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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-211/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T143000
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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 1:00 to 2:30 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: 1:00 PM to 2:30 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-37/
LOCATION:Hanscom Rotary\, Lincoln\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T173000
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SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Rebecca at Rebecca@circleboston.org for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-64/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260730T203655Z
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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-52/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T231906Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T231906Z
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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-212/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260730T234911Z
CREATED:20260608T213357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T234911Z
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SUMMARY:Shule Session 11
DESCRIPTION:Our Jewish Cultural Sunday School engages children grades pre-K-7 in an exploration of Jewish identity rooted in Jewish cultural literacy and traditions of social justice. Through an educational experience based on both classroom learning and community building\, the Sunday School (Shule in Yiddish) curriculum emphasizes Jewish history\, culture and progressive ideals that shape our identity and values as a people. \nWe are proud to be a school community where families from a wide variety of religious and ethnic backgrounds\, both Jewish and non-Jewish\, feel welcome and participate in all levels of the organization. We are also proud to be an open and affirming community for LGBTQ families. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-11-4/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T183000
DTSTAMP:20260730T203647Z
CREATED:20260528T183955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T203647Z
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SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 6:00 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-61/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T203000
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Vinkl
DESCRIPTION:Somerville Vinkl will be hybrid\, with a Zoom or an in-person option in Somerville. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in a comfortable and informal setting\, whatever your level of Yiddish. All are welcome. \nSomerville Vinkl is the second Thursday of every month\, from 7:00-8:30 PM. For questions contact yiddish@circleboston.org. Register below to receive the address for the in-person gathering and the Zoom link.   \nRegister Here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-vinkl-69/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T231906Z
CREATED:20250122T213341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T231906Z
UID:10002766-1800009000-1800014400@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-213/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270116T130000
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CREATED:20250915T204150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T220254Z
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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-43/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T203648Z
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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-39/
LOCATION:100 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
GEO:42.504844;-71.201539
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T231907Z
CREATED:20250122T213343Z
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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-214/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTSTAMP:20260731T200432Z
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SUMMARY:Tu B’Shevat Seder (date & time TBD)
DESCRIPTION:Check back closer to the event for more details\, including the date\, time\, and registration. \nJoin BWC for a unique Tu B’Shevat seder\, marking the “New Year for the Trees.” Readings\, songs\, and poems will reflect the origins of the seder adapted to progressive secular Jewish life in the 21st century.  \nAll registrants (in-person and online) will be invited to actively participate\, with the option to read a portion of the Haggadah aloud during the seder. Ritual foods will be provided at the in-person seder.  \nLearn more here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tu-bshevat-seder-date-time-tbd/
LOCATION:BWC Building and Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ritual Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260731T202455Z
CREATED:20260605T202310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T202455Z
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SUMMARY:TASC Session 8
DESCRIPTION:Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC) is back! Through our year-long TASC program\, teens ages 13-18 will build community with each other\, grow as social justice organizers and activists\, engage in the broader Boston social justice community\, and deepen their understanding of the connections between being Jewish and acting for social change. \nThis year TASC will meet for 16 sessions between October-May on Sundays in conjunction with Shule.  \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-session-8-5/
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260730T234911Z
CREATED:20260608T213357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T234911Z
UID:10003995-1800786600-1800793800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 12
DESCRIPTION:Our Jewish Cultural Sunday School engages children grades pre-K-7 in an exploration of Jewish identity rooted in Jewish cultural literacy and traditions of social justice. Through an educational experience based on both classroom learning and community building\, the Sunday School (Shule in Yiddish) curriculum emphasizes Jewish history\, culture and progressive ideals that shape our identity and values as a people. \nWe are proud to be a school community where families from a wide variety of religious and ethnic backgrounds\, both Jewish and non-Jewish\, feel welcome and participate in all levels of the organization. We are also proud to be an open and affirming community for LGBTQ families. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-session-12-5/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260731T231907Z
CREATED:20260626T162416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T231907Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Sing
DESCRIPTION:Drop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. \nAttendees are welcome to attend in person or online. We will sing from the Yosl and Chana Mlotek collection of Yiddish songs. These songbooks will be available in person and are also available online at https://yiddishsongs.org. Online participants can request songs and listen and sing along with their mics muted. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register here before the event.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-sing-73/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260731T231907Z
CREATED:20250218T180339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T231907Z
UID:10002784-1801218600-1801224000@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-215/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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