The Workers Circle
@workerscircle.bsky.social
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).
“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
Bid now in the Workers Circle 2025 online #auction. Two tickets to #Ragtime are up for grabs, and every bid helps us build community, preserve culture, and expand access to #Yiddish language and social justice programs. Place your bids by December 31 at givebutter.com/c/bqvTuG/auction. #GiveBack
December 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Bid now in the Workers Circle 2025 online #auction. Two tickets to #Ragtime are up for grabs, and every bid helps us build community, preserve culture, and expand access to #Yiddish language and social justice programs. Place your bids by December 31 at givebutter.com/c/bqvTuG/auction. #GiveBack
“I’m thrilled to have anything to do with the Workers Circle,” said Broadway and screen star Jessica Hecht recently after a dramatic reading, celebrating decades of #Jewish voices, stories, and #activism preserved in our Call archive. Check it out here: thecall.org
December 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“I’m thrilled to have anything to do with the Workers Circle,” said Broadway and screen star Jessica Hecht recently after a dramatic reading, celebrating decades of #Jewish voices, stories, and #activism preserved in our Call archive. Check it out here: thecall.org
TODAY: Senate Armed Services Committee examines Trump's illegal deployments to LA, DC, Portland, and Chicago. This isn't public safety — it's authoritarian abuse. Now Congress must act to hold him accountable and ensure this never happens again. Contact your senators. www.c-span.org/program/sena...
Senate Panel Examines Trump's National Guard Deployment Across U.S.
Military officials testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the legality of President Trump's National Guard deployments across the United States.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
TODAY: Senate Armed Services Committee examines Trump's illegal deployments to LA, DC, Portland, and Chicago. This isn't public safety — it's authoritarian abuse. Now Congress must act to hold him accountable and ensure this never happens again. Contact your senators. www.c-span.org/program/sena...
Yiddish is alive and thriving at the Workers Circle, and Sustainers keep it that way. Every month, your gift supports classes, concerts and programs that connect thousands worldwide to a proud legacy of Yiddishkayt. Be a culture-keeper. Join the Sustainers Ring today: www.circle.org/sustainers-r...
December 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Yiddish is alive and thriving at the Workers Circle, and Sustainers keep it that way. Every month, your gift supports classes, concerts and programs that connect thousands worldwide to a proud legacy of Yiddishkayt. Be a culture-keeper. Join the Sustainers Ring today: www.circle.org/sustainers-r...
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We joined 130+ groups urging #POTUS to fully restore our nation's humanitarian & immigration programs. Collective punishment & vilification of Afghans, Somalis, refugees, or immigrants is not sound national security policy. @rcusa.bsky.social @welcomewdignity.bsky.social
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December 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
We joined 130+ groups urging #POTUS to fully restore our nation's humanitarian & immigration programs. Collective punishment & vilification of Afghans, Somalis, refugees, or immigrants is not sound national security policy. @rcusa.bsky.social @welcomewdignity.bsky.social
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Workers Circle CEO Ann Toback recently accepted the Public Service Award at the United Federation of Teachers Jewish Heritage Committee Awards Dinner, celebrating the deep ties between our organization and the labor movement.
December 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Workers Circle CEO Ann Toback recently accepted the Public Service Award at the United Federation of Teachers Jewish Heritage Committee Awards Dinner, celebrating the deep ties between our organization and the labor movement.
On December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor changed everything, and the pages of the Call captured how Americans grappled with the moment and its consequences.
Now, for the first time, the Workers Circle has made its entire Call Archive fully digitized and searchable online: shorturl.at/TXIRI
Now, for the first time, the Workers Circle has made its entire Call Archive fully digitized and searchable online: shorturl.at/TXIRI
December 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
On December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor changed everything, and the pages of the Call captured how Americans grappled with the moment and its consequences.
Now, for the first time, the Workers Circle has made its entire Call Archive fully digitized and searchable online: shorturl.at/TXIRI
Now, for the first time, the Workers Circle has made its entire Call Archive fully digitized and searchable online: shorturl.at/TXIRI
In a new op-ed co-authored by Workers Circle CEO Ann Toback and Andrea Miller of the Center for Common Ground, they break down how collective action shaped the recent Virginia #election and why people-powered organizing still moves the needle: shorturl.at/UcWO3
#VotingRights #DemandDemocracy
#VotingRights #DemandDemocracy
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In a new op-ed co-authored by Workers Circle CEO Ann Toback and Andrea Miller of the Center for Common Ground, they break down how collective action shaped the recent Virginia #election and why people-powered organizing still moves the needle: shorturl.at/UcWO3
#VotingRights #DemandDemocracy
#VotingRights #DemandDemocracy
Join our virtual #Yiddish Khanike celebration on Sunday, December 14 at 1:30 PM ET — featuring lively Yiddish Khanike songs, spirited skits, and moving readings performed by talented artists from across the globe. Register now: www.circle.org/events/onlin...
December 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Join our virtual #Yiddish Khanike celebration on Sunday, December 14 at 1:30 PM ET — featuring lively Yiddish Khanike songs, spirited skits, and moving readings performed by talented artists from across the globe. Register now: www.circle.org/events/onlin...
“Standing outside Alligator Alcatraz, thinking of the thousands of people held just yards away without representation in subhuman conditions, I recommitted to continuing our work to bring an end to this ongoing violation of our constitution and basic human dignity.” - Ann Toback, Workers Circle CEO
December 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
“Standing outside Alligator Alcatraz, thinking of the thousands of people held just yards away without representation in subhuman conditions, I recommitted to continuing our work to bring an end to this ongoing violation of our constitution and basic human dignity.” - Ann Toback, Workers Circle CEO
Grab your lunch and bring your voice. Join our 30-minute First Fridays virtual meet-up tomorrow at 12:00 PM ET. You’ll connect with Workers Circle activists nationwide and get the latest on key legislation and grassroots action. Register now! #DemandDemocracy #PeoplePower #DemocracyInAction
December 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Grab your lunch and bring your voice. Join our 30-minute First Fridays virtual meet-up tomorrow at 12:00 PM ET. You’ll connect with Workers Circle activists nationwide and get the latest on key legislation and grassroots action. Register now! #DemandDemocracy #PeoplePower #DemocracyInAction
#GivingTuesday
For 125 years, the Workers Circle has taught Yiddish as an act of resistance, built community through Jewish culture, and organized for a multiracial democracy that protects us all.
Please give today: secure.qgiv.com/for/2025eoyg...
For 125 years, the Workers Circle has taught Yiddish as an act of resistance, built community through Jewish culture, and organized for a multiracial democracy that protects us all.
Please give today: secure.qgiv.com/for/2025eoyg...
December 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#GivingTuesday
For 125 years, the Workers Circle has taught Yiddish as an act of resistance, built community through Jewish culture, and organized for a multiracial democracy that protects us all.
Please give today: secure.qgiv.com/for/2025eoyg...
For 125 years, the Workers Circle has taught Yiddish as an act of resistance, built community through Jewish culture, and organized for a multiracial democracy that protects us all.
Please give today: secure.qgiv.com/for/2025eoyg...
Freedom Vigil at Alligator Alcatraz
Noelle Damico, Director of Social Justice, is interviewed on the weekly vigils outside this detention center in FL. that have brought thousands to its gates in opposition to ICE abductions, detentions, and deportations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi2oIidckBA
Noelle Damico, Director of Social Justice, is interviewed on the weekly vigils outside this detention center in FL. that have brought thousands to its gates in opposition to ICE abductions, detentions, and deportations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi2oIidckBA
US immigration: Families face separation as Haiti TPS scheme ends | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
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December 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Freedom Vigil at Alligator Alcatraz
Noelle Damico, Director of Social Justice, is interviewed on the weekly vigils outside this detention center in FL. that have brought thousands to its gates in opposition to ICE abductions, detentions, and deportations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi2oIidckBA
Noelle Damico, Director of Social Justice, is interviewed on the weekly vigils outside this detention center in FL. that have brought thousands to its gates in opposition to ICE abductions, detentions, and deportations.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi2oIidckBA
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@workerscircle.bsky.social has digitized the archives of their English newsletter “The Call.” I tried searching for “dance” and found some 1930s Union dances like this 1932 Chicago dance that organizers hoped marked the end of the Great Depression.
www.archive.thecall.org?a=d&d=YCB193...
www.archive.thecall.org?a=d&d=YCB193...
November 27, 2025 at 6:52 AM
@workerscircle.bsky.social has digitized the archives of their English newsletter “The Call.” I tried searching for “dance” and found some 1930s Union dances like this 1932 Chicago dance that organizers hoped marked the end of the Great Depression.
www.archive.thecall.org?a=d&d=YCB193...
www.archive.thecall.org?a=d&d=YCB193...
The Workers Circle marks 125 years of championing worker rights, Yiddishkayt, and democracy. Our CEO Ann Toback appeared on NY1 to discuss this milestone and our continued fight for equality.
Watch the segment here: ny1.com/.../the-work....
#WorkersCircle125 #EqualityForAll
Watch the segment here: ny1.com/.../the-work....
#WorkersCircle125 #EqualityForAll
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November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Workers Circle marks 125 years of championing worker rights, Yiddishkayt, and democracy. Our CEO Ann Toback appeared on NY1 to discuss this milestone and our continued fight for equality.
Watch the segment here: ny1.com/.../the-work....
#WorkersCircle125 #EqualityForAll
Watch the segment here: ny1.com/.../the-work....
#WorkersCircle125 #EqualityForAll
Join our virtual #Yiddish Khanike celebration on Sunday, December 14 at 1:30 PM ET — featuring lively Yiddish Khanike songs, spirited skits, and moving readings performed by talented artists from across the globe. Register now: www.circle.org/events/onlin...
Online Khanike Celebration with the Workers Circle — The Workers Circle
Celebrate the joys of Khanike and Yiddish with the Workers Circle’s vibrant international community!
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November 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Join our virtual #Yiddish Khanike celebration on Sunday, December 14 at 1:30 PM ET — featuring lively Yiddish Khanike songs, spirited skits, and moving readings performed by talented artists from across the globe. Register now: www.circle.org/events/onlin...
Grab your lunch and bring your voice. It’s time to mobilize! Join our 30-minute First Fridays virtual meet-up on Friday, December 5 at 12:00 PM ET. You’ll connect with Workers Circle #activists nationwide and get the latest on key #legislation and #grassroots action: www.circle.org/events/first...
November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Grab your lunch and bring your voice. It’s time to mobilize! Join our 30-minute First Fridays virtual meet-up on Friday, December 5 at 12:00 PM ET. You’ll connect with Workers Circle #activists nationwide and get the latest on key #legislation and #grassroots action: www.circle.org/events/first...
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60+ national, state, and local organizations, led by USCRI, have come together to urge the U.S. government to maintain a strong refugee program. Refugees contribute to our communities, economy, and culture. We are ready to welcome them.
Read more at https://bit.ly/3MbJ7mC
#RefugeesWelcome
Read more at https://bit.ly/3MbJ7mC
#RefugeesWelcome
November 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
60+ national, state, and local organizations, led by USCRI, have come together to urge the U.S. government to maintain a strong refugee program. Refugees contribute to our communities, economy, and culture. We are ready to welcome them.
Read more at https://bit.ly/3MbJ7mC
#RefugeesWelcome
Read more at https://bit.ly/3MbJ7mC
#RefugeesWelcome