Ann Toback is the Executive Director of The Workmen’s Circle.
Ann Toback
By Ann Toback
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Opinion As Jews, It Is Our Duty To Stand With Undocumented Immigrants.
Immigrants and refugees in the United States are under attack and the Jewish community must stand up, speak out, and take action to protect the 21st century successors to our own immigrant ancestors. Memories of our own community trapped in Eastern Europe last century, with the United States borders closed, still haunt us, and must…
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Letters Don’t Knock Yiddish For Dogs Until You’ve Tried It!
While I was excited to see The Forward follow The New York Times in covering our Yiddish for Dogs program, it was disappointing that the author missed the point of the event—and, more importantly, seemed confused about the new Workmen’s Circle and what we’re about today. With that in mind, I suggest that we zitz…
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Community 3 Ways Our Progressive Traditions Will Help Us in the Age of Donald Trump
Last Tuesday’s election result was a historic setback for all those who envision the United States as a welcoming and nurturing home to everyone. This unprecedented outcome flies in the face of the rights and privileges which are the foundation of our democracy and the progressive Jewish values which have served as a lodestar to…
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