The Workers Circle Responds to the Alarming Efforts to Undermine Democracy in Israel

June 22, 2023

The Workers Circle has been engaged in a comprehensive campaign to protect democracy and voting rights in the United States. As an organization rooted in Jewish culture and social and economic justice since our inception in 1900, we cannot remain silent about the alarming efforts to undermine democracy in Israel. We stand in solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of Israelis protesting the government’s effort to weaken the judiciary. While Israel has a long way to go in advancing human rights fairly and fully to all, particularly to Palestinians and other marginalized communities, any such progress in this endeavor will be that much more challenging to achieve if the independence of the nation’s institution responsible for enforcing laws and protecting rights is compromised.  

About the Workers Circle

Founded 123 years ago, the Workers Circle (formerly known as the Workmen’s Circle) is a social justice organization that powers progressive Jewish identity through Jewish cultural engagement, Yiddish language learning, multigenerational education, and social justice activism. For over a century we have provided this 360-degree approach to Jewish identity-building. Through contemporary cultural programs, strategic social justice campaigns, vibrant Yiddish language classes, interactive educational experiences and more, we connect Jewish adults, kids and families of all affiliations with their cultural heritage, working to build a better and more beautiful world for all. Learn more at www.circle.org.