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SUMMARY:Save the Date: BWC Leadership Team Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/save-the-date-bwc-leadership-team-retreat/
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="rebecca@circleboston.org":MAILTO:rebecca@circleboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T123000
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SUMMARY:Shule Session 14
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-14-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T104500
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SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Authors Shane Burley and Ben Lorber
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC\, Nehar Shalom\, Pushcart Judaica\, and Kavod Boston for a book talk with Shane Burley and Ben Lorber. \nTwo activist journalists present a progressive\, intersectional approach to the vital question: What can we do about antisemitism? \n\nAntisemitism is a central issue of our time. Under the new Trump administration\, white Christian nationalism is stronger than ever\, and its culture of authoritarianism\, conspiracism\, division and fear puts Jews along with all other marginalized groups at risk. \n\nAnd since October 7\, debates around antisemitism have become more polarized and high-stakes than ever. How can we stand in solidarity with Palestinians seeking justice\, while also avoiding antisemitism — and resisting those who seek to conflate the two? How do we forge the coalitions across communities that we need\, in order to confront the shared threats we face and build towards a better future? \n\nUsing personal stories\, historical deep-dives\, front-line reporting\, and interviews with leading change-makers\, Burley and Lorber help us break the current impasse to understand how antisemitism works\, what’s missing in contemporary debates\, and how to build true safety through solidarity\, for Jews and all people. \n\nShane Burley is the author of several books on the far-right and social movements\, and has contributed to outlets such as NBC News\, Jewish Currents\, Al Jazeera\, The Baffler\, The Daily Beast\, Haaretz\, In These Times\, Yes! Magazine\, Tikkun\, and The Oregon Historical Quarterly. \n\nBen Lorber is Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates\, a social movement think tank\, where he studies and publishes on antisemitism and white Christian nationalism.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/a-conversation-with-authors-shane-burley-and-ben-lorber/
LOCATION:Nehar Shalom Community Synagogue\, 6 Eliot St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T190000
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SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20240613T211102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183903Z
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SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20240201T221209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T213214Z
UID:10001533-1738924200-1738929600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-83/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20240728T213809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T203145Z
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SUMMARY:Circle Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world.  \nFebruary’s book is It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis. \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-27/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20240916T203638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T192536Z
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SUMMARY:TASC Session 8
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-8-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20250109T211949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T210022Z
UID:10002746-1739115000-1739122200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Tu B'Shevat Seder
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC and Kavod Boston in-person or online via Zoom for a unique Tu B’Shevat seder\, marking the “New Year for the Trees.” Readings\, songs\, and poems will reflect the origins of the seder adapted to progressive secular Jewish life in the 21st century.  \nAll registrants (in-person and online) will be invited to actively participate\, with the option to read a portion of the Haggadah aloud during the seder. Ritual foods will be provided at the in-person seder.  \nAttending in-person? Please make sure you are up-to-date on Covid vaccines and boosters\, and take a Covid test before the event. If you’re not feeling well\, please attend the event virtually. Masking is encouraged for in-person attendees except when eating.  \nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $10+). Registration is required. Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tu-bshevat-seder/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20240828T163208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183903Z
UID:10002277-1739300400-1739305800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Israel/Palestine Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:IPC meetings are for conducting IPC business\, discussing BWC-wide (Exec-endorsed) campaigns\, sharing news of the subcommittees\, and holding community-wide conversations. Contact ipc@circleboston.org for more info\, including the Zoom link for the meeting. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/israel-palestine-committee-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20241126T151543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T151543Z
UID:10002640-1739381400-1739383200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 6:00 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20241017T144336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T213214Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-43/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20250113T185314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T164441Z
UID:10002747-1739473200-1739478600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Muslim Bias in Massachusetts Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 13th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Zoom for CAIR-MA Bullying Report 2025\, “Silenced Voices: Examining Bullying and Islamophobia in Massachusetts Public Schools.” Hosted by the Boston Workers Circle Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee in partnership with the Council on American-Islamic Relations\, this event will spotlight the newly-released report detailing bullying and bias faced by Muslim students in Massachusetts schools. Gain insights into the challenges these students navigate and explore actionable ways to foster inclusion and allyship in our communities. Don’t miss this vital conversation! \nZoom registration required here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-muslim-bias-in-massachusetts-schools/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20240201T221221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T213215Z
UID:10001535-1739529000-1739534400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-84/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20250116T162407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T162407Z
UID:10002759-1739617200-1739624400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Roadmap to a Beloved Community - Walking Tour & Redlining Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s AFREJ\, Boston Urban Archive\, and Afrimerican Academy as we explore the intertwined histories of Boston’s Jewish and African American communities through a guided tour and meaningful discussion on what led to this part of Boston being redlined\, how it impacted the communities\, and how it continues to impact the neighborhood and its development to this day. We will be joined by community leaders Lew Finfer\, Marlon Solomon\, and Ebony Gill. \nThis event is part of the Afrimerican Academy’s Boston Redline 87 Black History Month Event Series\, which is centered around the theme of “Development Without Displacement.” \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/roadmap-to-a-beloved-community-walking-tour-redlining-workshop/
LOCATION:The Way of the Cross Holy Church\, 65 Ashton St\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AFREJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T123000
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SUMMARY:Aging in Community: Dependency & Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:For more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-dependency-caregiving/
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20240828T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T183849Z
UID:10002284-1739819700-1739824200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-11/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20241121T145523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T220752Z
UID:10002592-1739988000-1739991600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20240201T221221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T203813Z
UID:10001536-1740133800-1740139200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-85/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20250218T183104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T185233Z
UID:10002788-1740162600-1740168000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Team General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BWC’s Mutual Aid team will be meeting on February 21 from 6:30-8:00 pm at BWC to continue shaping the future work of our team! Come through for continued relational team building\, shared education around mutual aid\, and identifying action items for our community. Didn’t make it to our past meetings? No problem\, now is still a great time to get involved with the team as we’re shaping our vision of our team’s work.  \nRegister to join us here. This meeting will also be a potluck Shabes. Please fill out this potluck form at your convenience.  \nAs always\, please reach out with questions or comments to Julie at mutualaid@circleboston.org and to Zohar at zohar@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-team-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20240718T180125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T182133Z
UID:10002189-1740306600-1740313800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 15
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-15-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20240916T203638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T192536Z
UID:10002378-1740306600-1740313800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 9
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-9-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T153000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20241216T145339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T182133Z
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SUMMARY:Shule Hey Class Protest
DESCRIPTION:The Shule Hey Class will join Families for Justice as Healing as we fight for legislation that invests in communities and creates alternatives to building new prisons in the Commonwealth. \nRSVP to let us know if you’re coming!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-hey-class-protest-2/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Chelsea\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213220Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T203000
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-intermediate-yiddish-virtual-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20241219T161705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213221Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20241219T161705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213222Z
UID:10002684-1740510000-1740515400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20241219T161704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213221Z
UID:10002682-1740511800-1740517200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20241007T181800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T164441Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  \nTo find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20241219T161706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T213223Z
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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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20241120T165729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T203813Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering (in Somerville) and the Zoom link. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-40/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Somerville Location & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20250219T220753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T153625Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Conference on the Jewish Left
DESCRIPTION:BWC’s Executive Director\, Rebecca Zimmerman Hornstein will be one of the featured speakers at BU’s 2025 Conference on the Jewish Left. \nFounded in 2024\, Boston University’s annual “Conference on the Jewish Left” gathers together scholars\, students\, and global partners of the Jewish left. At a time when foundational principles of justice and democracy are under attack\, the conference provides an educational space to bridge the academic-community divide\, and to explore the Jewish left’s values\, institutions\, and impact. The conference aims to tackle pressing public questions and to empower the next generation of leaders to make a real-world difference in the critical challenges facing humanity and the earth today. \nRegister to attend in-person or the livestream here. 
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/2025-conference-on-the-jewish-left/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T093315
CREATED:20240201T221222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T203814Z
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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-86/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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