Berkshire Jewish Voice Highlights

Highlights from the Berkshire Jewish Voice

"Dr. Steve Recommends…" - A column about Jewish books and authors

In this books column, Dr. Steve Rubin recommends a novel by Israeli author David Grossman and a memoir by young British writer Rachel Cockerell.

Harold Grinspoon on Making Art

This summer and beyond, Harold Grinspoon’s sculptures will appear at prominent venues throughout the Berkshires, including The Mount, Chesterwood, and the Norman Rockwell Museum. The founder of PJ Library and the charitable foundation that bears his name is a late-blooming creative…

Kosher Lunches thru September 15 - Plus Connecting With Community Programs

Menus for Federation's Kosher Lunches at Knesset Israel thru September 15, plus Connecting With Community Programs

A Magen David Adom EMT with Berkshire Roots

Ori Lazarovich is a 26-year-old Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedic who spent part of his childhood here in the Berkshires, in Lanesborough. In this BJV Interview, he shares insights about his training, MDA operations, and his experiences working at mass casualty events during this summer's 12…

Call It Whatever You Want - Alyson & Richard Slutzky's Legacy Gift

Alyson and Richard Slutzky have joined our Legacy Circle, which ensures that Jewish Federation of the Berkshires and its good work will thrive long into the future. In this article, they explain their reasons for making this gift and its importance in ensuring the wellbeing of this Jewish community.