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Aug

6 2026

Truth to Power: Songpoets & Comedians for Social Change

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

Celebrate great songs and comedy that bravely confront the powers that be.  Sing along with Dylan, Ochs, Simon, Baez…

Aug

7 2026

JTS in the Berkshires

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

Every summer Congregation Knesset Israel in Pittsfield partners with the Jewish Theological Seminary of America to br…

Aug

9 2026

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Aug

14 2026

PJ Library in the Berkshires
 

 

PJ Library is coming to the Berkshires! Join us to learn all about the various ways PJ Library supports families, and…

Aug

12 2026

Ramblin' With the Rav - Old Mill Trail

9:00AM - 11:30AM  

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…

Aug

13 2026

From Auschwitz to Activism: Creating Champions of Care

10:45AM - 12:45PM  

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

 

Barbara Greenspan Shaiman walked through the gates of Auschwitz with her daughter and grandchildren for the second ti…

Aug

16 2026

Annual Community Concert with Six13!

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School
197 East Street
Lenox, MA 01240

 

Six13 LIVE—IN CONCERT!

Annual Summer Concert with Six13--One night only!

Join the community for an evening of sin…

Aug

17 2026

Executive Committee Meeting for the Jewish Federation

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

Unless notified otherwise, all meetings will be held virtually.

Aug

20 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…

Aug

26 2026

Ramblin' With the Rav: Keystone Arch Bridges

9:00AM - 1:00PM  

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…

Aug

27 2026

Apples, Milk, and Honey: the Blessing and the Curse

10:35AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

Why are apples significant in Jewish tradition?  This presentation by TorahFlora botanist, author and teacher Jon Gr…