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May

1 2023

A Field Guide to Hope

3:00PM - 4:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join us for a 9-week immersion into David Arnow's book "Choosing Hope: The Heritage of Judaism", discussing one chapt…

May

4 2023

Current Events Seminar with Professor Steven Rubin

10:45AM - 11:45AM  

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

 

The Current Events Seminar will focus on the latest world happenings. Participants will have an opportunity to examin…

May

7 2023

Creative Arts Panel with CAS Creative Arts Team

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Congregation Ahavath Sholom
15 North Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Congregation Ahavath Sholom will host a discussion on the creative arts and the creative process. Admission is free.…

May

8 2023

A Field Guide to Hope

3:00PM - 4:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join us for a 9-week immersion into David Arnow's book "Choosing Hope: The Heritage of Judaism", discussing one chapt…

May

11 2023

Summer Lightning : A Conversation with Author Roberta Silman

10:45AM - 11:45AM  

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

 

Join local author, Roberta Silman, for a discussion of her newest book, SUMMER LIGHTNING, a sweeping multi-generation…

May

13 2023

Tot Shabbat at Hevreh

9:00AM - 11:00AM  

 

Come join our monthly Tot Shabbat at Hevreh for singing, dancing and sharing stories and blessings.

May

15 2023

A Field Guide to Hope

3:00PM - 4:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join us for a 9-week immersion into David Arnow's book "Choosing Hope: The Heritage of Judaism", discussing one chapt…

May

17 2023

Knesset Israel Board Meeting

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Knesset Israel Board of Directors Meeting

May

18 2023

The Art of Papermaking with The Crane Museum

10:45AM - 11:45AM  

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

 

The Festival of Shavuot (May 25-27) is often associated with the delicate art of paper cutting.  This presentation w…

May

18 2023

Hevreh Crafting Circle

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

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

 

Join us for our monthly crafting group at Hevreh. Do you knit, stitch, sew, crochet, paint, bead? Are you looking…

May

19 2023

Walk the Labyrinth Towards Shavuot

10:15AM - 12:15PM  

Kripalu
57 Interlaken Rd
Stockbridge, MA 01262

 

A labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool designed to foster contemplation and spiritual transformation. After a short…

May

19 2023

Shirei Shabbat and Shabbat Dinner

5:45PM - 7:45PM  

knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The extended musical family of Knesset Israel relishes the privilege of coming together each month to lead an upbeat …

May

21 2023

Jewish Community Day...Plant the Seeds

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

High Lawn Farm
535 Summer Street
Lee, MA 01238

 

Jewish Community Day...Plant the Seeds that Help Our Community Bloom!  Join us at High Lawn Farm as we come togethe…

May

22 2023

A Field Guide to Hope

3:00PM - 4:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join us for a 9-week immersion into David Arnow's book "Choosing Hope: The Heritage of Judaism", discussing one chapt…

May

23 2023

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Board of Directors Meeting

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

 

Board of Directors Meeting. BOARD VOTE: Approve Audit. PLEASE NOTE: A quorum is needed for this meeting in order to…

May

25 2023

Jewish Veg: What's Jewish about a plant-based lifestyle?

10:45AM - 11:45AM  

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

 

Curious about what Judaism says about the power of a plant-based lifestyle?

In this era of climate crisis, it’s mo…

May

25 2023

Tikkun Leil Shavuot at Knesset Israel

7:00PM - 9:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join us for a Tikkun Leil Shavuot on Thursday, May 25 at 7:00 PM with teachings by Rabbis David Weiner and Pamela Wax…

May

26 2023

Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise

6:30PM - 8:15PM  

Shakespeare & Company
70 Kemble Street
Lenox, MA 01240

 

Shakespeare & Company presents the Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise – the story of…

May

28 2023

Ramblin with the Rav: Gould Trail

10:00AM - 1:00PM  

knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join Rabbi David Weiner for a moderately paced, strenuous hike, a little Torah, and good company. Registration requir…

May

29 2023

A Field Guide to Hope

3:00PM - 4:30PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join us for a 9-week immersion into David Arnow's book "Choosing Hope: The Heritage of Judaism", discussing one chapt…

May

30 2023

A Sweet Chocolate Gathering

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Temple Anshe Amunin
26 Broad St
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

A brownie tasting and judging by local judges

May

31 2023

To Boldly Grow: Judaism, Food and Sustainability

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Hancock Shaker Village, Leander Hall
1843 West Housatonic St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Please register HERE.

Join us for an inspirational and timely discussion with journalist and author Tamar Haspel i…