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Generation to Generation: The Workers Circle Honors Henry Winkler and Zoe Winkler Reinis
A Special Invitation to Honor Henry Winkler and Zoe Winkler Reinis and Celebrate Democracy on May 2, 2024 in Calabasas, CA.
The Workers Circle Annual Golf Outing
Spend a day golfing at the beautiful Fenway Golf Club in upstate NY, all for a good cause!
Reach Black Voters in Virginia with crucial election information
Travel to Virginia with the Workers Circle and the Center for Common Ground to go door-to-door and talk with Black voters to ensure have the critical, non-partisan, early voting information they need.
The Megillah According to GLYK
Most people associate Jewish holidays with food and reading the Torah. Well, this one is all about drinking and playing dress up! And also food. Come join GLYK, New York’s newest, hottest, and gayest Yiddish theatre troupe for our Purim show, co-sponsored by the Workers Circle, as we read sacred texts and profane texts. Come dressed as your favorite Yiddishist to get a prize! For young people, and the young at heart!
Kleztronica
Join the Workers Circle College Network in Harlem for Kleztronica, a performance from Chaia of amazing electronic Klezmer Music like you’ve never heard before!
Workers Circle Delegation to Stop the Relentless Power-Grab
Join the Workers Circle with other members of the United for Democracy Coalition for an in-person rally outside the Supreme Court to call out the relentless power grab by the extreme right-wing majority on the Court to impose an unpopular agenda on behalf of their wealthy benefactors.
Workers Circle Annual Benefit — Democracy: The Power of Partnerships
We are excited to announce that our 2023 Annual Benefit: Democracy: The Power of Partnerships, will be held on Monday evening, December 4, 2023, at Tribeca 360.
The Workers Circle Teen Activist Academy Presents Fast Power
Learn how to mobilize your community and organize direct actions in 36 hours for impact.
Workers Circle Manhattan School Open House: Special Author Event
Join the Workers Circle Manhattan School and local author Jen Kostman for a day of celebrating Yiddish culture.
Triangle Fire Memorial Unveiling
Join the Workers Circle at the historic Unveiling of the Triangle Memorial honoring the victims and legacy of the Triangle Shirt Waist Fire of 1911. This is one of the only memorials in America dedicated to workers
We Object!
After a summer of dangerous decisions and rife with scandal, we cannot allow the Justices to return under a pretense of “business as usual.” We have not forgotten their harm and we will make our voices heard until Congress reins in the Court. That’s why the Workers Circle is joining with other members of the United For Democracy Coalition for an in-person protest Monday, October 2 in front of the Supreme Court.
Brooklyn Workers Circle School Open House
The Brooklyn Workers Circle School helps our children develop Jewish identities as part of a welcoming, diverse community that comes together to explore Yiddish language, culture, and activism through interactive, experiential learning.
Manhattan Workers Circle School Open House
The Manhattan Workers Circle School helps our children develop Jewish identities as part of a welcoming, diverse community that comes together to explore Yiddish language, culture and activism through interactive, experiential learning.
Threading Stones: Soul Candles for Elul
In this workshop/walking tour through the Workers Circle section of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, we will learn about Jewish history and how to perform the soul candle rituals using translated Yiddish ethnographic studies and memoirs.
Join the Workers Circle at the 60th March on Washington
With voting rights and our democracy under attack at a speed and scope not witnessed in our lifetime, it is more important than ever to join with civil rights leaders and organizations to continue the fight for voting rights and equality. Join the Workers Circle delegation in Washington, DC on Saturday, August 26, as we march again to continue the fight for democracy, voting rights, and equality together with civil rights and democracy groups.
A Trip to Yiddishland 2023/SOLD-OUT
The Workers Circle’s Trip to Yiddishland is our 7 day, 6 night retreat.
Queer Liberation March
Join the Workers Circle on Sunday, June 26 as we march in the NYC Queer Liberation March.
The Workers Circle Teen Activist Academy Presents Queer Liberation March: An Immersion in Direct Action
Learn about how to plan and carry out an impactful direct action.
New York Sings Yiddish! SummerStage in Central Park
Join us on Wednesday, June 14 at 7:00 PM in New York’s Central Park to celebrate the rich cultural legacy of Yiddish music at SummerStage.
Taste of Jewish Culture Street Festival-CANCELLED
Due to traffic and security issues — this event on June 4 has been cancelled.
2023 Jewish Journey to Eastern Europe/SOLD OUT
Plan your spring travel today! A few spots just opened up for the Workers Circle 2023 Jewish Journey to Eastern Europe (Lithuania and Poland) from May 21–30!
The Workers Circle Annual Golf Outing
Spend a day golfing at the beautiful Fenway Golf Club in upstate NY, all for a good cause!
The Teen Activist Academy Presents: Storytelling for Social Change
In this session, we'll explore the power of storytelling and how to use one's own strengths to organize for such change. The needs of young people are often underrepresented and unheard in society. Storytelling can break through political and social boundaries and give voices to the voiceless. This session aims to equip you with helpful tools and resources to speak to the societal problem(s) you care about.
The Commemoration of the 112th Anniversary of the Triangle Factory Fire
Join the Workers Circle, Labor Unions, and lawmakers as we commemorate the 112th Anniversary of the Triangle Factory Fire onsite in NYC.
The Teen Activist Academy Presents: Coalition Power
In this session, we'll explore the power of storytelling and how to use one's own strengths to organize for such change. The needs of young people are often underrepresented and unheard in society. Storytelling can break through political and social boundaries and give voices to the voiceless. This session aims to equip you with helpful tools and resources to speak to the societal problem(s) you care about.
Pizza and Publishing
Are you a college student or young adult ages 18-24 in the NYC area? Come hang out with the Workers Circle College Network at the Workers Circle headquarters, where we’ll be learning how to submit a letter to the editor to your school or local newspaper about the importance of demanding democracy and fighting fascism.
The Teen Activist Academy Presents: Growing Power
We’ll explore how to get over the jitters of approaching someone you don’t know; how to reach people in respectful, effective, and creative ways; and how to move people from interest to active participation in planning, research, actions and leadership.
Our Freedoms, Our Vote Rally
Almost two years after the January 6th insurrection, our democracy is still in danger. Anti-democratic lawmakers continue to pass laws to suppress votes and open the door to election overturn. So we’re coming together with democracy, voting rights, and civil rights organizations on January 6, 2023 for rallies around the country to demand an end to the ongoing attacks on our freedoms. We need to protect voters, election officials, and free and fair elections.
Youth Stand Up for Justice Activist Academy presents Music for Social Change with singer-songwriter, Jean Rohe
Join us at Workers Circle headquarters on December 11 for an in-person event lead by Youth Stand Up for Justice to learn how music can inspire change.
Irena Klepfisz: Her Birth and Later Years: New and Collected Poems, 1971-2021
Join YIVO and The Workers Circle for a conversation with Irena Klepfisz and Rabbi Ellen Lippmann celebrating this new poetry book.
Youth Power Democracy Part 3!
Join us at Workers Circle headquarters on November 13 for the final installment of our Youth Power Democracy Series for high school students.
Get out the Vote in Philadelphia with the Workers Circle and Black Voters Matter
Join the Workers Circle and Black Voters as we Get out the Vote in Philadelphia.
Youth Power Democracy
Join us at Workers Circle headquarters on September 18 for an in-person event lead by Youth Stand Up for Justice ahead of High School Voter Registration Week.