So, Hell or Homeland?: Experiencing Tom Stoppard's "Leopoldstadt"

In this essay about Tom Stoppard's "Leopoldstadt," Linda Burghardt connects the themes of the play - how the dreams of a Jewish Viennese family broke into a thousand pieces during World War II - to her own "assimilated" Austrian family's experiences and memories.

Doug Mishkin Keeps the Folk Flame Burning

“Woody’s Children” composer Doug Mishkin will perform folk music favorites at Hevreh on April 15. In this BJV Interview, the Egremont resident and attorney shared some thoughts on his musical, Jewish, and Berkshire journeys.

Parsley, Sage and Horseradish? Planting a Passover Garden

Starting late April through mid-May, when the weather begins to warm, if it’s not too rainy, it’s time to start planting your garden - this article by cookbook authors Miriam Rubin tell you how to get started, along with a recipe for Karpas Salad.

Caught Moments, Odd Angles, and Awkward Poses - Lisa Edelstein's Paintings

TV star Lisa Edelstein got serious about her painting during the pandemic - and the results appeared in NYC last winter. The BJV caught up with Lisa by email in early February about her work and experiences in the Berkshires.

BJV Interview: From Miniskirt to Hijab, with Jacqueline Saper

On Thursday, March 2 at 6:45 p.m., Federation hosts Jacqueline Saper, who will talk about the experiences she recounts in her compelling memoir, "From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran." She talked with the BJV about her life and also social changes in Iran that might not…