The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires is committed to ensuring the well-being and continuity of the Jewish people. As a resource and contact point for Jews throughout Berkshire County and its environs, we seek to create a dynamic community where all who desire Jewish interaction are welcomed. Read more about what the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires does. 
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Film: "The Tenants" 

From the novel by Bernard Malamud, at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 30, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents the film "The Tenants," a story of friendships, loves & tensions between blacks and Jews within an abandoned tenement. More

Topics in Nutrition

At 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will sponsor the program, "Topics in Nutrition" with Jim Conzo, Complementary Nutritionist, with The Nutrition Center in Great Barrington.  At a cost of $2, and open to the public, the program will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, and cover topics such as detoxification, heart health, gut health, inflammation, and the history of food.  More

Hugh Black discusses Bernard Malamud

At 1 p.m. on Monday, February 6, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will feature teacher, librarian, journalist, and bibliophile Hugh Black who will lead a discussion of Brooklyn's Bernard Malamud, the author of nine novels and four short stories who taught literature at Vermont's Bennington College. More 

Israeli Folk for Everyone

At 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will sponsor the series "Israeli Folk Dance for Everyone," with Cheryl Ann Luft. In the program, Luft will instruct easy and engaging participatory dances.  The program is free, open to the public, and will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, following the Federation sponsored, noon "Older Adult Kosher Hot Meal Program." Reservations are required by 9 a.m. to attend lunch. More

What is Mediation?

At 1 p.m. on Monday, February 13, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will sponsor the program, "What is Mediation?" with professional intermediary Virginia Ford.  At a cost of $2, and open to the public, Ford's presentation will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield. More

Women and Sexual Politics in the Talmud

At 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will sponsor the program, "Women and Sexual Politics in the Talmud," with Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman.  At a cost of $2, and open to the public, Stern-Kaufman's presentation will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield. More

Songs to Warm Your Heart on a Chilly Day

A presentation of its "South County Lunch Program," at 10:45am on Friday, February 17, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will sponsor "Songs to Warm Your Heart on a Chilly Day" with Linda Worster.  Open to the public, it will be at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, 270 State Road, Great Barrington.  More 

PJ Havdallah Service

At 4pm on Saturday, March 3, Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, 270 State Road, Great Barrington, will host a PJ Havdallah Service for children 8 and younger with siblings invited.  The service, co-sponsored by the PJ Library, will feature a cozy Jewish storytime, crafts, and snacks followed by a brief Havdallah ritual.  More 

Isabella Freedman and Federation: Celebration of Tu B'Shevat

From February 3 through 5, the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, will offer a celebration of Tu B'Shevat, the "Jewish New Year for Trees" and "Jewish Earth Day."  More

Monthly PJ Pals Program

The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires and The PJ Library invites toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2 to 4, their parents/caregivers, and siblings of all ages to join in first-Monday-of-each-month PJ Pals Programs.  Each one hour session highlights a different PJ Library book and features a variety of fun-filled art, movement, music, and cooking activities. More 

Volunteer!

There are other ways to help besides donating money. Volunteering your time is a rewarding experience and helps the Federation run vital programs that benefit your neighbors and the Berkshires community. Sign up here.

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