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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-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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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-advanced-beginner-virtual-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T210000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T180000
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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-10/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T193000
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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-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241219T161722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T190632Z
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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-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T120000
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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-91/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241120T222603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T220701Z
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SUMMARY:BWC Passover Seder
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open! Register here.  \nAdditional details are available on our website here: https://circleboston.org/holidays/#passover
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-passover-seder/
LOCATION:Hellenic Center\, Watertown
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20240728T213810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T203602Z
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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.  \nApril’s book discussion of Goyhood\, a novel by Reuven Fenton\, has been postponed to May 4th. The group will still meet April 6th on Zoom from 1-:30-11:30 to discuss the book selection process.  \nThe Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-29/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T121500
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241028T171713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T220657Z
UID:10002493-1743936300-1743941700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T233627Z
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SUMMARY:TASC Session 12 - Cape Verdean Seder
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-12-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T204500
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20250129T213244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T192132Z
UID:10002775-1744054200-1744058700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Honik af der tsung : Beginners' Yiddish Language Class
DESCRIPTION:When children of the shtetl began their study of Jewish text\, the teacher would put honey on the page to show them the sweetness of Jewish learning.  Likewise\, this class will explore the fun and vibrancy of Yiddish language and culture. It will introduce students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.  \nJoin BWC Yiddish teacher\, Sarah Biskowitz\, for an In-Person Beginners Class through our partners at Lehrhaus.  Participants are expected to be completely new to Yiddish but already able to recognize and know the sounds of Hebrew letters. If you do not have basic knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet\, please learn the Yiddish alef-beys here before the class. We will be using materials from In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook. You will not be required to purchase the textbook\, but it may be helpful to purchase the PDF. \nParticipants are expected to attend all 6 sessions. Dates: Mondays 7:30-8:45 PM on 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\, and 4/7. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/honik-af-der-tsung-beginners-yiddish-language-class-6/
LOCATION:425 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.38092;-71.098896
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20240828T163208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203651Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241219T161725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T192200Z
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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-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:20260502T113601
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:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241219T161726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T192159Z
UID:10002720-1744140600-1744146000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-7/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20250403T201925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203650Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20250220T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T180632Z
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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:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20250324T200647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T220850Z
UID:10002856-1744221600-1744225200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-63/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241219T161727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T193636Z
UID:10002721-1744228800-1744234200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20240201T221238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T230650Z
UID:10001549-1744367400-1744372800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-92/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T194500
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20250324T180236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T183634Z
UID:10002854-1744655400-1744659900@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Team General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Zoom for a Mutual Aid General Meeting. This will be our first meeting since we’ve divided into task-oriented sub-groups: Bereavement\, Meals\, Telephone Check-Ins\, and SkillShare. \nWe will spend most of this meeting hearing share-backs from each sub-group\, continuing community building\, and looking towards our future efforts! \nAll are welcome whether you’ve attended in the past or not; we look forward to virtually seeing you there! \nPlease reach out to mutualaid@circleboston.org with any questions! \nRSVP here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-team-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20250408T171426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T172141Z
UID:10002921-1744918200-1744921800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Committee Social
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Yiddish speakers\, students\, and enthusiasts to socialize and brainstorm Yiddish programming. We’ll meet at Mike and Linda’s in Somerville for snacks\, chatting\, and idea sharing. Yiddish speakers and students of all levels are invited\, and new participants are always welcome. RSVP to yiddish@circleboston.org for the Somerville address and/or the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-committee-social-2/
LOCATION:Zoom and Somerville
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20240201T221251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T212211Z
UID:10001550-1744972200-1744977600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-93/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T121500
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20250115T220644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T175205Z
UID:10002757-1745145000-1745151300@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community: How We Want to Die
DESCRIPTION:We will have a speaker from Compassion and Choices\, an organization that “embraces expanded options for compassionate dying”.  Following the presentation\, we will break into small groups to consider what we’ve heard\, and to reflect on the ways we ourselves are considering these critical issues. \nFor more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-how-we-want-to-die/
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20250324T173108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T190634Z
UID:10002853-1745164800-1745173800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC Immigrant Justice Committee Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Immigation Justice committee is having a potluck to celebrate our work together and get to know each other.   Please Email ijc@circleboston.org and let us know if you plan to attend.  We will respond by sending a sign-up sheet with kinds of food to bring.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-immigrant-justice-committee-potluck/
LOCATION:BWC Building in Brookline
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20240828T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T182152Z
UID:10002286-1745262900-1745267400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-13/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241219T161728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T222210Z
UID:10002723-1745348400-1745353800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241219T161729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T222210Z
UID:10002724-1745348400-1745353800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241219T161729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T222210Z
UID:10002725-1745350200-1745355600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-8/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
GEO:42.340959;-71.12092
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20250324T200646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T212224Z
UID:10002855-1745431200-1745434800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-62/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241219T161730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T222246Z
UID:10002726-1745438400-1745443800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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:20250425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241028T172428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T190634Z
UID:10002497-1745750700-1745756100@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241219T161730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T222132Z
UID:10002727-1745771400-1745776800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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SUMMARY:Health for Palestine: Hope & Struggle in the West Bank
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \nCome join us (in person or by zoom) to hear from Nidal Al Azraq\, executive director of 1for3.org\, about events on the ground in the West Bank\, including the unprecedented levels of violence and mass displacement there. Recently back from a trip to Palestine\, he will report on the unfolding conditions and be joined by Dr. Karameh Hawash Kuemmerle\, co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide\, to talk about 1for3’s “Health for Palestine” (or “H4P”) campaign. Designed to help communities withstand the impacts and challenges of this moment\, the Health for Palestine /H4P campaign seeks to provide a holistic\, community-based model of healthcare through the training of new healthcare workers who have themselves been displaced.  \nFunds raised at the event will support 1for3’s Health for Palestine/H4P campaign. \nThis event is presented by two BWC social justice committees: the Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee and the Palestine Solidarity Subcommittee of the IPC. Contact solidarityrocks2025@gmail.com with any questions. \nRegistration is required: Register here. \nImportant Covid-19 Guidelines: In order to reduce the spread of Covid-19\, face masks are strongly encouraged\, but not required. High filtration masks will be available at the door. If you have symptoms or are feeling unwell\, please stay home. \nSpeaker BiosNidal Al Azraq is the executive director of 1for3\, founded in 2013. He grew up in the UN-run Aida refugee camp located in Bethlehem.  \nKarameh Hawash Kuemmerle\, MD is the co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide. An assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and a pediatric neurologist at Boston Children’s Hospital\, she specializes in traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. Much of her work takes place in the Boston Children’s Hospital’s multidisciplinary Brain Injury Center. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/health-for-palestine-hope-struggle-in-the-west-bank/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee,Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000
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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-17/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241219T161732Z
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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-advanced-beginner-virtual-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241219T161733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T222155Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T113601
CREATED:20241007T181802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T225148Z
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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.  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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T213000
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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-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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