The Workmen's Circle is reviewing its rental policy following concerns raised about two events held there this month centered on boycotts, divestment and sanctions for Israel.

"Our board has voted to form a committee to examine whether our rental policy should be changed," said Executive Director Lisa Gallatin.

For at least the past 50 years the organization has had an open rental policy, meaning it does not vet for content before renting its space near Cleveland Circle in Brookline. Renting space, Gallatin said, is not an endorsement of the organization.

American Jews for a Just Peace this month rented the space for the talk "Bringing Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions to a Reality on the Grassroots Level." Also this month, that group, along with Jewish Voice for Peace, sponsored the talk "A Model for Framing the Israel/ Palestine Conflict and Moving to Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions."

"We genuinely care about the upset that this has caused among responsible members of the Jewish community," Gallatin said, "and we also believe that what is in the best interest of the Jewish community and Israel is to allow thoughtful, open and vigorous debate."

The Workmen's Circle does not endorse or advocate for boycotts, divestment and sanctions, Gallatin said.

"We're on record as a pro-Israel organization opposed to the occupation and working hard for a twostate solution," she said.