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May

3 2026

Berkshire Jewish Collective: L'ag B'Omer at the Lake

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Burbank Park, Onota Lake, Beach Front
500 Lakeway Drive
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join the Berkshire Jewish Collective for a casual afternoon picnic to socialize and celebrate L'ag B’Omer! We will …

May

3 2026

Speaking Across Conflict - Workshop with Resetting the Table

2:00PM - 5:00PM  

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

 

How do we talk with our family members, neighbors, co-workers, congregants about challenging issues?

With the on-goi…

May

5 2026

Pirkei Avot

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The six chapters of Pirkei Avot are traditionally studied on the six Shabbat afternoons between Passover and Shavuot.…

May

7 2026

Lag B'Omer BBQ--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 celebrating Lag B’Omer (the 33rd day between Passover and Shavuot) with delic…

May

7 2026

Eminent Jews: Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, Mailer

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

12 2026

Pirkei Avot

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

The six chapters of Pirkei Avot are traditionally studied on the six Shabbat afternoons between Passover and Shavuot.…

May

14 2026

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

15 2026

Musical Minyan and Community Dinner

5:45PM - 8:45PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Musical, family-friendly service at 5:45, followed by catered kosher dinner at 6:45. Advance registration required fo…

May

17 2026

Ramblin' With the Rav: Stony Ledge and Hopper

10:00AM - 3:00PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join Rabbi Weiner for a hike!
Arguably the best view from Mt. Greylock isn’t from the summit but from Stony Ledge, …

May

17 2026

Cream Cheese & Jam: PJ Library, Shavuot & Jewish American Heritage Month

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley
472 West Mountain Rd
Lenox, MA 01240

 

Join PJ Library at Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley on Sunday, May 17th for a joyful Shavuot & Jewish American Heritage M…

May

17 2026

Joey Weisenberg in Concert to benefit Congregation Ahavath Sholom

3:00PM - 6:00PM  

Bernstein Theatre
Shakespeare & Company
70 Kemble Street
Lenox, MA 01240

 

Join Joey Weisenberg and Congregation Ahavath Sholom for an afternoon of song and celebration. Joey Weisenberg is a …

May

21 2026

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

26 2026

Full Board of Directors Meeting for Federation

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

 

This meeting will be held in-person. Location to be provided.

May

28 2026

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

31 2026

Ramblin' With the Rav

10:00AM - 1:30PM  

Pittsfield State Forest
Meeting Place provided upon registration
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Join Rabbi Weiner for a hike! Exercise, a beautiful view, good company and a little Torah make for a perfect Berkshir…