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Inside A Jewish Book Discussion Group


Inside A Jewish Book Discussion Group
By Betsy Groban
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Jan 26, 2021
Marie Ariel is a politically involved book lover, former librarian, and co-chair of the Boston Workers Circle (BWC) Book Discussion Group. The Workers Circle for Jewish Culture and Social Justice is a 120-year-old, progressive, secular, multigenerational community, as well as an arts and culture center where Jewish identity is rooted in cultural heritage and the pursuit of a better world. This book group has flourished during the pandemic.
How long have you been involved with the Boston Workers’ Circle Book Discussion Group?
I joined in 2003 because at the time I questioned why I considered myself Jewish since I wasn’t at all religious. Since then, in the monthly (except for July & August) book group I’ve read 10 books a year about the Jewish experience; those 170 books have answered my question. ....

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