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May

5 2018

Knesset Israel Shabbat Luncheon honoring Jeff Cook

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd.
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Luncheon honoring Jeff Cook being a past president at Knesset Israel

May

6 2018

Jewish-Jazz Connections

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd.
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Featuring the Gypsy Jazz Ambassadors: Charlie Tokarz (woodwinds), Eileen Markland (violin), John Kelly (double bass) …

May

7 2018

Filmmaking - The Underground Berkshire Industry

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

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

The Jewish Federation Connecting with Community presents "Filmmaking - The Underground Berkshire Industry."

May

8 2018

Talk with Ilan Stavans

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Yiddish Book Center
1021 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002

 

“People of the Picture Book: The History of Jewish Children’s Literature” is a three-lecture series led by…

May

8 2018

Torah and Dharma: Exploring Connections Between Judaism and Buddhism

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
53 Lois Street
North Adams, MA 01247

Location: CBI, 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA Further information: 413.663.5830

May

10 2018

Two Contemporary Poets Read

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

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

The Jewish Federation Connecting with Community presents "Two Contemporary Poets Read" with Jean P. Moore, PhD and…

May

10 2018

Using Theatre to Extend Community and Deepen Empathy

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

CONGREGATION AHAVATH SHOLOM
15 NORTH ST
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA 01230

 

The first play of the five-play season will be Bar Mitzvah Boy (American Premiere) and people who attend Daniel’s…

May

11 2018

Crossing the Line: Anti-Semitism, BDS and Civil Rights

10:45AM - 1:00PM  

This Federation event will be held at Hevreh
270 State Road
Great Barrington, MA

 

Supporters of legislation penalizing those who boycott Israel argue that this legislation keeps government on the …

May

13 2018

Film: “The Women's Balcony”

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Yiddish Book Center
1021 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002

 

An accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gender rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem, in t…

May

17 2018

Billy Budd in the Breadbox: The True Story of Herman Melville

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

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

The Jewish Federation Connecting with Community presents "Billy Budd in the Breadbox: The True Story of Herman Melville"

May

18 2018

Knesset Israel Shirei Shabbat

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd.
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Service: 5:30pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm, $20 per adult

May

18 2018

Freilach Kabbalat Shabbat

6:15PM - 8:15PM  

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

 

Shabbat is a great time to come together as a community. Join with Rabbi Hirsch, Rabbi Gordon, Rabbi Zecher, Cantor C…

May

20 2018

Celebrate Shavuot with Temple Anshe Amunim

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Temple Anshe Amunim
26 Broad Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join Rabbi Josh for a lively and light-hearted reading of the Book of Ruth in English. A streamlined festival…

May

22 2018

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires' Board of Directors Meeting

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

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

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires' Board of Directors Meeting

May

24 2018

Contemporary Fiction

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

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

The Jewish Federation Connecting with Community presents "Contemporary Fiction: Illuminating our World, Exploring…

May

24 2018

Hadassah Book Club

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

various local homes to be announced

MA

 

Monthly book club meeting

May

26 2018

Shabbat Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Naamah Kelman and Dr. Elan Esrachi

12:30PM - 2:00PM  

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

 

Rabbi Naamah Kelman is the Dean of the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion campus in Jersualem. She…

May

29 2018

Berkshire Hills Hadassah-Associates, Golf Outing

8:50AM - 1:00PM  

Bas Ridge Golf Club
151 Plunkett Ave
Hinsdale, MA 01235

 

Golf outing for Hadassah Associates and friends on Tuesday, May 29 at Bas Ridge Golf Club in Hinsdale. $35 per…

May

29 2018

Youth Aliyah Mingle and Munch Reception

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Home of Marcia and Charles Mandel
7 Gaston Drive
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

A Youth Aliyah Reception will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at the home of Marcia and Charles…

May

31 2018

The Art and Science of Medical Music

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

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

Jewish Federation Connecting with Community presents "The Art and Science of Medical Music" with professional…

May

31 2018

Death With Dignity Forum

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Temple Anshe Amunim
26 Broad Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Temple Anshe Amunim Social Action Committee is sponsoring a forum on "Death with Dignity". The three panelists are…