The Workers Circle
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Cultivating a proudly progressive, diverse, and inclusive community rooted in Jewish culture and social action for more than a century.
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Hi there 👋, Bluesky! We’re the Workers Circle, a 125-year-old Jewish social justice organization focused on Yiddish language, social justice, and Jewish culture. Click that follow button to join us in building a better and more beautiful world for all/a besere un sheynere velt far ale (in Yiddish).
This week’s spotlight at YiddishSongs.org is “Umru Mayne.” The song appears in Pearls of Yiddish Song: Favorite Folk, Art, and Theatre Songs, an anthology first published in 1988 that includes 115 songs. Visit YiddishSongs.org to explore this track and more.
#Yiddish #Jewish #JewishCommunity
#Yiddish #Jewish #JewishCommunity
January 14, 2026 at 7:10 PM
This week’s spotlight at YiddishSongs.org is “Umru Mayne.” The song appears in Pearls of Yiddish Song: Favorite Folk, Art, and Theatre Songs, an anthology first published in 1988 that includes 115 songs. Visit YiddishSongs.org to explore this track and more.
#Yiddish #Jewish #JewishCommunity
#Yiddish #Jewish #JewishCommunity
History echoes. From a 1968 Call article to this week’s headlines in Mississippi, the message is clear: standing against #antisemitism — and standing together — still matters.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
History echoes. From a 1968 Call article to this week’s headlines in Mississippi, the message is clear: standing against #antisemitism — and standing together — still matters.
Archive: shorturl.at/wRf1K
Today: shorturl.at/VQXsT
Archive: shorturl.at/wRf1K
Today: shorturl.at/VQXsT
Winter in Yiddishland is back, and we’re gearing up for a day full of #Yiddish learning, music, and cultural celebration. Join us Sunday, February 1, for a full day of programming including interactive workshops, a Yiddish Concert and more. Reserve your spot now: shorturl.at/lofyB #JewishCommunity
January 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Winter in Yiddishland is back, and we’re gearing up for a day full of #Yiddish learning, music, and cultural celebration. Join us Sunday, February 1, for a full day of programming including interactive workshops, a Yiddish Concert and more. Reserve your spot now: shorturl.at/lofyB #JewishCommunity
Tonight at 5:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT, the #ICE Out for Good coalition will be holding a nonviolent rally and vigil outside of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) headquarters in Washington, DC. Join the coalition or watch the livestream here: shorturl.at/PTgVR #AbolishICE #ICEOutForGood
ICE Out For Good Rally & Vigil
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January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Tonight at 5:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT, the #ICE Out for Good coalition will be holding a nonviolent rally and vigil outside of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) headquarters in Washington, DC. Join the coalition or watch the livestream here: shorturl.at/PTgVR #AbolishICE #ICEOutForGood
We’re gearing up for a day full of #Yiddish learning, music, and cultural celebration. Join us Sunday, February 1, for a full day of programming including scholar discussions, interactive workshops, our annual Lorraine Buch Yiddish Concert, and a Yiddish Sing Along. Register now: shorturl.at/L7KNK
January 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We’re gearing up for a day full of #Yiddish learning, music, and cultural celebration. Join us Sunday, February 1, for a full day of programming including scholar discussions, interactive workshops, our annual Lorraine Buch Yiddish Concert, and a Yiddish Sing Along. Register now: shorturl.at/L7KNK
Join the Center for Common Ground and the Workers Circle for the first effective advocate training of 2026 on Thursday, January 15 at 7:00 PM ET. This month, we’ll dive into the #Trump administration’s attacks on #immigrants, inhumane #ICE operations, and what you can do about it: shorturl.at/kkegk
January 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Join the Center for Common Ground and the Workers Circle for the first effective advocate training of 2026 on Thursday, January 15 at 7:00 PM ET. This month, we’ll dive into the #Trump administration’s attacks on #immigrants, inhumane #ICE operations, and what you can do about it: shorturl.at/kkegk
This weekend, thousands gathered nationwide for the ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action to honor lives lost, demand accountability, and call for an end to #ICE violence in our communities. Read more here:https://www.circle.org/news/ice-out-for-good-woa
#DemandDemocracy #ICEOutForGood #AbolishICE
#DemandDemocracy #ICEOutForGood #AbolishICE
January 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
This weekend, thousands gathered nationwide for the ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action to honor lives lost, demand accountability, and call for an end to #ICE violence in our communities. Read more here:https://www.circle.org/news/ice-out-for-good-woa
#DemandDemocracy #ICEOutForGood #AbolishICE
#DemandDemocracy #ICEOutForGood #AbolishICE
On January 7, American citizen Renee Nicole Good was killed by #ICE in Minneapolis. This weekend, January 10 to 11, communities nationwide are taking action. Join the ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action to demand accountability and honor her life: shorturl.at/x1YC8
#ICEOutForGood #DemandDemocracy
#ICEOutForGood #DemandDemocracy
January 9, 2026 at 5:38 PM
On January 7, American citizen Renee Nicole Good was killed by #ICE in Minneapolis. This weekend, January 10 to 11, communities nationwide are taking action. Join the ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action to demand accountability and honor her life: shorturl.at/x1YC8
#ICEOutForGood #DemandDemocracy
#ICEOutForGood #DemandDemocracy
Join Workers Circle Creative Consultant Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell in an ongoing conversation engaging with the past and present of racism and #antiracism in #Yiddish language, literature and text. This course kicks off January 14, 2026, so register now: www.circle.org/events/yiddi...
Yiddish, Race, and Antiracism: A Five-Session Course — The Workers Circle
How did previous generations of Yiddish kulturtuers (cultural activists) engage American systemic racism through their work? Can these efforts help us illuminate the fight against racism today? Join...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Join Workers Circle Creative Consultant Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell in an ongoing conversation engaging with the past and present of racism and #antiracism in #Yiddish language, literature and text. This course kicks off January 14, 2026, so register now: www.circle.org/events/yiddi...
Join our monthly 30-minute social justice briefing and gathering this Friday. It's a relaxed conversation where you’ll get to know other Workers Circle activists from across the country and learn about priority legislation and developments: shorturl.at/RwvLx #SocialJustice #DemandDemocracy
January 7, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Join our monthly 30-minute social justice briefing and gathering this Friday. It's a relaxed conversation where you’ll get to know other Workers Circle activists from across the country and learn about priority legislation and developments: shorturl.at/RwvLx #SocialJustice #DemandDemocracy
On the anniversary of January 6, the Workers Circle condemns political violence and those who reward it. #Democracy can’t survive when violence is normalized or excused. Read CEO Ann Toback’s full statement on why history compels us to respond: www.circle.org/news/stateme... #DemandDemocracy
January 6, 2026 at 8:03 PM
On the anniversary of January 6, the Workers Circle condemns political violence and those who reward it. #Democracy can’t survive when violence is normalized or excused. Read CEO Ann Toback’s full statement on why history compels us to respond: www.circle.org/news/stateme... #DemandDemocracy
Learn #Yiddish, meet new people, and join a worldwide community. No matter your level, age, background, or location, you belong in the Workers Circle Yiddish classroom. Winter/Spring course registration opens this month, so don’t miss out. #JewishCulture #JewishHistory
January 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Learn #Yiddish, meet new people, and join a worldwide community. No matter your level, age, background, or location, you belong in the Workers Circle Yiddish classroom. Winter/Spring course registration opens this month, so don’t miss out. #JewishCulture #JewishHistory
We’re planning moments of learning, culture, and collective action for this new year. Which Workers Circle #event are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments. #JewishCulture #jewishcommunity #Yiddish #socialjustice
January 5, 2026 at 8:33 PM
We’re planning moments of learning, culture, and collective action for this new year. Which Workers Circle #event are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments. #JewishCulture #jewishcommunity #Yiddish #socialjustice
Join Avodah and the Workers Circle on Thursday, January 8 at 7:00 PM ET, for a panel discussion on navigating social justice careers. Come join us for a meaningful and thought-provoking discussion: www.circle.org/events/navig... #careeradvice #jewishcommunity #socialjustice
Navigating Social Justice Careers: A Panel with Avodah and the Workers Circle — The Workers Circle
Join Avodah and the Workers Circle on for a panel discussion on navigating social justice careers. You'll hear from alumni of Avodah's Jewish Service Corps and the Workers Circle College Network on th...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Join Avodah and the Workers Circle on Thursday, January 8 at 7:00 PM ET, for a panel discussion on navigating social justice careers. Come join us for a meaningful and thought-provoking discussion: www.circle.org/events/navig... #careeradvice #jewishcommunity #socialjustice
Join Workers Circle Creative Consultant Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell in an ongoing conversation engaging with the past and present of racism and #antiracism in #Yiddish language, literature and text. This course kicks off January 14, 2026, so register now: www.circle.org/events/yiddi...
January 2, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Join Workers Circle Creative Consultant Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell in an ongoing conversation engaging with the past and present of racism and #antiracism in #Yiddish language, literature and text. This course kicks off January 14, 2026, so register now: www.circle.org/events/yiddi...
Join us on Friday, January 9 for our monthly First Fridays social justice briefing. Connect with fellow activists, and get up to speed on priority #legislation and developments. Register now: shorturl.at/Nkxie #DemandDemocracy
January 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Join us on Friday, January 9 for our monthly First Fridays social justice briefing. Connect with fellow activists, and get up to speed on priority #legislation and developments. Register now: shorturl.at/Nkxie #DemandDemocracy
Bid today on a rare and highly sought-after MARC JACOBS x Peanuts Camera Bag. This discontinued limited edition collaboration piece is brand new and sourced from Japan. Bidding on this item supports the Workers Circle’s programs that connect people around the world: givebutter.com/c/bqvTuG/auction.
December 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Bid today on a rare and highly sought-after MARC JACOBS x Peanuts Camera Bag. This discontinued limited edition collaboration piece is brand new and sourced from Japan. Bidding on this item supports the Workers Circle’s programs that connect people around the world: givebutter.com/c/bqvTuG/auction.
“It’s so uplifting to see people whose paths might not otherwise have crossed, united in shared purpose, in a belief in our common humanity,” said Noelle Damico, Workers Circle Director of Social Justice, in a new piece from The Guardian. Read it here: shorturl.at/xy315
The protesters showing up every week to shut down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: ‘We will end this’
Every Sunday, protesters from Florida and beyond go to the notorious immigration jail and advocate for its closure
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December 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“It’s so uplifting to see people whose paths might not otherwise have crossed, united in shared purpose, in a belief in our common humanity,” said Noelle Damico, Workers Circle Director of Social Justice, in a new piece from The Guardian. Read it here: shorturl.at/xy315
With the new year less than a week away, many of us are thinking about how we can show up even stronger for our communities in 2026. What is your social justice resolution for the year ahead? Comment below.
December 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
With the new year less than a week away, many of us are thinking about how we can show up even stronger for our communities in 2026. What is your social justice resolution for the year ahead? Comment below.
Bid now in the Workers Circle 2025 online auction! Two tickets to Alicia Keys’ hit musical Hell’s Kitchen are up for grabs, and every bid helps us build community, preserve culture, and expand access to Yiddish language and social justice programs: givebutter.com/c/bqvTuG/auction.
December 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Bid now in the Workers Circle 2025 online auction! Two tickets to Alicia Keys’ hit musical Hell’s Kitchen are up for grabs, and every bid helps us build community, preserve culture, and expand access to Yiddish language and social justice programs: givebutter.com/c/bqvTuG/auction.
Learn #Mahjong with three private lessons for you and up to three friends from an experienced instructor. Brighten your #holiday season and support vital work at the Workers Circle by bidding on this fun and social experience. Bidding ends December 31 at givebutter.com/c/bqvTuG/auction.
December 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Learn #Mahjong with three private lessons for you and up to three friends from an experienced instructor. Brighten your #holiday season and support vital work at the Workers Circle by bidding on this fun and social experience. Bidding ends December 31 at givebutter.com/c/bqvTuG/auction.
A throwback to warmer days at this year’s Trip to Yiddishland. See a friend in these photos? Tag them and let them know that Winter in Yiddishland kicks off Sunday, February 1, 2026. We hope to see you there! #Yiddish #Jewish #Yiddishland #JewishCulture #Jewishcommunity
December 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A throwback to warmer days at this year’s Trip to Yiddishland. See a friend in these photos? Tag them and let them know that Winter in Yiddishland kicks off Sunday, February 1, 2026. We hope to see you there! #Yiddish #Jewish #Yiddishland #JewishCulture #Jewishcommunity
Kickstart your #fitness journey with five personal training sessions at Phyt Gym NYC. Bidding on this item in the Workers Circle #auction helps you reach your wellness goals, while supporting programs that strengthen #community and promote social justice: givebutter.com/c/bqvTuG/auction.
December 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Kickstart your #fitness journey with five personal training sessions at Phyt Gym NYC. Bidding on this item in the Workers Circle #auction helps you reach your wellness goals, while supporting programs that strengthen #community and promote social justice: givebutter.com/c/bqvTuG/auction.
Democracy needs you. Your consistent support helps protect #rights, advance #justice, and keep communities safe. Join the Workers Circle Sustainers Ring today and be a force for change: www.circle.org/sustainers-ring
#DemandDemocracy #SocialJustice #JewishCommunity
#DemandDemocracy #SocialJustice #JewishCommunity
December 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Democracy needs you. Your consistent support helps protect #rights, advance #justice, and keep communities safe. Join the Workers Circle Sustainers Ring today and be a force for change: www.circle.org/sustainers-ring
#DemandDemocracy #SocialJustice #JewishCommunity
#DemandDemocracy #SocialJustice #JewishCommunity