by The Workers Circle
Photo: circle.org
This secular, progressive Sunday-style school teaches Yiddish language alongside Jewish cultural traditions and holiday celebrations, with a strong social-justice focus. Older kids can take part in a B'nei Mitzvah program built around family history research and activism projects.
Meets during the school year at the Sixth Street Community Center
Tuition-based; contact for rates
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Ages 3–13.
Tuition-based; contact for rates
Meets during the school year at the Sixth Street Community Center
638 E 6th Street, 10009, in the East Village, Manhattan.
Yes. New York Workers Circle School is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by The Workers Circle: circle.org.
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