Events
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Yiddish Committee Meeting
ZoomWhat are your hopes and dreams for Yiddish in the BWC community? Join us for a special meeting of the Yiddish Committee--conducted in English--where we'll reflect...
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New Intermediates
ZoomUsing the textbook In Eynem, vol 2, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking, reading and writing. Level: Students who have previously...
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Level 2 – Advanced Beginner
ZoomStudents will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Beginner classes and moving further ahead. Additionally, songs and...
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Continuing Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
ZoomStudents in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem, starting with chapter 4. By reading...
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Immigrant Justice Reading Group
ZoomThe suggested first book is about Immigration and the Consequences of U.S. Imperialism: Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America by Juan González. A sweeping...
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Level 1 – Beginner
ZoomLearn elementary grammar, conversation skills and how to read Yiddish. Students who don't yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a...
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Advanced – Theater
ZoomIn this class, students will read pieces of Yiddish theater aloud together. The teacher will speak in Yiddish, providing dramaturgy and historical context, and students will...
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Screening of “BOYCOTT”
ZoomThirty-Four states have passed laws criminalizing BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions), a non-violent attempt to pressure Israel into ending the occupation. BWC's principles stand against the criminalization of...
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Yiddish Vinkl
ZoomSomerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it's safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in...
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Yiddish Reading Group
ZoomJoin 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....
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Circle Book Group
ZoomThis 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...
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IDF Veterans and the True Cost of Occupation
Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USACo-Sponsored with New Israel Fund, Temple Israel Boston, and Dorshei Tzedek.As the occupation enters its 56th year, most Israelis are walled off from the reality of...