Boston Workers Circle Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice

Boston Workers Circle Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice Home of secular Jews connecting to their cultural heritage and progressive values, inspiring community, learning, and activism.

Welcome to the Boston Workers Circle Center for Jewish Culture and Social Justice! We are:

- A community and spiritual home for secular Jewish life
- A voice for progressive Jewish values and social change
- An arts and education center celebrating Yiddish, Jewish, and progressive culture

We are proud to be a community where whatever your Jewish background, whatever the faith, ethnic, or gender

diversity of your family, children and adults feel welcome and participate fully at all levels of the organization. We’re kind of like a congregation, but we’re different.

- Jewish identity is proudly rooted in cultural heritage and a commitment to justice
- Members help to create and run all programs
- Continuity is built on the foundation of our history as a 110-year old mutual aid organization founded by Jewish immigrants

We’re a multigenerational arts and education center.

- Educational opportunities are available for every generation: a cultural Sunday School for children grades K through 7, a social action teen group, classes for adults of all ages, plus a unique young adult community
- The treasured cultural legacy of Yiddish language and culture finds contemporary expression and meaning in varied programming
- Participatory and creative arts engage as well as entertain

We speak out for justice.

- Social action committees foster dialogue and debate, mutual understanding, and action
- The pursuit of a more just and humane world is woven into all holiday observances and celebrations, educational and arts programming, and children’s activities
- We seek to be a community that is inclusive and accessible to all, from ASL interpreted High Holiday services and chorus concerts to fully accessible Sunday School classes in rented space.

Boston Workers Circle provides incredible youth education programming, and registration is now open for the 2026-27 acad...
08/27/2026

Boston Workers Circle provides incredible youth education programming, and registration is now open for the 2026-27 academic year! From toddlers to teens, we have something for everyone. Circle Playtime is our free program for ages 3-5 and their caregivers, Shule is our secular Jewish Sunday school for Grades PreK-7, and TASC is the Teens Acting for Social Change program for Grades 8-12.

Find everything you need here: https://linktr.ee/bwcyoutheducation

TICKETS FOR HIGH HOLIDAYS WITH BWC ARE GOING FAST! The High Holidays are the most highly attended gatherings of the year...
08/26/2026

TICKETS FOR HIGH HOLIDAYS WITH BWC ARE GOING FAST! 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. In-person tickets sell out every year, so register here today: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/99

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. Learn more here: https://circleboston.org/holidays/

Observances take place on the morning of the first day of Rosh Hashanah, Saturday, September 12, and on the morning of Yom Kippur, Monday, September 21. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. Services are from 10:00am - 12:00pm both days, and children's services take place concurrently with the main service. On Rosh Hashanah, we also host Kiddush at 12:00pm on the lawn at Eliot Church and Tashlikh rituals at 3:00pm in Jamaica Plain and Arlington.

Did you miss out on our Shule playground meetup in JP yesterday or do you just want to keep the fun rolling? Join us in ...
08/25/2026

Did you miss out on our Shule playground meetup in JP yesterday or do you just want to keep the fun rolling? Join us in Watertown this weekend for another sweet summer Shule meetup. Gather together with current and prospective families at the Arsenal Park Splash Park and Playground in Watertown on Sunday, August 30 from 1:30 - 3:00pm. Learn more and RSVP here: http://bit.ly/watertownshule

Know a teen that might be interested in BWC's Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC)? Have them join TASCers for an ice c...
08/23/2026

Know a teen that might be interested in BWC's Teens Acting for Social Change (TASC)? Have them join TASCers for an ice cream social on Sunday, August 30th from 11:00am – 1:00pm in Brookline! We’ll have games, get to know you’s, and plenty of ice cream and toppings.

This will be a great opportunity to meet other TASCers and to see what TASC is all about: teen-led programming and making connections!

Please note: this is a session for teens. If guardians have any questions, they can email [email protected] with any questions or to set up a time with our TASC coordinator, AvirLev, to talk more.

Learn more and RSVP here: https://circleboston.org/event/tasc-ice-cream-social/

Come learn Yiddish at BWC! Our instructors are passionate about Yiddish and are experienced educators. Whether you are a...
08/19/2026

Come learn Yiddish at BWC! Our instructors are passionate about Yiddish and are experienced educators. Whether you are a beginner, have been studying on your own on Duolingo, are a continuing student, or grew up speaking the language, we have a class that will accommodate you. Students cover a wide age range, from young adults to seniors. We offer semester-long classes across a range of levels, with both in-person and virtual options.

Classes will begin the week of October 12 and run for 8 sessions. Don't miss out! Sign up today!

More info and registration here: https://circleboston.org/yiddishkayt-classes/

REGISTRATION FOR HIGH HOLIDAYS WITH BWC IS NOW OPEN! The High Holidays are the most highly attended gatherings of the ye...
08/18/2026

REGISTRATION FOR HIGH HOLIDAYS WITH BWC IS NOW OPEN! 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.

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. Learn more here: https://circleboston.org/holidays/

Observances take place on the morning of the first day of Rosh Hashanah, Saturday, September 12, and on the morning of Yom Kippur, Monday, September 21. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. Services are from 10:00am - 12:00pm both days, and children's services take place concurrently with the main service. On Rosh Hashanah, we also host Kiddush at 12:00pm on the lawn at Eliot Church and Tashlikh rituals at 3:00pm in Jamaica Plain and Arlington.

In-person tickets sell out every year, so register here today: https://circleboston.tfaforms.net/99

RESIST ICE THIS WEDNESDAY! Join the BWC Immigrant Justice Committee to protest at the Burlington ICE office every month ...
08/17/2026

RESIST ICE THIS WEDNESDAY! 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.

📍 Location: 1000 District Ave, Burlington (one block from the mall)
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 When: Wednesday, August 19
📍 Meeting Spot: South side of the ICE driveway — look for the BWC T-shirts!

Contact [email protected] with any questions and please let them know you are coming to the protest so they know to look for you.

Join the email list at https://bit.ly/WitnessIce

Join us for this sweet summer Shule meetup in Jamaica Plain next week. Gather together with current and prospective fami...
08/16/2026

Join us for this sweet summer Shule meetup in Jamaica Plain next week. Gather together with current and prospective families at the Stonybrook Playground in JP on Monday, August 24 from 5:00 - 6:30pm. Learn more and RSVP here: http://bit.ly/shulesummer

Calling all Yiddish music lovers! Have you ever watched A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus perform and thought, “That looks li...
08/14/2026

Calling all Yiddish music lovers! Have you ever watched A Besere Velt Yiddish Chorus perform and thought, “That looks like fun—I’d love to try it”? Now is your chance! ABV 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 will take place on Sundays from 3:00 - 5:30pm the following dates and locations: September 27 at Killian Hall on the MIT Campus | October 4 at the BWC Building in Brookline, and October 18, 25, November 8, 15, 22 at Temple Beth Zion in Brookline. Email [email protected] for details. There’s nothing quite like raising your voice with a large group of people. Come sing with us and be part of something truly uplifting!

📣SHARE new art & workshop it with support! BWC & Rad Yiddish present DI NEST on THURS, Sept 3, 7:30-9:00pm ET on Zoom! 🎨...
08/13/2026

📣SHARE new art & workshop it with support! BWC & Rad Yiddish present DI NEST on THURS, Sept 3, 7:30-9:00pm ET on Zoom!
🎨🎭DI NEST is an arts incubator for Yiddish creativity. Share your own projects and/or to help workshop community members’ works in progress. Projects 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.
🖌️REGISTER & get info on how to submit a piece for workshopping: https://bit.ly/DiNestSep3 or Link in Bio.

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6 Webster Street
Brookline, MA
02446

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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