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SUMMARY:No Tech for ICE People’s Assembly
DESCRIPTION:BWC is a cosponsor of this event. Check back soon for event registration. \nBig Tech is powering the kidnapping and surveillance of our neighbors and community members. Join the No Tech for ICE People’s Assembly\, co-hosted by Mijente and Corporate Accountability and in partnership with Boston-based community organizations:  \n\n\nLearn about the tech behind immigration enforcement and militarism\, as laid out in Mijente’s recently released report\,  “The Tech Behind ICE: Oligarchs\, Immigration Enforcement\, and the Threat to Democracy” \n\n\nConnect with other people looking to take action  \n\n\nFight back against the actors and corporations powering ICE\, including identifying and tapping into existing organizing opportunities in Boston  \n\n\n 📅 Saturday\, Oct 3 🕡 9:30 AM – 2:00PM (coffee and lunch provided) 📍Unitarian Universalist Association: 24 Farnsworth St\, Boston\, MA 02210
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/no-tech-for-ice-peoples-assembly/
LOCATION:24 Farnsworth St\, Boston\, MA 02210\, USA
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Shule Session 3 | All-Caregiver Assembly | BWC Committee Fair | Bake Sale
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-3-all-caregiver-assembly/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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SUMMARY:TASC Session 1
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-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T121500
DTSTAMP:20261002T165543Z
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SUMMARY:Circle Playtime
DESCRIPTION:Circle Playtime (BWC’s pre-Sunday School (Shule) program) is a free monthly drop-in playgroup for families with children ages 3-5 years old. Each session includes fun age-appropriate activities\, filled with music-making and storytelling related to a Jewish or social justice holiday plus a bagel and cream cheese snack for the kids. It is followed by open play at the nearby playground. \nThe program meets in Brookline. Register here: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/116
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/circle-playtime-25/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T030635Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T030635Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Welcome & Committee Fair
DESCRIPTION:New and prospective BWC members are invited to join BWC’s Membership Committee for a welcome event. Come join us to learn more about BWC\, how you can get involved\, the benefits of membership\, and meet other new and prospective members! Afterwards\, folks will have the opportunity to peruse the Committee Fair\, meet committee leaders\, and learn about involvement opportunities at BWC. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/new-member-welcome-committee-fair/
LOCATION:Brookline location shared upon registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T173000
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SUMMARY:A Besere Velt Chorus Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:A Besere Velt – A Better World – is a vibrant 80-member intergenerational community chorus that weaves the heartache and irrepressible idealism of Yiddish music into a vision of justice and humanity for the 21st century.   \nFor our concert next spring\, we’re thrilled to reunite with the legendary Klezmatics. We’ve had the joy of performing together about once every decade\, and each collaboration has been an exhilarating celebration of Yiddish music and culture. This concert promises to be especially meaningful: The Klezmatics are celebrating their 40th anniversary\, and A Besere Velt is celebrating our 30th! \nHave you ever watched our chorus and thought\, “That looks like fun—I’d love to try it”? Or did you sing in the High School choir and think you’d like to try it again?  Now is your chance!  \nABV will hold open rehearsals (no auditions!) from September through November. No need to wonder what it’s like—come experience the joy for yourself.  All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. Open Rehearsals are: 9/27\, 10/4\, 10/18\, 10\,25\, 11/8\, 11/15\, 11/22 \nThere’s nothing quite like raising your voice with a large group of people. Come sing with us and be part of something truly uplifting! \nFor details\, contact abv@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/a-besere-velt-chorus-open-rehearsal-2/
LOCATION:6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA
CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T203000
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SUMMARY:Adult Ed Class: Exploring Belonging Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: In this four-part course\, facilitator Sarah Plotkin will guide participants in exploring Jewish belonging\, what it means to us\, and how we can create a greater sense of belonging through various theatrical modalities. In the first session we will learn storytelling techniques and have the opportunity to share personal stories about experiences of belonging and not belonging in Jewish community. In the second session we’ll explore monologue writing\, with space for participants to create monologues inspired by theirs or other’s experiences of belonging. In the third session we’ll explore our experiences of belonging through movement and gesture (movement will be participant-led and accessible for all bodies)\, and have the opportunity to integrate movement into our storytelling. And finally\, in the fourth session we’ll share out the short theatrical pieces we’ve created. \nNo prior theatrical experience is needed! Just an openness to explore together. \nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants. \nCourse Sessions:Session #1: Storytelling ExplorationSession #2: Monologue Writing ExplorationSession #3: Movement and Gesture ExplorationSession #4: Class Sharing \nCourse Guiding Questions: \n\n\nWhat does it mean to belong in Jewish community? \n\n\nHow does it feel to belong / not belong? Where does that feeling sit in our bodies and how can we express it? \n\n\nHow can we use theater to create more spaces of Jewish belonging in our lives \n\n\nAbout the Instructor:  Sarah Plotkin is a Jewish director\, educator and cultural worker who uses theater to re-imagine what we want our culture to become. She co-creates liberatory\, collaborative artistic spaces where we can vision a better future together and rehearse mutual aid. Previous projects with Jewish communities include: Kol Isha\, a theater project with Jewish teens exploring the intersections of racial identity\, gender identity and Jewish identity in their lives\, produced in partnership with Temple Israel\, Boston and co-facilitated by Dana Edel; The Coming Together Project\, a virtual storytelling project exploring how we built Jewish community during the pandemic\, co-facilitated by Rebecca Powell and Jesse Garlick; and Creating Our Stories\, a production exploring what it means to be Jewish today with an intergenerational group of community artists. \nBefore moving to Upstate New York\, Sarah lived in Boston\, where she co-facilitated anti-racism workshops with Jewish communities through Kavod. She now lives in Ithaca\, NY and teaches playwriting at Tompkins Cortland Community College as well as directing professional and educational productions across the region. Sarah holds an MA in Theatre Education and Applied Theatre from Emerson College.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-class-exploring-belonging-through-storytelling/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T183000
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CREATED:20260928T023052Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Contact Zohar at Zohar@circleboston.org for more information\, including the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/membership-committee-meeting-35/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T193000
DTSTAMP:20261002T185031Z
CREATED:20241016T152156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T185031Z
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SUMMARY:IPC Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will be reading Israel: What Went Wrong\, by Omer Bartov. This zoom discussion is open to all BWC members. Email migolden57@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nThe 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-49/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T213534Z
CREATED:20260626T164244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T213534Z
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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-61/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Zoom & Somerville Address (receive after registration)
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T213534Z
CREATED:20241017T144420Z
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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-199/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T180000
DTSTAMP:20261002T150636Z
CREATED:20260923T130756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T150636Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Currents Live: A Day of Politics & Culture
DESCRIPTION:Boston Workers Circle is excited to partner with Jewish Currents on Jewish Currents Live: A Day of Politics and Culture. Join us on October 11th in Brooklyn\, NY\, for a day of performance\, learning\, and discussion featuring Arielle Angel\, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor\, Wallace Shawn\, Fadi Quran\, Molly Crabapple\, M. Gessen\, and many more guests. \nRegistration is now open—get your tickets today!
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/jewish-currents-live-a-day-of-politics-culture/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Academy of Music\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T233624Z
CREATED:20260806T181928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T233624Z
UID:10004112-1791831600-1791837000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Class: Exploring Belonging Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: In this four-part course\, facilitator Sarah Plotkin will guide participants in exploring Jewish belonging\, what it means to us\, and how we can create a greater sense of belonging through various theatrical modalities. In the first session we will learn storytelling techniques and have the opportunity to share personal stories about experiences of belonging and not belonging in Jewish community. In the second session we’ll explore monologue writing\, with space for participants to create monologues inspired by theirs or other’s experiences of belonging. In the third session we’ll explore our experiences of belonging through movement and gesture (movement will be participant-led and accessible for all bodies)\, and have the opportunity to integrate movement into our storytelling. And finally\, in the fourth session we’ll share out the short theatrical pieces we’ve created. \nNo prior theatrical experience is needed! Just an openness to explore together. \nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants. \nCourse Sessions:Session #1: Storytelling ExplorationSession #2: Monologue Writing ExplorationSession #3: Movement and Gesture ExplorationSession #4: Class Sharing \nCourse Guiding Questions: \n\n\nWhat does it mean to belong in Jewish community? \n\n\nHow does it feel to belong / not belong? Where does that feeling sit in our bodies and how can we express it? \n\n\nHow can we use theater to create more spaces of Jewish belonging in our lives \n\n\nAbout the Instructor:  Sarah Plotkin is a Jewish director\, educator and cultural worker who uses theater to re-imagine what we want our culture to become. She co-creates liberatory\, collaborative artistic spaces where we can vision a better future together and rehearse mutual aid. Previous projects with Jewish communities include: Kol Isha\, a theater project with Jewish teens exploring the intersections of racial identity\, gender identity and Jewish identity in their lives\, produced in partnership with Temple Israel\, Boston and co-facilitated by Dana Edel; The Coming Together Project\, a virtual storytelling project exploring how we built Jewish community during the pandemic\, co-facilitated by Rebecca Powell and Jesse Garlick; and Creating Our Stories\, a production exploring what it means to be Jewish today with an intergenerational group of community artists. \nBefore moving to Upstate New York\, Sarah lived in Boston\, where she co-facilitated anti-racism workshops with Jewish communities through Kavod. She now lives in Ithaca\, NY and teaches playwriting at Tompkins Cortland Community College as well as directing professional and educational productions across the region. Sarah holds an MA in Theatre Education and Applied Theatre from Emerson College.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-class-exploring-belonging-through-storytelling-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191939Z
CREATED:20260904T194914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191939Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of Yiddish: Klezmer Jam
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn the foundations of klezmer music? Do you love to play klezmer music and want to help grow the local community of klezmorim? Join the Boston Workers Circle’s monthly drop-in klezmer jam! We will develop and play a shared repertoire. Let’s make music together whether you’re playing the melody\, the secund (accompaniment)\, or contributing to the rhythm section. We’ll practice playing the music by ear\, a traditional form of learning klezmer. Reading music is not required. \nThis is a workshop and jam and is ideal for musicians who are proficient with their instruments and want to learn or develop their klezmer repertoire\, technique\, and style. We will be meeting once a month and all types of instrumentalists are welcome. The BWC monthly workshop and jam is designed to be an inclusive and welcoming community especially for new participants as we work to create an environment where everyone is supported and empowered to participate. \nSchedule:We will be meeting the second Tuesday of the month:Oct. 13th\,Nov. 10th\,Dec. 8th andJan. 12th. \n6:30-7:15  (45 min) Workshop7:15-7:30 (15 min) is a break and schmooze7:30-8:30 (1 hour) Jam \nCome for all parts or join just the jam! Drop in the night of or register ahead of time. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/taste-of-yiddish-klezmer-jam/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20261002T185031Z
CREATED:20261001T020410Z
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SUMMARY:IPC Meeting featuring Iyad Burnat
DESCRIPTION:IPC Wide Meeting Featuring Iyad Burnat – Non-Violent Resistance In the West Bank \nIyad Burnat is a prominent Palestinian human rights activist and the head of the Bil’in Popular Committee Against the Wall\, where he has spent decades leading community-based nonviolent resistance in the occupied West Bank. Recipient of the prestigious James Lawson Award for Achievement in the Practice of Nonviolent Conflict and author of Bil’in and the Nonviolent Resistance\, Burnat offers an invaluable\, first-person perspective on organizing popular movements\, protecting land rights\, and mobilizing global solidarity. His organization’s grassroots organizing in Bil’in served as the focal point for the Oscar-nominated documentary 5 Broken Cameras. \nOrganized by the Boston Workers Circle Israel/Palestine Committee\, this event features Burnat combining visual media\, personal testimony\, and strategic insights on grassroots action to examine the realities of life under occupation\, the intensified settler assaults\, and the enduring strength of nonviolent popular resistance. \nAfter Burnat’s presentation\, we will have time for Q&A with him and a time to take action\, including support for Iyad’s village. During the last 30 minutes we will discuss IPC’s 2026-27 plans\, goals and priorities. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-meeting-featuring-iyad-burnat/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T034108Z
CREATED:20261001T033839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T034108Z
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SUMMARY:IPC Meeting featuring Iyad Burnat
DESCRIPTION:IPC Wide Meeting Featuring Iyad Burnat – Non-Violent Resistance In the West Bank \nIyad Burnat is a prominent Palestinian human rights activist and the head of the Bil’in Popular Committee Against the Wall\, where he has spent decades leading community-based nonviolent resistance in the occupied West Bank. Recipient of the prestigious James Lawson Award for Achievement in the Practice of Nonviolent Conflict and author of Bil’in and the Nonviolent Resistance\, Burnat offers an invaluable\, first-person perspective on organizing popular movements\, protecting land rights\, and mobilizing global solidarity. His organization’s grassroots organizing in Bil’in served as the focal point for the Oscar-nominated documentary 5 Broken Cameras. \nOrganized by the Boston Workers Circle Israel/Palestine Committee\, this event features Burnat combining visual media\, personal testimony\, and strategic insights on grassroots action to examine the realities of life under occupation\, the intensified settler assaults\, and the enduring strength of nonviolent popular resistance. \nAfter Burnat’s presentation\, we will have time for Q&A with him and a time to take action\, including support for Iyad’s village. During the last 30 minutes we will discuss IPC’s 2026-27 plans\, goals and priorities. \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/ipc-wide-meeting-featuring-iyad-burnat-non-violent-resistance-in-the-west-bank/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Israel/Palestine Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191940Z
CREATED:20260819T034913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191940Z
UID:10004145-1791918000-1791923400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Intermediate: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, writing\, 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 together slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-intermediate-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T183000
DTSTAMP:20261002T195034Z
CREATED:20260528T183953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T195034Z
UID:10003912-1792000800-1792002600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Immigrant Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Get Involved To get involved or for more information\, join the Immigrant Justice Committee on the second Wednesday of the month on Zoom at 6:00 PM.\n\n\n\n\nEmail ijc@circleboston.org to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/immigrant-justice-committee-meeting-33/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Immigrant Justice Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191940Z
CREATED:20260819T034913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191940Z
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SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Beginner Semester 1: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish speaking\, reading\, and grammar through highly interactive games\, songs\, conversations\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-1-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191940Z
CREATED:20260819T034913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191940Z
UID:10004146-1792006200-1792011600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Beginner Semester 1: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-1-in-person/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T213000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191940Z
CREATED:20260819T034914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191940Z
UID:10004148-1792008000-1792013400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Advanced - Dorem Afrikanish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The course will open with an introduction to historical\, sociological and literary contexts of Yiddish in South Africa. \nWe will then study a selection of stories\, poems and monologues from some of South Africa’s finest Yiddish writers. Course content will include courageous\, critical and thought-provoking materials that will inspire meaningful discussions about race\, class\, language\, representation\, and Jewish and Yiddish community responses to oppression and discrimination. These short stories and poems will be interwoven with aesthetic poems on life\, love\, lust and local landscapes. Humorous monologues will round out the materials. \nThe course content will provide a snapshot of a significant\, yet rarely-studied Yiddish community. This content is highly relevant today. As we witness the global rise in white supremacy and the far-right\, grapple with issues of racism\, apartheid and allyship\, and experience deep rifts within Jewish communities\, South African Yiddish writing presents parallels that offer illumination\, insight\, and perhaps inspiration\, for the work before us today. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-dorem-afrikanish-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191940Z
CREATED:20260819T034914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191940Z
UID:10004149-1792090800-1792096200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Advanced Beginner: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Do you want to be able to talk about your family (biological or chosen) across the gender spectrum? 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. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20261002T162140Z
CREATED:20260917T222423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T162140Z
UID:10004231-1792092600-1792098000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Liberate & Renew: Yiddish Left Legacy Orgs Thriving Today
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Biskowtiz will moderate a panel discussion with three fascinating speakers\, each with decades-long involvement in their respective organization: Faith Jones (Peretz)\, Shayle Kilroy (UJPO)\, and Linda Gritz (BWC). \nFounded between 80-125+ years ago\, Boston Workers Circle\, Peretz Centre (Vancouver)\, and United Jewish People’s Order (Toronto & Winnipeg) are still thriving today while retaining their explicitly Leftist politics including Palestine solidarity and other social justice commitments. \nRad Yiddish is excited to bring together community members from these three historically-Yiddish Left legacy organizations to share about their organization’s radical roots and ongoing cultural activism. \nWhat do these robust organizations offer the Jewish Left today? \nRegister to attend here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/liberate-and-rewew
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/liberate-renew-yiddish-left-legacy-orgs-thriving-today/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T213534Z
CREATED:20241017T144421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T213534Z
UID:10002483-1792146600-1792152000@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-200/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T185025Z
CREATED:20250915T204149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T185025Z
UID:10003393-1792234800-1792242000@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-40/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20261002T185026Z
CREATED:20260927T184633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T185026Z
UID:10004245-1792243800-1792249200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Card Making for Mutual Aid
DESCRIPTION:Create hand-made cards to show care for community members – no drawing skills required! \nJoin members of the Stitch & Resist crew and the Mutual Aid Committee to craft custom cards using stamps\, collage\, drawing\, painting\, and more. The Mutual Aid Committee will send the cards throughout the year to members who are grieving\, healing\, celebrating\, or just need to know that someone is thinking of them. \nWe will provide materials (card stock\, stamps\, ink pads\, markers\, collage supplies\, paints) and inspiration! Feel free to bring your own materials too\, or just your creativity and care for the community. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/card-making-for-mutual-aid/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T203000
DTSTAMP:20261002T190526Z
CREATED:20260605T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T190526Z
UID:10003982-1792260000-1792269000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Joint BWC and Kahal B'raira Social Action Committee Havdalah
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we spend an evening with Kahal B’raira Social Action Committee at BWC (6 Webster Street\, Brookline) on Saturday\, October 17 from 6:00 – 8:30pm. We will have a creative\, secular Havdalah ritual\, followed by a potluck dinner. We will finish the evening by creating “Bring Out the Vote” posters in preparation for the Midterm elections. Bring your creativity\, ideas\, and passion! \nRegister here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/havdalah-with-kahal-braira/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Shabes Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T113000
DTSTAMP:20261002T185026Z
CREATED:20260930T010405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T185026Z
UID:10004273-1792317600-1792323000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Team General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join BWC’s Mutual Aid Team to help organize support for our fellow members\, share about our work with the community\, recruit volunteers to assist with our efforts\, and continue to learn together how we can build a more caring community! \nRSVP at bit.ly/mamtgs
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/mutual-aid-team-general-meeting-7/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T192025Z
CREATED:20260810T144546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T192025Z
UID:10004127-1792318500-1792324800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Circle Book Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Book Group discusses fiction and non-fiction books by Jewish authors and/or on topics of interest to Jews. We welcome all readers interested in the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the world. \nOctober’s book is Vienna: How the City of Ideas Created the Modern World by Richard Cockett \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-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Circle Book Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T123000
DTSTAMP:20261002T165543Z
CREATED:20260408T184151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T165543Z
UID:10003816-1792319400-1792326600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Session 4 |  Family-Teacher Brunch Meeting
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-4-no-vov/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T123000
DTSTAMP:20261002T190527Z
CREATED:20260605T202309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T190527Z
UID:10003967-1792319400-1792326600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:TASC Session 2
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-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Teens Acting for Social Change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T143000
DTSTAMP:20261002T162140Z
CREATED:20260918T162935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T162140Z
UID:10004232-1792328400-1792333800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Fall Yiddish Dance Workshop w/ RUACH
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joyful Sunday afternoon of Yiddish folk dance and  live Klezmer music at The Foundry in Cambridge! RUACH teacher Rachel Linsky will lead an all-levels Yiddish dance workshop accompanied by live Klezmer music by Glenn Dickson and Michael McLaughlin.Register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/fall-yiddish-dance-workshop-w-ruach/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, 101 Rogers St\, Cambridge\, MA 02142\, USA
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T173000
DTSTAMP:20261001T230530Z
CREATED:20260806T203115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T230530Z
UID:10004117-1792335600-1792344600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:A Besere Velt Chorus Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:A Besere Velt – A Better World – is a vibrant 80-member intergenerational community chorus that weaves the heartache and irrepressible idealism of Yiddish music into a vision of justice and humanity for the 21st century.   \nFor our concert next spring\, we’re thrilled to reunite with the legendary Klezmatics. We’ve had the joy of performing together about once every decade\, and each collaboration has been an exhilarating celebration of Yiddish music and culture. This concert promises to be especially meaningful: The Klezmatics are celebrating their 40th anniversary\, and A Besere Velt is celebrating our 30th! \nHave you ever watched our chorus and thought\, “That looks like fun—I’d love to try it”? Or did you sing in the High School choir and think you’d like to try it again?  Now is your chance!  \nABV will hold open rehearsals (no auditions!) from September through November. No need to wonder what it’s like—come experience the joy for yourself.  All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. Open Rehearsals are: 9/27\, 10/4\, 10/18\, 10\,25\, 11/8\, 11/15\, 11/22 \nThere’s nothing quite like raising your voice with a large group of people. Come sing with us and be part of something truly uplifting! \nFor details\, contact abv@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/a-besere-velt-chorus-open-rehearsal-3/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Zion\, 1566 Beacon St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA
CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T233624Z
CREATED:20260806T181928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T233624Z
UID:10004113-1792436400-1792441800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Class: Exploring Belonging Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: In this four-part course\, facilitator Sarah Plotkin will guide participants in exploring Jewish belonging\, what it means to us\, and how we can create a greater sense of belonging through various theatrical modalities. In the first session we will learn storytelling techniques and have the opportunity to share personal stories about experiences of belonging and not belonging in Jewish community. In the second session we’ll explore monologue writing\, with space for participants to create monologues inspired by theirs or other’s experiences of belonging. In the third session we’ll explore our experiences of belonging through movement and gesture (movement will be participant-led and accessible for all bodies)\, and have the opportunity to integrate movement into our storytelling. And finally\, in the fourth session we’ll share out the short theatrical pieces we’ve created. \nNo prior theatrical experience is needed! Just an openness to explore together. \nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants. \nCourse Sessions:Session #1: Storytelling ExplorationSession #2: Monologue Writing ExplorationSession #3: Movement and Gesture ExplorationSession #4: Class Sharing \nCourse Guiding Questions: \n\n\nWhat does it mean to belong in Jewish community? \n\n\nHow does it feel to belong / not belong? Where does that feeling sit in our bodies and how can we express it? \n\n\nHow can we use theater to create more spaces of Jewish belonging in our lives \n\n\nAbout the Instructor:  Sarah Plotkin is a Jewish director\, educator and cultural worker who uses theater to re-imagine what we want our culture to become. She co-creates liberatory\, collaborative artistic spaces where we can vision a better future together and rehearse mutual aid. Previous projects with Jewish communities include: Kol Isha\, a theater project with Jewish teens exploring the intersections of racial identity\, gender identity and Jewish identity in their lives\, produced in partnership with Temple Israel\, Boston and co-facilitated by Dana Edel; The Coming Together Project\, a virtual storytelling project exploring how we built Jewish community during the pandemic\, co-facilitated by Rebecca Powell and Jesse Garlick; and Creating Our Stories\, a production exploring what it means to be Jewish today with an intergenerational group of community artists. \nBefore moving to Upstate New York\, Sarah lived in Boston\, where she co-facilitated anti-racism workshops with Jewish communities through Kavod. She now lives in Ithaca\, NY and teaches playwriting at Tompkins Cortland Community College as well as directing professional and educational productions across the region. Sarah holds an MA in Theatre Education and Applied Theatre from Emerson College.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-class-exploring-belonging-through-storytelling-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191940Z
CREATED:20260819T034914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191940Z
UID:10004150-1792522800-1792528200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Intermediate: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, writing\, 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 together slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-intermediate-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T210000
DTSTAMP:20261002T150636Z
CREATED:20260820T164721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T150636Z
UID:10004189-1792522800-1792530000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board meetings are open to all members in a non-voting capacity. If you’d like to attend\, email our Board President\, Emilia Diamant\, at president@circleboston.org for the Zoom link.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20261002T195034Z
CREATED:20260217T171622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T195034Z
UID:10003755-1792580400-1792587600@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-36/
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:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191941Z
CREATED:20260819T034914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191941Z
UID:10004153-1792609200-1792614600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Beginner Semester 1: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish speaking\, reading\, and grammar through highly interactive games\, songs\, conversations\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-1-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191941Z
CREATED:20260819T034914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191941Z
UID:10004152-1792611000-1792616400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Beginner Semester 1: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-1-in-person-2/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T213000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191940Z
CREATED:20260819T034914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191940Z
UID:10004151-1792612800-1792618200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Advanced - Dorem Afrikanish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The course will open with an introduction to historical\, sociological and literary contexts of Yiddish in South Africa. \nWe will then study a selection of stories\, poems and monologues from some of South Africa’s finest Yiddish writers. Course content will include courageous\, critical and thought-provoking materials that will inspire meaningful discussions about race\, class\, language\, representation\, and Jewish and Yiddish community responses to oppression and discrimination. These short stories and poems will be interwoven with aesthetic poems on life\, love\, lust and local landscapes. Humorous monologues will round out the materials. \nThe course content will provide a snapshot of a significant\, yet rarely-studied Yiddish community. This content is highly relevant today. As we witness the global rise in white supremacy and the far-right\, grapple with issues of racism\, apartheid and allyship\, and experience deep rifts within Jewish communities\, South African Yiddish writing presents parallels that offer illumination\, insight\, and perhaps inspiration\, for the work before us today. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-dorem-afrikanish-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T213534Z
CREATED:20260626T162414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T213534Z
UID:10004028-1792695600-1792701000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: 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/cancelled-yiddish-sing/
LOCATION:Hybrid: BWC Building & Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191941Z
CREATED:20260819T034915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191941Z
UID:10004154-1792695600-1792701000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Advanced Beginner: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Do you want to be able to talk about your family (biological or chosen) across the gender spectrum? 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. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T213534Z
CREATED:20241112T160443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T213534Z
UID:10002504-1792751400-1792756800@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-201/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T140000
DTSTAMP:20261001T233625Z
CREATED:20260820T013825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T233625Z
UID:10004185-1792836000-1792936800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:BWC Young Adult Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Boston Workers Circle’s Young Adult Community is hosting a retreat from Saturday\, October 24 through Sunday\, October 25 at Packard Manse in Stoughton\, MA. The retreat will begin at 10:00am on Saturday and last until 2:00pm on Sunday. Spots are limited\, so register ASAP to secure your place.  \nThis event is an affinity space for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. You don’t have to be a member of BWC to join us.Register here: bit.ly/YARetreat2026
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/bwc-young-adult-retreat/
LOCATION:Packard Manse\, 583 Plain St\, Stoughton\, MA 02072\, USA
CATEGORIES:Young Adult Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T123000
DTSTAMP:20261002T165543Z
CREATED:20260408T184151Z
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SUMMARY:Shule Session 5 |
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-5-class-brunches/
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T123000
DTSTAMP:20261002T165543Z
CREATED:20261002T165540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T165543Z
UID:10004300-1792926000-1792931400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Shule Fall Open House
DESCRIPTION:Get to know Shule\, our Jewish Cultural Sunday School for students PreK-7th grade! \nWHEN: Sunday\, 10/25\, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMWHERE: Brookline (RSVP for exact location)WHAT:-Q & A with staff & families-Curriculum overview-Brief tour-Taste of music class-Coffee\, coloring supplies & books \nWe can’t wait to meet you & your family! \nEmail youtheducation@circleboston.org with any questions! \nRSVP here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/shule-fall-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Brookline location shared with registrants
CATEGORIES:Shule
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T173000
DTSTAMP:20261001T230530Z
CREATED:20260806T203115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T230530Z
UID:10004118-1792940400-1792949400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:A Besere Velt Chorus Open Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:A Besere Velt – A Better World – is a vibrant 80-member intergenerational community chorus that weaves the heartache and irrepressible idealism of Yiddish music into a vision of justice and humanity for the 21st century.   \nFor our concert next spring\, we’re thrilled to reunite with the legendary Klezmatics. We’ve had the joy of performing together about once every decade\, and each collaboration has been an exhilarating celebration of Yiddish music and culture. This concert promises to be especially meaningful: The Klezmatics are celebrating their 40th anniversary\, and A Besere Velt is celebrating our 30th! \nHave you ever watched our chorus and thought\, “That looks like fun—I’d love to try it”? Or did you sing in the High School choir and think you’d like to try it again?  Now is your chance!  \nABV will hold open rehearsals (no auditions!) from September through November. No need to wonder what it’s like—come experience the joy for yourself.  All are welcome\, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish. Open Rehearsals are: 9/27\, 10/4\, 10/18\, 10\,25\, 11/8\, 11/15\, 11/22 \nThere’s nothing quite like raising your voice with a large group of people. Come sing with us and be part of something truly uplifting! \nFor details\, contact abv@circleboston.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/a-besere-velt-chorus-open-rehearsal-4/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Zion\, 1566 Beacon St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA
CATEGORIES:A Besere Velt
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T233625Z
CREATED:20260806T181928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T233625Z
UID:10004114-1793041200-1793046600@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ed Class: Exploring Belonging Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: In this four-part course\, facilitator Sarah Plotkin will guide participants in exploring Jewish belonging\, what it means to us\, and how we can create a greater sense of belonging through various theatrical modalities. In the first session we will learn storytelling techniques and have the opportunity to share personal stories about experiences of belonging and not belonging in Jewish community. In the second session we’ll explore monologue writing\, with space for participants to create monologues inspired by theirs or other’s experiences of belonging. In the third session we’ll explore our experiences of belonging through movement and gesture (movement will be participant-led and accessible for all bodies)\, and have the opportunity to integrate movement into our storytelling. And finally\, in the fourth session we’ll share out the short theatrical pieces we’ve created. \nNo prior theatrical experience is needed! Just an openness to explore together. \nAll sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants. \nCourse Sessions:Session #1: Storytelling ExplorationSession #2: Monologue Writing ExplorationSession #3: Movement and Gesture ExplorationSession #4: Class Sharing \nCourse Guiding Questions: \n\n\nWhat does it mean to belong in Jewish community? \n\n\nHow does it feel to belong / not belong? Where does that feeling sit in our bodies and how can we express it? \n\n\nHow can we use theater to create more spaces of Jewish belonging in our lives \n\n\nAbout the Instructor:  Sarah Plotkin is a Jewish director\, educator and cultural worker who uses theater to re-imagine what we want our culture to become. She co-creates liberatory\, collaborative artistic spaces where we can vision a better future together and rehearse mutual aid. Previous projects with Jewish communities include: Kol Isha\, a theater project with Jewish teens exploring the intersections of racial identity\, gender identity and Jewish identity in their lives\, produced in partnership with Temple Israel\, Boston and co-facilitated by Dana Edel; The Coming Together Project\, a virtual storytelling project exploring how we built Jewish community during the pandemic\, co-facilitated by Rebecca Powell and Jesse Garlick; and Creating Our Stories\, a production exploring what it means to be Jewish today with an intergenerational group of community artists. \nBefore moving to Upstate New York\, Sarah lived in Boston\, where she co-facilitated anti-racism workshops with Jewish communities through Kavod. She now lives in Ithaca\, NY and teaches playwriting at Tompkins Cortland Community College as well as directing professional and educational productions across the region. Sarah holds an MA in Theatre Education and Applied Theatre from Emerson College.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/adult-ed-class-exploring-belonging-through-storytelling-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191941Z
CREATED:20260819T034915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191941Z
UID:10004155-1793127600-1793133000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Intermediate: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in your Yiddish – reading\, writing\, 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 together slowly\, translate continuously\, and look up every unfamiliar word as we read (in Yiddish) and discuss (in English and Yiddish) literature together. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-intermediate-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20261002T150636Z
CREATED:20260930T150145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T150636Z
UID:10004297-1793127600-1793133000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:NEJLC Jewish Labor Organizer Training
DESCRIPTION:Organizing from the Triangle Factory to the Picket Line TodayTuesday\, October 27\, 7-8:30pm\, Boston Workers CircleJoin the New England Jewish Labor Committee to learn from historian Hasia Diner\, union leader Harris Gruman\, and activist April Baskin about the rich Jewish labor past\, innovative organizing today\, and the resonances between them. We will also introduce NEJLC’s Rose Project\, a new young labor organizer training cohort. Learn more about the Rose Project and RSVP at roseorganizing.org.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/nejlc-jewish-labor-organizer-training/
LOCATION:6 Webster St\, Brookline\, MA 02446\, USA
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191941Z
CREATED:20260819T034915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191941Z
UID:10004157-1793214000-1793219400@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Beginner Semester 1: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish speaking\, reading\, and grammar through highly interactive games\, songs\, conversations\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early for several sessions. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-1-virtual-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191941Z
CREATED:20260819T034915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191941Z
UID:10004158-1793215800-1793221200@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Beginner Semester 1: In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Yiddish — lomir zikh lernen yidish! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Yiddish conversation\, reading\, and grammar through highly-interactive games\, songs\, activities\, and short texts. Students who don’t yet know the Hebrew/Yiddish alphabet will be asked to join the class a half hour early throughout the semester. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-beginner-semester-1-in-person-3/
LOCATION:BWC Building
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T213000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191941Z
CREATED:20260819T034915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191941Z
UID:10004156-1793217600-1793223000@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Advanced - Dorem Afrikanish: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The course will open with an introduction to historical\, sociological and literary contexts of Yiddish in South Africa. \nWe will then study a selection of stories\, poems and monologues from some of South Africa’s finest Yiddish writers. Course content will include courageous\, critical and thought-provoking materials that will inspire meaningful discussions about race\, class\, language\, representation\, and Jewish and Yiddish community responses to oppression and discrimination. These short stories and poems will be interwoven with aesthetic poems on life\, love\, lust and local landscapes. Humorous monologues will round out the materials. \nThe course content will provide a snapshot of a significant\, yet rarely-studied Yiddish community. This content is highly relevant today. As we witness the global rise in white supremacy and the far-right\, grapple with issues of racism\, apartheid and allyship\, and experience deep rifts within Jewish communities\, South African Yiddish writing presents parallels that offer illumination\, insight\, and perhaps inspiration\, for the work before us today. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-dorem-afrikanish-virtual-3/
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20261001T191941Z
CREATED:20260819T034915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T191941Z
UID:10004159-1793300400-1793305800@circleboston.org
SUMMARY:Yiddish Language Class - Advanced Beginner: Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you know about der\, di\, dos\, and dem\, but shudder when you hear the words “dative” and “accusative”? Do you know how to exchange pleasantries in Yiddish but not how to talk about what happened yesterday? Do you know the alef-beys\, but not have enough vocabulary to tell a story? Do you want to be able to talk about your family (biological or chosen) across the gender spectrum? 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. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://circleboston.org/event/yiddish-language-class-advanced-beginner-virtual-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T213534Z
CREATED:20241112T160444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T213534Z
UID:10002505-1793356200-1793361600@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-202/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish - Ongoing Programming
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