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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-95/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T205130Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish May Day Shabes
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the May Day workers’ holiday with a special Shabes program conducted in Yiddish. Non-Yiddish speakers are welcome! Written English translations and transliterations will be provided for the readings and the songs. \nThis event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $5 to $10+). Registration is required. \nAll registrants (in person and online) will be invited to actively participate\, with the option to read aloud from the program. The written program will be provided closer to the date to those who register.  Shmoozing will begin at 6pm; the program will begin at 6:15. \nThe Shabes ceremony will be followed by an optional potluck dinner (and more singing) for those attending in person. If you attend the potluck\, please bring food to share (your choice of a main\, side\, salad\, or dessert dish).  \nIf you are attending online\, here is a list of ritual items that we invite you to have during the ceremony: \n\ncandles\nwine or juice\nchallah\n\nRegister here. Questions? Contact yiddish@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-may-day-shabes/
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240728T213810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T192130Z
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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.  \nMay’s book selection is Goyhood\, a novel by Reuven Fenton. The Book Group page lists titles discussed previously. Scroll down to see the list at this link.  \nTo be added to the Book Group listserv or if you have questions or want to attend via Zoom\, email BookGroup@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-book-group-30/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240718T180130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195133Z
UID:10002196-1746354600-1746361800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 21
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-21-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T202128Z
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SUMMARY:TASC Session 13
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-13-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T114500
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250324T202210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195134Z
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SUMMARY:Vov B'nai Mitzvah Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vov families meet to discuss and prepare for the B’nai mitzvah process for next year. All Vov parents are expected to attend.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/vov-bnai-mitzvah-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T121500
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240718T180131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195133Z
UID:10002197-1746355500-1746360900@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime is a free playgroup for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Each session includes fun\, age-appropriate activities filled with music-making and storytelling related to a Jewish or social justice holiday. It is followed by open play at the nearby playground in Brookline\, MA.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-18/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T121500
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20241028T171714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T195133Z
UID:10002494-1746355500-1746360900@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Zayen Class families meet to plan the B’nai Mitzvah.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-parent-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20241219T161734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T223632Z
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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-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20241219T161735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T213814Z
UID:10002735-1746558000-1746563400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Beginner Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Advanced Beginner course\, or for those who have been studying Yiddish for one year. Also open to those who already know the Yiddish alef-beys\, some basic grammar & vocabulary\, and who feel the class description fits their level\, including those who have used Duolingo and feel ready to dive into more conversation and culture. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I & II. Starting on chapter 11. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you want to host a potluck aand be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yidish? Would you like to study Yiddish every week with an enthusiastic teacher who showers you with positive feedback no matter how many mistakes you make? This advanced beginner Yiddish class might just be right for you.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20241219T161735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T213814Z
UID:10002736-1746558000-1746563400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Intermediate Yiddish Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Abby Howell \nLevel: This class is appropriate for students who can read and understand Yiddish sentences with the help of a dictionary. BWC students who have completed BWC’s Advanced Beginner semesters 1&2\, those who want to continue in Intermediate\, and newcomers at this level are all welcome to join. \nMaterials: The Complete Works of Sholem Aleichem. Students can find this text online for free here. \nCourse Description: Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, listening\, and writing\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students\, as we continue to delve into the treasure trove of short stories by Sholem Aleichem\, one of the most celebrated authors in all of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we delight in the hilarious and heart-wrenching adventures of Menachem-Mendl\, Sheyne-Sheyndl\, Tevye der Milkhiker\, and other beloved characters from the canon of Sholem Aleichem. We’ll read different stories than in the Fall semester\, so continuing students and new students alike can enjoy the class.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-20/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20241219T161736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T213814Z
UID:10002737-1746559800-1746565200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Biskowitz \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning a new in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on chapter 4. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-in-person-10/
LOCATION:Boston Workers Circle\, Brookline\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250417T205052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T215128Z
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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-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240613T211104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T205142Z
UID:10002069-1746640800-1746646200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The IPC Study Group is a subcommittee of the Israel/Palestine Committee (IPC) which meets on Zoom the first Wednesday of every month at 6pm to discuss books\, films\, articles\, and/or webinars we’re reading and watching together\, to deepen our understanding of the history and context of Israel/Palestine. \nAll are welcome to join us. You can find what we’re currently studying together here\, as well as information on what we’ve previously read and watched. Learn more about us here. The IPC Study Group communicates between sessions via google email list. Contact ipc@circleboston.org to let us know you’re coming\, for more information\, or to join the email list and help us choose what we’re going to learn about together for future sessions!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-study-group-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250415T205408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T213629Z
UID:10002926-1746646200-1746651600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20241219T161737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T213630Z
UID:10002738-1746648000-1746653400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Advanced Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Hinde Ena Burstin \nLevel: The class is suited to advanced readers and speakers of Yiddish\, including students in previous BWC advanced classes and intermediates ready to make the leap to a new level. We will read and discuss a selection of Fradl Shtok’s writing in Yiddish\, in a supportive environment that encourages each person to speak Yiddish freely and fearlessly to the best of their ability. Students who want to listen rather than read are welcome to join the class. \nWondering whether this class is right for you? If you’d like to be in a warm\, nurturing class that’s conducted in Yiddish\, and that will extend your Yiddish language proficiency and your understanding of Yiddish literature\, we encourage you to give it a try! RSVP for a trial class here. \nMaterials:  We will study a selection of short stories\, poems and critical writing by Fradl Shtok. The stories will be drawn from Shtok’s 1919 collection\, Gezamlte ertseylungen\, which can be downloaded for free from the Yiddish Book Centre here. Copies of poems\, critical writings\, and other course materials will be provided. \nCourse Description: Fradl Shtok (1890-1990) is an enigmatic and captivating writer of passionate poems\, finely observed short stories\, and illuminating literary essays. Her short stories capture the nuances of shtetl and immigrant life\, peeling away the layers with sharp\, ironic perceptions. Her pioneering sonnets and other poems are crafted with skill\, precision and attention to aesthetics that juxtaposes powerfully with the unrestrained desire that many of her poems embody. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savour the sensuous sounds\, skillful wordplay and musicality that are central to her writing.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20241017T144342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182134Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-46/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240201T221253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T182135Z
UID:10001556-1746786600-1746792000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-96/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20241219T161737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T215144Z
UID:10002739-1746981000-1746986400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class: Beginner Semester 2 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sasha Berenstein \nLevel: For students continuing from BWC’s Fall Beginner class\, or those with a few basics who want a structured start to learning anew in an in-person class. Also recommended for Duolingo learners looking for a structured approach to grammar\, conversation\, and culture. Students should already know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet\, or be willing to learn on their own. \nMaterials: In eynem: The New Yiddish Textbook\, Vol. I. Starting on Chapter 5. Students can purchase this textbook through The Yiddish Book Center (print or digital/PDF is fine)\, and have it accessible for use during class sessions. \nCourse Description: Let’s continue to learn Yiddish — lomir vayter geyn mit lernen zikh yidish! This course continues to work through the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-2-virtual-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250417T155046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T210744Z
UID:10002933-1746982800-1746990000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Zionist Path to Embodied Jewish Healing
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be lead by Wes Somerson (they/them) – JVP Seattle\, Ruach (founder) \nQuestions explored in this workshop include; \n\nHow do oppressive systems that exist outside of us also exist in our own bodies?\nHow can we resource ourselves as we work for Palestinian liberation & a Judaism beyond Zionism?\nHow can we connect with our somatic sensations to better understand our aliveness & its relationship to collective power?\nHow can we strengthen our movement to build effective solidarity & purposeful power?\n\nRegister here: bit.ly/Wes5-11
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-zionist-path-to-embodied-jewish-healing/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250313T202752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T183806Z
UID:10002848-1747162800-1747170000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:IPC Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:The Anti-anti-Boycott subcommittee hosts a speaker or panel about suppression of Israel-critical speech and serves Ben and Jerry’s Ice cream. Ben & Jerry came under intense attack for halting distribution in the OPT.\n \n\nThis year our focus is the suppression of anti-genocide and pro-Palestinian speech and thought-crimes at our universities. We have invited representatives of Harvard\, MIT and Brandeis to a panel discussion followed by delicious ice cream.\n \n\n \n\nRegistration required to pick your favorite flavors or get the zoom link: Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-ben-jerrys-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250220T190148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T213631Z
UID:10002798-1747243800-1747245600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 5:30 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-37/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250415T205409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T215129Z
UID:10002927-1747251000-1747256400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240201T221254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T190636Z
UID:10001557-1747391400-1747396800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-97/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240718T180143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T205153Z
UID:10002198-1747564200-1747571400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 22 / Final Session/ Hey Presentations / Daled potluck/ Final Session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-22-hey-presentations-final-session/
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T215206Z
UID:10002383-1747564200-1747571400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 14
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-14-2/
LOCATION:BWC Office – 6 Webster Street
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250115T220644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T195245Z
UID:10002758-1747564200-1747571400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community: AIC Get-Together
DESCRIPTION:For more information about Aging in Community (AIC) contact co-chairs Dianne Perlmutter and Marsha Lazar via AIC@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-aic-get-together/
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250509T151903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T195130Z
UID:10003156-1747679400-1747684800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Mutual Aid Team as we gather to build new systems to support our fellow members in the areas of telephone outreach\, meals\, skill sharing\, and bereavement support. \nRegister here to receive meeting information. \nThe Mutual Aid Team meets every 3rd Monday of the month\, with sub-teams meeting as needed.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-team-meeting/
LOCATION:BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240828T163215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T202220Z
UID:10002287-1747682100-1747686600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Anti-racism Study Group meets for 90 minutes every month and currently has a schedule of the third Monday of each month at 7:15 \nThe focus is on reading books\, and learning through reading and discussion. The booklist is divided into three\, somewhat overlapping sections: History\, Black Experience and Working on White supremacy\, White privilege\, and ourselves; Reparations\, activism. \nWe would love to have more people joining us! Members attest to the ever deeper and richer understanding of the struggle for racial equity and justice that has come out of being a part of this group.  New insights and understandings come from every book we’ve read. To be added to the email list  and for the meeting Zoom link\, please email antiracismstudygroup@circleboston.org.  \nYou can find the book list here and the schedule here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/anti-racism-study-group-14/
CATEGORIES:Anti-Racism Study Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250417T205052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T230828Z
UID:10002935-1747850400-1747854000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Miles Meth at milesmeth@gmail.com for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250408T170154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T210628Z
UID:10002920-1747854000-1747861200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Families B'nai Mitzvah Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Zayen students meet with Meira\, Allie and Jonah for a dress rehearsal of the B’nai Mitzvah. Students need to bring their personal statements to the event. \nZayen parents will also meet during this time\, to iron out last minute details for the B’nai Mitzvah and also practice the choreography   for the ceremony. \nParents and families are invited to come early and eat together as an optional piece of this. It is BYOD (bring your own dinner) and there are many eateries to get take out from nearby.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/families-bnai-mitzvah-dress-rehearsal/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Shule
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20241120T165740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T193648Z
UID:10002579-1747940400-1747945800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-43/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240201T221254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T193649Z
UID:10001559-1747996200-1748001600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-98/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20241007T181802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T205158Z
UID:10002409-1748458800-1748464200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee (JMS) works to build and strengthen constructive\, mutually supportive relations between Jews and Muslims in Greater Boston. It is especially focused on Muslims’ and Jews’ mutual interest in continuing to learn about and engage with one another\, including on difficult issues\, all the while recognizing our common interest in opposing all manifestations of Islamophobia and antisemitism\, by standing together in the face of any form of ethnic harassment. The JMSC engages in political action\, community education\, and cooperative efforts with Boston area Muslims and Jews to foster its goal of deepening Jewish-Muslim understanding and solidarity. Our work is based on our belief that human rights are universal and human communities and individuals share the same rights and responsibilities toward one another.  To find out more about the meeting and get the zoom link\, please email jms@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-muslim-solidarity-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20250415T205409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T232135Z
UID:10002928-1748460600-1748466000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Taste of Yiddish: Yiddish Language Through Song with Jonah Sidman
DESCRIPTION:Classes will take place from 7:30-9:00pm at the BWC Building in Brookline on the following Wednesdays: May 7\, May 14\, (skip May 21)\, May 28\, June 4\, and June 11. \nRegister here! \nWhether you already know some Yiddish or not\, this is a chance to immerse yourself in Yiddish language\, music\, culture\, and history. Each class will focus on songs around a particular theme\, including leftism and labor\, springtime and nature\, and more. Students will learn 2-3 songs per class by ear and with written lyrics in English transliteration\, sing together\, discuss historical and cultural context\, and listen to traditional and new artists’ interpretations.  We will focus on the pronunciation and language of the songs\, with occasional extensions into basic Yiddish vocabulary and grammar. English transliteration and translation will be provided for each song. \nBonus! Boston Workers Circle’s monthly Yiddish Sing complements this course\, offering the public an informal and free setting for singing Yiddish songs together once a month\, currently hybrid.  See circleboston.org/yiddish-community-informal-learning/#sing for more information.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-yiddish-language-through-song-with-jonah-sidman-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240201T221258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T195129Z
UID:10001560-1748601000-1748606400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Join our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas. Discussion is in English. Anyone who has taken an intermediate or advanced Yiddish class at the Workers’ Circle or has similar proficiency should be able to manage well in the group.  \nIf you would like more information about the group\, including the Zoom link\, email yiddishreadinggroup@circleboston.org
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-reading-group-99/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240916T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T220655Z
UID:10002384-1748649600-1748735999@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 15: Kayaking and Speaking at Zayen Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Final calendar to follow! \nTeens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is a group of teens making a difference in our world. TASCers build community\, learn about social justice issues\, and take action. \nTeens run the group with the assistance of an adult coordinator. TASC meets on Sunday mornings during the school year at various Boston locations.  \nTASC is open to Shule graduates and all interested teens in grades 8-12. Contact the coordinator with any questions: elias@circleboston.org. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-15-kayaking-and-speaking-at-zayen-graduation/
LOCATION:Newton
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T104338
CREATED:20240718T180144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T213628Z
UID:10002200-1748685600-1748707200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:B'nai Mitzvah of Zayen class of 2025/5785
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bnai-mitzvah-2/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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END:VCALENDAR