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Jun

1 2016

Lunch ‘n Learn with Rabbi Neil Hirsch: How to Talk About God

11:45AM - 7:45PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire

Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

The name Israel means “one who struggles with God.” As the People of Israel, we are God-wrestlers, trying to figu…

Jun

2 2016

Untangling Tanglewood: An Overview of the 2016 Season

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The Jewish Federation Connecting with Community series welcomes Renee Rotta, the Tanglewood marketing coordinator…

Jun

2 2016

A Summer Celebration of Jewish Music

7:30PM - 9:15PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Sephardic Songs, Andre Previn, Darius Milbaud and Bruce Adolphe - A Summer Celebration of Jewish Music

Jun

3 2016

Knosh & Knowledge The Jewish People vs. the Assyrian Kings

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents: Knosh & Knowledge with Donald Sanders, Ph.D, an architect,…

Jun

4 2016

Prepare and Plant at Gideon’s Garden for Area Food Programs

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Taft Farms
119 Park Street N.
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Join with Grace Church members to help provide fresh produce to those in need in our community. Bring garden gloves a…

Jun

5 2016

Knesset Israel Sanctury Dedication

1:00PM - 2:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd.
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Dedication of new sanctuary at Knesset Israel.

Jun

5 2016

Film: "In Search of Israeli Cuisine"

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

Yiddish Book Center
1021 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002

 

Profiling chefs, home cooks, farmers, vintners, and cheese makers drawn from the more than 100 cultures that make up …

Jun

5 2016

"A Summer Celebration of Jewish Music" Presents Paul Green and Klezmer East

3:00PM - 4:30PM  

Temple Anshe Amunim
26 Broad Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Clarinetist Paul Green and his group "Klezmer East" will perform a concert of beloved klezmer favorites mixed with…

Jun

6 2016

Meet the Artists – The Women of the Olive Tree Project

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Connecting with Community invites you toMeet the Artists – The Women of…

Jun

6 2016

Movie at Hevreh: “The Front”

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

In the 1950s, restaurant cashier Howard Prince (Woody Allen) is apathetic toward the politics around him. When a blac…

Jun

6 2016

Women &Their Olive Trees - Reception and Exhibit

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

The Berkshire Museum - Crane Room
39 South Street
Pittsfield, MA

 

The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, in partnership with the Berkshire Museum, will present a community exhibitio…

Jun

7 2016

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires' Executive Committee Meeting

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
196 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires' Executive Committee Meeting

Jun

7 2016

Discussion Communities: Studying the Talmud

2:30PM - 4:30PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Sid Freund returns for another popular summer session of Talmud Study. Read Talmud (the Steinsaltz edition) and engag…

Jun

7 2016

The Power of Women: Rosh Chodesh with the Women of the Olive Tree Project

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

 

We will welcome the new month of Sivan and celebrate the power of women by hosting four Israeli women artists, two…

Jun

8 2016

Lunch ‘n Learn with Rabbi Neil Hirsch: How to Talk About God

11:45AM - 7:45PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire

Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

The name Israel means “one who struggles with God.” As the People of Israel, we are God-wrestlers, trying to figu…

Jun

9 2016

Plucked from the Headlines with Edward Insley

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Connecting with Community presents "Plucked From the Headlines" with Edward Insley.

Jun

11 2016

Erev Shavuot & Confirmation

7:30PM - 8:00PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 0

 

Shavuot, also called “Chag Matan Torateinu,” commemorates the great gift of Torah to the Jewish people. In additi…

Jun

13 2016

Hevreh’s Golf Open at the Cranwell Spa & Golf Resort

7:15AM - 1:00PM  

Cranwell Spa & Golf Resort
5 Lee Road
Lenox, MA 01240

 

The day will start with a 7:15 am continental breakfast and registration followed by an 8:15 am “shotgun” start w…

Jun

14 2016

Discussion Communities: Ideas in Finance

2:30PM - 4:30PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

This Discussion Group will focus on personal financial issues including taxes, investments, and retirement strategies…

Jun

15 2016

Lunch ‘n Learn with Rabbi Neil Hirsch: How to Talk About God

11:45AM - 7:45PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire

Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

The name Israel means “one who struggles with God.” As the People of Israel, we are God-wrestlers, trying to figu…

Jun

15 2016

Rabbi Josh Breindel’s Summer Lecture Series: Stories of Our Mothers

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Temple Anshe Amunim
26 Broad Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join Rabbi Josh Breindel for his Summer 2016 lecture series. June 15, June 22 and June 29.

Jun

15 2016

The Power of Food

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

How Food Sustained Our Ancestors & How We Can Use it to Sustain Ourselves
Join with Hevreh’s own Deb Phillips for a…

Jun

16 2016

Shavuot Study – Thinking about the Ten Commandments Today

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

The Jewish Federation Connecting with Community series will present a Shavuot-themed talk by Rabbi Neal Borovitz on…

Jun

16 2016

Discussion Communities: Jazz Reflections with The Barrington Jazz Ensemble

4:00PM - 5:30PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

The Ensemble will perform selections from what is known as the “Great American Songbook.” We shall sample music f…

Jun

16 2016

76th Annual Meeting of Jewish Federation of the Berkshires

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Seven HIlls Inn
40 Plunkett Street
Lenox, MA 01240

76th Annual Meeting of the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires

Jun

19 2016

Knesset Israel Summer Gala

10:00AM - 1:00PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd.
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Knesset Israel's annual Summer Gala. More Details to follow.

Jun

19 2016

Gallery Talk: "Yiddish Fight Club" with Eddy Portnoy

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

Yiddish Book Center
1021 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002

 

Curator Eddy Portnoy shares the story behind Yiddish Fight Club, a look at the often-overlooked history of Jewish box…

Jun

20 2016

The Trial of Aaron

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Temple Anshe Amunim
26 Broad Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

According to the Bible, while Moses was atop Mount Sinai, his brother Aaron constructed a Golden Calf that the…

Jun

21 2016

Blood Drive at Hevreh: Donate or Volunteer!

12:30PM - 6:30PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Schedule an appointment now to give blood at Hevreh. Please go to redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-73…

Jun

21 2016

Discussion Communities: Studying the Talmud

2:30PM - 4:30PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Sid Freund returns for another popular summer session of Talmud Study. Read Talmud (the Steinsaltz edition) and engag…

Jun

22 2016

Lunch ‘n Learn with Rabbi Neil Hirsch: How to Talk About God

11:45AM - 7:45PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire

Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

The name Israel means “one who struggles with God.” As the People of Israel, we are God-wrestlers, trying to figu…

Jun

22 2016

Rabbi Josh Breindel’s Summer Lecture Series: Stories of Our Mothers

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Temple Anshe Amunim
26 Broad Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join Rabbi Josh Breindel for his Summer 2016 lecture series. June 15, June 22 and June 29.

Jun

22 2016

When a Lie is Not a Sin, with Rabbi Dennis Ross

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Is omitting the truth the same as lying? Why is lying OK when life is at stake? Do kids need to be told the whole tru…

Jun

23 2016

A Philatelic Tour of the “Righteous Among The Nations"

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires' Connecting with Community welcomes Dr. Edward Kolodny, who will share his…

Jun

23 2016

Cafe Shalom

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Temple Anshe Amunim
26 Broad Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Shalom! Have you ever wanted to learn or practice conversational Hebrew? Come to Café Shalom with your lunch. Beginn…

Jun

23 2016

Hadassah Book Club

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

 

Discussion of a book of general Jewish interest. Light refreshments served.

Jun

23 2016

Rabbi Deborah Zecher in Concert

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Featuring Great Songwriting Duos Kander & Ebb, and Maltby & Shire
Join Hevreh’s Rabbi Deborah Zecher, Rabbi Emerita…

Jun

24 2016

Berkshire Hills Hadassah - Book Club

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

 

Berkshire Hills Hadassah Summer Book Group will read The Submission by Amy Waldman.

All Hadassah members and those w…

Jun

24 2016

Berkshire Women's Mega Challah Bake

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Crowne Plaza Hotel
One West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Join Jewish Women and girls from across Berkshire County for an afternoon of unity and inspiration

Jun

24 2016

Shabbat Picnic & Outdoor Service with Student Cantor Shanna Zell

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Get into the summer mood as we welcome Shabbat outdoors Tanglewood style but in our own backyard. Bring a picnic dinn…

Jun

25 2016

"The Mar Vista, Part IV"

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

First Congregational Church of Sheffield "Old Parish"
125 Main Street
Sheffield, MA 01257

 

NYC-based playwright/choreographer Yehuda Hyman brings his troupe Mystical Feet Company to Sheffield, MA.

Jun

26 2016

Hadassah Major Gifts and Keepers
 

 

Hadassah Major Gifts and Keepers event from 4 to 6 PM. Details TBD
For information please contact Ellen Masters (413)…

Jun

26 2016

From Aging to Sage-ing® Workshop

10:00AM - 12:30PM  

Chapel of the Church on the Hill
55 Main St.
Lenox, MA 01240

 

Dates of Classes: March 13, April 17, May 15, June 26 Presented by Audrey Seidman with the assistance of Rabba Kaya…

Jun

26 2016

People of the Book Club: Walking a Literary Labyrinth

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire

Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Both of our rabbis love good books. It’s no surprise Jews are called the People of the Book. Join us each month ove…

Jun

27 2016

More Questions than Answers with Senator Ben Downing

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Connecting with Community welcomes outgoing Massachusetts State Senator…

Jun

28 2016

Jewish War Veterans Post 140 meeting

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
196 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Jewish War Veterans Post 140 will hold their first monthly meeting in the conference room at the Jewish Federation…

Jun

28 2016

Discussion Communities: Ideas in Finance

2:30PM - 4:30PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

This Discussion Group will focus on personal financial issues including taxes, investments, and retirement strategies…

Jun

28 2016

iEngage Israel in the Berkshires

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

The Lenox Community Center
65 Walker Street
Lenox, MA 01240

Join Rabbis Neil Hirsch of Hevreh of Southern Berkshire and Rabbi David Weiner of Congregation Knesset Israel for a…

Jun

29 2016

Lunch ‘n Learn with Rabbi Neil Hirsch: How to Talk About God

11:45AM - 7:45PM  

Hevreh of Southern Berkshire

Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

The name Israel means “one who struggles with God.” As the People of Israel, we are God-wrestlers, trying to figu…

Jun

29 2016

Rabbi Josh Breindel’s Summer Lecture Series: Stories of Our Mothers

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Temple Anshe Amunim
26 Broad Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join Rabbi Josh Breindel for his Summer 2016 lecture series. June 15, June 22 and June 29.

Jun

30 2016

NEADS Trains Service Dogs to Help the Disabled

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

The Jewish Federation Connecting with Community series hosts Tamara Beland of NEADS (National Education for…

Jun

30 2016

Cafe Shalom

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Temple Anshe Amunim
26 Broad Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Shalom! Have you ever wanted to learn or practice conversational Hebrew? Come to Café Shalom with your lunch. Beginn…