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SUMMARY:Circle Playtime with All Shule Purim Party
DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime will meet 10:30-11:00 and then join the All Shule Purim Party.  \nPlease note the earlier start time.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-with-all-shule-purim-party/
LOCATION:Shule
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T103000
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SUMMARY:Shule Purim Carnival | New Families Welcome!
DESCRIPTION:Join the party at Shule – the Boston Workers Circle’s Jewish Cultural Sunday School! Our all school Purim Carnival features games\, music\, treats\, and a chance to meet students and caregivers across the whole program. \nAt Shule\, children grades pre-K-7 explore Jewish identity rooted in Jewish cultural literacy and traditions of social justice. Register below for precise address (in Brookline) and reach out to youtheducation@circleboston.org with any questions! \nRegister for the Brookline address: https://bit.ly/shulepurim26
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/session-15-all-shule-purim-party/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T123000
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SUMMARY:TASC Session 11
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-11/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T192220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T194142Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, and listening\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students. We’ll focus on building reading fluency\, comprehension strategies\, dictionary skills\, and making meaning from texts while enjoying selections from the canon of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. This semester\, we’ll continue reading the memoirs of 19th-century feminist icon Puah Rakovsky\, whose spellbinding tell-all memoir describes her experiences of arranged marriage\, teen motherhood\, rejecting her religious upbringing\, divorcing her parents’ son-in-law\, starting a career\, and becoming one of the world’s first women’s rights activists. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediate-yiddish-virtual-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T192220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T194142Z
UID:10003530-1772564400-1772569800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to host a potluck and be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yiddish? 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? In this class\, we will continue to deepen our Yiddish learning including covering topics such as how to: talk about family including from a queer/trans/nonbinary inclusive perspective and describe our environments\, the people around us and food in the present tense. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-yiddish-virtual-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20240613T211113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T191148Z
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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-34/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T214148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T194203Z
UID:10003615-1772654400-1772659800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:שטָאק שרײַ בט נָאך ווײַ טער   \nֿפראַ דל שטאָ ק )1890-1990( ֿפאַ רּכישוֿפט און ֿפאַ רכאַ ּפט מיט אירע שאַ רֿפע אָ בסערוואַ ציעס און  שעֿפערישער שּפיל מיט ווערטער. די גאַ מע טעמעס\, ס ֿביֿבות און סטיליסטיק וואָ ס זי באַ ניצט\, איז  ֿפולשטענדיק און פאַ רשיידן.   \nשטאָ קס דורכדרינגענדיקע דערציילונגען שּפיגלען אָ ּפ\, מיט הומאָ ר\, איראָ ניע און קריטיק\, די נואַ נסן ֿפון  שטעטל- און אימיגראַ נטן-לעבן. זי ֿפאַ רנעמט זיך מיט מאַ רגינאַ ליזירטע\, ווייניק-רעּפרעזענטירטע  ּפערסאָ נאַ זשן\, וועלכע זי באַ שרײַבט מיט טיֿפקייט\, אויטענטישקייט און מיט אַ לע ּפיטעשעווקעס.  שטאָ קס דערציילונגען ֿפאַ רבלײַבן ֿפריש\, באַ טײַ טיק און שייכדיק\, איבער 100 יאָ ר נאָ ך דעם ווי זיי  זײַנען געשריבן געוואָ רן. אירע לידער זײַנען באַ שמײַסטערט\, באַ שאַ ֿפן מיט ליידנשאַ ֿפט\, ֿפעיִקייט און  ּפרעציזקייט. אירע ליטעראַ רישע עסייען זײַנען באַ לײַכטנדיק.  \nשטאָ קס שאַ ֿפונגען זײַנען גאָ ר עסטעטיש. בײַ ם לייענען שטאָ קס שיינשרײַ בן אינעם אָ ריגינעלן ייִדיש\,  קענען לייענערס זיך באַ לעקן מיט דער מוזיקאַ לישקייט\, און מיט די חושימדיקע קלאַ נגען און קלוגע  ווערטערשּפילן\, וואָ ס זײַנען וויכטיקע שטריכן ֿפון שטאָ קס שעֿפערישקייט. עס איז אַ פאַ רגעניגן  צוזאַ מען צו צעגלידערן שטאָ קס שרײַבן. איר איראָ נישער הומאָ ר\, טיֿפער באַ נעם און אוניקאַ לישע  שרײַבן סטימולירט שטאַ רקע\, הייס-בלוטיקע דיסקוסיעס אין קלאַ ס. \nFradl Shtok (1890-1990) continues to inspire and entice us with her brilliant observations and way with words. Her stories remain fresh and relevant\, a century after they were written. Shtok’s poems are crafted with breathtaking precision and passion and her essays are illuminating. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor tthe sensuous sounds\, wordplay and musicality that are present throughout her work. Her ironic humour\, depth of perception and unique writing style will surely engage students in our discussions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes,Yiddish - Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260209T210801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T182806Z
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SUMMARY:Di Nest: Yiddish Arts Incubator
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to start writing in Yiddish but have questions about creating in a language you are still learning? Have you been making art in Yiddish for a while and want feedback on your latest project? Do you want to be part of the first audience for new Yiddish art and support artists with your feedback? Then join us at Di Nest! \nDi Nest is an arts incubator for Yiddish creativity. Join us to share your own projects and/or to help workshop community members’ works in progress. IF YOU WANT TO WORKSHOP A PROJECT\, PLEASE EMAIL LILYE AT YIDDISH@CIRCLEBOSTON.ORG BEFORE THE MEETING. Emailing at least a couple days before Di Nest is especially appreciated. \nProjects in any medium that are in\, or prominently feature\, Yiddish are welcome–including original works and translations into Yiddish. Di Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend!  \nEach session will include time to workshop material from several participants. Attendees are invited to bring a project to share—but we also welcome attendees who join us to listen\, learn\, and offer feedback.  \nSharing a Yiddish work-in-progress can be daunting\, so we will ask ALL attendees to briefly unmute and introduce themselves. \nDi Nest is open to Yiddish speakers and students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting to create in Yiddish or have been doing so for years\, you’re welcome to attend! Sessions will be in a mix of Yiddish and English.  \nThis program is a collaboration between Boston Workers Circle and Rad Yiddish. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/di-nest-yiddish-arts-incubator-27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20240306T182244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T182806Z
UID:10001729-1772793000-1772798400@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-148/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T214224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T184148Z
UID:10003623-1772803800-1772809200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:De-ICE Hanscom Standout
DESCRIPTION:The BWC Immigration Committee will be joining the De-ICE Hanscom coalition for their weekly afternoon standout on the first Friday of the month\, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. This gathering takes place at the Hanscom Rotary\, located at the intersection of Hanscom Dr. and Old Bedford Rd. in Lincoln\, MA. \nEvent Details\n\nTime: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM\nLocation: Hanscom Rotary\, Lincoln\, MA\nParking: Available along Old Bedford Road or Hanscom Drive (please do not impede traffic or block bike lanes).\n\nPurpose of the Standout\nThe De-ICE Hanscom coalition organizes peaceful standouts aimed at eliminating ICE transport flights from Hanscom Field. These flights are reportedly used to expedite the removal of immigrants from New England\, which undermines their ability to seek effective legal representation. \nCoalition Groups Involved\nThe standout involves several coalition groups including: \n\nConcord Indivisible\nGreater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN)\nIndivisible Acton Area\nJewish Alliance for Law & Social Action (JALSA)\nLexington Alarm\nMaynard Indivisible\n\nSign Up for Updates\nTo stay updated about the protests and other events\, you can sign up through this link: Sign up for updates. \nIf you need more information or have questions about the event\, please email Richard Colbath-Hess at rcolbathhess@gmail.com.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/de-ice-hanscom-standout-4/
LOCATION:Hanscom Rotary\, Lincoln\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T230000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20251124T205708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T154158Z
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SUMMARY:Gragger
DESCRIPTION:Vampires\, witches\, and fabulous kings\, oh my! Gragger 5786 is upon us like a bloodsucker\, with terrible puns coming at you along with pointy wooden stakes to drive through the hearts of monsters. This year\, Esther The Vampire Slayer must pretend to be the thing she hates the most to get close to the Vampire King and topple their bloodsucking regime before it’s too late. The fate of the universe hangs on her answer to one question: Are we born wicked or is wickedness thrust upon us! \n \nDate: Saturday\, March 7Time: 7:00pm-11:00pmLocation: Spontaneous Celebrations (45 Danforth St.\, Jamaica Plain\, MA)Tickets: $22-$54 | sliding scale\, no one turned away for lack of funds | tickets priced $36+ include BWC Membership through May 2027Audience: 18+Accessibility: wheelchair accessible\, ASL interpretation\, & more \nGragger pre-registration is now closed.Tickets will be available to purchase at the door the night of Gragger. \nLearn more here: https://circleboston.org/gragger/
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/gragger-4/
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20250922T165800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T212641Z
UID:10003419-1772965800-1772971200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Book Group
DESCRIPTION:This is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world.  \nMarch’s book is The Human Scale: A Novel by Lawrence Wright. \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-35/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260209T181152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T234219Z
UID:10003709-1772965800-1772971200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Open Shule Caregiver Curriculum Update Conversation
DESCRIPTION:details coming soon
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/open-shule-caregiver-curriculum-update-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20250619T180637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T234218Z
UID:10003206-1772965800-1772973000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 16 | Vov parent B-mitzvah meeting | Zayen Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-16-vov-parent-b-mitzvah-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20250915T162042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T235759Z
UID:10003374-1772965800-1772973000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 12
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-12-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260225T231200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T234219Z
UID:10003782-1772965800-1772973000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Zayen Class Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/zayen-class-parent-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T192221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195728Z
UID:10003533-1773169200-1773174600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, and listening\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students. We’ll focus on building reading fluency\, comprehension strategies\, dictionary skills\, and making meaning from texts while enjoying selections from the canon of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. This semester\, we’ll continue reading the memoirs of 19th-century feminist icon Puah Rakovsky\, whose spellbinding tell-all memoir describes her experiences of arranged marriage\, teen motherhood\, rejecting her religious upbringing\, divorcing her parents’ son-in-law\, starting a career\, and becoming one of the world’s first women’s rights activists. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediate-yiddish-virtual-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T192222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195728Z
UID:10003534-1773169200-1773174600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to host a potluck and be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yiddish? 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? In this class\, we will continue to deepen our Yiddish learning including covering topics such as how to: talk about family including from a queer/trans/nonbinary inclusive perspective and describe our environments\, the people around us and food in the present tense. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-yiddish-virtual-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20250220T190154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T194141Z
UID:10002808-1773250200-1773252000@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-47/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T192222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T201202Z
UID:10003535-1773257400-1773262800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester II: In-Person
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. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-ii-in-person-4/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T214149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T201202Z
UID:10003616-1773259200-1773264600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:שטָאק שרײַ בט נָאך ווײַ טער   \nֿפראַ דל שטאָ ק )1890-1990( ֿפאַ רּכישוֿפט און ֿפאַ רכאַ ּפט מיט אירע שאַ רֿפע אָ בסערוואַ ציעס און  שעֿפערישער שּפיל מיט ווערטער. די גאַ מע טעמעס\, ס ֿביֿבות און סטיליסטיק וואָ ס זי באַ ניצט\, איז  ֿפולשטענדיק און פאַ רשיידן.   \nשטאָ קס דורכדרינגענדיקע דערציילונגען שּפיגלען אָ ּפ\, מיט הומאָ ר\, איראָ ניע און קריטיק\, די נואַ נסן ֿפון  שטעטל- און אימיגראַ נטן-לעבן. זי ֿפאַ רנעמט זיך מיט מאַ רגינאַ ליזירטע\, ווייניק-רעּפרעזענטירטע  ּפערסאָ נאַ זשן\, וועלכע זי באַ שרײַבט מיט טיֿפקייט\, אויטענטישקייט און מיט אַ לע ּפיטעשעווקעס.  שטאָ קס דערציילונגען ֿפאַ רבלײַבן ֿפריש\, באַ טײַ טיק און שייכדיק\, איבער 100 יאָ ר נאָ ך דעם ווי זיי  זײַנען געשריבן געוואָ רן. אירע לידער זײַנען באַ שמײַסטערט\, באַ שאַ ֿפן מיט ליידנשאַ ֿפט\, ֿפעיִקייט און  ּפרעציזקייט. אירע ליטעראַ רישע עסייען זײַנען באַ לײַכטנדיק.  \nשטאָ קס שאַ ֿפונגען זײַנען גאָ ר עסטעטיש. בײַ ם לייענען שטאָ קס שיינשרײַ בן אינעם אָ ריגינעלן ייִדיש\,  קענען לייענערס זיך באַ לעקן מיט דער מוזיקאַ לישקייט\, און מיט די חושימדיקע קלאַ נגען און קלוגע  ווערטערשּפילן\, וואָ ס זײַנען וויכטיקע שטריכן ֿפון שטאָ קס שעֿפערישקייט. עס איז אַ פאַ רגעניגן  צוזאַ מען צו צעגלידערן שטאָ קס שרײַבן. איר איראָ נישער הומאָ ר\, טיֿפער באַ נעם און אוניקאַ לישע  שרײַבן סטימולירט שטאַ רקע\, הייס-בלוטיקע דיסקוסיעס אין קלאַ ס. \nFradl Shtok (1890-1990) continues to inspire and entice us with her brilliant observations and way with words. Her stories remain fresh and relevant\, a century after they were written. Shtok’s poems are crafted with breathtaking precision and passion and her essays are illuminating. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor tthe sensuous sounds\, wordplay and musicality that are present throughout her work. Her ironic humour\, depth of perception and unique writing style will surely engage students in our discussions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes,Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20241017T144404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T191155Z
UID:10002470-1773342000-1773347400@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-56/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20240313T132024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T191155Z
UID:10001757-1773397800-1773403200@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-152/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20250909T201506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T182649Z
UID:10003332-1773426600-1773433800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Singing Shabes
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a musical Shabes gathering Friday\, March 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the BWC Building located at 6 Webster Street in Brookline.  \nWe will sing songs beloved and known by the BWC community\, led by Workers Circle song leaders. The event will include a brief Shabes ritual and a potluck dinner where we can relax and schmooze. \nThis is an in-person event. \nPlease consider donating to BWC’s Pass-the-Hat fund to contribute to programming like this! Choose Shabes for the question related to the event you’re participating in. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/singing-shabes-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260224T182108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T162924Z
UID:10003778-1773689400-1773694800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Radical Yiddish Workers' Songs
DESCRIPTION:Linda Gritz and Pauli Katz\, of Boston Workers Circle\, are bringing back their classic beloved biannual Radical Yiddish Workers’ Songs Workshop on Monday\, March 16\, 7:30-9:00pm ET!  \nLinda and Pauli will teach a selection of songs line-by-line\, and discuss the historical context that gave rise to them. There will be plenty of time for singing (on mute) and for dialogue about the tunes. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/radical-yiddish-workers-songs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T192223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T205651Z
UID:10003537-1773774000-1773779400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, and listening\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students. We’ll focus on building reading fluency\, comprehension strategies\, dictionary skills\, and making meaning from texts while enjoying selections from the canon of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. This semester\, we’ll continue reading the memoirs of 19th-century feminist icon Puah Rakovsky\, whose spellbinding tell-all memoir describes her experiences of arranged marriage\, teen motherhood\, rejecting her religious upbringing\, divorcing her parents’ son-in-law\, starting a career\, and becoming one of the world’s first women’s rights activists. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediate-yiddish-virtual-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T192223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T205651Z
UID:10003538-1773774000-1773779400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to host a potluck and be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yiddish? 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? In this class\, we will continue to deepen our Yiddish learning including covering topics such as how to: talk about family including from a queer/trans/nonbinary inclusive perspective and describe our environments\, the people around us and food in the present tense. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-yiddish-virtual-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260217T171615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201142Z
UID:10003748-1773831600-1773838800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Bearing Witness at the Burlington ICE Office
DESCRIPTION:Join the BWC Immigrant Justice Committee to protest at the Burlington ICE office every month on the 3rd Wednesday. This is a peaceful protest bearing witness to the horror of the conditions of detainees at the office\, and to stand against ICE and the Trump Administration’s treatment of immigrants.  \n📍 Location: 1000 District Ave\, Burlington (one block from the mall) 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📅 When: third Wednesday of the month 📍 Meeting Spot: South side of the ICE driveway — look for the BWC T-shirts!  \nContact ijc@circleboston.org with any questions and please let them know you are coming to the protest so they know to look for you.  \nJoin the email list at https://bit.ly/WitnessIce \nSee this website for updates\, including notes on parking: https://bearingwitnessne.org/the-standout
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bearing-witness-at-the-burlington-ice-office-29/
LOCATION:100 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.504844;-71.201539
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260309T173051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T204505Z
UID:10003789-1773860400-1773865800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Collective Liberation Workshop with artist Julie Weitz
DESCRIPTION:Led by The Psychedelic Tzadik—the drag king persona of artist Julie Weitz—participants are invited to transform existential tsuris (trouble) into creative discovery through clowning\, storytelling\, and embodied improvisation. Drawing from Yiddish culture\, Hasidic wisdom\, and drag\, this participatory experience offers a playful yet profound space to explore identity\, justice\, and cultural memory. Together\, we confront personal and collective challenges while embracing the joy\, absurdity\, and radical potential of clowning. \nCurrently based in Berlin\, Julie Weitz (she/her) is an artist\, writer\, and educator who creates embodied\, collective experiences for repair by unearthing the wounds and resilience of diasporic culture. Her research-driven practice animates figures from Yiddish folklore\, exploring themes of loss and healing through their interactions at culturally significant sites—especially those where Yiddish culture was nearly eradicated.Through caricature\, folklorism\, and emplacement\, Weitz situates her practice within evolving trajectories of Jewish cultural expression\, in solidarity with global liberation movements. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Boston Workers Circle. Please share with anyone who’d be interested! Click here to register. The suggested sliding scale for this workshop is $18–48\, and nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Donations will go directly to the artist to cover supplies and labor. Also\, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Free Gaza Circus. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/collective-liberation-workshop-with-artist-julie-weitz/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, location shared upon RSVP
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T192223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T205653Z
UID:10003539-1773862200-1773867600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester II: In-Person
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. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-ii-in-person-5/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T214149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T205653Z
UID:10003617-1773864000-1773869400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:שטָאק שרײַ בט נָאך ווײַ טער   \nֿפראַ דל שטאָ ק )1890-1990( ֿפאַ רּכישוֿפט און ֿפאַ רכאַ ּפט מיט אירע שאַ רֿפע אָ בסערוואַ ציעס און  שעֿפערישער שּפיל מיט ווערטער. די גאַ מע טעמעס\, ס ֿביֿבות און סטיליסטיק וואָ ס זי באַ ניצט\, איז  ֿפולשטענדיק און פאַ רשיידן.   \nשטאָ קס דורכדרינגענדיקע דערציילונגען שּפיגלען אָ ּפ\, מיט הומאָ ר\, איראָ ניע און קריטיק\, די נואַ נסן ֿפון  שטעטל- און אימיגראַ נטן-לעבן. זי ֿפאַ רנעמט זיך מיט מאַ רגינאַ ליזירטע\, ווייניק-רעּפרעזענטירטע  ּפערסאָ נאַ זשן\, וועלכע זי באַ שרײַבט מיט טיֿפקייט\, אויטענטישקייט און מיט אַ לע ּפיטעשעווקעס.  שטאָ קס דערציילונגען ֿפאַ רבלײַבן ֿפריש\, באַ טײַ טיק און שייכדיק\, איבער 100 יאָ ר נאָ ך דעם ווי זיי  זײַנען געשריבן געוואָ רן. אירע לידער זײַנען באַ שמײַסטערט\, באַ שאַ ֿפן מיט ליידנשאַ ֿפט\, ֿפעיִקייט און  ּפרעציזקייט. אירע ליטעראַ רישע עסייען זײַנען באַ לײַכטנדיק.  \nשטאָ קס שאַ ֿפונגען זײַנען גאָ ר עסטעטיש. בײַ ם לייענען שטאָ קס שיינשרײַ בן אינעם אָ ריגינעלן ייִדיש\,  קענען לייענערס זיך באַ לעקן מיט דער מוזיקאַ לישקייט\, און מיט די חושימדיקע קלאַ נגען און קלוגע  ווערטערשּפילן\, וואָ ס זײַנען וויכטיקע שטריכן ֿפון שטאָ קס שעֿפערישקייט. עס איז אַ פאַ רגעניגן  צוזאַ מען צו צעגלידערן שטאָ קס שרײַבן. איר איראָ נישער הומאָ ר\, טיֿפער באַ נעם און אוניקאַ לישע  שרײַבן סטימולירט שטאַ רקע\, הייס-בלוטיקע דיסקוסיעס אין קלאַ ס. \nFradl Shtok (1890-1990) continues to inspire and entice us with her brilliant observations and way with words. Her stories remain fresh and relevant\, a century after they were written. Shtok’s poems are crafted with breathtaking precision and passion and her essays are illuminating. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor tthe sensuous sounds\, wordplay and musicality that are present throughout her work. Her ironic humour\, depth of perception and unique writing style will surely engage students in our discussions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes,Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260219T163309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T221227Z
UID:10003775-1773943200-1773950400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Brews & Jews: Gragger After Party
DESCRIPTION:Phew! What a party.  \nAfter all that dancing\, merrymaking\, and spieling\, and vampire hunting\, we think we’ve all earned a little kickback. BWC would like to welcome you to our official Gragger after-party at Aeronaut Brewery. Come grab a drink with the cast and crew\, learn about the programs\, events\, and committees happening at the Worker’s Circle\, discover ways to get involved\, and enjoy the company of our wonderful community. Werewolves and plus ones welcome. \nWhere: Aeronaut Brewery (14 Tyler St.\, Somerville)When: 3/19. 6-8pmWhat: Celebrate the Gragger committee\, learn about membership opportunities\, meet some very cool people.How: RSVP here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/brews-jews-gragger-after-party/
LOCATION:Aeronaut Brewing Company\, 14 Tyler St\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community
GEO:42.381634;-71.10511
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20240320T160537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T195655Z
UID:10001767-1774002600-1774008000@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-153/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20250915T204147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T204211Z
UID:10003386-1774090800-1774098000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Stitch and Resist
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, fellow crafters and resistors: BWC Mutual Aid is hosting an event for you! Join us every third Saturday of the month at the BWC building from 11am – 1pm for crafting\, community building and skill sharing! \nAll are welcome: bring your fiber craft projects\, share some crafting materials if you have extra\, and get to know our community better. \nBring your projects already in process! We will also have some supplies (extra yarn and some crochet and knitting needles donated by BWC members) if you want to start something new. This event is for every skill level!! There won’t be formal lessons in fiber arts\, but we can happily problem-solve together. \nThis event is a drop-in. Come when it feels right\, and leave when it feels right. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/stitch-and-resist-33/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20250619T180638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T045641Z
UID:10003207-1774175400-1774182600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 17
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-17-3/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20250915T162042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T204246Z
UID:10003375-1774175400-1774182600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 13
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between September-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/93
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-13-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T121500
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T180456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T211159Z
UID:10003517-1774176300-1774181700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Aging in Community
DESCRIPTION:Email AIC@circleboston.org for more information\, including the Zoom link. \nThis month\, members of AIC are encouraged to join the moderated discussion of the book\, One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. See the details below: \nThe social justice committees of Boston Workers Circle are sponsoring two moderated discussions of the 2025 National Book Award winner\, One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This\, by Canadian author Omar El Akkad. \nPart memoir\, the work details El Akkad’s upbringing in Qatar and his immigration to the West\, where he initially believed in the “American dream” before his career as a journalist—covering the War on Terror\, Ferguson\, and Black Lives Matter—began to erode that belief. It touches on the issues that our social justice committees seek to address: the inhuman way that we treat immigrants\, the racism against Muslims and nonwhites\, the economic injustice in our country\, the slaughter in Gaza and the failure of the West to speak out against it. It is a powerful and thought-provoking look at Western hypocrisy and our own roles in that. \nThere will be an in-person discussion on Sunday\, March 22 from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm during the Shule session in Brookline. \nThere will be a Zoom discussion on Tuesday\, March 24\, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. \nRegistration is required for either session. After indicating whether you wish to attend the in-person session or the Zoom session\, you’ll receive either the location specifics or the Zoom link\, as appropriate. \nWe have found that even if there is a waiting list at your library to get the book\, the list moves quickly and you should be able to get the book if you request it ASAP. It is powerful\, but not long. It is available from your local independent bookstore in hardback for approximately $28\, or as an eBook for $15. \nQuestions? Send them to: migolden57@gmail.com \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/aging-in-community-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Aging in Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T121500
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260114T204223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T211217Z
UID:10003675-1774176300-1774181700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC-Wide Book Discussion: "One Day\, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This"
DESCRIPTION:The social justice committees of Boston Workers Circle are sponsoring two moderated discussions of the 2025 National Book Award winner\, One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This\, by Canadian author Omar El Akkad. \nPart memoir\, the work details El Akkad’s upbringing in Qatar and his immigration to the West\, where he initially believed in the “American dream” before his career as a journalist—covering the War on Terror\, Ferguson\, and Black Lives Matter—began to erode that belief. It touches on the issues that our social justice committees seek to address: the inhuman way that we treat immigrants\, the racism against Muslims and nonwhites\, the economic injustice in our country\, the slaughter in Gaza and the failure of the West to speak out against it. It is a powerful and thought-provoking look at Western hypocrisy and our own roles in that. \nThere will be an in-person discussion on Sunday\, March 22 from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm during the Shule session in Brookline. \nThere will be a Zoom discussion on Tuesday\, March 24\, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. \nRegistration is required for either session. After indicating whether you wish to attend the in-person session or the Zoom session\, you’ll receive either the location specifics or the Zoom link\, as appropriate. \nWe have found that even if there is a waiting list at your library to get the book\, the list moves quickly and you should be able to get the book if you request it ASAP. It is powerful\, but not long. It is available from your local independent bookstore in hardback for approximately $28\, or as an eBook for $15. \nQuestions? Send them to: migolden57@gmail.com \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/book-reading-discussion-of-one-day-everyone-will-have-always-been-against-this/
LOCATION:Shule\, Brookline
CATEGORIES:General Events,Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T121500
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260117T205726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T045642Z
UID:10003679-1774176300-1774181700@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Cross BWC Book Discussion of "One Day\, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This"
DESCRIPTION:The social justice committees of Boston Workers Circle are sponsoring two moderated discussions of the 2025 National Book Award winner\, One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This\, by Canadian author Omar El Akkad. \nPart memoir\, the work details El Akkad’s upbringing in Qatar and his immigration to the West\, where he initially believed in the “American dream” before his career as a journalist—covering the War on Terror\, Ferguson\, and Black Lives Matter—began to erode that belief. It touches on the issues that our social justice committees seek to address: the inhuman way that we treat immigrants\, the racism against Muslims and nonwhites\, the economic injustice in our country\, the slaughter in Gaza and the failure of the West to speak out against it. It is a powerful and thought-provoking look at Western hypocrisy and our own roles in that. \nThere will be an in-person discussion on Sunday\, March 22 from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm during the Shule session in Brookline at Shule. \n \nThere will be a Zoom discussion on Tuesday\, March 24\, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. \nRegistration is required for either session. After indicating whether you wish to attend the in-person session or the Zoom session\, you’ll receive either the location specifics or the Zoom link\, as appropriate. \nWe have found that even if there is a waiting list at your library to get the book\, the list moves quickly and you should be able to get the book if you request it ASAP. It is powerful\, but not long. It is available from your local independent bookstore in hardback for approximately $28\, or as an eBook for $15. \nQuestions? Send them to: migolden57@gmail.com \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/cross-bwc-book-discussion-of-one-day-everyone-will-have-always-been-against-this/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T200223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T212641Z
UID:10003558-1774292400-1774297800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Material Witness: A Mixed Media Exhibition/Discussion - Exploring my mother's experience during the Holocaust and the parallels immigrants are living through today.
DESCRIPTION:Through Nancy Marks’ art and poetry\, Material Witness confronts the chilling parallels between her mothers’s hiding in France in the 1940s and the realities faced by immigrants today. The echoes between the 1940s and our contemporary world are undeniable and demand witness. This mixed-media installation\, which premiered in Boston in 2025\,  features twenty-five drypoint prints and original poems. The images invite viewers to see them through a dual lens: ‘then’ and ‘now.’ What befell Jews\, Roma\, leftists\, and so many others targeted in that era resonates starkly with the experiences of immigrants navigating hostile systems and rhetoric today. Material Witness presents interwoven histories\, holding the pain of the past alongside the urgencies of the present.  \nViewing of the exhibit will be accompanied by a discussion with the artist. Drinks and snacks will be provided. \nThis event is being sponsored by the Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee\, the Immigrant Justice Committee\, the Israel Palestine Committee\, and the Yiddish Committee.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/material-witness-a-mixed-media-exhibition-discussion/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T192224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T215702Z
UID:10003542-1774378800-1774384200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Beginner Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to host a potluck and be able to schmooze & nosh with your khaveyrim af yiddish? 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? In this class\, we will continue to deepen our Yiddish learning including covering topics such as how to: talk about family including from a queer/trans/nonbinary inclusive perspective and describe our environments\, the people around us and food in the present tense. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-beginner-yiddish-virtual-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T192224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T215702Z
UID:10003541-1774378800-1774384200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Yiddish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, speaking\, and listening\, in a supportive and welcoming classroom of intermediate Yiddish students. We’ll focus on building reading fluency\, comprehension strategies\, dictionary skills\, and making meaning from texts while enjoying selections from the canon of Yiddish literature. In this class\, you will find abundant opportunities to stretch and grow your Yiddish. We’ll read slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. This semester\, we’ll continue reading the memoirs of 19th-century feminist icon Puah Rakovsky\, whose spellbinding tell-all memoir describes her experiences of arranged marriage\, teen motherhood\, rejecting her religious upbringing\, divorcing her parents’ son-in-law\, starting a career\, and becoming one of the world’s first women’s rights activists. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/intermediate-yiddish-virtual-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260114T220801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T214203Z
UID:10003676-1774378800-1774384200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC-Wide Book Discussion: "One Day\, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This"
DESCRIPTION:The social justice committees of Boston Workers Circle are sponsoring two moderated discussions of the 2025 National Book Award winner\, One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This\, by Canadian author Omar El Akkad. \nPart memoir\, the work details El Akkad’s upbringing in Qatar and his immigration to the West\, where he initially believed in the “American dream” before his career as a journalist—covering the War on Terror\, Ferguson\, and Black Lives Matter—began to erode that belief. It touches on the issues that our social justice committees seek to address: the inhuman way that we treat immigrants\, the racism against Muslims and nonwhites\, the economic injustice in our country\, the slaughter in Gaza and the failure of the West to speak out against it. It is a powerful and thought-provoking look at Western hypocrisy and our own roles in that. \nThere will be an in-person discussion on Sunday\, March 22 from 10:45 am to 12:15 pm during the Shule session. \nThere will be a Zoom discussion on Tuesday\, March 24\, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. \nRegistration is required for either session. After indicating whether you wish to attend the in-person session or the Zoom session\, you’ll receive either the location specifics or the Zoom link\, as appropriate. \nWe have found that even if there is a waiting list at your library to get the book\, the list moves quickly and you should be able to get the book if you request it ASAP. It is powerful\, but not long. It is available from your local independent bookstore in hardback for approximately $28\, or as an eBook for $15. \nQuestions? Send them to: migolden57@gmail.com \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-wide-book-discussion-one-day-everyone-will-always-have-been-against-this/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20241007T181806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T204141Z
UID:10002419-1774465200-1774470600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: 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-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Jewish Musilim Solidarity Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T192225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T221146Z
UID:10003543-1774467000-1774472400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Yiddish Semester II: In-Person
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. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/beginner-yiddish-semester-ii-in-person-6/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T213000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260111T214150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T221145Z
UID:10003618-1774468800-1774474200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Advanced: Shtok Shraybt Vayter: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:שטָאק שרײַ בט נָאך ווײַ טער   \nֿפראַ דל שטאָ ק )1890-1990( ֿפאַ רּכישוֿפט און ֿפאַ רכאַ ּפט מיט אירע שאַ רֿפע אָ בסערוואַ ציעס און  שעֿפערישער שּפיל מיט ווערטער. די גאַ מע טעמעס\, ס ֿביֿבות און סטיליסטיק וואָ ס זי באַ ניצט\, איז  ֿפולשטענדיק און פאַ רשיידן.   \nשטאָ קס דורכדרינגענדיקע דערציילונגען שּפיגלען אָ ּפ\, מיט הומאָ ר\, איראָ ניע און קריטיק\, די נואַ נסן ֿפון  שטעטל- און אימיגראַ נטן-לעבן. זי ֿפאַ רנעמט זיך מיט מאַ רגינאַ ליזירטע\, ווייניק-רעּפרעזענטירטע  ּפערסאָ נאַ זשן\, וועלכע זי באַ שרײַבט מיט טיֿפקייט\, אויטענטישקייט און מיט אַ לע ּפיטעשעווקעס.  שטאָ קס דערציילונגען ֿפאַ רבלײַבן ֿפריש\, באַ טײַ טיק און שייכדיק\, איבער 100 יאָ ר נאָ ך דעם ווי זיי  זײַנען געשריבן געוואָ רן. אירע לידער זײַנען באַ שמײַסטערט\, באַ שאַ ֿפן מיט ליידנשאַ ֿפט\, ֿפעיִקייט און  ּפרעציזקייט. אירע ליטעראַ רישע עסייען זײַנען באַ לײַכטנדיק.  \nשטאָ קס שאַ ֿפונגען זײַנען גאָ ר עסטעטיש. בײַ ם לייענען שטאָ קס שיינשרײַ בן אינעם אָ ריגינעלן ייִדיש\,  קענען לייענערס זיך באַ לעקן מיט דער מוזיקאַ לישקייט\, און מיט די חושימדיקע קלאַ נגען און קלוגע  ווערטערשּפילן\, וואָ ס זײַנען וויכטיקע שטריכן ֿפון שטאָ קס שעֿפערישקייט. עס איז אַ פאַ רגעניגן  צוזאַ מען צו צעגלידערן שטאָ קס שרײַבן. איר איראָ נישער הומאָ ר\, טיֿפער באַ נעם און אוניקאַ לישע  שרײַבן סטימולירט שטאַ רקע\, הייס-בלוטיקע דיסקוסיעס אין קלאַ ס. \nFradl Shtok (1890-1990) continues to inspire and entice us with her brilliant observations and way with words. Her stories remain fresh and relevant\, a century after they were written. Shtok’s poems are crafted with breathtaking precision and passion and her essays are illuminating. Studying Shtok’s texts in Yiddish enables the reader to savor tthe sensuous sounds\, wordplay and musicality that are present throughout her work. Her ironic humour\, depth of perception and unique writing style will surely engage students in our discussions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/advanced-shtok-shraybt-vayter-virtual-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes,Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20240805T162039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T202941Z
UID:10002249-1774551600-1774557000@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-26/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260219T152639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215705Z
UID:10003774-1774551600-1774557000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Fundraiser for MA LUCE Immigrant Justice Hotline
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual fundraiser for MA LUCE Immigrant Justice Hotline and Neighbor to Neighbor. The program will consist of a discussion on defending immigrant dignity and rights and advancing a humane and just immigration system. \n• Keynote: A special speaker will be joining us. More to come. \n• Andrea Joy Campbell\, MA Attorney General \n• Dálida Rocha\, Executive Director\, Neighbor to Neighbor \n• Family member of someone who has been detained \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/n2nma/event/894893/ \nIf you’re unable to attend\, please support with a donation! \nDONATE HERE: https://secure.ngpvan.com/OvwmzSQT3UO9ER4mo-Vgaw2 \nNeighbor to Neighbor builds community power so Black\, Brown\, working-class\, and immigrant communities can win real\, material change with dignity and care. \nN2N joined with other immigrant-led groups across MA to launch the LUCE hotline and rapid response network to: • Track activity of immigration agents • Accompany impacted families • Organize public actions \nFunds raised will keep the hotline & rapid response lifeline strong and help us resist authoritarianism and defend our rights.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/virtual-fundraiser-for-ma-luce-immigrant-justice-hotline/
LOCATION:Virutal
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20240327T160512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T202941Z
UID:10001772-1774607400-1774612800@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-175/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260209T205158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T204140Z
UID:10003712-1774618200-1774621800@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-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260223T164847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T215641Z
UID:10003777-1774702800-1774713600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:NO KINGS Rally
DESCRIPTION:The No Kings III rally is Saturday\, March 28!! Join members of the BWC community to stand against fascism and make our voices heard in support of our democracy.  \nSchedule:\n“Convergence of Pathways” (a high visibility gathering) from 1-2 PM.\n2-4 Rally on the Common   \nFolks who want to join the group have 2 options: \n\n	 \nMeet at BWC\, 6 Webster St\, Brookline\, at 12:50 to take the T at 1:00.  We will get off at Arlington Street T stop and walk one block to the Starbucks at Park Plaza where we will meet the folks from Option 2.\nMeet at the Starbucks at Park Plaza (one block south from the Arlington T station) to be ready to leave for the rally at 1:45.\nWe will go as a group\, with the BWC banner\, to the Common. If you miss us look for the banner.\n\nWe’re asking people to let us know if you are planning to join so we can keep you up to date if there are any late changes. Please email Jill Edelson jaedelson25@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/no-kings-rally/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, 139 Tremont St\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T023747
CREATED:20260210T212302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T221155Z
UID:10003739-1774715400-1774729800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC Passover Seder
DESCRIPTION:Join in community with Boston Workers Circle for Passover Seder virtually and in person on Saturday\, March 28 at 4:30pm in Watertown. We’re planning a family-friendly\, secular\, social-justice oriented Passover ritual\, and we’d love to have you there! More info can be found here: https://circleboston.org/holidays/#passover \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-passover-seder-2/
LOCATION:Hellenic Cultural Center\, 25 Bigelow Ave\, Watertown\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ritual Committee
GEO:42.370214;-71.157841
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