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SUMMARY:TASC Session 7
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-8-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T214216Z
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SUMMARY:Circle Playtime Khanike Party (EARLIER TIME)
DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime will meet 10:30-11:00 and then join the All Shule Khanike Party. Details below. \nPlease join our Shule Khanike party for current and prospective Shule families on Sunday\, November 14 from 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM! (Program begins at 11 AM) \nWe would love to welcome you to BWC’s secular community and our all-school party featuring singing\, music\, treats\, and a chance to re-dedicate ourselves to more vibrant future. \nProspective families please note: This party includes a potluck but please do not feel pressured to contribute as a guest. Just make sure you include your dietary needs when you register below! Questions can be directed to Carly\, at youtheducation@circleboston.org \nRSVP at bit.ly/shulekhanike25
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-khanike-party-earlier-time/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250922T165759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T182641Z
UID:10003416-1765708200-1765713600@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.  \nDecember’s book selection is Surviving Autocracy by Masha Gessen. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-32/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251119T185314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T201141Z
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SUMMARY:farbreng:boston - makhn zhetonen
DESCRIPTION:װאָס: מאַכן זשעטאָנעןװען: שבת\, דעם 13טן דעצעמבער\, 3:00־5:00װוּ: באָסטאָנער אַרבעטער־רינג\, 6 װעבסטער גאַס\, ברוקלײַן \nלאָמיר מאַכן קונסט און רעדן ייִדיש צוזאַמען! מיר װעלן מאַכן זשעטאָנען מיט מאַרקירערס\, קלעפּצעטלעך און אַנדערע מאַטעריאַלן. מע קען צײכענען אַ שטיקל קונסט\, שרײַבן אַ ייִדישע פֿראַזע ־ עפּעס קאָמישס\, עפּעס פּאָליטישס\, אײַערע פּראָנאָמען ־ אָדער שאַפֿן װאָס מע װיל. מיר װעלן האָבן מאַרקירערס און קלעפּצעטלעך\, אָבער אָנטײלנעמערס זײַנען אויך פֿאַרבעטן מיטצוברענגען נאָך מאַטעריאַלן. האָט איר שוין ליב צו שטריקן\, העקלען\, העפֿטן אָדער עפּעס ענלעכס? איר זײַט אויך פֿאַרבעטן מיטצוברענגען אַן אײגענעם פּראָיעקט \nדי פּראָגראַם איז אַ צוזאַמען־אַרבעט פֿונעם באָסטאָנער אַרבעטער־רינג און פֿאַרברענג:באָסטאָן\, אַ יוגנטרוף־פּראָיעקט װאָס שאַפֿט געלעגנהײטן צו רעדן און פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש פּנים־אל־פּנים אַ גאַנץ קײַלעכדיק יאָר \nVos: Makhn zhetonenVen: Shabes\, dem 13tn detsember\, 3:00-5:00Vu: Bostoner Arbeter-Ring\, 6 Webster St. in Brookline \nLomir makhn kunst un redn yidish tsuzamen! Mir veln makhn zhetonen (buttons) mit markirers\, kleptsetlekh (stickers)\, un andere materyaln. Me ken tseykhenen a shtikl kunst\, shraybn a yidishe fraze ־ epes komishs\, epes politishs\, ayere pronomen – oder shafn vos me vil. Mir veln hobn markirers un kleptsetlekh\, ober onteylnemers zaynen oykh farbetn mittsubrengen nokh materyaln. (Hot ir shoyn lib tsu shtrikn\, heklen\, heftn\, oder epes azoyns? Ir zayt oykh farbetn mittsubrengen an eygenem proyekt.) \nDi program iz a tsuzamen-arbet funem bostoner arbeter-ring un farbreng:boston\, a yugntruf-proyekt vos shaft gelegnheytn tsu redn un farbrengen af yidish ponem-al-ponem a gants kaylekhdik yor. \nFarbreng:boston is a Yiddish-language immersion program where we gather together informally to speak in Yiddish. For most of our community members\, if we want a Yiddish-speaking environment\, we have to proactively create one—so that’s what we’re doing! Here are some guidelines for being part of a language-immersion activity. \nAsking how to say something? Perfectly fine; we do this all the time. Tossing in a short English word or phrase—especially an idiom or quote—while keeping the conversation in Yiddish? Common among American Yiddish speakers and also perfectly fine. However\, we ask participants to avoid telling anecdotes or otherwise speaking in English for an extended period of time. Conversing in English disrupts the Yiddish-language environment\, and it takes away learning opportunities for students. Yiddish speakers and students at all levels are welcome at farbreng. It’s normal to feel nervous about your Yiddish\, but we applaud and encourage all students and speakers to use Yiddish. If you have any questions about the program\, please write to us at farbreng-boston@yugntruf.org \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/farbrengboston-makhn-zhetonen/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250909T201505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T205739Z
UID:10003330-1765566000-1765571400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Arts Shabes V -- LIGHT!!!
DESCRIPTION:Please register to join this Zoom Shabes in honoring LIGHT as happens with Khanike/Hanukkah\, Solstice\, Christmas\, Kwanzaa\, Diwali\, and other human creations. Our featured presenter will be Jeff Berg\, BWC member and lighting designer\, who takes an architect’s vision to illuminating the public realm. \nWe will meet on Friday\, December 12\, 2025 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM on Zoom. \nRegistration closes at 4:00pm on December 12. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/arts-shabes-v/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T215723Z
UID:10001608-1765535400-1765540800@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-127/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T222643Z
UID:10003297-1765479600-1765485000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20241017T144357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T215723Z
UID:10002467-1765479600-1765485000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-53/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T222702Z
UID:10003296-1765396800-1765402200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, sharply observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with revealing\, ironic perceptions. Shtok’s piercing poems – including her groundbreaking sonnets – are an innovation in Yiddish literature. Her poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing. The course will offer cover a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T222701Z
UID:10003295-1765395000-1765400400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-in-person-8/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250417T205057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T204144Z
UID:10002949-1765389600-1765393200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250220T190153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T214143Z
UID:10002805-1765387800-1765389600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-44/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T221142Z
UID:10003294-1765306800-1765312200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-yiddish-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T221142Z
UID:10003293-1765306800-1765312200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, and listening\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students. We’ll focus on building reading fluency\, comprehension strategies\, dictionary skills\, and making meaning from texts while enjoying selections from the canon of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediate-yiddish-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251121T215709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T211259Z
UID:10003475-1765105200-1765110600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Recruitment Kick off event
DESCRIPTION:Love Shule? Want to help more people get access to this awesome community? Join our brainstorming and sharing session on Sunday\, December 7th from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. \nWhether you’re a current caregiver or just a BWC member who cares about youth getting access to our social justice-focused\, cultural Sunday school\, we want your ideas and your actions! It’s time to get creative\, get connected\, and get catalyzed to bring in new Shule families. \nPlease email Carly at youtheducation@circleboston.org with any questions. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/recruitment-kick-off-event/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250915T162040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T205653Z
UID:10003369-1765103400-1765110600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 6
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-7-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250619T180635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T211258Z
UID:10003199-1765103400-1765110600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 9 + Zayen parents Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-9-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250918T160850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T232705Z
UID:10003410-1765103400-1765108800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community: Grappling with Dependence Part 2
DESCRIPTION:AIC will gather on Zoom for part two of this discussion. \nFor more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-grappling-with-dependence-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251117T184458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T195702Z
UID:10003471-1764959400-1764966600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:A Palestine-Focused Shabes
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to register for a Friday night community Shabes dinner held in the spirit of mourning and actively opposing the genocide faced by Palestinians and committed by Israel and of reflecting as a community what we can do to support and stand with the Palestinian people. There will be a very brief informal ceremony as well as opportunities to connect with like-minded community members and opportunities to donate to Palestinian charities. \nDate: Friday\, December 5\, 2025Time: 6:30-8:30pmLocation: BWC Building | 6 Webster Street | Brookline\, MA \nREGISTER HERE \nWe would like to collect voluntary donations to cover costs associated with this event and fund the work of IPC. A donation is definitely not required to attend the shabes\, but please donate $5-$10 if you are able. Please use this Pass-the-Hat form to make your donation and choose “IPC” when it asks what event you participated in.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/a-palestine-focused-shabes/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251125T194508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T211150Z
UID:10003479-1764941400-1764946800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:De-ICE Hanscom Standout
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Immigration Committee will be joining the De-ICE Hanscom coalition for their weekly afternoon standout on Friday\, December 5\, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. This gathering takes place at the Hanscom Rotary\, located at the intersection of Hanscom Dr. and Old Bedford Rd. in Lincoln\, MA. \nEvent Details\n\nTime: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM\nLocation: Hanscom Rotary\, Lincoln\, MA\nParking: Available along Old Bedford Road or Hanscom Drive (please do not impede traffic or block bike lanes).\n\nPurpose of the Standout\nThe De-ICE Hanscom coalition organizes peaceful standouts aimed at eliminating ICE transport flights from Hanscom Field. These flights are reportedly used to expedite the removal of immigrants from New England\, which undermines their ability to seek effective legal representation. \nCoalition Groups Involved\nThe standout involves several coalition groups including: \n\nConcord Indivisible\nGreater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN)\nIndivisible Acton Area\nJewish Alliance for Law & Social Action (JALSA)\nLexington Alarm\nMaynard Indivisible\n\nSign Up for Updates\nTo stay updated about the protests and other events\, you can sign up through this link: Sign up for updates. \nIf you need more information or have questions about the event\, please email Richard Colbath-Hess at rcolbathhess@gmail.com.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/de-ice-hanscom-standout/
LOCATION:Hanscom Rotary\, Lincoln\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.457454;-71.290551
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T214155Z
UID:10001606-1764930600-1764936000@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-126/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250218T180246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T214155Z
UID:10002782-1764876600-1764882000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Arts Incubator
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start writing in Yiddish but have questions about creating in a language you are still learning? Have you been making art in Yiddish for a while and want feedback on your latest project? Do you want to be part of the first audience for new Yiddish art and support artists with your feedback? Then join us at Di Nest! \nDi Nest is an arts incubator for Yiddish creativity. Join us to share your own projects and/or to help workshop community members’ works in progress. Projects in any medium that are in\, or prominently feature\, Yiddish are welcome–including original works and translations into Yiddish. Di Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! \nEach session will include time to workshop material from several participants. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email Lilye at yiddish@circleboston.org before the meeting. Attendees are invited to bring a project to share—but we also welcome attendees who join us to listen\, learn\, and offer feedback. Sharing a Yiddish work-in-progress can be daunting\, so we will ask all attendees to briefly unmute and introduce themselves. \nThis program is a collaboration between Boston Workers Circle\, Rad Yiddish\, and Queer Yiddish Camp. \nRegister here to get the Zoom link. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-arts-incubator-34/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T212711Z
UID:10003292-1764874800-1764880200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T211156Z
UID:10003290-1764792000-1764797400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, sharply observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with revealing\, ironic perceptions. Shtok’s piercing poems – including her groundbreaking sonnets – are an innovation in Yiddish literature. Her poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing. The course will offer cover a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T211156Z
UID:10003291-1764790200-1764795600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-in-person-7/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251104T190538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T232655Z
UID:10003462-1764788400-1764792000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-45/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240613T211110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T194145Z
UID:10002076-1764784800-1764790200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-31/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T205725Z
UID:10003288-1764702000-1764707400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-yiddish-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T205724Z
UID:10003289-1764702000-1764707400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, and listening\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students. We’ll focus on building reading fluency\, comprehension strategies\, dictionary skills\, and making meaning from texts while enjoying selections from the canon of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediate-yiddish-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T214154Z
UID:10001604-1764325800-1764331200@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-125/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20241007T181805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T225759Z
UID:10002415-1764183600-1764189000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled for December 3rd. \nThe Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T195734Z
UID:10003287-1764097200-1764102600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-yiddish-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250911T184155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T215652Z
UID:10003362-1763894700-1763900100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Kumzits: TBD
DESCRIPTION:Kumzits is an informal gathering space for Shule parents and the BWC community to schmooze and to learn together. We meet during Shule hours at Shule in order to connect with each other\, discuss important issues\, and to laugh. Past gatherings include discussions of Israel-Palestine\, prison abolition\, Shabbos\, and lots of activities like mosaic-making\, walks to the reservoir\, and bagel eating. Join us for a short\, informal meeting to eat bagels\, connect\, and to imagine our year together.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/kumzits-tbd-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250619T180635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T215651Z
UID:10003198-1763893800-1763901000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 8
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-8-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250915T162040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T194245Z
UID:10003368-1763834400-1763902800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 5: Annual Overnight
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-6-annual-overnight/
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T205715Z
UID:10001602-1763721000-1763726400@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-124/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T195648Z
UID:10003286-1763665200-1763670600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240805T162019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T205715Z
UID:10002245-1763665200-1763670600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-22/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T195711Z
UID:10003284-1763582400-1763587800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, sharply observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with revealing\, ironic perceptions. Shtok’s piercing poems – including her groundbreaking sonnets – are an innovation in Yiddish literature. Her poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing. The course will offer cover a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T195711Z
UID:10003285-1763580600-1763586000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-in-person-6/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251008T191525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T232658Z
UID:10003440-1763578800-1763584200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Course: Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Adult Ed Course: We Carry This In our Bodies: Navigating Family\, Trauma\, and Israel/Palestine\nAt a time when conversations about Israel/Palestine are deeply charged\, many of us struggle to stay in relationship with loved ones whose perspectives differ from our own. This three-part course will explore how American Jewish trauma lives in our bodies (based largely on the work of Resmaa Menakem)\, shapes our politics\, and shows up in interpersonal dynamics. Drawing on somatic practices\, historical context\, and scenario planning\, we’ll practice approaches for meaningful\, values-aligned conversations—along with tools for setting boundaries and caring for ourselves in the process. \nREGISTER HERE. \nCourse Sessions:All classes will be held in person at the BWC Building located at 6 Webster Street in Brookline\, MA. \nAll students are required to attend session #1\, but can choose which of the other sessions they attend. \nSession #1 – November 5 | 7-8:30PM: Diving into My Grandmother’s Hands as a source for healing Jewish trauma \nSession #2 – November 12 | 7-8:30PM: Understanding our own narratives and voices\, beginning to practice our fears \nSession #3: November 19 | 7-8:30PM: Scenario planning\, practice\, and closure (or non-closure)
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-course-session-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250417T205057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T155757Z
UID:10002948-1763575200-1763578800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251030T141733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T175652Z
UID:10003456-1763550000-1763557200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Bearing Witness at Burlington ICE Office: Protest for Immigrant Justice and Dignity
DESCRIPTION:The BWC contingent is joining the ongoing protest at the Burlington ICE office\, held the third Wednesday of each month. \nLast month\, about 20 BWC members joined a powerful crowd of around 400 people — standing together for immigrant justice. \nPlease join us again this month! It’s an energizing and meaningful event — and yes\, it’s fun too. \n📍 Location: 1000 District Ave\, Burlington (one block from the mall)🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM📅 When: The 3rd Wednesday of every month📍 Meeting Spot: South side of the ICE driveway — look for the BWC T-shirts! \nLet’s keep showing up and making our voices heard.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bearing-witness-at-burlington-ice-office-protest-for-immigrant-justice-and-dignity-4/
LOCATION:1000 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.504844;-71.201539
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T195646Z
UID:10003282-1763492400-1763497800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-yiddish-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T195646Z
UID:10003283-1763492400-1763497800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, and listening\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students. We’ll focus on building reading fluency\, comprehension strategies\, dictionary skills\, and making meaning from texts while enjoying selections from the canon of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediate-yiddish-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250722T194315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T195716Z
UID:10003242-1763404200-1763411400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Klezmer Workshop and Jam: A Taste of Yiddish Class
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn the foundations of klezmer music? Do you love to play klezmer music and want to help grow the local community of klezmorim? Join the Boston Workers Circle’s monthly drop-in klezmer jam! We will develop and play a shared repertoire. Let’s make music together whether you’re playing (or learning) the melody\, the secund (accompaniment)\, or contributing to the rhythm section. We’ll approach the music by play the music by ear\, a traditional form of learning klezmer. Recordings and sheet music will be available to support new and returning participants’ learning; reading music is not required. \nLevel: This is a workshop and jam and is ideal for musicians who are proficient with their instruments and want to learn or develop their klezmer repertoire\, technique\, and style. We will be meeting once a month and all types of instrumentalists are welcome. The BWC monthly workshop and jam is designed to be an inclusive and welcoming community especially for new participants as we work to create an environment where everyone is supported and empowered to participate. \nMaterial: Your instrument; something to take notes with; water bottle \nCost: You can pay the suggested sliding scale donation at the door via credit card or cash. However\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.  \nOur workshop + jam has a suggested donation on a sliding scale of $18-$36.  \nOur jam ONLY suggested donation is  on a sliding scale of $10-$20.  \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/klezmer-workshop-and-jam-a-taste-of-yiddish-class-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251103T200151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T215654Z
UID:10003459-1763308800-1763316000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Tikkun Olam ~ Together in Song Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tikkun Olam ~ Together in Song\, a concert offering healing\, hope\, and peace during these challenging times.  \nIn a time filled with mistrust and division\, Koleinu\, Boston’s Jewish Community Chorus\, A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus of Boston Workers Circle\, and Mizrahi multi-instrumentalist Yoni Avi Battat\, will collaborate to strengthen our connections with the rich\, multicultural sounds of our wide Jewish musical heritage. \nThe concert is free but you must register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tikkun-olam-together-in-song-concert/
LOCATION:Congregation Kehillath Israel\, 383 Harvard St\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250911T184155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T211151Z
UID:10003361-1763289900-1763295300@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Kumzits: Celebrating Jewish and American Holidays with Rachel Chagnon
DESCRIPTION:Ahead of Thanksgiving\, join other parents and caregivers for a conversation about celebrating Jewish holidays and our capacity for revival and reinvention of tradition. What’s a holiday that you celebrate now? How is it similar or different from your childhood? What is your relationship to Thanksgiving\, and how can we raise our kids to celebrate holidays while also imbuing them with our values?  \nAbout Kumzits:Kumzits is an informal gathering space for Shule parents and the BWC community to schmooze and to learn together. We meet during Shule hours at Shule in order to connect with each other\, discuss important issues\, and to laugh. Past gatherings include discussions of Israel-Palestine\, prison abolition\, Shabbos\, and lots of activities like mosaic-making\, walks to the reservoir\, and bagel eating. Join us for a short\, informal meeting to eat bagels\, connect\, and to imagine our year together.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/kumzits-tbd/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250904T161954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T211152Z
UID:10003319-1763289900-1763295300@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Playtime
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-21/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250915T162039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T192640Z
UID:10003367-1763289000-1763296200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-5/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250619T180635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T211152Z
UID:10003197-1763289000-1763296200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 7
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-7-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250922T165758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T195652Z
UID:10003415-1763289000-1763294400@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.  \nNovember’s book selection is The Hidden Palace: A Novel of the Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250915T204145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T212641Z
UID:10003382-1763204400-1763211600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Stitch and Resist
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us every third Saturday of the month at the BWC building from 11am – 1pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better. \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/stitch-and-resist-29/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T204144Z
UID:10001601-1763116200-1763121600@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-123/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T192653Z
UID:10003281-1763060400-1763065800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20241017T144355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T204144Z
UID:10002466-1763060400-1763065800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-52/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T191150Z
UID:10003280-1762977600-1762983000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, sharply observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with revealing\, ironic perceptions. Shtok’s piercing poems – including her groundbreaking sonnets – are an innovation in Yiddish literature. Her poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing. The course will offer cover a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T191151Z
UID:10003279-1762975800-1762981200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-in-person-5/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251008T191525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T232641Z
UID:10003439-1762974000-1762979400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Course: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Adult Ed Course: We Carry This In our Bodies: Navigating Family\, Trauma\, and Israel/Palestine\nAt a time when conversations about Israel/Palestine are deeply charged\, many of us struggle to stay in relationship with loved ones whose perspectives differ from our own. This three-part course will explore how American Jewish trauma lives in our bodies (based largely on the work of Resmaa Menakem)\, shapes our politics\, and shows up in interpersonal dynamics. Drawing on somatic practices\, historical context\, and scenario planning\, we’ll practice approaches for meaningful\, values-aligned conversations—along with tools for setting boundaries and caring for ourselves in the process. \nREGISTER HERE. \nCourse Sessions:All classes will be held in person at the BWC Building located at 6 Webster Street in Brookline\, MA. \nAll students are required to attend session #1\, but can choose which of the other sessions they attend. \nSession #1 – November 5 | 7-8:30PM: Diving into My Grandmother’s Hands as a source for healing Jewish trauma \nSession #2 – November 12 | 7-8:30PM: Understanding our own narratives and voices\, beginning to practice our fears \nSession #3: November 19 | 7-8:30PM: Scenario planning\, practice\, and closure (or non-closure)
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-course-session-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250220T190152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T175655Z
UID:10002804-1762968600-1762970400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-43/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251104T192252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T201213Z
UID:10003463-1762887600-1762894800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Gragger Team Meeting (all call)
DESCRIPTION:We’re having our first all-call Gragger meeting for the coming 2026 Gragger planning season! Please make sure to RSVP here at the team sign up form if you haven’t already: https://forms.gle/y6HhZCtdxkjuLhH98. Fill out the theme poll by 11/7! https://forms.gle/g1znpVdvfwaE3tow6
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/gragger-team-meeting-all-call/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T185715Z
UID:10003278-1762887600-1762893000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, and listening\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students. We’ll focus on building reading fluency\, comprehension strategies\, dictionary skills\, and making meaning from texts while enjoying selections from the canon of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediate-yiddish-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251023T145610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T194142Z
UID:10003450-1762876800-1762887600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED farbreng:boston--kokhn mit Ozzy un Ariel
DESCRIPTION:פֿאַרברענג:באָסטאָן ־ קאָכן מיט עזריאל און אריאלדימסטיק\, דעם 11טן נאָװעמבער\, 4:00 באָסטאָנער אַרבעטער־רינג בנין\, 6 װעבשטער גאַס\, ברוקלײַן \nלאָמיר קאָכן אַ ייִדישן מאכל צוזאַמען! אין דער פּראָגראַם\, װעלן עזריאל (אַזי) גאָלד־שאַפּיראָ און אריאל שאַפּיראָ אונדז לערנען אַ רעצעפּט פֿאַר קרעפּלעך\, און מיר װעלן קאָכן אַ זופּ צוזאַמען. די גאַנכע פּראָגראַם צעט זײַן אויף ייִדיש\, און מיר װעלן האָבן געלעגנהײטן צו פֿאַרברענגען\, שמועסן\, און אפֿשר זינגען אַ פּאָר לידער \nדי פּראָגראַם איז אַ צוזאַמען־אַרבעט פֿונעם באָסטאָנער אַרבעטער־רינג און פֿאַרברענג:באָסטאָן\, אַ יוגנטרוף־פּראָיעקט װאָס שאַפֿט געלעגנהײטן צו רעדן און פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש פּנים־אל־פּנים אַ גאַנץ קײַלעכדיק יאָר \nfarbreng:boston – kokhn mit Ozzy un Arieldinstik\, dem 11tn november\, 4:00bostoner arbeter-ring binyen\, 6 Webster gas\, Brookline \nLomir kokhn a yidishn maykhl tsuzamen! In der program\, veln Ozzy Gold-Shapiro un Ariel Shapiro undz lernen a retsept far kreplakh\, un mir veln kokhn a zup tsuzamen. Di gantse program vet zayn af yidish\, un mir veln hobn gelegnheytn tsu farbrengen\, shmuesn\, un efsher zingen a por lider. \nDi program kumt for dinstik dem 11tn november 4:00 in bostoner arbeter-ring binyen\, 6 Webster gas in Brookline. Zayt azoy gut un farshraybt zikh tomer hot ir bedeye tsu kumen\, kdey mir zoln visn vifl ingredentn tsu brengen. \nFarbreng:boston is a Yiddish-language immersion program where we gather together informally to speak in Yiddish. For most of our community members\, if we want a Yiddish-speaking environment\, we have to proactively create one—so that’s what we’re doing! Here are some guidelines for being part of a language-immersion activity. \nAsking how to say something? Perfectly fine; we do this all the time. Tossing in a short English word or phrase—especially an idiom or quote—while keeping the conversation in Yiddish? Common among American Yiddish speakers and also perfectly fine. However\, we ask participants to avoid telling anecdotes or otherwise speaking in English for an extended period of time. Conversing in English disrupts the Yiddish-language environment\, and it takes away learning opportunities for students. Yiddish speakers and students at all levels are welcome at farbreng. It’s normal to feel nervous about your Yiddish\, but we applaud and encourage all students and speakers to use Yiddish. If you have any questions about the program\, please write to us at farbreng-boston@yugntruf.orgRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/farbrengboston-kokhn-mit-ozzy-un-ariel/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250918T160850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T215708Z
UID:10003409-1762684200-1762689600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community: Death Cafe
DESCRIPTION:AIC will gather in person and on Zoom for discussion in small groups. \nFor more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-death-cafe/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T201152Z
UID:10001599-1762511400-1762516800@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-122/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T235704Z
UID:10003277-1762455600-1762461000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T235703Z
UID:10003275-1762372800-1762378200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, sharply observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with revealing\, ironic perceptions. Shtok’s piercing poems – including her groundbreaking sonnets – are an innovation in Yiddish literature. Her poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing. The course will offer cover a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T235704Z
UID:10003276-1762371000-1762376400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-in-person-4/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251008T191525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T231147Z
UID:10003438-1762369200-1762374600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Course: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Adult Ed Course: We Carry This In our Bodies: Navigating Family\, Trauma\, and Israel/Palestine\nAt a time when conversations about Israel/Palestine are deeply charged\, many of us struggle to stay in relationship with loved ones whose perspectives differ from our own. This three-part course will explore how American Jewish trauma lives in our bodies (based largely on the work of Resmaa Menakem)\, shapes our politics\, and shows up in interpersonal dynamics. Drawing on somatic practices\, historical context\, and scenario planning\, we’ll practice approaches for meaningful\, values-aligned conversations—along with tools for setting boundaries and caring for ourselves in the process. \nREGISTER HERE. \nCourse Sessions:All classes will be held in person at the BWC Building located at 6 Webster Street in Brookline\, MA. \nAll students are required to attend session #1\, but can choose which of the other sessions they attend. \nSession #1 – November 5 | 7-8:30PM: Diving into My Grandmother’s Hands as a source for healing Jewish trauma \nSession #2 – November 12 | 7-8:30PM: Understanding our own narratives and voices\, beginning to practice our fears \nSession #3: November 19 | 7-8:30PM: Scenario planning\, practice\, and closure (or non-closure)
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-course-session-1/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251103T191323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192717Z
UID:10003458-1762365600-1762376400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:An Evening of New Yiddish Movement Songs with A Glezele Tey
DESCRIPTION:Join Western Mass klezmer trio A Glezele Tey for An Evening of New Yiddish Movement Songs at the Burren on Wednesday\, November 5th.  \nDate: November 5th \nLocation: The Burren Backroom (Somerville) \nTime: Doors 6pm / Show 7pm \nTickets: Purchase here. (If a discounted ticket would make it possible for you to attend\, feel free to use discount code: 24HOUR or KLEZ4LESS) \nMore about A Glezele Tey! \nFeaturing original tkhines (traditional Ashkenazi prayers centering the experiences of women\, trans\, and gender non-conforming people\, set to new melodies) and new Yiddish movement songs of grief\, defiance\, collective care\, and liberation – this music welcomes you to our tish (kitchen table) for a glezele tey (a little glass of tea)\, warming you from the inside as we share in our joys\, sorrows\, and dreams for a frayer velt—a freer world. \nA Glezele Tey is Ariel Shapiro (accordion\, vocals)\, Rachel Leader (fiddle)\, and Richie Barshay (percussion\, vocals)\, with special hometown guest Kirsten Lamb (bass\, vocals).
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/an-evening-of-new-yiddish-movement-songs-with-a-glezele-tey/
LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240613T211110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T222645Z
UID:10002075-1762365600-1762371000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250417T205056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T154141Z
UID:10002947-1762365600-1762369200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T235641Z
UID:10003273-1762282800-1762288200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, and listening\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students. We’ll focus on building reading fluency\, comprehension strategies\, dictionary skills\, and making meaning from texts while enjoying selections from the canon of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediate-yiddish-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T235640Z
UID:10003274-1762282800-1762288200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-yiddish-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251029T214255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T222712Z
UID:10003455-1762167600-1762171200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC SJ Cttes Strategizing
DESCRIPTION:──────────Zohar Berman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/82055327998 \nMeeting ID: 820 5532 7998 \n— \nOne tap mobile+13092053325\,\,82055327998# US+13126266799\,\,82055327998# US (Chicago) \nJoin instructionshttps://circleboston-org.zoom.us/meetings/82055327998/invitations?signature=4GHUU9-wS8QPZdYqQIeJmutG1rTXTydQUNHpxniBr-E \n──────────
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-sj-cttes-strategizing/
LOCATION:https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/82055327998?jst=4
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="zohar@circleboston.org":MAILTO:zohar@circleboston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251015T144658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T185753Z
UID:10003443-1762079400-1762086600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Hey Class Field Trip to Lowell
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/hey-class-field-trip-to-lowell/
LOCATION:Lowell\, MA
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250915T162039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T224142Z
UID:10003366-1762079400-1762086600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-4-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250619T180635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T185753Z
UID:10003196-1762079400-1762086600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 6
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-6-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T212723Z
UID:10001597-1761906600-1761912000@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-121/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T235701Z
UID:10003272-1761850800-1761856200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T235646Z
UID:10003271-1761768000-1761773400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, sharply observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with revealing\, ironic perceptions. Shtok’s piercing poems – including her groundbreaking sonnets – are an innovation in Yiddish literature. Her poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing. The course will offer cover a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T235647Z
UID:10003270-1761766200-1761771600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-in-person-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20241007T181805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T235649Z
UID:10002414-1761764400-1761769800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T234216Z
UID:10003268-1761678000-1761683400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, and listening\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students. We’ll focus on building reading fluency\, comprehension strategies\, dictionary skills\, and making meaning from texts while enjoying selections from the canon of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediate-yiddish-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T234216Z
UID:10003269-1761678000-1761683400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-yiddish-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251008T181930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T201146Z
UID:10003436-1761676200-1761681600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Hand In Hand Training for Employers of Domestic Help
DESCRIPTION:This will be a training by Hand In Hand\, a national organization that works with employers of domestic help — nannies\, housecleaners\, gardeners\, etc.  Their original purpose is to educate about fair employment practices\, but now their focus has changed to educating employers and immigrant employees about immigrant rights and protections.  This is important information for everyone to have\, but especially important for helping to protect immigrant employees. \nJointly sponsored by AFREJ and IJC. Email Madeleine Lourie at mlourie@mindspring.com with questions.Register here to attend.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/hand-in-hand-protecting-immigrant-employees-workshop-for-employers-of-domestic-help/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AFREJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250916T204357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T151143Z
UID:10003405-1761420600-1761424200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:An Evening of Ladino & Yiddish Song
DESCRIPTION:Join Yasmin Garfunkel (soprano) and Silvia Gerszkowicz (piano) from Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, for a concert celebrating the beauty of Sephardic songs with a special selection of songs in Yiddish. Don’t miss this poetic and musical journey! The concert will take place on Saturday\, October 25 from 7:30 – 8:30pm at the BWC Building located at 6 Webster Street in Brookline. Register here. \nThe suggested price for this event is $20 per person\, though all BWC events are pay what you can. Please use this form to pay for your tickets. Choose “Yiddish Committee/Events” on the question that asks what event you participated in. \nAbout the artists:Silvia B. Gerszkowicz: Pianist from Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, she has lived in Boston\, MA for almost 20 years. She studied piano with Haydée Schvartz and with “Mono” Fontana. Master un History and Aesthetics of Music from CEAMC\, she published several articles in the Musicology Magazine by Instituto Nacional del Litoral and an article published in a book by Gourmet Musical. She worked as Notorious Artistic Director\, and participated in “Lunfardos” together with Federico Zypce (composer and actor)\, and with Antonio Gasalla (actor). In the US\, she performed in several musical projects for kids at the MA public library brunches. She is currently the pianist and director of “Romanzas Sefaradíes”\, her project together with Yasmin Garfunkel (soprano) and Sami Abadi (violin). \nYasmin Garfunkel is an Argentine singer\, teacher\, and researcher specializing in Yiddish language and culture. She has given concerts\, lectures\, and workshops in Buenos Aires\, Rio de Janeiro\, Mexico City\, and Tel Aviv. She is a member of the piano\, flute\, and voice trio “Garfunkel-Garber-Brenlle”\, as well as the band Peretz Garcik\, dedicated to the performance and composition of klezmer music and songs (in) Yiddish. Within the framework of the Area of Research in Performing Arts and Judaism (JADE)\, together with Dr. Silvia Glocer\, she carries out the project “Sounding the Archives”\, which seeks to perform and preserve the music of Jewish European immigrants who arrived in Argentina during the 20th century\, which has never been recorded before. She translated from Spanish into Yiddish the anthology “La lengua en filigrana”\, curated by Karina Lerman\, which gathers poems by twelve contemporary Jewish-Latin American women authors. She is currently part of the trio “Romanzas Sefaradíes”\, next to Silvia Gerszkowicz (piano) and Sami Abadi (violin).
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/an-evening-of-ladino-yiddish-song/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251021T210625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T211147Z
UID:10003448-1761400800-1761408000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Hanscom ICE Standout
DESCRIPTION:BWC’s Immigration Committee is joining a Stand Out at Hanscom Friday October 24th from 2:00-4:00pm. \nThis is the first of what organizers hope will be a weekly protest.     \nWe will be parking at 55 Old Bedford RD. 1:30 and walking the 1/4 mile to Hanscom\, or you can come on your own.  \nRSVP here.  \nEmail Richard Colbath-Hess at rcolbathhess@gmail.com for more details.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/hanscom-ice-standout/
LOCATION:55 Old Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.42593;-71.30395
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251001T143727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T202652Z
UID:10003430-1761390000-1761397200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Stitch and Resist
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us every third Saturday of the month at the BWC building from 11am – 1pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better. \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/stitch-and-resist-4/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251008T175431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T204156Z
UID:10003435-1761386400-1761498000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a way to connect with your community in nature? Do you want to sing songs around a campfire\, share a home-cooked meal\, and observe woodland critters?  \nThis October\, BWC invites you to a weekend getaway at the Packard Manse\, filled with food\, music\, activities\, and a chance to relax in nature. This is a wonderful chance for anyone interested in building friendships and fostering meaningful connections within the Boston Workers Circle\, while also enjoying scenery and the quiet of a peaceful getaway. Can’t make the weekend? Join us for Shabbat potluck at the BWC on Friday\, 10/24! \nThis event is an affinity space for BWC young adult members in their 20’s and 30’s. Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-retreat/
LOCATION:Packard Manse\, 583 Plain St\, Stoughton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community
GEO:42.10852;-71.119348
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251020T200049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T202651Z
UID:10003446-1761330600-1761336000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Shabes
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Young Adult Community for a warm and heymish (homey) shabes together on Friday\, October 24 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the BWC in Brookline! Whether you’re a BWC regular or completely new to the community\, we would love to welcome you for some light shabes ritual and potluck. \nWe welcome suggested donations of $5-$10 per person to cover costs of the shabes\, but donating is not a requirement. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nRegister to join here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-shabes/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204149Z
UID:10001596-1761301800-1761307200@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-120/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T234147Z
UID:10003267-1761246000-1761251400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240805T162008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204148Z
UID:10002244-1761246000-1761251400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-21/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T234157Z
UID:10003266-1761163200-1761168600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, sharply observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with revealing\, ironic perceptions. Shtok’s piercing poems – including her groundbreaking sonnets – are an innovation in Yiddish literature. Her poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing. The course will offer cover a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T234157Z
UID:10003265-1761161400-1761166800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-in-person-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250417T205056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T214154Z
UID:10002946-1761156000-1761159600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T234142Z
UID:10003264-1761073200-1761078600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, and listening\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students. We’ll focus on building reading fluency\, comprehension strategies\, dictionary skills\, and making meaning from texts while enjoying selections from the canon of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediate-yiddish-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T234142Z
UID:10003263-1761073200-1761078600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-yiddish-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250722T194315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T234148Z
UID:10003241-1760985000-1760992200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Klezmer Workshop and Jam: A Taste of Yiddish Class
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn the foundations of klezmer music? Do you love to play klezmer music and want to help grow the local community of klezmorim? Join the Boston Workers Circle’s monthly drop-in klezmer jam! We will develop and play a shared repertoire. Let’s make music together whether you’re playing (or learning) the melody\, the secund (accompaniment)\, or contributing to the rhythm section. We’ll approach the music by play the music by ear\, a traditional form of learning klezmer. Recordings and sheet music will be available to support new and returning participants’ learning; reading music is not required. \nLevel: This is a workshop and jam and is ideal for musicians who are proficient with their instruments and want to learn or develop their klezmer repertoire\, technique\, and style. We will be meeting once a month and all types of instrumentalists are welcome. The BWC monthly workshop and jam is designed to be an inclusive and welcoming community especially for new participants as we work to create an environment where everyone is supported and empowered to participate. \nMaterial: Your instrument; something to take notes with; water bottle \nCost: You can pay the suggested sliding scale donation at the door via credit card or cash. However\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.  \nOur workshop + jam has a suggested donation on a sliding scale of $18-$36.  \nOur jam ONLY suggested donation is  on a sliding scale of $10-$20.  \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/klezmer-workshop-and-jam-a-taste-of-yiddish-class-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250915T162039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T215656Z
UID:10003365-1760869800-1760877000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-3-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250619T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T181159Z
UID:10003195-1760869800-1760877000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 5 | Curriculum Brunch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-5-curriculum-brunch/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250922T165758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T182643Z
UID:10003414-1760869800-1760875200@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.  \nOctober’s book selection is Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250915T204144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T195730Z
UID:10003381-1760785200-1760792400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED ONE WEEK: Stitch and Resist
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us every third Saturday of the month at the BWC building from 11am – 1pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better. \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/stitch-and-resist-28/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250909T201504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T212832Z
UID:10003329-1760725800-1760733000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Resistance Shabes
DESCRIPTION:The Shabes Committee invites you to join us on Friday\, October 17 from 6:30-8:30pm at the BWC Building for an opportunity to recharge from the firehose of distressing political news. We will gather together to share a Shabes ritual and potluck meal. We’ll talk about how we’re doing and what we’re doing to handle the ongoing threats. This is not a working event but can offer people the space to share ideas for both emotional sustenance and action steps. The community is welcome. Registration is required. Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/resistance-shabes/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T192655Z
UID:10001594-1760697000-1760702400@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-119/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T225647Z
UID:10003262-1760641200-1760646600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for the first several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T225658Z
UID:10003261-1760558400-1760563800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, sharply observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with revealing\, ironic perceptions. Shtok’s piercing poems – including her groundbreaking sonnets – are an innovation in Yiddish literature. Her poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing. The course will offer cover a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250805T185312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T225658Z
UID:10003260-1760556600-1760562000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester 1: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-1-in-person/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250929T193357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T205723Z
UID:10003427-1760554800-1760560200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Block and Build: Reparations as Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Now\, more than ever\, our country needs to reckon with its past and envision a new future. What we don’t repair\, we repeat…or worse. Fascism is what can happen when a society founded on white supremacy fails to do this necessary reparative work. \nWorking for reparations is healing work. It is work that white supremacy has opposed since the reparations movement began. We can expect the current fascist regime to fight it even more forcefully\, because the work of reparations exposes the powers that keep us divided. \nRegister here to join the Reparations Interfaith Coalition in welcoming our panel of reparations activists: \nNicole Carty – Executive Director of Get Free\, a GenZ and Millennial-led movement to repair past harms\, remove ongoing barriers to equality\, and realize a future of freedom for all. \nKathleen Anderson – Female co-chair of the New England Chapter of the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA) and a member of the Massachusetts Reparations Task Group. \nDavid Gardinier – Founding Member of the Fund for Reparations Now! — the white fundraising arm of the National African American Reparations Commission. \nThe Reparations Interfaith Coalition is a fiscally sponsored project of the Peace Development Fund. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Reparations Interfaith Coalition through the Peace Development Fund via the online portal at https://bit.ly/donate2ric. Or you can send physical checks to The Peace Development Fund\, PO Box 1280\, Amherst\, MA 01004-1280. Make sure to put Reparations Interfaith Coalition in the memo line.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/block-and-build-reparations-as-resistance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AFREJ
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250729T174401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T222730Z
UID:10003255-1760526000-1760533200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Bearing Witness at Burlington ICE Office: Protest for Immigrant Justice and Dignity
DESCRIPTION:Please join the BWC Immigration committee for the Protest at the Burlington ICE office every month on the 3rd Wednesday. This protest happens every Wednesday and is growing by 100 people a week. We hope to get a big group from BWC to go on a monthly basis. This is a peaceful protest bearing witness to horror of the conditions of detainees at the office\, and to stand against ICE and the Trump Administration’s treatment of immigrants. \nParking: Lots of parking nearby\, including Burlington Mall. \nContact us at ijc@circleboston.org with any questions and please let us know you are coming to the protest so we know to look for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bearing-witness-at-burlington-ice-office-protest-for-immigrant-justice-and-dignity-3/
LOCATION:1000 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.504844;-71.201539
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250922T193912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T201208Z
UID:10003424-1760468400-1760473800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC-Wide Gathering
DESCRIPTION:At this Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) meeting you’ll learn about the work of Together for an Inclusive Massachusetts (TIM)\, Massachusetts Synagogue Network (MSNIP)\, and hear about some recent learnings from the IPC Study Group. It will also be an opportunity to connect and regroup and hear plans for the coming year.  \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-wide-gathering/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250918T154134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T195656Z
UID:10003408-1760270400-1760281200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:HONK! 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle as we march in HONK! with Good Trouble Brass Band! The HONK! parade will take place on Sunday\, October 12 from 12-3 pm. It will begin in Davis Square and end in Harvard Square. We’ll be marching to carry on the vision of our Workers Circle founders by showing our solidarity with our immigrant members and neighbors. \nLooking to get creative about your HONK! signs? Join us for an art build on Sunday\, September 28 from 2-4:30 pm at the BWC. \nRegister for the HONK! parade and/or the art build here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honk-2025/
LOCATION:Davis Square\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250910T191810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T215740Z
UID:10003336-1760184000-1760187600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Ira Khonen Temple Record Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Ira Khonen Temple Record Release ShowFeaturing Zoë Aqua and Raffi BodenCome to hear this newly translated collection of traditional Yiddish songs\, reimagined and expanded in English by Ira. This is where queer\, trans songwriting meets the urgent\, living breath of Yiddish culture. From Transylvanian dance music to protest poetry from the lost Jewish capitals of Europe\, these songs hold grief\, joy\, and radical defiance. \nIra says: “These songs we’ve inherited—about heartbreak\, about rebellion—they’re not meant to sit behind glass. They need us. They need to be sung.” A singer and tradition-bearer in the modern Yiddish revival\, Ira brings us into a soundscape where language and legacy breathe again\, not just as nostalgia\, but as cultural survival. \nGet your tickets here. Discount for Workers Circle members and friends: 24HOUR \nPre-view the album here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ira-khonen-temple-record-release-show/
LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
GEO:42.394956;-71.121629
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T184205Z
UID:10001593-1760092200-1760097600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-118/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20241017T144353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T184204Z
UID:10002465-1760036400-1760041800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-51/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20251007T190102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T191201Z
UID:10003434-1760032800-1760038200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Ancestral Magic in the Sukkah: Play-Making as Ushpitzin
DESCRIPTION:Join us under the sukkah for an evening of reflection and creativity as we engage in the tradition of Ushpizin: conversation with ancestors. No playwriting experience required\, open to families\, and visual art prompts will be offered in addition to writing. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and writing/art tools\, but materials will also be provided. Pre-Registration encouraged\, drop-ins welcome.  \nWhen: Thursday\, Oct. 9th. 6-7:30pm \nWhere: JP Community Sukkah at Nehar Shalom\, 6 Eliot St \nWho: All ages and experience levels welcome! \nPlease bring: your writing implements of choice; a picnic dinner \nAccess information: Street parking available on Eliot Street and disabled parking on the gravel in front of First Church
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ancestral-magic-in-the-sukkah-play-making-as-ushpitzin/
LOCATION:Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue\, 6 Eliot St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.311029;-71.116856
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240613T211109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T191202Z
UID:10002074-1759946400-1759951800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250417T205056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T192654Z
UID:10002945-1759946400-1759950000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250220T190152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T221144Z
UID:10002803-1759944600-1759946400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-42/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250915T175743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T191145Z
UID:10003379-1759861800-1759869000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:"Let’s Build a Room for Hope" Grief & Healing Community Care Session
DESCRIPTION:This time is marked by immense grief. From the war in Gaza\, the rise of US authoritarianism\, to personal losses\, it seems that the dissonant cycle of grief is unending. And yet\, this time also carries immense opportunities for hope – hope through community connection\, hope through radical compassion\, and hope through social action. What are you grieving in this moment? How does thinking Jewishly help you grapple with this grief? In what ways does your Jewish identity bring you into community and orient you towards hope? And how does thinking Jewishly orient you toward social action?  \nJoin us for a conversation on grief\, hope\, and healing in community led by BWC member\, Sammie M. and based on the work Let’s Build a Room for Hope by Rabbi Miriam Grossman. This event will take place at the BWC Building on Tuesday\, October 7 from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Register here. \nAbout Sammie: As a member of BWC and a current doctoral student in psychology\, Sammie is interested in liberation psychology and healing through radical compassion. She is passionate about community care and Rabbi Miriam’s writings and is grateful to be in community with BWC. \nDonation: Sammie’s Community Care sessions are a project of the BWC’s Israel Palestine Committee (IPC)\, and we are collecting voluntary donations to support the work of the IPC\, including Sammie’s sessions. Please use this Pass-the-Hat form to make a donation. When it asks what event you participated in\, choose “IPC.”
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/lets-build-a-room-for-hope-grief-healing-community-care-session/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250918T161611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T211215Z
UID:10003412-1759676400-1759685400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:ABV Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/abv-open-rehearsal-2/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Zion\, 1566 Beacon St\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt
GEO:42.339396;-71.132752
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Temple Beth Zion 1566 Beacon St Brookline MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1566 Beacon St:geo:-71.132752,42.339396
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250916T181447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T192708Z
UID:10003404-1759662000-1759669200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:New Member Welcome
DESCRIPTION:The Membership Committee is excited to host an event where you can ask questions\, learn about ways to get involved at BWC\, and boost our ever-growing\, and ever more necessary\, secular Jewish community. This event is open to all ages\, and we would love to welcome new members who are unsure where to start and those who are considering joining! \nRegister here!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-member-welcome/
LOCATION:Brookline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250904T161952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T192659Z
UID:10003318-1759661100-1759666500@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Playtime
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-20/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250915T162038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T202716Z
UID:10003364-1759660200-1759667400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED TASC Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-2-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250619T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T192659Z
UID:10003194-1759660200-1759667400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 4 | All Parent Assembly | Sukes | BWC Committee Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-4-all-parent-assembly-sukes-bwc-committee-fair/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T151215Z
UID:10001591-1759487400-1759492800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-117/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250718T182131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T161144Z
UID:10003235-1759399200-1759406400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in a Jewish commitment to social justice\, we have created unique programs of readings\, reflection\, and singing for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Whatever your level of Jewish knowledge – however you might define your own spirituality – we invite you to join us. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. \n**Livestream tickets for Yom Kippur are still available.** \nLearn more about High Holidays at Boston Workers Circle and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yom-kippur-3/
LOCATION:Eliot Church of Newton UCC\, 474 Centre St\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.354205;-71.186478
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250918T161611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T211153Z
UID:10003411-1759071600-1759080600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:ABV Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/abv-open-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Zion\, 1566 Beacon St\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt
GEO:42.339396;-71.132752
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Temple Beth Zion 1566 Beacon St Brookline MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1566 Beacon St:geo:-71.132752,42.339396
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250918T154133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T161149Z
UID:10003407-1759068000-1759077000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:HONK! 2025 Art Build
DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle as we march in HONK! with Good Trouble Brass Band! The HONK! parade will take place on Sunday\, October 12 from 12-3 pm. It will begin in Davis Square and end in Harvard Square. We’ll be marching to carry on the vision of our Workers Circle founders by showing our solidarity with our immigrant members and neighbors. \nLooking to get creative about your HONK! signs? Join us for an art build on Sunday\, September 28 from 2-4:30 pm at the BWC Building at 6 Webster Street in Brookline. \nRegister for the HONK! parade and/or the art build here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honk-2025-art-build/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250904T161952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T192721Z
UID:10003317-1759056300-1759061700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:All Parent Conversation re: Shule Curriculum Update
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/all-parent-conversation-re-shule-curriculum-update/
LOCATION:Shule
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250915T162038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T194302Z
UID:10003363-1759055400-1759062600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-1/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250619T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T192721Z
UID:10003193-1759055400-1759062600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 3
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250729T150730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T214143Z
UID:10003252-1758985200-1758992400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:farbreng:boston piknik in park
DESCRIPTION:לאָמיר פֿאַרברענגען צוזאַמען אויף אַ פּיקניק. מיר װעלן זיך טרעפֿן שבת\, דעם 27טן סעפּטעמבער\, 3:00 נ״מ אויף דער לאָנקע פֿון קײמברידזשער ביבליאָטעק. דער אַדרעס פֿון ביבליאָטעק איז 449 בראָדװײ\, אין קײמברידזש. אַלע זײַנען פֿאַרבעטן צו ברענגען נאַשן און פֿאַרברענגען צוזאַמען אויף ייִדיש \nדי פּראָגראַם איז אַ צוזאַמען־אַרבעט פֿונעם באָסטאָנער אַרבעטער־רינג און פֿאַרברענג:באָסטאָן\, אַ יוגנטרוף־פּראָיעקט װאָס שאַפֿט געלעגנהײטן צו רעדן און פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש פּנים־אל־פּנים אַ גאַנץ קײַלעכדיק יאָר \nLomir farbrengen tsuzamen af a piknik. Mir veln zikh trefn shabes\, dem 27stn september\, 3:00 n”m af der lonke fun keymbridzher biblyotek. Der adres fun biblyotek iz 449 Broadway in Cambridge. Ale zaynen farbetn tsu brengen nashn un farbrengen tsuzamen af yidish. \nDi program iz a tsuzamen-arbet funem bostoner arbeter-ring un farbreng:boston\, a yugntruf-proyekt vos shaft gelegnheytn tsu redn un farbrengen af yidish ponem-al-ponem a gants kaylekhdik yor. \nRain location: BWC building \nRegister here. \nFarbreng:boston is a Yiddish-language immersion program where we gather together informally to speak in Yiddish. For most of our community members\, if we want a Yiddish-speaking environment\, we have to proactively create one—so that’s what we’re doing! Here are some guidelines for being part of a language-immersion activity. \nAsking how to say something? Perfectly fine; we do this all the time. Tossing in a short English word or phrase—especially an idiom or quote—while keeping the conversation in Yiddish? Common among American Yiddish speakers and also perfectly fine. However\, we ask participants to avoid telling anecdotes or otherwise speaking in English for an extended period of time. Conversing in English disrupts the Yiddish-language environment\, and it takes away learning opportunities for students. Yiddish speakers and students at all levels are welcome at farbreng. It’s normal to feel nervous about your Yiddish\, but we applaud and encourage all students and speakers to use Yiddish. If you have any questions about the program\, please write to us at farbreng-boston@yugntruf.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/farbrengboston-piknik-in-park/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, 449 Broadway (on the front lawn)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T142656Z
UID:10001589-1758882600-1758888000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-116/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240805T162004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T142721Z
UID:10002243-1758826800-1758832200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-20/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250725T142636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T221206Z
UID:10003246-1758742200-1758747600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Songs of Labor\, Protest and Bundists: A Taste Of Yiddish Class with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Whether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, culture\, and history through the rich musical tradition of Jewish class struggle! Students of music\, history and Yiddish will enjoy this class. Each class\, students will study Yiddish songs with the aid of written lyrics in English transliteration\, discuss historical and cultural context of each one and then sing together. With chants against the police state\, a socialist murder ballad\, lullabies\, and more\, we will have plenty to discuss. We will also spend some time on pronunciation and relevant vocabulary so as to enrich the experience of both students and fans of the Yiddish language. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-songs-of-labor-protest-and-bundists-a-taste-of-yiddish-class-with-jonah-sidman-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20241007T181804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T222639Z
UID:10002413-1758740400-1758745800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250417T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T184141Z
UID:10002944-1758736800-1758740400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250718T182131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T161204Z
UID:10003234-1758621600-1758628800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in a Jewish commitment to social justice\, we have created unique programs of readings\, reflection\, and singing for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Whatever your level of Jewish knowledge – however you might define your own spirituality – we invite you to join us. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. \n**In-Person and Livestream tickets will go live for MEMBERS in mid August. Tickets for NON-MEMBERS will go live at the end of August.** \nLearn more about High Holidays at Boston Workers Circle here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/rosh-hashanah-2/
LOCATION:Eliot Church of Newton UCC\, 474 Centre St\, Newton\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250721T133719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T174144Z
UID:10003237-1758450600-1758456000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community Brunch
DESCRIPTION:AIC will gather in person for a brunch gathering in Cambridge. There will be a zoom option for those who cannot attend in person. \nFor more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-brunch/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, MA\, USA
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250915T204144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T211237Z
UID:10003380-1758366000-1758373200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Stitch and Resist
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us every third Saturday of the month at the BWC building from 11am – 1pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better. \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/stitch-and-resist-27/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T142737Z
UID:10001587-1758277800-1758283200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-115/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250725T142933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T215651Z
UID:10003247-1758137400-1758142800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Songs of Labor\, Protest and Bundists: A Taste Of Yiddish Class with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Whether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, culture\, and history through the rich musical tradition of Jewish class struggle! Students of music\, history and Yiddish will enjoy this class. Each class\, students will study Yiddish songs with the aid of written lyrics in English transliteration\, discuss historical and cultural context of each one and then sing together. With chants against the police state\, a socialist murder ballad\, lullabies\, and more\, we will have plenty to discuss. We will also spend some time on pronunciation and relevant vocabulary so as to enrich the experience of both students and fans of the Yiddish language. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-songs-of-labor-protest-and-bundists-a-taste-of-yiddish-class-with-jonah-sidman-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250729T174401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T211142Z
UID:10003254-1758106800-1758114000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Bearing Witness at Burlington ICE Office: Protest for Immigrant Justice and Dignity
DESCRIPTION:Please join the BWC Immigration committee for the Protest at the Burlington ICE office every month on the 3rd Wednesday. This protest happens every Wednesday and is growing by 100 people a week. We hope to get a big group from BWC to go on a monthly basis. This is a peaceful protest bearing witness to horror of the conditions of detainees at the office\, and to stand against ICE and the Trump Administration’s treatment of immigrants. \nParking: Lots of parking nearby\, including Burlington Mall. \nContact us at ijc@circleboston.org with any questions and please let us know you are coming to the protest so we know to look for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bearing-witness-at-burlington-ice-office-protest-for-immigrant-justice-and-dignity-2/
LOCATION:1000 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.504844;-71.201539
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250722T194314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T214154Z
UID:10003240-1757961000-1757968200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Klezmer Workshop and Jam: A Taste of Yiddish Class
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn the foundations of klezmer music? Do you love to play klezmer music and want to help grow the local community of klezmorim? Join the Boston Workers Circle’s monthly drop-in klezmer jam! We will develop and play a shared repertoire. Let’s make music together whether you’re playing (or learning) the melody\, the secund (accompaniment)\, or contributing to the rhythm section. We’ll approach the music by play the music by ear\, a traditional form of learning klezmer. Recordings and sheet music will be available to support new and returning participants’ learning; reading music is not required. \nLevel: This is a workshop and jam and is ideal for musicians who are proficient with their instruments and want to learn or develop their klezmer repertoire\, technique\, and style. We will be meeting once a month and all types of instrumentalists are welcome. The BWC monthly workshop and jam is designed to be an inclusive and welcoming community especially for new participants as we work to create an environment where everyone is supported and empowered to participate. \nMaterial: Your instrument; something to take notes with; water bottle \nCost: You can pay the suggested sliding scale donation at the door via credit card or cash. However\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.  \nOur workshop + jam has a suggested donation on a sliding scale of $18-$36.  \nOur jam ONLY suggested donation is  on a sliding scale of $10-$20.  \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/klezmer-workshop-and-jam-a-taste-of-yiddish-class/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250904T161951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T185644Z
UID:10003316-1757846700-1757852100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Playtime
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-19/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250502T195223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T185644Z
UID:10002991-1757846700-1757852100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Kumzits: Building BWC's Intergenerational community: A social
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Shule parents and Aging In Community Planning Committee members to join for a potluck and social time to build community between Shule parents and BWC’s older members. Together we will nosh\, schmooze\, and have informal discussion to share across generational experiences. This gathering is convened as a collaboration between The Aging in Community Planning Committee\, which gathers the voices of BWC’s older members to create a community that can sustain and nourish them as they age\, providing opportunities for learning\, support and activism\, and is co-hosted with Shule Kumzits\, a group of Shule parents who meet during Shule time for peer-to-peer learning events and connection.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/kumzits-building-bwcs-intergenerational-community-a-social/
LOCATION:Shule
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250619T180633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T185644Z
UID:10003192-1757845800-1757853000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Session 2 | Zayen Parent Kick-off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/session-2-zayen-parent-kick-off-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250825T141318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T191158Z
UID:10003308-1757845800-1757851200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world.  \nSeptember’s book selection is The Golem and the Jinni\, a novel by Helene Wecker. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T142642Z
UID:10001586-1757673000-1757678400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-114/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20241017T144351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T142737Z
UID:10002464-1757617200-1757622600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-50/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250725T142636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T211158Z
UID:10003245-1757532600-1757538000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Songs of Labor\, Protest and Bundists: A Taste Of Yiddish Class with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Whether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, culture\, and history through the rich musical tradition of Jewish class struggle! Students of music\, history and Yiddish will enjoy this class. Each class\, students will study Yiddish songs with the aid of written lyrics in English transliteration\, discuss historical and cultural context of each one and then sing together. With chants against the police state\, a socialist murder ballad\, lullabies\, and more\, we will have plenty to discuss. We will also spend some time on pronunciation and relevant vocabulary so as to enrich the experience of both students and fans of the Yiddish language. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-songs-of-labor-protest-and-bundists-a-taste-of-yiddish-class-with-jonah-sidman/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250417T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T191144Z
UID:10002943-1757527200-1757530800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:canceled: Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250220T190151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T205743Z
UID:10002802-1757525400-1757527200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-41/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250801T200639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T220638Z
UID:10003258-1757253600-1757264400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Community Safety + Deescalation Training
DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle and Kavod Boston for an in-person training on community safety and deescalation skills! This training will focus less on political education re: police abolition and community safety theory (although we love that too!) but instead is a practical\, skills-based training with resources shared afterwards.  This training is designed for participants newer to this work to learn and practice how to serve in a community safety role at public events that do not rely on the police. BWC committees are encouraged to send at least one representative to be trained\, and BWC welcomes aligned partners to join us and build these skills so we can show up for one another. \nRegister for the training at: https://bit.ly/BrooklineSafetyTraining.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/community-safety-deescalation-training/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250904T161950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T182205Z
UID:10003315-1757243700-1757248200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Kumzits Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Kumzits Welcome\, 9/7 @ 11:15am – 12:30  \nWelcome back! Kumzits is an informal gathering space for Shule parents and the BWC community to schmooze and to learn together. We meet during Shule hours at the Runkle in order to connect with each other\, discuss important issues\, and to giggle. Past gatherings include discussions of Israel-Palestine\, prison abolition\, Shabbos\, and activities like mosaic-making\, walks to the reservoir\, and bagel eating. Join us on Sep 7th for a short\, informal welcome meeting to eat bagels\, connect\, and to imagine our year together. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/kumzits-welcome/
LOCATION:Shule
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20250619T180633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T182206Z
UID:10003191-1757242800-1757248200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 1 | New Family Orientation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-1-new-family-orientation-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121129
CREATED:20240201T221320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T140642Z
UID:10001584-1757068200-1757073600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-113/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250218T180235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T135303Z
UID:10002781-1757014200-1757019600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Arts Incubator
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start writing in Yiddish but have questions about creating in a language you are still learning? Have you been making art in Yiddish for a while and want feedback on your latest project? Do you want to be part of the first audience for new Yiddish art and support artists with your feedback? Then join us at Di Nest! \nDi Nest is an arts incubator for Yiddish creativity. Join us to share your own projects and/or to help workshop community members’ works in progress. Projects in any medium that are in\, or prominently feature\, Yiddish are welcome–including original works and translations into Yiddish. Di Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! \nEach session will include time to workshop material from several participants. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email Lilye at yiddish@circleboston.org before the meeting. Attendees are invited to bring a project to share—but we also welcome attendees who join us to listen\, learn\, and offer feedback. Sharing a Yiddish work-in-progress can be daunting\, so we will ask all attendees to briefly unmute and introduce themselves. \nThis program is a collaboration between Boston Workers Circle\, Rad Yiddish\, and Queer Yiddish Camp. \nRegister here to get the Zoom link. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-arts-incubator-33/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240613T211106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T195252Z
UID:10002073-1756922400-1756927800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250721T140609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T193637Z
UID:10003238-1756744200-1756756800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish/Klezmer Community Potluck & Campfire
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Yiddish Committee invites Yiddish speakers and students of all levels\, klezmer musicians\, and their families/friends to enjoy an outdoor potluck picnic and campfire in Medford. Optional short walk to the nearby Mystic Lakes. Drop by for a short time or stay for the whole event. There will be plenty of opportunities to chat in both Yiddish and English. Musicians are invited to bring instruments. \nFor the potluck\, we welcome snacks\, main courses\, salads\, desserts\, drinks (non-alcoholic or beer/wine/mashke welcome). If you know what you’re bringing\, let us know on your registration form. \nThe location address will be shared with you after you register. \nRegister here. \nQuestions about the event? Email yiddish@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-klezmer-community-potluck-campfire/
LOCATION:Medford\, MA\, USA
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T132135Z
UID:10001582-1756463400-1756468800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-112/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240805T161959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T132244Z
UID:10002242-1756407600-1756413000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-19/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250417T205055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T183632Z
UID:10002942-1756317600-1756321200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T130636Z
UID:10001580-1755858600-1755864000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-111/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250808T152153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T192154Z
UID:10003301-1755716400-1755723600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Fighting Antisemitism (& Its Weaponization)
DESCRIPTION:The Israel/Palestine Committee\, Acting for Racial and Economic Justice\, and the Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee invite you to join us on Wednesday\, August 20\, 7-9 pm for a teach-in titled Fighting Antisemitism (& Its Weaponization). The teach-in\, created by Together for an Inclusive Massachusetts (TIM)\, challenges the narrative emerging from the MA Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism and argues that antisemitism is best understood within a framework of collective liberation.  \nThis is a member-only\, in-person event at BWC with a virtual option. \nIt will feature a screening of a new film\, followed by discussion. Tikkun Olam Productions has filmed 6 experts\, including our own executive director\, Rebecca Zimmerman Hornstein\, and BWC member Chris MacDonald Dennis\, discussing topics that include: What is antisemitism and how is it being weaponized? What is the history of Jews’ relation to Zionism and Antizionism? How might we think about the safety of American Jews in this political moment?  \nThe Special Commission will be putting out its report in November. We will discuss how we can engage with our legislators NOW to resist the weaponization of antisemitism\, the chilling of free speech\, and the suppression of the diversity of Jewish opinion.  \nRegister here. \nFor more information\, contact Lynne Layton (laytonlynne22@gmail.com) or Carrie Pollack (carrie.m.pollack@gmail.com)
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/fighting-antisemitism-its-weaponization/
LOCATION:BWC Building and Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250729T174400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T195246Z
UID:10003253-1755687600-1755694800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Bearing Witness at Burlington ICE Office: Protest for Immigrant Justice and Dignity
DESCRIPTION:Please join the BWC Immigration Committee for the Protest at the Burlington ICE office every month on the 3rd Wednesday. This protest happens every Wednesday and is growing by 100 people a week. We hope to get a big group from BWC to go on a monthly basis. This is a peaceful protest bearing witness to horror of the conditions of detainees at the office\, and to stand against ICE and the Trump Administration’s treatment of immigrants. \nUpcoming dates: August 20\, September 17\, October 15 \nParking: Lots of parking nearby\, including Burlington Mall. \nContact us at ijc@circleboston.org with any questions and please let us know you are coming to the protest so we know to look for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bearing-witness-at-burlington-ice-office-protest-for-immigrant-justice-and-dignity/
LOCATION:1000 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.504844;-71.201539
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250722T174219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T202251Z
UID:10003239-1755342000-1755349200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Stitch and Resist
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us on Saturday\, July 19th\, at the BWC building from 11am – 1pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better. \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/stitch-and-resist-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T125154Z
UID:10001579-1755253800-1755259200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-110/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250728T142049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T183646Z
UID:10003250-1755194400-1755205200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Welcome to Yiddishland: Dinner and a Movie
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC members at The Vilna Shul on Thursday\, August 14\, 6pm – 9pm for Welcome to Yiddishland and a post screening conversation with co-producer Lisa Newman of the Yiddish Book Center. Through intimate interviews and rare behind-the-scenes access to some of the world’s top musicians and performers working in Yiddish\, the film showcases the innovative works of artists who use this ancient language as a vehicle for addressing contemporary issues such as Queer identity\, the refugee crisis\, war and authoritarianism.  \nTickets are $25. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/welcome-to-yiddishland-dinner-and-a-movie/
LOCATION:The Vilna Shul\, 2 Phillips St\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
GEO:42.360381;-71.066371
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250417T205054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T180701Z
UID:10002941-1755108000-1755111600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250220T190150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T193729Z
UID:10002801-1755106200-1755108000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-40/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250729T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T202153Z
UID:10003256-1754841600-1754848800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC Arts & Activism Collective: Monologue Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Arts and Activism Collective invites you to discover or flex your creative writing skills in this playwriting workshop where we’ll write about Shabbes potlucks! All welcome! \nWe’ll ease in with some writing exercises\, write drafts of our monologues\, and share the work in a VERY low-stakes setting. \nInterested? Sign up here!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-arts-activism-collective-monologue-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T120635Z
UID:10001577-1754649000-1754654400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-109/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240613T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T222212Z
UID:10002072-1754503200-1754508600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250728T141620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T183733Z
UID:10003249-1754238600-1754244000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Rebuild Sanctuary - A Tisha B’Av Action on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:As we mourn the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem\, times of devastating loss and dislocation for the Jewish people\, we call on our leaders to actively resist the federal assault on the dignity\, safety and wellbeing of immigrants in our community. We reject the weaponization of Jewish fear into a tool for dismantling civil liberties and instead uphold the tenets of our faith that compel us to protect and stand with marginalized communities. To rebuild sanctuary in the Commonwealth\, we ask that our Massachusetts elected officials– including Governor Healey and members of the legislature– do everything in their power to protect immigrants and build a Commonwealth that upholds the dignity and safety of all people.  \nParking information: We recommend using the Macy’s overflow lot (75 Burlington Mall Road\, follow signs for Macy’s). For those with mobility challenges\, there often spots in the BAE Systems lot (directly across the street from the ICE office on the other side of District Ave).  \nCo-Sponsoring Organizations include: Boston Workers Circle\, Congregation Beth El\, Congregation Beth Elohim of Acton\, Congregation B’nai Israel Tikkun Olam Committee\, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek\, Congregation Shalom\, Hillel B’nai Torah\, IfNotNow Boston\, Jewish Labor Committee of New England\, Kavod\, Kerem Shalom\, Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center\, Nehar Shalom\, Never Again Action Boston\, Sinai Brookline\, Temple Beth Elohim of Wellesley Immigration Justice Initiative\, Temple Beth Torah Social Justice Committee\, Beth Zion\, Temple Etz Chaim\, Temple Isaiah of Lexington\, Temple Israel of Boston\, Temple Shalom Newton\, Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland \nSIGN UP
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/rebuild-sanctuary-a-tisha-bav-action-on-immigration/
LOCATION:DHS ICE Boston Field Office\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.504844;-71.201539
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T120633Z
UID:10001575-1754044200-1754049600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-108/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T235150Z
UID:10001574-1753439400-1753444800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-107/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241120T165747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T235149Z
UID:10002581-1753383600-1753389000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-56/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250609T200758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T221207Z
UID:10003185-1753007400-1753012800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community (AIC) Committee: Small Group Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Join AIC on July 20 from 10:30am-12pm on Zoom\, as we gather in small groups to connect\, check in\, and provide support. \nZoom link: https://circleboston-org.zoom.us/j/89766496440?pwd=FZWLn5cw0orHajjjsEboAAZpPwhSJD.1 \nFor more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-aic-committee-small-group-discussions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250626T132917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T190637Z
UID:10003220-1752922800-1752930000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Presents: Stitch and Resist!
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us on Saturday\, July 19th\, at the BWC building from 11 am-1 pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better. \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right! \nRSVP here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-presents-stitch-and-resist/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T230702Z
UID:10001572-1752834600-1752840000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-106/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250417T205054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T232235Z
UID:10002939-1752688800-1752692400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T223631Z
UID:10001571-1752229800-1752235200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-105/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250210T164248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T182134Z
UID:10002776-1752192000-1752451199@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC World Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC members for an intergenerational member getaway at World Fellowship\, a New Hampshire retreat center. Choose from a range of accommodations from tent sites to cabins to rooms upstairs in the main lodge. Families can enjoy childcare\, prepared meals\, a Friday night talent show\, a Saturday night bonfire\, and live music.  Beautiful Whitten Pond is a 1/4 mile walk through the woods for boating and swimming in a quiet place with wild blueberries and great views. It’s a treasure! Spend a weekend taking local adventures all in the comfort of a center whose tagline is wake up where Social Justice meets Nature. \nMake your reservation on the retreat center’s website here\, and note you are part of the BWC group. \nIf you have any questions contact Shule parent\, Leah Madsen at leahmadsen@gmail.com or 617-792-7529.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-world-fellowship-gathering/
LOCATION:World Fellowship Center\, Conway\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shule
GEO:43.98132;-71.12722
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250220T190150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T183629Z
UID:10002800-1752082200-1752084000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-39/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T220708Z
UID:10001569-1751625000-1751630400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-104/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240613T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T202134Z
UID:10002071-1751479200-1751484600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250417T205053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T225222Z
UID:10002938-1751479200-1751482800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T215149Z
UID:10001567-1751020200-1751025600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-103/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241120T165744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T215149Z
UID:10002580-1750964400-1750969800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-55/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241007T181803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T235143Z
UID:10002410-1750878000-1750883400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250507T195421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T215244Z
UID:10003155-1750600800-1750606200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Course: Introduction to Jewish Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Adult Education Spring 2025 Course:Join ethnoherbalist\, plant historian\, and educator Naomi Spector for a three-part introduction to Jewish Herbalism. Students will have the chance to learn about and get practical experience with amulets\, honey elixirs\, and infused oils. \nMore info here.Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-course-introduction-to-jewish-herbalism-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250306T205635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T203645Z
UID:10002836-1750534200-1750541400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus Concert: Building Bridges Through Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual Boston Workers Circle Fundraiser A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus concert. On June 21 at 7:30 at First Parish Church in Cambridge. Boston Workers Circle’s ABV Chorus\, led by Musical Director David Derek\, will be joined by musical guest\, the Boston-based klezmer band\, Levyosn to present Building Bridges Through Solidarity\, a concert that is sure to inspire and sustain our ongoing work for collective freedom. More details to come on accessibility and parking. \nLearn more here: https://circleboston.org/arts/ \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/a-besere-velt-yiddish-chorus-concert-building-bridges-through-solidarity/
LOCATION:The First Parish in Cambridge\, 1446 Massachusetts Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt
GEO:42.373363;-71.122978
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241104T210019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T235130Z
UID:10002502-1750444200-1750451400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Shabes Potluck Gatherings
DESCRIPTION:Come join BWC members new and old for a potluck Shabes in neighborhoods around Boston.  During this membership and Pride month\, members have opened their homes as welcoming spaces in order to build neighborhood connections\, solidarity and support for all of us.   \nWe hope to see you at one of them in either Brookline\, JP\, Watertown\, or Central Square in Cambridge. Registration for JP is at max\, so is now CLOSED. \nHosts will send out specific addresses and more details once registration is complete.  \nAs this is a potluck\, dish ingredients will be labeled at the events. \nRSVP here. Registration closes at 12pm on Friday.  \nPass the hat! Donate to BWC here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/neighborhood-shabes-3/
LOCATION:Brookline\, Cambridge\, Watertown\, and Jamaica Plain
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T210630Z
UID:10001565-1750415400-1750420800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-102/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250417T205053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T155142Z
UID:10002937-1750269600-1750273200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250527T162308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T200629Z
UID:10003175-1750186800-1750194000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, June 17 at 7pm\, in person at the BWC building in Brookline\, for our annual member meeting! Dinner will be provided. \nWe’ll be celebrating our year together- successes\, committee highlights\, and visioning the year ahead. Also launching our Membership theme: Fighting Fascism for 125 Years. There will be an action component (more to come on this!)\, relationship building\, and a raffle!  \nTransportation: There’s free 2 hour parking on Marion Street and Vernon Street\, and BWC is a 4 minute walk from the Coolidge Corner Green Line stop. \nA portion of the meeting will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person.  \nRSVP here!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240828T163216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T220654Z
UID:10002288-1750101300-1750105800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-15/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250507T195421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T233703Z
UID:10003154-1749996000-1750001400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Course: Introduction to Jewish Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Adult Education Spring 2025 Course:Join ethnoherbalist\, plant historian\, and educator Naomi Spector for a three-part introduction to Jewish Herbalism. Students will have the chance to learn about and get practical experience with amulets\, honey elixirs\, and infused oils. \nMore info here.Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-course-introduction-to-jewish-herbalism-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T213709Z
UID:10001564-1749810600-1749816000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241017T144344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T213709Z
UID:10002461-1749754800-1749760200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-47/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250523T144404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T153715Z
UID:10003169-1749751200-1749762000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:New Member Happy Hour! @ The Behan
DESCRIPTION:A space for new (or potential!) members of BWC to meet other members of the community! Come grab a beer or a N/A Bev and learn about what makes BWC so special. \nRegistration is required. RSVP here!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-member-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Brendan Behan Pub\, 378 Centre St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
GEO:42.321524;-71.110091
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250415T205410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T203642Z
UID:10002930-1749670200-1749675600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman-5/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250220T190149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T173636Z
UID:10002799-1749663000-1749664800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-38/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240828T163210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T200636Z
UID:10002279-1749582000-1749587400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Israel/Palestine Committee: Grief and Healing Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the Israel/Palestine Committee in-person at the BWC Building in Brookline on June 10\, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm.  \nSammie M. will facilitate a session on overcoming grief with hope based on the work of Rabbi Miriam Grossman. \nRegistration is required. RSVP here. \nIPC meetings are for conducting IPC business\, discussing BWC-wide (Exec-endorsed) campaigns\, sharing news of the subcommittees\, and holding community-wide conversations. Contact ipc@circleboston.org for more info.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-15/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250507T195421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T223648Z
UID:10003153-1749391200-1749396600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Course: Introduction to Jewish Herbalism
DESCRIPTION:Adult Education Spring 2025 Course:Join ethnoherbalist\, plant historian\, and educator Naomi Spector for a three-part introduction to Jewish Herbalism. Students will have the chance to learn about and get practical experience with amulets\, honey elixirs\, and infused oils. \nMore info here.Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-course-introduction-to-jewish-herbalism/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250523T212134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T220744Z
UID:10003171-1749378600-1749384000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC Sunday School (Shule) Open House
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome prospective families to come and see what our vibrant secular\, culturally Jewish and Social Justice focused community is about. \nYou are invited to come to our Shule (Yiddish for Secular Sunday School) Open House for families with children ages 2 -12 years old to come learn about our project based\, secular Jewish Cultural Sunday School. We’ll gather together informally with current families\, BWC members\, and the Education Director. We’ll take some time to share stories about how people found their way to the community\, offer curricular highlights and answer questions. There will also be a chance for kids to eat and get a taste of Shule activities. \nPlease RSVP HERE so we can be sure to welcome your family and plan for supplies.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-sunday-school-shule-open-house/
LOCATION:Lexington Playground\, Somerville
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T205135Z
UID:10001562-1749205800-1749211200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-100/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250218T180223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T205135Z
UID:10002780-1749151800-1749157200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Arts Incubator
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start writing in Yiddish but have questions about creating in a language you are still learning? Have you been making art in Yiddish for a while and want feedback on your latest project? Do you want to be part of the first audience for new Yiddish art and support artists with your feedback? Then join us at Di Nest! \nDi Nest is an arts incubator for Yiddish creativity. Join us to share your own projects and/or to help workshop community members’ works in progress. Projects in any medium that are in\, or prominently feature\, Yiddish are welcome–including original works and translations into Yiddish. Di Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! \nEach session will include time to workshop material from several participants. If you have material you would like to workshop\, please email Lilye at yiddish@circleboston.org before the meeting. Attendees are invited to bring a project to share—but we also welcome attendees who join us to listen\, learn\, and offer feedback. Sharing a Yiddish work-in-progress can be daunting\, so we will ask all attendees to briefly unmute and introduce themselves. \nThis program is a collaboration between Boston Workers Circle\, Rad Yiddish\, and Queer Yiddish Camp. \nRegister here to get the Zoom link. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-arts-incubator-32/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250415T205409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T235224Z
UID:10002929-1749065400-1749070800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman-4/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240613T211105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T192136Z
UID:10002070-1749060000-1749065400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250417T205053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T150720Z
UID:10002936-1749060000-1749063600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250509T151919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T180633Z
UID:10003157-1748977200-1748984400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Sefardi & Mizrahi Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Boston Workers Circle\, Let My People Sing!\, and Kavod Boston for a festival celebrating Sefardi and Mizrahi culture! The evening will feature performances from Lily Henley\, Yoni Battat\, and Anat Halevy Hochberg\, and tabling from Sefardi and Mizrahi artisans. Light refreshments to be served. RSVP to secure your spot — space is limited! \nGrant funding for this event provided by Brookline Community Foundation. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/SjEd9gjSZPcQwGY49
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/sefardi-mizrahi-cultural-festival/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T040000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250514T153642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T180450Z
UID:10003162-1748808000-1748836800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot in Brookline
DESCRIPTION:Chanel your inner night owl at the Community Tikkun Leil Shavuot in Brookline. Come for one hour\, or stay up all-night. Learn from world-renowned educators and neighborhood favorites. For the Tikkun schedule and session descriptions\, and to RSVP or volunteer\, visit https://sites.google.com/view/shavuotbrookline/ \nCo-sponsored by: Brookline Havurah Minyan\, Center Communities of Brookline\, Congregation Kehillath Israel\, Congregation Mishkan Tefila\, \, Hebrew Senior Life\, Jewish Community Day School\, Kavod Boston\, Keshet\, Minyan Shalem\, Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue\, Schechter Boston\, Temple Beth Zion\, Temple Emeth\, Temple Sinai\, Boston Workers Circle\, Washington Square Minyan\, (and more to come!)
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/community-tikkun-leil-shavuot-in-brookline/
LOCATION:384 Harvard St.and 100 Centre St. Brookline
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T000000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250514T153643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T180450Z
UID:10003163-1748797200-1748822400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Learning for Liberation 5785: Tikkun Leil Shavuot for Jewish Left
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to welcome you to Learning for Liberation 5785\, the 2nd annual justice-centered Shavuot celebration of Greater Boston.  \nWHO: We are a group of community organizers\, activists\, rabbis\, spiritual leaders\, community members and collaborators. Some of us are affiliated with congregations; others with minyans or spiritual communities. Some of us work for Jewish or faith-based organizations; some of us organize or volunteer with Jewish and non-Jewish movements for justice and liberation.  \nWHAT: A tikkun leil—a Shavuot tradition of all-night study—which speaks to a desire for a Shavuot observance that meets the spiritual and political needs of the Jewish left. Our workshops will center Jewish leftist perspectives + teachings often left out of the Jewish mainstream; a commitment to liberation for Palestinians\, Jews\, and all peoples affected by systems of oppression; and an intersectional analysis speaking to rising threats of authoritarianism\, fascism\, and more. We commit to being a justice-oriented\, connective\, imperfect space\, for those that seek to learn and grow in community. \nRegister and learn more about the event here. \nThis event is co-sponsored alongside Nehar Shalom and Kavod.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/learning-for-liberation-5785-tikkun-leil-shavuot-for-jewish-left/
LOCATION:6 Eliot Street Jamaica Plain\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
GEO:42.309661;-71.121097
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250505T182946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T223630Z
UID:10002992-1748775600-1748782800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Farbreng:boston shpatsir in beymer-gortn
DESCRIPTION:לאָמיר גײן שפּאַצירן אין בײמער־גאָרטן! אַלע זײַנען פֿאַרבעטן צו קומען און זען די בײמער און בלומען — אַרײַנטריט צום בוימגאָרטן איז אומזיסט — און פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש. מיר װעלן מיטברענגען אַ באָטאַניש װערטערבוך אויף ייִדיש \nדי פּראָגראַם איז אַ צוזאַמען־אַרבעט פֿונעם באָסטאָנער אַרבעטער־רינג און פֿאַרברענג:באָסטאָן\, אַ יוגנטרוף־פּראָיעקט װאָס שאַפֿט געלעגנהײטן צו רעדן און פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש פּנים־אל־פּנים אַ גאַנץ קײַלעכדיק יאָר \nLomir geyn shpatsirn in beymer-gortn! Ale zaynen farbetn tsu kumen un zen di beymer un blumen—arayntrit tsum boymgortn iz umzist—un farbrengen af yidish. Mir veln mitbrengen a botanish verterbukh af yidish. \nDi program iz a tsuzamen-arbet funem bostoner arbeter-ring un farbreng:boston\, a yugntruf-proyekt vos shaft gelegnhaytn tsu redn un farbrengen af yidish ponem-al-ponem a gants kaylekhdik yor \nFarbreng:boston is a Yiddish-language immersion program where we gather together informally to speak in Yiddish. For most of our community members\, if we want a Yiddish-speaking environment\, we have to proactively create one—so that’s what we’re doing! Here are some guidelines for being part of a language-immersion activity. \nAsking how to say something? Perfectly fine; we do this all the time. Tossing in a short English word or phrase—especially an idiom or quote—while keeping the conversation in Yiddish? Common among American Yiddish speakers and also perfectly fine. However\, we ask participants to avoid telling anecdotes or otherwise speaking in English for an extended period of time. Conversing in English disrupts the Yiddish-language environment\, and it takes away learning opportunities for students. Yiddish speakers and students at all levels are welcome at farbreng. It’s normal to feel nervous about your Yiddish\, but we applaud and encourage all students and speakers to use Yiddish. If you have any questions about the program\, please write to us at farbreng-boston@yugntruf.org \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/farbrengboston-shpatsir-in-beymer-gortn/
LOCATION:Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University\, 125 Arborway\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
GEO:42.308728;-71.120366
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240718T180143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T213637Z
UID:10002199-1748774700-1748782800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Community Potluck Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Shule and TASC Family + Circle Playtime Potluck PicnicProspective families invited and welcomed \nPlease bring: \n\na picnic blanket\na food contribution (see below)\ngames and musical instruments\n\n\nFood Potluck Instructions: \nEvery year this picnic is a chance to meet families and get to chat with teachers informally in a beautiful public park. We are inviting families to bring a contribution that would serve 10-12 people. \nSee the list below which is organized by your eldest child’s last name. \nIf your child’s last name (oldest child if your children have different last names) begins with : \nA-G         Something to grill (veggie burgers\, vegetables\, corn)\, buns and condiments (ketchup\, mustard\, relish) \nH-L         Paper plates/ utensils/ cups / napkins \nM- Sch     Fruit/ Dessert / Drinks (juiceboxes/ seltzer) \nSh-W       Salad/sides \nIs this open to prospective families?:YES!! Please bring folks who might be interested in meeting the community in an informal way! \nProspective Families\, please RSVP here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBl0Zl3urRCKX4SFZrQCTj3P6ggWJ1EypSvjuEGgmKpMBGfA/viewform?usp=dialog \nWhat else can we bring?Larz Anderson has fields and a playground. Feel free to bring frisbees\, soccer balls\, field games and kites. Card games and musical instruments are also welcomed! \nVolunteering:Do you have grilling skills and want to help out or love running kids games? Please reach out to Meira to get plugged in meira@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-community-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Larz Anderson Park\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shule
GEO:42.307348;-71.146571
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240728T213810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T180636Z
UID:10002217-1748773800-1748779200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world.  \nJune’s book selection is A Book Forged in Hell: Spinoza’s Scandalous Treatise and the Birth of the Secular Age by Steven Nadler. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-31/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240718T180144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T213628Z
UID:10002200-1748685600-1748707200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:B'nai Mitzvah of Zayen class of 2025/5785
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bnai-mitzvah-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T220655Z
UID:10002384-1748649600-1748735999@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 15: Kayaking and Speaking at Zayen Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-15-kayaking-and-speaking-at-zayen-graduation/
LOCATION:Newton
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T195129Z
UID:10001560-1748601000-1748606400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-99/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250415T205409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T232135Z
UID:10002928-1748460600-1748466000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241007T181802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T205158Z
UID:10002409-1748458800-1748464200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T193649Z
UID:10001559-1747996200-1748001600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-98/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241120T165740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T193648Z
UID:10002579-1747940400-1747945800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-43/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250408T170154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T210628Z
UID:10002920-1747854000-1747861200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Families B'nai Mitzvah Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Zayen students meet with Meira\, Allie and Jonah for a dress rehearsal of the B’nai Mitzvah. Students need to bring their personal statements to the event. \nZayen parents will also meet during this time\, to iron out last minute details for the B’nai Mitzvah and also practice the choreography   for the ceremony. \nParents and families are invited to come early and eat together as an optional piece of this. It is BYOD (bring your own dinner) and there are many eateries to get take out from nearby.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/families-bnai-mitzvah-dress-rehearsal/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250417T205052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T230828Z
UID:10002935-1747850400-1747854000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240828T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T202220Z
UID:10002287-1747682100-1747686600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-14/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250509T151903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T195130Z
UID:10003156-1747679400-1747684800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Mutual Aid Team as we gather to build new systems to support our fellow members in the areas of telephone outreach\, meals\, skill sharing\, and bereavement support. \nRegister here to receive meeting information. \nThe Mutual Aid Team meets every 3rd Monday of the month\, with sub-teams meeting as needed.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-team-meeting/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250115T220644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T195245Z
UID:10002758-1747564200-1747571400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community: AIC Get-Together
DESCRIPTION:For more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-aic-get-together/
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T215206Z
UID:10002383-1747564200-1747571400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 14
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-14-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240718T180143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T205153Z
UID:10002198-1747564200-1747571400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 22 / Final Session/ Hey Presentations / Daled potluck/ Final Session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-22-hey-presentations-final-session/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T190636Z
UID:10001557-1747391400-1747396800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-97/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250415T205409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T215129Z
UID:10002927-1747251000-1747256400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250220T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T213631Z
UID:10002798-1747243800-1747245600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-37/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250313T202752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T183806Z
UID:10002848-1747162800-1747170000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:The Anti-anti-Boycott subcommittee hosts a speaker or panel about suppression of Israel-critical speech and serves Ben and Jerry’s Ice cream. Ben & Jerry came under intense attack for halting distribution in the OPT.\n \n\nThis year our focus is the suppression of anti-genocide and pro-Palestinian speech and thought-crimes at our universities. We have invited representatives of Harvard\, MIT and Brandeis to a panel discussion followed by delicious ice cream.\n \n\n \n\nRegistration required to pick your favorite flavors or get the zoom link: Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-ben-jerrys-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250417T155046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T210744Z
UID:10002933-1746982800-1746990000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Zionist Path to Embodied Jewish Healing
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be lead by Wes Somerson (they/them) – JVP Seattle\, Ruach (founder) \nQuestions explored in this workshop include; \n\nHow do oppressive systems that exist outside of us also exist in our own bodies?\nHow can we resource ourselves as we work for Palestinian liberation & a Judaism beyond Zionism?\nHow can we connect with our somatic sensations to better understand our aliveness & its relationship to collective power?\nHow can we strengthen our movement to build effective solidarity & purposeful power?\n\nRegister here: bit.ly/Wes5-11
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-zionist-path-to-embodied-jewish-healing/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T215144Z
UID:10002739-1746981000-1746986400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182135Z
UID:10001556-1746786600-1746792000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-96/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241017T144342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182134Z
UID:10002460-1746730800-1746736200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-46/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T213630Z
UID:10002738-1746648000-1746653400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250415T205408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T213629Z
UID:10002926-1746646200-1746651600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240613T211104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T205142Z
UID:10002069-1746640800-1746646200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250417T205052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T215128Z
UID:10002934-1746640800-1746644400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T213814Z
UID:10002737-1746559800-1746565200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-10/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T213814Z
UID:10002736-1746558000-1746563400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T213814Z
UID:10002735-1746558000-1746563400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T223632Z
UID:10002733-1746376200-1746381600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241028T171714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195133Z
UID:10002494-1746355500-1746360900@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240718T180131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195133Z
UID:10002197-1746355500-1746360900@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Each session includes fun\, age-appropriate activities filled with music-making and storytelling related to a Jewish or social justice holiday. It is followed by open play at the nearby playground in Brookline\, MA.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-18/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T114500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250324T202210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195134Z
UID:10002908-1746355500-1746359100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Vov B'nai Mitzvah Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vov families meet to discuss and prepare for the B’nai mitzvah process for next year. All Vov parents are expected to attend.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/vov-bnai-mitzvah-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T202128Z
UID:10002382-1746354600-1746361800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 13
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-13-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240718T180130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195133Z
UID:10002196-1746354600-1746361800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 21
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-21-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240728T213810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T192130Z
UID:10002216-1746354600-1746360000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world.  \nMay’s book selection is Goyhood\, a novel by Reuven Fenton. The Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-30/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241104T210018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T205130Z
UID:10002501-1746208800-1746216000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish May Day Shabes
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the May Day workers’ holiday with a special Shabes program conducted in Yiddish. Non-Yiddish speakers are welcome! Written English translations and transliterations will be provided for the readings and the songs. \nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5 to $10+). Registration is required. \nAll registrants (in person and online) will be invited to actively participate\, with the option to read aloud from the program. The written program will be provided closer to the date to those who register.  Shmoozing will begin at 6pm; the program will begin at 6:15. \nThe Shabes ceremony will be followed by an optional potluck dinner (and more singing) for those attending in person. If you attend the potluck\, please bring food to share (your choice of a main\, side\, salad\, or dessert dish).  \nIf you are attending online\, here is a list of ritual items that we invite you to have during the ceremony: \n\ncandles\nwine or juice\nchallah\n\nRegister here. Questions? Contact yiddish@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-may-day-shabes/
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T175140Z
UID:10001554-1746181800-1746187200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-95/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T222205Z
UID:10002732-1746043200-1746048600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241007T181802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T225148Z
UID:10002408-1746039600-1746045000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T222155Z
UID:10002731-1745955000-1745960400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-9/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T222156Z
UID:10002730-1745953200-1745958600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T222156Z
UID:10002729-1745953200-1745958600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250327T013508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T200637Z
UID:10002911-1745780400-1745785800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Health for Palestine: Hope & Struggle in the West Bank
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \nCome join us (in person or by zoom) to hear from Nidal Al Azraq\, executive director of 1for3.org\, about events on the ground in the West Bank\, including the unprecedented levels of violence and mass displacement there. Recently back from a trip to Palestine\, he will report on the unfolding conditions and be joined by Dr. Karameh Hawash Kuemmerle\, co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide\, to talk about 1for3’s “Health for Palestine” (or “H4P”) campaign. Designed to help communities withstand the impacts and challenges of this moment\, the Health for Palestine /H4P campaign seeks to provide a holistic\, community-based model of healthcare through the training of new healthcare workers who have themselves been displaced.  \nFunds raised at the event will support 1for3’s Health for Palestine/H4P campaign. \nThis event is presented by two BWC social justice committees: the Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee and the Palestine Solidarity Subcommittee of the IPC. Contact solidarityrocks2025@gmail.com with any questions. \nRegistration is required: Register here. \nImportant Covid-19 Guidelines: In order to reduce the spread of Covid-19\, face masks are strongly encouraged\, but not required. High filtration masks will be available at the door. If you have symptoms or are feeling unwell\, please stay home. \nSpeaker BiosNidal Al Azraq is the executive director of 1for3\, founded in 2013. He grew up in the UN-run Aida refugee camp located in Bethlehem.  \nKarameh Hawash Kuemmerle\, MD is the co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide. An assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and a pediatric neurologist at Boston Children’s Hospital\, she specializes in traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. Much of her work takes place in the Boston Children’s Hospital’s multidisciplinary Brain Injury Center. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/health-for-palestine-hope-struggle-in-the-west-bank/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee,Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T222132Z
UID:10002727-1745771400-1745776800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250107T192605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T210756Z
UID:10002743-1745750700-1745756100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Baby + Parent Play Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join current Board president and experienced postpartum doula\, Rachel Hess\, for a facilitated parent and baby play group with other BWC members and their babies. For parents of babies 0-12 months old\, we will spend time connecting\, commiserating\, and supporting each other through this challenging and spectacular phase of life. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/baby-parent-support-circle/
LOCATION:BWC Building – Skylight Room
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241028T172428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T190634Z
UID:10002497-1745750700-1745756100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240718T180130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T190633Z
UID:10002194-1745750700-1745756100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Each session includes fun\, age-appropriate activities filled with music-making and storytelling related to a Jewish or social justice holiday. It is followed by open play at the nearby playground in Brookline\, MA.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-17/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240718T180130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T190633Z
UID:10002195-1745749800-1745757000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 20
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-20-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250304T214801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T173643Z
UID:10002835-1745683200-1745688600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Trash with Prof. Saul Zaritt
DESCRIPTION:Yiddish writers have produced all kinds of modern literature\, from high modernist poetry to epic novels. Less attention has been paid to more popular literary forms—the romance novels\, detective fiction\, and adventure tales that made up the daily reading of Yiddish speakers in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This event will discuss how writers and editors transformed globally-circulated genres for Jewish reading publics and then reflect on how rereading such texts today might change our understanding of modern Jewish culture. \nAbout the speaker: Saul Noam Zaritt is an associate professor of Yiddish Literature at Harvard University. He studies modern Jewish writing and the politics of translation\, examining how writers cross and inhabit boundaries between cultures. His most recent book\, A Taytsh Manifesto: Yiddish\, Translation\, and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture\, came out in October 2024 with Fordham University Press. \nCopies of A Taytsh Manifesto will be available for purchase and signing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-trash-with-prof-saul-zaritt/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250408T172308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T203654Z
UID:10002922-1745665200-1745672400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Stitch and Resist
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us on Saturday\, April 26th\, at the BWC building from 11 am-1 pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better.  \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right! \nAnd feel free to reach out to mutualaid@circleboston.org with any questions. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/stitch-and-resist/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250320T195324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T210648Z
UID:10002852-1745604000-1745613000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Learning From Elders: Surviving Repression+Fighting Back
DESCRIPTION:It’s a frightening moment in the U.S. With an administration detaining and deporting legal residents with no charges\, ignoring judges’ orders\, and firing thousands of vital government workers with no just cause\, it appears no democratic norms are safe. It can be hard not to lean into fear\, isolation and despair\, but we know that there are members of our community who lived through–and fought back–during McCarthyism\, the Vietnam War\, and other periods of intense government repression. Join BWC’s membership committee for a Shabes to learn from their wisdom\, and build community together! \nWhere: Boston Worker’s Circle\, 6 Webster St BrooklineWhen: Friday April 25\, 6-8:30pmWho: You! This event is open to BWC members and non-members interested in exploring our communityWhat: Shabes ritual\, potluck\, stories from some elders in our community\, and the chance to build community with other BWC membersAccess Info: Our building is wheelchair accessible and has all gender restrooms. We are accessible via the Green Line. There is metered street parking. \nRegister here to attend.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/learning-from-elders-surviving-repressionfighting-back/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T173644Z
UID:10001552-1745577000-1745582400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-94/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241120T165736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T173644Z
UID:10002578-1745521200-1745526600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-42/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T222246Z
UID:10002726-1745438400-1745443800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250324T200646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T212224Z
UID:10002855-1745431200-1745434800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-62/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T222210Z
UID:10002725-1745350200-1745355600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-8/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T222210Z
UID:10002724-1745348400-1745353800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T222210Z
UID:10002723-1745348400-1745353800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240828T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T182152Z
UID:10002286-1745262900-1745267400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-13/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250417T153139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T185204Z
UID:10002932-1745262000-1745267400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Palestine Solidarity Report Back
DESCRIPTION:Please join JVPBoston and Boston Worker’s Circle as we welcome 3 anti-zionist Asian-American Jewish organizers for a report on Palestinian solidarity movements in Hawai’i and Japan.  \nRegister here: http://bit.ly/psr421
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/palestine-solidarity-report-back/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 633 Centre St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
GEO:42.313444;-71.114093
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T190634Z
UID:10002853-1745164800-1745173800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC Immigrant Justice Committee Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Immigation Justice committee is having a potluck to celebrate our work together and get to know each other.   Please Email ijc@circleboston.org and let us know if you plan to attend.  We will respond by sending a sign-up sheet with kinds of food to bring.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-immigrant-justice-committee-potluck/
LOCATION:BWC Building in Brookline
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250115T220644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T175205Z
UID:10002757-1745145000-1745151300@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community: How We Want to Die
DESCRIPTION:We will have a speaker from Compassion and Choices\, an organization that “embraces expanded options for compassionate dying”.  Following the presentation\, we will break into small groups to consider what we’ve heard\, and to reflect on the ways we ourselves are considering these critical issues. \nFor more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-how-we-want-to-die/
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T212211Z
UID:10001550-1744972200-1744977600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-93/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250408T171426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T172141Z
UID:10002921-1744918200-1744921800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Committee Social
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Yiddish speakers\, students\, and enthusiasts to socialize and brainstorm Yiddish programming. We’ll meet at Mike and Linda’s in Somerville for snacks\, chatting\, and idea sharing. Yiddish speakers and students of all levels are invited\, and new participants are always welcome. RSVP to yiddish@circleboston.org for the Somerville address and/or the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-committee-social-2/
LOCATION:Zoom and Somerville
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T194500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250324T180236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T183634Z
UID:10002854-1744655400-1744659900@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Team General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Zoom for a Mutual Aid General Meeting. This will be our first meeting since we’ve divided into task-oriented sub-groups: Bereavement\, Meals\, Telephone Check-Ins\, and SkillShare. \nWe will spend most of this meeting hearing share-backs from each sub-group\, continuing community building\, and looking towards our future efforts! \nAll are welcome whether you’ve attended in the past or not; we look forward to virtually seeing you there! \nPlease reach out to mutualaid@circleboston.org with any questions! \nRSVP here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-team-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T230650Z
UID:10001549-1744367400-1744372800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-92/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241017T144340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T230650Z
UID:10002459-1744311600-1744317000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-45/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T193636Z
UID:10002721-1744228800-1744234200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250324T200647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T220850Z
UID:10002856-1744221600-1744225200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-63/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250220T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T180632Z
UID:10002797-1744219800-1744221600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-36/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250403T201925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203650Z
UID:10002915-1744140600-1744146000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Current Realities and Prospects for Palestine-Israel
DESCRIPTION:Current Realities and Prospects for Palestine-Israel \nFeaturing \nPalestinian Human Rights Activist ISSA AMRO in discussion with PETER BEINART \nTuesday\, April 8\, 2025\, 7:30 PM \nFirst Church in Cambridge- Unitarian Universalist\, Harvard Square \nIssa Amro is a human rights defender based in Hebron city\, West Bank. He is the co-founder of the direct action group Youth Against Settlements and the executive director of Working for Peace and Justice: Friends of Hebron.  Amro is popularly referred to as the ‘Palestinian Gandhi’ and has received widespread international recognition for his work encouraging peaceful resistance against Israeli occupation for which he has been imprisoned scores of times.   \nPeter Beinart is professor of journalism and political science at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York\, editor at large of Jewish Currents and a contributing opinion writer at The New York Times.   A nonresident fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace\, Beinart is the author of the recently-published book Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/current-realities-and-prospects-for-palestine-israel/
LOCATION:The First Parish in Cambridge\, 1446 Massachusetts Avenue\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T192159Z
UID:10002720-1744140600-1744146000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-7/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T192200Z
UID:10002719-1744138800-1744144200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T192200Z
UID:10002718-1744138800-1744144200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240828T163208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203651Z
UID:10002278-1744138800-1744144200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Israel/Palestine Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:IPC meetings are for conducting IPC business\, discussing BWC-wide (Exec-endorsed) campaigns\, sharing news of the subcommittees\, and holding community-wide conversations. Contact ipc@circleboston.org for more info\, including the Zoom link for the meeting. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-14/
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T204500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250129T213244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T192132Z
UID:10002775-1744054200-1744058700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Honik af der tsung : Beginners' Yiddish Language Class
DESCRIPTION:When children of the shtetl began their study of Jewish text\, the teacher would put honey on the page to show them the sweetness of Jewish learning.  Likewise\, this class will explore the fun and vibrancy of Yiddish language and culture. It will introduce students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.  \nJoin BWC Yiddish teacher\, Sarah Biskowitz\, for an In-Person Beginners Class through our partners at Lehrhaus.  Participants are expected to be completely new to Yiddish but already able to recognize and know the sounds of Hebrew letters. If you do not have basic knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet\, please learn the Yiddish alef-beys here before the class. We will be using materials from In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook. You will not be required to purchase the textbook\, but it may be helpful to purchase the PDF. \nParticipants are expected to attend all 6 sessions. Dates: Mondays 7:30-8:45 PM on 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\, and 4/7. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honik-af-der-tsung-beginners-yiddish-language-class-6/
LOCATION:425 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T190654Z
UID:10002716-1743957000-1743962400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T233627Z
UID:10002381-1743949800-1743957000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 12 - Cape Verdean Seder
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-12-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T121500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241028T171713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T220657Z
UID:10002493-1743936300-1743941700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240718T180130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T220657Z
UID:10002193-1743935400-1743942600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 19 / Zayen Presentations
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-19-zayen-presentations-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240728T213810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T203602Z
UID:10002215-1743935400-1743939000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world.  \nApril’s book discussion of Goyhood\, a novel by Reuven Fenton\, has been postponed to May 4th. The group will still meet April 6th on Zoom from 1-:30-11:30 to discuss the book selection process.  \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-29/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241120T222603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T220701Z
UID:10002584-1743870600-1743885000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC Passover Seder
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open! Register here.  \nAdditional details are available on our website here: https://circleboston.org/holidays/#passover
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-passover-seder/
LOCATION:Hellenic Center\, Watertown
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T222146Z
UID:10001547-1743762600-1743768000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-91/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T190632Z
UID:10002715-1743624000-1743629400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240613T211102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T204044Z
UID:10002068-1743616800-1743622200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250331T142619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T143709Z
UID:10002912-1743613200-1743616800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-10/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T190657Z
UID:10002714-1743535800-1743541200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-6/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T190658Z
UID:10002712-1743534000-1743539400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T190658Z
UID:10002713-1743534000-1743539400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T204500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250129T213239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T190628Z
UID:10002774-1743449400-1743453900@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Honik af der tsung : Beginners' Yiddish Language Class
DESCRIPTION:When children of the shtetl began their study of Jewish text\, the teacher would put honey on the page to show them the sweetness of Jewish learning.  Likewise\, this class will explore the fun and vibrancy of Yiddish language and culture. It will introduce students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.  \nJoin BWC Yiddish teacher\, Sarah Biskowitz\, for an In-Person Beginners Class through our partners at Lehrhaus.  Participants are expected to be completely new to Yiddish but already able to recognize and know the sounds of Hebrew letters. If you do not have basic knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet\, please learn the Yiddish alef-beys here before the class. We will be using materials from In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook. You will not be required to purchase the textbook\, but it may be helpful to purchase the PDF. \nParticipants are expected to attend all 6 sessions. Dates: Mondays 7:30-8:45 PM on 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\, and 4/7. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honik-af-der-tsung-beginners-yiddish-language-class-5/
LOCATION:425 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250310T210400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T155132Z
UID:10002844-1743447600-1743451200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Annie Sommer Kaufman presents "Your Comrade\, Avreml Broide"
DESCRIPTION:Annie Sommer Kaufman discusses her new English-language translation of the Yiddish novel Your Comrade\, Avreml Broide\, A Worker’s Life Story\, in converation with Khave Morales. \nWritten in 1944 by Ben Gold\, the president of the Furriers Union\, this working-class\, coming-of-age novel traces the family origin\, immigration\, and radicalization of an everyman named Avreml Broide. Mirroring Gold’s own life\, Avreml’s story begins entangled in a complex intergenerational social and criminal community in Bessarabia just after the turn of the twentieth century. Personal dramas drive a young Avreml to New York City in his young adult years\, where he finds a job in the fur industry and devotes himself entirely to his union\, party\, and the fight against fascism\, often to the detriment of his personal life and relationships. Through strikes\, dissidence\, and finally on the front lines of the Spanish Civil War\, Avreml’s journey presents the fascinating ambiguity of subsuming the self in service to party discipline. \nWith bold and stimulating illustrations by William Gropper\, Annie Sommer Kaufman’s translation brings Gold’s emotionally rich narrative forward to reveal some of the most dramatic conflicts in America’s suppressed Communist history. This novel offers a powerful counternarrative to histories and narratives of Jewish immigration that emphasize materialist American dreams and upward class mobility. Your Comrade\, Avreml Broide offers an enticing mix of fact and fiction to demonstrate the personal risks\, revolutionary dreams\, and heartaches of Yiddish-speaking American Communists. \nAnnie Sommer Kaufman is a Yiddish translator and teacher based in Chicago. She trained in History at the University of Wisconsin\, Madison and was Yekhiel Shraybman’s last Yiddish student in Kishinev\, Moldova. She served for five years as the coordinator for Yugntruf’s Yiddish immersion retreat Yiddish Vokh\, and worked for a decade in the fashion industry as a pattern maker\, including in New York City. She was a founding member of Red Emma’s Bookstore in Baltimore\, and has been organizing with Jewish Voice for Peace in many capacities for a dozen years. She is a SVARA trained Talmud teacher and runs The Lace Midrash in Chicago. \nKhave (Lina) Morales is a red diaper baby\, yiddishist\, communist\, former JVP board member\, long time Anti-Zionist and lover of communist and radical history. \nRegistration for this event is not required. \nThis translation was supported by a fellowship at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst\, Massachusetts (2020–21).
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/annie-sommer-kaufman-presents-your-comrade-avreml-broide/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T190644Z
UID:10002710-1743352200-1743357600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250218T202348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T155140Z
UID:10002789-1743256800-1743264000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Farbreng:boston ekskursye in harvard kunstmuzey
DESCRIPTION: פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש \nדי פּראָגראַם איז אַ צוזאַמען־אַרבעט פֿונעם באָסטאָנער אַרבעטער־רינג און פֿאַרברענג:באָסטאָן\, אַ יוגנטרוף־פּראָיעקט װאָס שאַפֿט געלעגנהײטן צו רעדן און פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש פּנים־אל־פּנים אַ גאַנץ קײַלעכדיק יאָר \nLomir geyn in muzey tsuzamen! Ale zaynen farbetn tsu kumen zen en di oysshtelungen—arayntrit tsum muzey iz umzist—un farbrengen af yidish. \nDi program iz a tsuzamen-arbet funem bostoner arbeter-ring un farbreng:boston\, a yugntruf-proyekt vos shaft gelegnhaytn tsu redn un farbrengen af yidish ponem-al-ponem a gants kaylekhdik yor \nFarbreng:boston is a Yiddish-language immersion program where we gather together informally to speak in Yiddish. For most of our community members\, if we want a Yiddish-speaking environment\, we have to proactively create one—so that’s what we’re doing! Here are some guidelines for being part of a language-immersion activity. \nAsking how to say something? Perfectly fine; we do this all the time. Tossing in a short English word or phrase—especially an idiom or quote—while keeping the conversation in Yiddish? Common among American Yiddish speakers and also perfectly fine. However\, we ask participants to avoid telling anecdotes or otherwise speaking in English for an extended period of time. Conversing in English disrupts the Yiddish-language environment\, and it takes away learning opportunities for students. Yiddish speakers and students at all levels are welcome at farbreng. It’s normal to feel nervous about your Yiddish\, but we applaud and encourage all students and speakers to use Yiddish. If you have any questions about the program\, please write to us at farbreng-boston@yugntruf.orgRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/farbrengboston-ekskursye-in-harvard-kunstmuzey/
LOCATION:Harvard Art Museums\, 32 Quincy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming,Yiddish - Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250220T153628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T200634Z
UID:10002793-1743184800-1743192000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Trans/Nonbinary Convening
DESCRIPTION:This event is a closed community space for trans and nonbinary members of Boston Workers Circle for community building\, resource-sharing\, and determining next steps for meeting our group’s needs. We will share a shabes ritual together\, and pizza will be served. \nWho is this space for?This space is for self-identified transgender and/or nonbinary Boston Workers Circle members. We want this space to be a welcoming place for all BWC members within the umbrella of gender expansive people\, including elders who may not identify with the labels of transgender or nonbinary\, but are impacted by anti-trans systems. Given the normalization of their exclusion from trans and nonbinary spaces generally\, we want to explicitly welcome members who identify as trans women\, transfeminine\, or assigned male at birth (AMAB). This space centers trans\, nonbinary\, and similarly gender expansive people; in order to support trans and nonbinary youth\, the space is open to cisgender parents who are attending with their trans and/or nonbinary child. As part of the gathering\, we will have available separate support spaces for cisgender parents and trans/nonbinary members. This structure was developed to facilitate trans and nonbinary youth participation in the space\, preserve trans/nonbinary-only affinity space so folks can share comfortably\, and create support space for cisgender parents who are assisting their youth with navigating transphobic systems. \nThis space is not a general community space open to cisgender allies. We hope to be able to offer an open space in the future where we can organize together to support trans and nonbinary members. \nWho is organizing this space?A group of trans and/or nonbinary BWC members and staff are working to create this gathering space. If you have any questions\, please reach out to BWC Organizer Zohar Berman at zohar@circleboston.org or (617) 819-1620. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/trans-nonbinary-convening/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T215131Z
UID:10001545-1743157800-1743163200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-90/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241120T165732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T215130Z
UID:10002577-1743102000-1743107400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-41/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235131Z
UID:10002709-1743019200-1743024600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241007T181801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T232143Z
UID:10002407-1743015600-1743021000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  \nTo find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235129Z
UID:10002708-1742931000-1742936400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-5/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250220T170621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T223632Z
UID:10002794-1742929200-1742934600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Reclaiming Spaces as Reparative Action
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Acting for Racial and Economic Justice (AFREJ) Committee and the Reparations Interfaith Coalition as we learn about actions local citizens can take in response to the UN’s and National African American Reparations Commission’s call to make repair by acknowledging historical harms done to African Americans and by memorializing their contributions. \nBrookline activists Anne Greenwald and Deborah Brown\, and Cambridge activist Paula Paris\, will describe the actions they took with their communities to reclaim public spaces that had historically commemorated enslavers but now honor the memories of Florida Ruffin Ridley (Brookline) and Darby Vassall (Cambridge). \nThese stories that unearth hidden histories will inspire us as reparationists to truth-tell\, advocate for\, and succeed in reclaiming public spaces.  \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/reclaiming-spaces-as-reparative-action/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AFREJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235130Z
UID:10002707-1742929200-1742934600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235130Z
UID:10002706-1742929200-1742934600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T204500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250129T213236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T235129Z
UID:10002773-1742844600-1742849100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Honik af der tsung : Beginners' Yiddish Language Class
DESCRIPTION:When children of the shtetl began their study of Jewish text\, the teacher would put honey on the page to show them the sweetness of Jewish learning.  Likewise\, this class will explore the fun and vibrancy of Yiddish language and culture. It will introduce students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.  \nJoin BWC Yiddish teacher\, Sarah Biskowitz\, for an In-Person Beginners Class through our partners at Lehrhaus.  Participants are expected to be completely new to Yiddish but already able to recognize and know the sounds of Hebrew letters. If you do not have basic knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet\, please learn the Yiddish alef-beys here before the class. We will be using materials from In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook. You will not be required to purchase the textbook\, but it may be helpful to purchase the PDF. \nParticipants are expected to attend all 6 sessions. Dates: Mondays 7:30-8:45 PM on 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\, and 4/7. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honik-af-der-tsung-beginners-yiddish-language-class-4/
LOCATION:425 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T235208Z
UID:10002704-1742747400-1742752800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240718T180126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T200637Z
UID:10002192-1742725800-1742733000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 18
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-18-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250304T184411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T220712Z
UID:10002829-1742725800-1742729400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Providing Support: Small Group Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Email aic@circleboston.org with any questions and to get the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/providing-support-small-group-discussions/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241104T210018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T200634Z
UID:10002500-1742580000-1742587200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Singing Shabes!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a rousing musical Shabes gathering.  The event will include a brief Shabes ritual and a potluck dinner.  Then we will sing songs of empowerment\, resistance and love led by song leaders from the community.  If you have songs you’d like to suggest that will be known to the community please feel free to send suggestions to Bob Follansbee at bobmoshe@gmail.com by March 10. \nRegister here to attend.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/singing-shabes/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T210828Z
UID:10001543-1742553000-1742558400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-89/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T235141Z
UID:10002703-1742414400-1742419800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250304T164956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T185129Z
UID:10002825-1742407200-1742414400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Community Safety Campaign Discussion & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bringing “Safety through Solidarity” to Life in Jewish Communities & Beyond: Discussion & Workshop on Community Safety Campaign’s New Guide \nWednesday\, March 19th ~ 6-8PM ~ Boston Workers Circle in Brookline\, 6 Webster StreetREGISTER HERE \nCo-Sponsored by Boston Workers Circle and Kavod Boston (if your organization would like to co-sponsor\, please reach out!) \nCommunity Safety Campaign (CSC) was launched by members of Kavod’s Community Safety Team in 2022 after several years of building practices\, structures and resources for local Jewish communities in collaboration with non-Jewish partners. The purpose of CSC is to cultivate similar efforts nationally and to develop a long-term strategy to create transformative and material shifts in Jewish communities and beyond.  \nAfter 2+ years of a research process\, Community Safety Campaign is excited to announce the upcoming release of a thorough guide that provides political analysis\, strategic recommendations\, and resources for Jewish communities and beyond to take action in bringing “Safety through Solidarity” to life\, deeply rooted in Jewish and abolitionist values.  \nJoin organizers of the CSC project in an active conversation\, and we’ll also hear from local community safety and abolitionist organizers whose work is highlighted in the guide.  \nFor questions\, please reach out to nadav.david10@gmail.com—Logistics / Access Information: \n\nAll are welcome regardless of your connection to Judaism. While the guide’s primary audience is Jewish communities\, the content is also very relevant to others as well.\nBWC is a wheelchair accessible space\nMasks are required to attend (when not eating)\, and will be provided at the welcome table\nWe will likely be serving veggie food (tbd)\nAir filters will be turned on in the room\nPlease do not attend if you are feeling ill. If you have had direct exposure to any illnesses\, please test\nThis event is designed as an in-person event\, but if you’d like to attend virtually\, please note that on the form so that we can prepare accordingly.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/community-safety-campaign-discussion-workshop/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241121T145524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T185129Z
UID:10002594-1742407200-1742410800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T235130Z
UID:10002701-1742326200-1742331600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-4/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T235130Z
UID:10002702-1742324400-1742329800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T235131Z
UID:10002700-1742324400-1742329800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T204500
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250129T213231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T235214Z
UID:10002772-1742239800-1742244300@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Honik af der tsung : Beginners' Yiddish Language Class
DESCRIPTION:When children of the shtetl began their study of Jewish text\, the teacher would put honey on the page to show them the sweetness of Jewish learning.  Likewise\, this class will explore the fun and vibrancy of Yiddish language and culture. It will introduce students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.  \nJoin BWC Yiddish teacher\, Sarah Biskowitz\, for an In-Person Beginners Class through our partners at Lehrhaus.  Participants are expected to be completely new to Yiddish but already able to recognize and know the sounds of Hebrew letters. If you do not have basic knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet\, please learn the Yiddish alef-beys here before the class. We will be using materials from In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook. You will not be required to purchase the textbook\, but it may be helpful to purchase the PDF. \nParticipants are expected to attend all 6 sessions. Dates: Mondays 7:30-8:45 PM on 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\, and 4/7. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honik-af-der-tsung-beginners-yiddish-language-class-3/
LOCATION:425 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240828T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T205128Z
UID:10002285-1742238900-1742243400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-12/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T235137Z
UID:10002698-1742142600-1742148000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250311T175309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T205129Z
UID:10002845-1742133600-1742140800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Community Canvass for the #FreeHer Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Join Jewish Community members and rabbis to learn about the Jewish imperative to decarcerate and talk to our neighbors about the #FreeHer legislative priorities\, including the Prison Moratorium and Elder and Medical Parole. Co-sponsored by T’ruah\, Boston Workers Circle\, Nehar Shalom\, and Kavod Boston. \nRegister at bit.ly/JewishCanvass
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-community-canvass-for-the-freeher-campaign/
LOCATION:leave from BWC building in Brookline
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250304T165028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T195153Z
UID:10002828-1742122800-1742130000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Young Adult Bagel Brunch
DESCRIPTION:If you feel like you need a computer reset after a night of cyberpunk debauchery at Gragger\, you don’t want to miss our Wind Down\, Kick Back\, Bagel Brunch. Join us at the Boston Worker’s Circle office on 3/16 from 11-1.  As the weather warms up\, this is a great opportunity to find community with other new and prospective young adult members! Learn about what BWC has to offer\, enjoy a toasty bagel and schmear\, play some games with a cohort of new potential friends. \nRSVP here to join us.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/young-adult-bagel-brunch/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240916T203638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T215143Z
UID:10002379-1742121000-1742128200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 10
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-10-all-shule-purim-party/
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240718T180126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T190636Z
UID:10002191-1742121000-1742128200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:All Shule Purim Party
DESCRIPTION:Prospective Shule Families- Are you curious about a secular Jewish cultural education for your children? Join us at the Boston Workers Circle’s annual Purim party for a taste of our Sunday school experience. Enjoy a vibrant community gathering featuring an original shpiel (satirical theater)\, followed by a lively carnival—all led and performed by our students. At the shpiel watch as Queen Esther navigates the challenges of today’s political moment\, then stick around to connect with other families while your children enjoy the carnival games. \nProspective families are invited to join starting at 11:00 for the community shpiel and carnival. Current Shule families should join at the normal start time for classes. \nSunday\, 3/1610:30 am – 12:30 pm (for current Shule families)11:00 am – 12:30 pm (for new families)BrooklinePlease RSVP here for location details. \nOur Jewish Cultural Sunday School engages children grades preK-7th grade in an exploration of Jewish identity rooted in Jewish cultural literacy and traditions of social justice. Through an educational experience based on both classroom learning and community building\, the Sunday School (Shule in Yiddish) curriculum emphasizes Jewish history\, culture and progressive ideals that shape our identity and values as a people.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/all-shule-purim-party/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T103000
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SUMMARY:Circle Playtime - Full School Community Purim Party
DESCRIPTION:**Please note that this week Circle Playtime will be meeting earlier than usual to allow for the kids to make it to the All Purim Shpiel and Carnival.**Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Each session includes fun\, age-appropriate activities filled with music-making and storytelling related to a Jewish or social justice holiday. It is followed by open play at the nearby playground in Brookline\, MA.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-full-school-community-purim-party/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20240201T221224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T193642Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-88/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241017T144338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T193641Z
UID:10002458-1741892400-1741897800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-44/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T233641Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20250220T190147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T202134Z
UID:10002796-1741800600-1741802400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-35/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T233638Z
UID:10002696-1741721400-1741726800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-3/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T233639Z
UID:10002694-1741719600-1741725000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121130
CREATED:20241219T161711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T233640Z
UID:10002695-1741719600-1741725000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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