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May

1 2025

Yom Ha’atzmaut Israeli Independence Day--Connecting with Community Lunch

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

This Federation event takes place at Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join us for a delicious kosher lunch to celebrate Israel’s 77th birthday featuring falafel, hummus, salads and othe…

May

1 2025

The Hebrew Teacher: Three Novellas with Maya Arad--RESCHEDULED for May 1

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

VIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
196 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 1, 7:00pm.

Due to unforeseen circumstances for the speaker, the presentation with Maya…

May

4 2025

Ramblin' with the Rav: Harvey Mountain & Pinnacle Point

10:00AM - 1:00PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

A moderate 4.3 mile hike with a climb of about 925’ in 2-2.5 hours.

May

4 2025

A Conversation with Anita Diamant

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Rd.
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Renowned author Anita Diamant will be at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire on Sunday, May 4th, at 2 p.m. for a conversatio…

May

4 2025

Uno Dos Tres Get Up and Dance with Sarah Aroeste

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

Berkshire South Community Center
15 Crissy Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 
May

4 2025

Meet the Author: Joan Leegant

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Joan Leegant, a riveting speaker who loves engaging with audiences, will speak about the creative process and her bo…

May

6 2025

Pirke Avot Study

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The six chapters of Pirkei Avot are traditionally studied during the Omer period between Passover and Shavuot to help…

May

8 2025

Celebrating Mothers & Important Women--Connecting with Community Lunch

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

This Federation event takes place at Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join us for a delicious kosher brunch for lunch to celebrate mothers and other important women in our lives.  We inv…

May

9 2025

Rabbi Noam Katz: Musical Kabbalat Shabbat at Hevreh

5:15PM - 8:00PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Rd.
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Friday, May 9, Hevreh will hold a Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service featuring Rabbi Noam Katz with Rabbi Jodie GordonÂ…

May

10 2025

Rabbi Noam Katz: Shabbat Morning Service at Hevreh

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Rd.
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. Rabbi Gordon and Rabbi Katz will lead the Shabbat Morning Service. Following the service…

May

12 2025

"The Catskills" Come to The Berkshires

4:00PM - 7:00PM  

The Triplex Cinema
70 Railroad Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

This fundraising gala will help to preserve and restore Ahavath Sholom's historic 100-year-old synagogue. The evening…

May

13 2025

Pirke Avot Study

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The six chapters of Pirkei Avot are traditionally studied during the Omer period between Passover and Shavuot to help…

May

15 2025

Lag B'Omer BBQ--Connecting with Community Lunch

12:00AM - 1:00PM  

This Federation event takes place at Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join us for a delicious kosher lunch marking Lag B’Omer (the 33rd day between Passover and Shavuot) with delicious …

May

15 2025

Opening Doors:The Unlikely Alliance between the Irish & the Jews in America

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

VIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
196 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Via Zoom.  Register HERE.

Jewish Literary Voices: A Federation Series in collaboration with The Jewish Book Council…

May

18 2025

Ramblin' with the Rav: Mt Greylock, Hopper Trail, and Stony Ledge

10:00AM - 1:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

A strenuous 5.7 mile hike with a total climb of about 1500’ and a duration of 3+ hours.

May

20 2025

Pirke Avot Study

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The six chapters of Pirkei Avot are traditionally studied during the Omer period between Passover and Shavuot to help…

May

22 2025

Memorial Day Picnic--Connecting with Community Lunch

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

This Federation event takes place at Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join us for a summer-time kosher Memorial Day picnic lunch (indoors).  We welcome stories or memories to honor and r…

May

22 2025

Beginners' Hebrew Class for Adults

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

A 6-session Hebrew class for motivated adults will take place at Congregation Knesset Israel, Thursdays, May 22-July …

May

27 2025

Pirke Avot Study

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The six chapters of Pirkei Avot are traditionally studied during the Omer period between Passover and Shavuot to help…

May

27 2025

Full Board of Directors Meeting for Federation

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
196 South Street
Pittsfield, MA

 

(In-person)

May

29 2025

Festive Shavuot Meal--Connecting with Community Lunch

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

This Federation event takes place at Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join us for a festive Shavuot lunch celebrating favorite dairy delights including an ice cream sundae bar!

Conversat…

May

30 2025

Chaim Weizmann and the Two State Solution with Jehuda Reinharz, PhD

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

Shakespeare and Company Tina Packer Playhouse
70 Kemble Street
Lenox, MA 01240

 

Register HERE.

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires and Shakespeare & Company are honored to present Jehuda Reinharz …