Berkshire Jewish Voice Highlights

Highlights from the Berkshire Jewish Voice

Parsley, Sage and Horseradish? Planting a Passover Garden

Starting late April through mid-May, when the weather begins to warm, if it’s not too rainy, it’s time to start planting your garden - this article by cookbook authors Miriam Rubin tell you how to get started, along with a recipe for Karpas Salad.

Caught Moments, Odd Angles, and Awkward Poses - Lisa Edelstein's Paintings

TV star Lisa Edelstein got serious about her painting during the pandemic - and the results appeared in NYC last winter. The BJV caught up with Lisa by email in early February about her work and experiences in the Berkshires.

BJV Interview: From Miniskirt to Hijab, with Jacqueline Saper

On Thursday, March 2 at 6:45 p.m., Federation hosts Jacqueline Saper, who will talk about the experiences she recounts in her compelling memoir, "From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran." She talked with the BJV about her life and also social changes in Iran that might not…

Every Generation Inherits Tradition. Every Generation Creates Tradition.

As Purim approaches, Rabbi David Weiner of Knesset Israel in Pittsfield reflects on how the holiday might remind us of the high stakes – and great reward – of innovation in Jewish life.

“Can I Drive, Dad?” - A Story of the Teenage Years

In this Berkshire Jewish Voices story, Albert Stern explains what happened after his 16-year-old son, a neophyte behind the wheel, asked: "Can I drive, Dad?"