Boston Workers Circle holiday programs weave together readings, reflections, and music that draw on Jewish tradition and contemporary issues. We have created secular rituals that feel deeply meaningful and authentic, while not being centered around prayer and worship. By connecting us to each other, to our history as a people, and to our passion for social justice, our vibrant community provides a source of spirituality and belonging. Whatever your level of Jewish knowledge, whatever the faith, ethnic, or gender diversity of your family or upbringing, you are most welcome to join us.
Have questions about our holiday observances or want to help plan them? Get in touch with our Ritual Committee Chair, ritual@circleboston.org.
Shabes Gatherings
Every Boston Workers Circle Shabes is an opportunity for members and friends to gather together, to relax and enjoy one another’s company, and to share the traditional Friday night blessings that acknowledge our gratitude for what community, candles, wine, and challah give us. The gatherings are also a chance to get to know some members of our community better.
Looking for our Shabes ritual template and other holiday resources? Click Here.
High Holidays
Rooted in a Jewish commitment to social justice, we have created unique programs of readings, reflection, and singing for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Whatever your level of Jewish knowledge - however you might define your own spirituality - we invite you to join us.
The High Holidays are the most highly attended gatherings of the year at Boston Workers Circle. They inspire, uplift, and remind us of the power of community.
Observances take place on the morning of the first day of Rosh Hashanah and on the morning of Yom Kippur. Adults and children of all ages are welcome.
2026 Livestream and Dvars
Tu B’Shevat Seder
This year's Tu B'Shevat Seder took place on Sunday, February 1st from 4:00 - 6:00pm.
Tu B’Shevat has been celebrated many different ways in Jewish history, changing to meet the needs of each generation. It has been a pagan festival, a tax deadline to calculate agricultural tithing, a kabbalist mystical observance, and Jewish Arbor Day, birthday of the trees. We mark our Tu B’Shevat seder, adapting it to our needs as secular progressive Jews in the 21st century.
Join us with Kavod Boston in person or online via Zoom 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. The Tu B'Shevat Haggadah will be sent to registrants before the seder. All 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.
This event is pay-what-you-can (suggested donation of $10+).
Questions? Email info@circleboston.org.
Annual Peysakh / Passover Seder
Other Celebrations Around the Circle
Our shule community comes together for family celebrations of Sukes, Khanike, and Purim.
Our young adult community puts on a radical Purim party called Gragger – a fantastic time for all!