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Nov

2 2026

Always Carry Salt: A Memoir of Preserving Language and Culture

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

VIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
196 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Via Zoom.  Register HERE.

Jewish Literary Voices: A Federation Series in collaboration with The Jewish Book Council

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Nov

8 2026

“A Force for Good” with Author Anita Robboy

9:30AM - 12:00PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Following brunch, author Anita Robboy will speak about A Force for Good, the biography she wrote about her mother, Gi…

Nov

9 2026

Shir Hadash: A Poetry Salon

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

For poets and poetry-lovers, a monthly poetry salon in which to become more poetry-literate, discussing poems by Jewi…

Nov

9 2026

Executive Committee Meeting for the Jewish Federation

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

Unless notified otherwise, all meetings will be held virtually.

Nov

10 2026

An Evening of Songs and Stories with Doug Mishkin and Rick Reiss

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Join us for an evening of acoustic melodies and candid storytelling as Doug and Rick weave together memorable songs a…

Nov

12 2026

Middle East Update with Ambassador Dennis Ross 2026

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Virtual Program
196 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Middle East Update with Ambassador Dennis Ross

Virtual program. 

Please register HERE.

The Iran War and Israel’s E…

Nov

13 2026

Shirei Shabbat & Community Dinner

5:45PM - 8:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join friends at Knesset Israel for an energizing, musical Friday evening service, then stay for a delicious kosher sh…

Nov

15 2026

Get Your Shine On! A PJ Library Hanukkah Celebration of Light

1:30PM - 2:30PM  

Lenox Community Center
65 Walker Street
Lenox, MA 01240

 

Join PJ Library families for a joyful gathering in preparation for Hanukkah! 

In collaboration with the Lenox Commun…

Nov

19 2026

The Jewish Life of Pablo Picasso: An Untold Story

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

VIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
196 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Register HERE.

Despite Picasso’s immense fame, few people know that he was profoundly nurtured by his Jewish lovers,…