BJV Interview: Tamar Haspel: “In a perfect world, every day is Tu Bishvat”

On Wednesday, May 31 at 7 p.m., the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents “To Boldly Grow: Judaism, Food, and Sustainability,” an inspirational and timely discussion with journalist and author Tamar Haspel. Richard Slutzky is vice president of Jewish Federation of the Berkshires,…

Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch of TAA Appointed Head of Women of Reform Judaism

In March, Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) announced that Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch of Temple Anshe Amunim in Pittsfield was selected to be its next executive director. In this BJV Interview, Rabbi Hirsch talks about her goals for this high-profile role in the Reform Movement, and shares some…

Links to Berkshire Jewish Voices Stories from the Latest BJV

Follow the links for Berkshire Jewish Voices stories from the latest BJV: Albert Stern's "Don't Let the Perfect Become the Enemy of the Pot Roast" and Ruth Kaplan's "Accepting the Inevitable."

Tea for Jew, and Jews for Teas - Traveling With Jewish Taste

Tea - after water the most popular drink in the world. In this Traveling With Jewish Taste column, our correspondent Carol Goodman Kaufman writes about the Tribe's love of the camellia sinensis plant (traditional tea) and the many herbal infusions enjoyed at our tables.

Violins and Hope: From the Holocaust to Symphony Hall, with Daniel Levin

In commemoration of Yom HaShoah, on Thursday, April 20 at 6:45 p.m., join celebrated photographer, author, and professor Daniel Levin for an online discussion about his new book, "Violins and Hope: From the Holocaust to Symphony Hall," which explores master violinmaker Amnon Weinstein’s…