EVENTS

Celebrate Jewish culture year round at concerts, screenings, art shows, and more.

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Preserving Democracy — NYC: Weekly Vigil
Apr
21
to Jun 30

Preserving Democracy — NYC: Weekly Vigil

These weekly gatherings bring together anyone who wants to join with others to oppose the threats to our democracy, rights and well-being from the Trump Administration's attacks. Together, we say, democracy, not autocracy! Each week will feature different speakers. Come with your sign and an electric candle or cellphone as we light the way for our democracy in this crucial hour. Look for the Workers Circle “Demand Democracy” sign when you arrive. If you can, let us know you plan to join us.

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NYC Queer Liberation March
Jun
29

NYC Queer Liberation March

  • NYC AIDS Memorial, 7th Avenue between Greenwich and W 12th St. (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Workers Circle delegation at the Queer Liberation March as we take to the streets of New York City to celebrate community, advocate for justice, and create a world where every queer and transgender person can live authentically without fear.

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Trip to Yiddishland
Aug
18
to Aug 24

Trip to Yiddishland

The Workers Circle’s Trip to Yiddishland is our seven day, six night retreat. This trip features five levels of Yiddish classes, dance and klezmer, theater and music workshops, concerts, and children’s program.

All are welcome, from brand–new Yiddishists to fluent speakers to celebrate its 20th Anniversary.

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Mishpachah Festival
Jun
8

Mishpachah Festival

The Museum of Jewish Heritage invites you to a day-long Mishpachah Festival focused on Ashkenazi heritage that will celebrate and explore Jewish genealogy, heritage, and immigration with JewishGen, the Museum’s Jewish Genealogical Research Division, and other partners. Overlooking the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the stories of Jewish families and experiences around the world through time will converge in New York City at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

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Diasporic Disco: Chaia's Summer Tour in DC
Jun
5
to Jun 6

Diasporic Disco: Chaia's Summer Tour in DC

The Workers Circle is proud to sponsor DJ Chaia’s upcoming DC show to celebrate the release of her new album, Yiddish Electronic. Chaia is a New York-based artist blending hypnotic electronic grooves with the rich melodies of Yiddish folk tradition.

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Welcome Wednesday
May
28

Welcome Wednesday

It’s Membership Appreciation Month and we want to celebrate with you. Bring your lunch to a relaxed Zoom presentation where you’ll meet Workers Circle Deputy Executive Director Melissa Karachalios, Senior Event and Program Manager Danielle Gold, and Sixty-Plus Program Yiddish Culture Organizer Deborah Strauss to learn more about our ongoing Social Justice, Yiddish, Jewish Cultural events, programs, and initiatives.

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Religious Freedom, Gender Justice, and the Fight Against Discriminatory Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies
May
14

Religious Freedom, Gender Justice, and the Fight Against Discriminatory Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

Across the US, laws and policies targeting LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and gender expression are on the rise. But how do these policies relate to religious freedom? And why should the Jewish community be concerned?

Learn more from this webinar hosted by Jews for a Secular Democracy that the Workers Circle College Network is proud to co-sponsor.

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Four Winters: The Partisans’ Story from the Director’s Chair
Apr
21

Four Winters: The Partisans’ Story from the Director’s Chair

Writer/Director/Producer Julia Mintz, in conversation with Workers Circle CEO Ann Toback, will share memorable moments from interviewing the last living partisans. As we approach Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), join the Workers Circle to remember the devastation of the Holocaust and celebrate resistance against facism.

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Protecting Public Education: Combating Christian Nationalism and Defending Religious Freedom
Apr
8

Protecting Public Education: Combating Christian Nationalism and Defending Religious Freedom

Christian nationalism is becoming an ever-growing force in America’s public education system, with real-world consequences that affect students, educators, and families.

Learn more from this hour-long webinar hosted by Jews for a Secular Democracy that the Workers Circle is proud to co-sponsor.

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