The Workers Circle New York School is a secular, progressive Jewish Sunday school and community that invites families to build a contemporary Jewish identity rooted in an exploration of cultural heritage and a search for justice. With sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn, its unique program attracts families from across the greater NYC area.

Led by dynamic educators who are also acclaimed artists, musicians, Yiddishists and activists, the learning program digs deep into cultural roots, values children as change makers and cultural creators, and centers voices often marginalized in Jewish life.

The Workers Circle is a welcoming community of multifaith, multiracial families with diverse gender identities, family structures, and Jewish journeys. The program includes classes for children ages 3 months -13 years, Yiddish language, Jewish cultural traditions from around the globe, holiday celebrations, B’nei Mitzve preparation, and teen community service and activism opportunities, as well as family field trips and parent programming.

Transform Your Child's Jewish Journey

Discover the B'nei Mitzve Program at the New York Workers Circle School — a transformative experience that empowers young people to explore their Jewish heritage and shape their identity in meaningful ways.

This comprehensive program weaves together traditional Jewish learning with contemporary relevance through five enriching components:

1. Deep dive into family heritage and oral history
2. Torah portion study with optional Hebrew chanting
3. Creative research projects with topics spanning from Jewish cooking to Jewish athletes
4. Hands-on social justice activism
5. Reflective exploration of students' modern Jewish identity

Your child will join an inspiring legacy of students who've created remarkable projects — from original cookbooks to comics about social change. They will also learn about real-world issues they're passionate about.

A unique Holocaust Remembrance project connects students with individual stories of children lost during this historic tragedy, ensuring their memory lives on through the next generation.

Perfect for families seeking a meaningful way to celebrate this important milestone while nurturing their child's connection to Jewish tradition and values.