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Jul

2 2026

The ‘Jewish’ Musicals: Jewish Life on Broadway

10:25AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

Join Laura Wetzler, singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist and lecturer in a multimedia presentation that ex…

Jul

9 2026

NY Jews Origin: Sampson Simson's 1800 Columbia College Commencement Speech

10:45AM - 12:45PM  

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

 

Anyone who has ever listened to a commencement speech knows the drill. We expect graduation addresses to be long on w…

Jul

10 2026

JTS in the Berkshires

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

The Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre
Shakespeare and Company
70 Kemble St.
Lenox, MA 01240

 

Every summer, Congregation Knesset Israel partners with The Jewish Theological Seminary of America to bring in top-no…

Jul

15 2026

Ramblin' With the Rav: Hopkins Memorial Forest

9:00AM - 12:00PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Ramblin’ with the Rav hikes feature a morning of enjoying the Berkshires - exercise, a beautiful view, good company…

Jul

16 2026

Current Events Seminar with Dr. Steven Rubin

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

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 exami…

Jul

17 2026

Antisemitism: What Everyone Needs to Know--SAVE THE DATE

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

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Join David Harris, former Chief Executive Officer of the American Jewish Committee (1990-2022) in con…

Jul

24 2026

Linda Greenhouse with Jewish Women's Foundation: SAVE THE DATE

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

 

Join the Jewish Women's Foundation for a phenomenal conversation with Linda Greenhouse, American legal journalist who…

Jul

26 2026

Major Donors Celebration - SAVE THE DATE

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

 

Save the date for the 2026 Major Donors Celebration at Berkshire Hills Country Club.

Jul

28 2026

Full Board of Directors Meeting for Federation

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

 

This meeting will be held in-person. Location will be announced.

Jul

29 2026

Ramblin' With the Rav: Flag Rock

9:00AM - 12:00PM  

Knesset Israel
16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

Ramblin’ with the Rav hikes feature a morning of enjoying the Berkshires - exercise, a beautiful view, good company…

Jul

30 2026

Judaism and Tai Chi: Finding Balance in the Midst of the Barrage

10:45AM - 12:45PM  

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

 

Dr. Joel Friedman will explore how Judaism and Tai Chi can help us pursue a balanced life through emulation of the di…

Jul

31 2026

Antisemitism and Democracy with Amy Spitalnick

10:45AM - 12:45PM  

This Federation program is being held at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire
270 State Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230

 

Since October 7th, the surge in antisemitism has raised important questions about how to effectively protect Jewish s…