Berkshire Jewish Voice Highlights

Highlights from the Berkshire Jewish Voice

Rabbi Reflection: Believe That You Can

As we approach New Year 5785, Rabbi Rachel Barenblat of Congregation Beth Israel of the Berkshires shares some thoughts on the difficult year we just experienced, as well as hopes for a better year ahead.

Traveling With Jewish Taste - Honey, I Baked the Cake!

Is Rosh Hashanah honey cake the Jewish version of the dreaded Christmas fruit cake? Our Traveling With Jewish Taste columnist Carol Goodman Kaufman used to think so, until she discovered the virtues of silan - date syrup. Carol shares her honey cake journey with a recipe you can try for the…

BJVoices: "In the Time of The Olympics, I Ponder My Own Athletic Prowess…"

On watching the 2024 Summer Games from Paris, the BJV's bonfin correspondent Alex Rosenblum penned a reflection on his life as an non-Olympian athlete. The photo shows Alex, in his hockey playing youth, skating toward the bench.

Introducing Natalia Monahan, who joins our Kosher Lunch Program

Federation is pleased to welcome “Cake Lady” Natalia Monahan as assistant to Food Service Director Susan Levine – they’ll be working together in the Knesset Israel kitchen for our Connecting With Community kosher meals program.

Kosher Lunch Menu Thru November 11

Federation's Kosher Lunch Menus through November 11