Berkshire Jewish Voice Highlights

Highlights from the Berkshire Jewish Voice

Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Honors Donald Shapiro of Lenox

Lenox second-homeowner Donald L. Shapiro, a philanthropist and Reconstructionist movement leader, was recently honored at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College's 50th graduation ceremony for his contributions to the school. Here, he shares some thoughts on Jewish involvement and how even…

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Traveling With Jewish Taste - Some Like It Hot

In this Traveling With Jewish Taste column, Carol Goodman Kaufman writes about the Jewish fondness for hot and spicy accents in our cuisines and shares a recipe for the fiery Middle Eastern condiment, schug.

Rabbi Reflection - A Return to Home From Home

In this Rabbi Reflection column, Rabbi Jodie Gordon shares her family's experience of living as "Jewish civilians" in Tel Aviv during her sabbatical from her regular duties at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire.

Reunited and It Feels So Good - Major Donors Celebration 2022

Our Major Donors Celebration takes place Sunday, July 24, at The Country Club of Pittsfield. Our event co-chairs, Robert Bildner and Elisa Spungen Bildner, share their story of how awakening to Federation’s importance to all parts of this Jewish community led them to become ever-more…