Berkshire True Crime: "Hidden Demons: Evil Visits a Small New England Town"

For this BJV Interview, we spoke with local writer Margery Metzger about her new book, "Hidden Demons: Evil Visits a Small New England Town," which tells the story of how a serial killer who lived in the Berkshires for years was apprehended and brought to justice.

Maggie Anton's New Novel The Choice - A Powerful Love Story With a Purpose

In this BJV Interview, bestselling novelist Maggie Anton talks to our correspondent Carol Goodman Kaufman about her new novel, "The Choice: A Novel of Love, Faith, and the Talmud," a powerful love story that challenges Jewish customs concerning women, marriage, and equality.

Tikkun Olam and Environmental Storytelling in The Dreamcatcher Codes

In a preview of our Tu B’Shevat program with Barbara Newman and Sadie Honig-Briggs on February 16, young writer Sadie shares an appreciation of Barbara's new Young Adult novel "The Dreamcatcher Codes."

President's Message: Confident in the Joy of Jewish Life in the Berkshires

As Federation caps a successful year in which we exceeded our campaign goal (and raised more than $100,000 extra for the Jews in Ukraine), our president Elisa Schindler Frankel reflects on the support and trust our community expressed through our work together.

Traveling With Jewish Taste: Love at First Sip

After indulging in the pleasures of Israeli coffee on a recent trip to the Holy Land, our Traveling With Jewish Taste correspondent Carol Goodman Kaufman took time to explore the history of the prized bean - and shares a recipe for the type of Turkish coffee beloved by Sabras.