Berkshire Jewish Community Calendar

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Jan

6 2026

 

For five Tuesday evenings, January 6-February 10 (skipping February 3), join Rabbi Pam Wax on Zoom to discuss one cha…

Jan

8 2026

Ben Shahn and the Art of Hebrew Calligraphy

7:00AM - 8:00PM  

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

 

Please register HERE.

Join us for the second of three standalone talks (next session on Hebrew Calligraphy and Lette…

Jan

10 2026

Tot Shabbat

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

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

 

Join Beth Robbins and musician Jeff Howard as they sing and tell stories to celebrate Shabbat with children 0-5 years…

Jan

10 2026

A Winter Afternoon with Mah-Jongg and Friends

12:30PM - 2:30PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Mah-Jongg enthusiasts unite! On Saturday, January 10, the game is on! Join friends and make new ones at Congregation …

Jan

11 2026

Tubing for Tikkun Olam with PJ Library 2026

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

Bousquet Mountain
101 Dan Fox Drive
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Tubing for Tikkun Olam*

Are you a Jewish family or raising Jewish children? Do you love giving back to your communi…

Jan

11 2026

Welcome to Yiddishland Documentary

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Temple Anshe Amunim Social Hall
26 Broad Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The film focuses on the modern Yiddish cultural renaissance spearheaded by artists who may not have grown up…

Jan

12 2026

Color Your World Mussar

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

2026 is the year to begin (or continue) your Mussar practice! We will welcome your participation in this monthly Mond…

Jan

13 2026

 

For five Tuesday evenings, January 6-February 10 (skipping February 3), join Rabbi Pam Wax on Zoom to discuss one cha…

Jan

14 2026

 

Hadassah members meet at a local restaurant for lunch and discussion with author, Barbara Viniar. Contact plipman@fa…

Jan

15 2026

We Are Black Jews: Ethiopian Jewry and the Journey to Equality in Israel

10:45AM - 12:45PM  

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

 

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

Via Zoom.  Register HERE.…

Jan

15 2026

Israeli Folk Dancing at KI

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Israeli folk dance reflects the melting pot of influences that define Israeli's heritage. Above all, Israeli folk dan…

Jan

19 2026

 

Unless notified otherwise, all meetings will be held virtually.

Jan

20 2026

 

For five Tuesday evenings, January 6-February 10 (skipping February 3), join Rabbi Pam Wax on Zoom to discuss one cha…

Jan

22 2026

Anna Sokolow: Jewish Roots of American Modern Dance

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

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

 

Via Zoom.  Please register HERE.

Join Samantha Geracht, Artistic Director of the Sokolow Theatre Dance Ensemble, to…

Jan

22 2026

Israeli Folk Dancing at KI

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Israeli folk dance reflects the melting pot of influences that define Israeli's heritage. Above all, Israeli folk dan…

Jan

23 2026

Shirei Shabbat & Community Dinner

5:45PM - 8:45PM  

knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Musical, family-friendly 'Shirei Shabbat' service at 5:45, followed by a kosher dinner at 6:45.

Jan

26 2026

Beginning Hebrew

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

If you want to learn Hebrew, here's your chance to join an intimate group of beginners and advanced beginners for 6-8…

Jan

27 2026

 

For five Tuesday evenings, January 6-February 10 (skipping February 3), join Rabbi Pam Wax on Zoom to discuss one cha…

Jan

29 2026

Israeli Folk Dancing at KI

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Israeli folk dance reflects the melting pot of influences that define Israeli's heritage. Above all, Israeli folk dan…

Jan

29 2026

Unveiled: Inside Iran’s #WomanLifeFreedom Revolt

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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…