Workmen's Circle / Arbeiter Ring fonds

Admin History/Bio: The Workmen's Circle / Arbeiter Ring was founded in 1900. It was originally created to protect the rights of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe who were trying to enter the North American labour force. The Workmen's Circle's main purpose was to protect the labour movement and ensure economic justice for its members; Still strong today, the organization promotes Jewish and Yiddish culture through educational and cultural programs, and as well, is a leader against injustice in the Middle East. They also organize protests for a variety of causes, including unethical labour practices, abortion rights, and gun violence prevention; Some of their programs include adult lecture series, secular Jewish children's schools, summer camps, and dramatic and choral organizations; Workmen's Circle / Arbeiter Ring's call to action is "for all to create a more beautiful and better world"

Scope and Content: Fonds consists of photographs depicting the Peretz Shule's students and staff members.

Name Access: Arbeòter-ring Y.L. Perets-Shuln; Workmen's Circle (Toronto, Ont.)