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Jewish Federation of the Berkshires

Aug

3 2023

Going with the Flow: Judaism and Tai Chi Movement

10:45AM - 11:45AM  

This Federation event takes place at Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

When the East meets the Besht: A taiji-based movement workshop

Jewish mystical tradition provides a road map both…

Aug

6 2023

Elana Arian Live In Concert with New Moon Rising

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School
197 East Street
Lenox, MA

 

REGISTER HERE.

One night only!  New Moon Rising brings together three of the most dynamic and creative voices in Je…

Aug

10 2023

Not On Yom Kippur: The Jewish Opera Stars

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join Laura Wetzler, singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist and lecturer in a multimedia presentation that ex…

Aug

11 2023

Torah in the Tarot: Hidden Secrets of the Crypto-Jews

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Register HERE.

Did Crypto-Jews Use Tarot Cards as a Secret Tool for Jewish Education?

In this conversation moderate…

Aug

17 2023

Current Events Seminar with Professor Steve Rubin

10:45AM - 11:45AM  

This Federation event takes place at Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The Current Events Seminar will focus on the latest world happenings. Participants will have an opportunity to examin…

Aug

18 2023

A Taste of the Sephardic Rosh Hashanah Seder with Chef Susan Barocas

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

REGISTER HERE.

As Elul and the preparations for the Days of Awe begin, join Chef Susan Barocas for an interactive co…

Aug

18 2023

Ruth Messinger Scholar in Residence Weekend South County

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

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

 

County-Wide Community Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Ruth Messinger, August 18, 19, and 20

Ruth W. Messinger, Pre…

Aug

19 2023

Ruth Messinger Scholar In Residence Weekend Central County

9:30AM - 2:00PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

County-Wide Community Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Ruth Messinger, August 18, 19, and 20

Ruth W. Messinger, Pre…

Aug

20 2023

Ruth Messinger Scholar In Residence Weekend North County

11:30AM - 1:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
53 Lois Street
North Adams, MA 01247

 

County-Wide Community Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Ruth Messinger, August 18, 19, and 20

Ruth W. Messinger, Pre…

Aug

24 2023

Early American Jews Pt. 1: The Touro Synagogue: Shrine to Religious Freedom

10:45AM - 11:45AM  

This Federation event takes place at Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join Fitchburg State Professor Michael Hoberman for a two-part series on the present-day legacy of early Jewish Ame…

Aug

25 2023

New date! Splash Into Shabbat with PJ Library!

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Margaret Lindley Park
1201 Cold Spring Road
Williamstown, MA

 
Join PJ Library of the Berkshires as we welcome Shabbat at the beach with blessings, a story, friends, swimming, …
Aug

27 2023

PJ Library Rosh Hashanah Celebration

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Hilltop Orchard
508 Canaan Rod/ Route 295
Richmond, MA

 

RSVP to  Molly Meador

Aug

27 2023

Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

First Congregational Church of Stockbridge
4 Main Street
Stockbridge, MA 01262

 

NEW LOCATION DUE TO EXPANDING LOCATION!  Please click HERE to Register.

Join Joseph Berger, reporter and editor for…

Aug

31 2023

Early American Jews Pt. 2: Family Stories About Colonial-Era Jews

10:45AM - 11:45AM  

This Federation event takes place at Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join Fitchburg State Professor Michael Hoberman for a two-part series on the present-day legacy of early Jewish Ameri…