Workman's Circle Chorus

The Workmen’s Circle or Der Arbeter Ring (Yiddish) still exists today as an American Jewish nonprofit organization that promotes social and economic justice, Jewish community and education, including Yiddish studies, and Ashkenazic culture. It operates schools and Yiddish education programs, and year-round programs of concerts, lectures, and secular holiday celebrations. The organization has community branch offices throughout North America, including a national headquarters in New York City. Through the years, the organization’s membership declined as Jews joined the middle class and moved from cities to suburbs. Celebrating Yiddish music was a part of the organization’s Jewish educational and cultural experience. Our local Workmen’s Circle produced a number of quality chorus groups. Below are photos of some of these groups.