667509200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English. \nEach session will include time to workshop material of several participants and a chance for everyone to spend time creating. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email Lily at weitzman.lily@gmail.com. Whether or not you’re bringing material to workshop\, you are welcome to attend and offer feedback to fellow participants. \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224951Z UID:10000115-1667415600-1667421000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 1 - Beginner DESCRIPTION:Learn elementary grammar\, conversation skills and how to read Yiddish. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, songs\, games\, and other multi-media materials. Level: Students new to Yiddish or those who know a few basics but want astructured start to learning anew. Materials: Students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Raphael Halff Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-1-beginner-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224951Z UID:10000114-1667415600-1667421000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced - Theater DESCRIPTION:In this class\, students will read pieces of Yiddish theater aloud together. The teacher will speak in Yiddish\, providing dramaturgy and historical context\, and students will be encouraged to discuss the material using as much Yiddish as they can. Grammatical topics will be addressed as they arise in our texts. This will be a great opportunity to  improve speaking and reading literacy as well as to develop familiarity with Yiddishtheatre and the historical and cultural contexts in which it was produced. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-theater-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223440Z UID:10000064-1667412000-1667417400@circleboston.org SUMMARY:IPC Study Group DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Join us here on Zoom at 6pm The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions! URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224948Z UID:10000113-1667406600-1667412000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting with chapter 4. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs. Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary and who want guided reading and grammar/vocabulary/reading comprehension exercises. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse as a summary for new students and a refresher for continuing students. Materials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224947Z UID:10000111-1667329200-1667334600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 2 - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Beginner classes and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. Level: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner-Semester 2 or Semester 3 BostonWorkers Circle class\, and to newcomers who already know the alef-beys and presenttense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read andwrite simple sentences in Yiddish.  \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-2-advanced-beginner-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224947Z UID:10000112-1667329200-1667334600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. Level: Students who have previously taken a BWC Advanced Beginner class\, and newstudents who have either completed In Eynem vol 1 and/or who are comfortable withbasic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and genderdeclensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience readingtexts that include past\, present and future tenses. Textbook: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-intermediates-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221031T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221031T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224947Z UID:10000110-1667235600-1667241000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Yehoyash's Yiddish Translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary as you immerse yourself in the tehom (watery depths)\, read about the exploits of the nefilim (antediluvian giants)\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expandupon the meanings of these ancient verses. Level: This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates. New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Abby Howell Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221030T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T225053Z UID:10000103-1667124000-1667142000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:TASC Symposium DESCRIPTION:A one-day mini-retreat for 8th-12th graders.  More details coming soon. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-symposium/ LOCATION:TBD (In-Person) CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213453Z UID:10000160-1666953000-1666958400@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-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213453Z UID:10000159-1666897200-1666902600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nVirtual Yiddish Sing –  The song booklet will be provided to registrants day of the event.  Participants can request songs from the booklet and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224947Z UID:10000108-1666810800-1666816200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Advanced - Theater DESCRIPTION:In this class\, students will read pieces of Yiddish theater aloud together. The teacher will speak in Yiddish\, providing dramaturgy and historical context\, and students will be encouraged to discuss the material using as much Yiddish as they can. Grammatical topics will be addressed as they arise in our texts. This will be a great opportunity to  improve speaking and reading literacy as well as to develop familiarity with Yiddishtheatre and the historical and cultural contexts in which it was produced. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-theater/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224944Z UID:10000109-1666810800-1666816200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 1 - Beginner DESCRIPTION:Learn elementary grammar\, conversation skills and how to read Yiddish. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. The class will be interactive and lively\, using the textbook Colloquial Yiddish\, songs\, games\, and other multi-media materials. Level: Students new to Yiddish or those who know a few basics but want astructured start to learning anew. Materials: Students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Raphael Halff Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-1-beginner/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224944Z UID:10000107-1666801800-1666807200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Motl Peyse dem Khazns DESCRIPTION:Students in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem\, starting with chapter 4. By reading aloud\, using the book’s exercises\, and discussion\, students will have a chance to strengthen their Yiddish reading\, vocabulary\, grammar and conversation skills. There’ll also be time for general conversation practice and learning through songs. Level: Continuing students and new students who can read Yiddish with the help of a dictionary and who want guided reading and grammar/vocabulary/reading comprehension exercises. The first class will include a review of characters and plot in Motl Peyse as a summary for new students and a refresher for continuing students. Materials: New students should purchase Motl Peyse dem Khazns\, available at League for Yiddish or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-motl-peyse-dem-khazns/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224943Z UID:10000106-1666724400-1666729800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Level 2 - Advanced Beginner DESCRIPTION:Students will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish\, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Beginner classes and moving further ahead. Additionally\, songs and various multi-media materials will be used to expose students to current and historical Yiddish culture and to strengthen conversation skills and Yiddish reading ability. Level: Geared to students who have taken a Beginner-Semester 2 or Semester 3 BostonWorkers Circle class\, and to newcomers who already know the alef-beys and presenttense\, have some familiarity with the past tense and can understand\, speak\, read andwrite simple sentences in Yiddish.  \nMaterials: New students should purchase Colloquial Yiddish at The Yiddish Book Center orRoutledge Textbooks or at other on-line sites. Instructor: Jonah Sidman Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/level-2-advanced-beginner/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224943Z UID:10000105-1666724400-1666729800@circleboston.org SUMMARY:New Intermediates DESCRIPTION:Using the textbook In Eynem\, vol 2\, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking\, reading and writing. Level: Students who have previously taken a BWC Advanced Beginner class\, and newstudents who have either completed In Eynem vol 1 and/or who are comfortable withbasic conversation in Yiddish; familiar with grammar such as case and genderdeclensions and separable-prefix verb conjugations; and who have experience readingtexts that include past\, present and future tenses. Textbook: Students new to the class should purchase In Eynem at The Yiddish Book Center. Instructor: Zissel Piazza Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-intermediates/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T224943Z UID:10000104-1666630800-1666636200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Continuing Intermediates - Yehoyash's Yiddish Translation of the Tanakh DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash’s Yiddish translation of the Tanakh\, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your biblical vocabulary as you immerse yourself in the tehom (watery depths)\, read about the exploits of the nefilim (antediluvian giants)\, practice your reading fluency by chanting repetitive verses about the long lives of the ancestors who begat named sons and nameless daughters\, and role play as an ancient sage or shtetl melamed by attempting to explain and expandupon the meanings of these ancient verses. Level: This section is intended for continuing BWC intermediates. New students who have experience reading and speaking Yiddish within or outside of a classroom setting are welcome to join. Grammar will be reviewed as it comes up in the text. Materials: Provided by instructor. Instructor: Abby Howell Registration information can be found here.  URL:https://circleboston.org/event/continuing-intermediates-yehoyashs-yiddish-translation-of-the-tanakh/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T171500 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230109T043222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T223510Z UID:10000272-1666537200-1666545300@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Open Rehearsal DESCRIPTION:A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus of Boston Workers Circle welcomes new members. Come check us out! We are a community chorus dedicated to social justice rooted in radical Yiddishkayt. No auditions. No knowledge of Yiddish or music is necessary.  \nMasks and proof of covid vaccination are required. \nContact Peter Rhodes with any questions: rhodespm1@gmail.com URL:https://circleboston.org/event/open-rehearsal/ LOCATION:Temple Beth Zion\, 1566 Beacon St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213443Z UID:10000031-1666521000-1666524600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Aging in Community: Purpose of our Lives DESCRIPTION:Do you believe that your life has a purpose? We will consider this from various perspectives\, including the evolution of our purpose(s) over the years\, the extent to which we may be motivated and empowered by a sense of purpose\, and whether purpose in our lives may reduce isolation and contribute to health.  We also recognize that some may view these questions as unanswerable…so feel free to bring your own questions! Please contact the committee co-chairs to register. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-purpose-of-our-lives/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Aging in Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213453Z UID:10000158-1666348200-1666353600@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/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T012823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213554Z UID:10000026-1666206000-1666209600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Intergenerational Conversation: At the crossroads of pivotal political moments DESCRIPTION:At this moment of rising fascism\, global pandemic and war many of us are struggling to feel grounded and frozen on how to act. Join us for an opportunity of intentional perspective taking as we discuss how this pivotal political moment is impacting people across our community at different stages of our lives.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intergenerational-conversation-at-the-crossroads-of-pivotal-political-moments/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:AFREJ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T220437Z UID:10000085-1665770400-1665777600@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Welcome Shabes/Sukes DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Welcome Shabes. We are looking forward to getting to know one another by sharing a potluck dinner\, the Shabes blessings\, and a fun activity. \nThis will be a hybrid program\, taking place at the BWC building in Brookline as well as virtually on zoom. Details will be provided with registration. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/welcome-shabes-sukes/ LOCATION:Hybrid (BWC Building & Zoom) CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T213452Z UID:10000157-1665687600-1665693000@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it’s safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org.  \nRegister Here. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T072127Z UID:10000269-1665138600-1665142200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Yiddish Book Group DESCRIPTION:The Yiddish reading group continues to meet weekly via zoom on Fridays from 10:30 to noon. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-book-group/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T050135 CREATED:20230106T013930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T072127Z UID:10000268-1665084600-1665088200@circleboston.org SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Creative Project Incubator DESCRIPTION:Di Nest is an incubator for Yiddish-language creative projects! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to share and workshop community members’ artistic works in progress. All forms of creativity in Yiddish (or prominently featuring Yiddish) are welcome: poetry\, prose\, music\, visual arts\, performing arts\, translations into Yiddish\, and more. URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-creative-project-incubator-15/ LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR