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The Workmen’s Circle / Arbeter Ring takes a joyful and meaningful approach to nurturing Jewish communities across North America through secular Jewish holiday celebrations, a state-of-the art Jewish summer camp with a rich Yiddishkayt program, retreats at our beautiful lakeside resort, and excellent East Coast facilities to care for the elderly.  We welcome and value Jewish diversity in all our programs and services.

Holiday Celebrations & Commemorations

The Workmen’s Circle welcomes people of all ages into our progressive Jewish communities to mark life-cycle milestones, gather for secular Jewish holiday celebrations, and commemorate events in Jewish history.  We have unique secular Bas/Bar Mitsve celebrations, a Purim social justice bash in New York that draws participants from around the world, gala communal rituals to mark Pesakh and Chanuka, commemorations of Holocaust resistance and heroism, and innovative, reflective community gatherings to mark Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.  Contact a regional office to learn more.
View an article from Jewish Currents about the holiday of Sukes (PDF).

Camp Kinder Ring

For eight decades, The Workmen’s Circle’s beautiful summer camp on Sylvan Lake in Hopewell Junction, NY, has been a summer home to generations of happy campers.  Today’s Camp Kinder Ring, accredited by The Association of American Camps, features stellar sports activities with an international staff and a unique program rooted in progressive Jewish values.  To learn more, please visit www.campkr.com.

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Circle Lodge & The Jewish Cultural Experience

Our affordable resort at Circle Lodge in Dutchess County, NY, is available to individuals and groups for retreats, reunions, and workshops.  Guests at our Jewish Cultural Experience program at Circle Lodge may participate in lectures and workshops by noted academics and celebrated authors, and enjoy a full roster of musical entertainment by leading performers.  Comfortable accommodations, an extensive menu of beautifully presented buffet meals, swimming, boating, sports, and lakeside relaxation, films, and crafts round out the Circle Lodge offerings. Click here to view the Summer 2009 Jewish Cultural Experience brochure (PDF). For more information, call 845-221-2771 x 300 or email infocampkr.com. For reservation form in PDF click here.

Senior Health and Assisted Living Facilities

A century ago, The Workmen’s Circle pioneered family medical care
for its members. Today’s Workmen’s Circle has two facilities which continue that proud tradition of care.

Workmen’s Circle MultiCare Center
Bronx, New York

The Village of Healthcare and Rehabilitation of The Workmen’s Circle
Freehold, New Jersey