The second of a two-part conversation with Emily Tamkin, contributing columnist at the Forward and regular contributor at Slate and the Washington Post, among other publications, and author of Bad Jews: A History of American Jewish Politics and Identities and The Influence of Soros: Politics, Power, and the Struggle for an Open Society, on the current critical crossroads that the American Jewish community is facing in a post-October 7th world and in the midst of a second Trump Administration.

Over the course of 10 hours, Yiddish performers, writers, teachers, and culture-makers from across the globe will share their favorite songs, poetry, and recollections, including rarely seen historical footage of memorable performances from decades ago.

The first of a two-part conversation with Emily Tamkin, contributing columnist at the Forward and regular contributor at Slate and the Washington Post, among other publications, and author of Bad Jews: A History of American Jewish Politics and Identities and The Influence of Soros: Politics, Power, and the Struggle for an Open Society, on the current critical crossroads that the American Jewish community is facing in a post-October 7th world and in the midst of a second Trump Administration.

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 community, DC residents, community-based organizations, and allies from across the nation for a powerful march and rally to demand an immediate withdrawal of federal troops from the District and an end to the federalization of the local police department.

First Fridays is our 30-minute monthly, social justice briefing and community building event.

This Labor Day we are standing strong against billionaire exploitation and corporate domination. Working people, parents, students, and community members will rise in every corner of the country to continue the fight for dignity, justice, and public investment in our lives, not billionaire empires.

Celebrate workers' rights and the Workers Circle’s 125^th anniversary for 30 minutes with Yiddish Labor Day vocabulary from Kolya Borodulin, Workers Circle Director of Yiddish Programming.

Each month, Effective Advocate provides a chance for us to gather with a warm community for updates on how current events are affecting our democratic system, learning about key federal legislation, and training on concrete actions you can take as an advocate for a better and more beautiful world.

Join the Workers Circle to learn how to build grassroots power to demand the democracy we need.

Tennessee has become a testing ground for policies that enshrine one religion into law — from education to healthcare to family services. The consequences of these laws are already reverberating far beyond its borders.

First Fridays is our 30-minute monthly, social justice briefing and community building event.

For over 100 years, Yiddish translators and performers have made the Bard’s words their own, imbuing them with elements of Jewish culture and resilience. Join us on zoom, where acclaimed theater scholar Joel Berkowitz will guide us through this rich and sometimes wildly inventive part of Yiddish history before introducing us to members of the Yiddish Shakespeare Project, fresh off a series of sold-out shows.

On Tuesday, July 22, join a training on how to meet with or call your sheriff and urge them to not cooperate with ICE in disappearing our neighbors.

On Thursday, July 17, communities nationwide are mobilizing for “Good Trouble Lives On.” We’re honoring John Lewis’ legacy and confronting the Trump Administration’s rollback of civil rights and democracy. This is more than a protest—this is a moral reckoning centered on the power of collective action and our commitment to racial and economic justice.

Join the Workers Circle to learn how to build grassroots power to demand the democracy we need.

First Fridays is our 30-minute monthly, social justice briefing and community building event.

Join the Center for Common Ground and Workers Circle for the next installation of our Effective Advocate series.

The Workers Circle and Cermak Castle present the Chicago concert of Chaia’s Yiddish Electronic album tour — Kleztronica: A night of Yiddish song, klezmer, electronica, jazz, and more! Come on down to this magical and intimate venue and experience a night of migration, memory, and uncompromising revolution.

On Monday, June 30, join a training on how to meet with or call your sheriff and urge them to not cooperate with ICE in disappearing our neighbors.

Join us on Monday, June 30 at 7:00 PM in New York’s Central Park to celebrate the rich cultural legacy of Yiddish music at SummerStage.

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.

In America, the government doesn’t get to grab people off the streets, skip the courtroom, and send them straight to a foreign prison. On Thursday, June 26 at 12:00 PM at ET 40 Foley Square, the Workers Circle is bringing New Yorkers together to say: in America, we don’t let the government disappear people. That’s not who we are.

Happy Pride, everyone! Join the Workers Circle online for Shtolts: A Night of Queer Yiddish Poetry on Monday, June 23 from 7:00-8:00 PM ET.

Meet Workers Circle staff and community members and learn more about our social justice actions and Yiddish programing.

Join us for an Open House on Saturday, June 21.

Join the Workers Circle to learn about best practices for retirement investing and strategies for navigating financial insecurity.

Join us for an Open House on Saturday, June 14.

Join the Workers Circle at the NO KINGS national day of action and mass mobilization.