Temple Anshe Amunim will hold its annual Community Crib and Winter Shabbat Dinner on Friday, December 16 at 26 Broad Street, Pittsfield. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a Shabbat Service led by the Religious School and Youth Group. A Latke dinner will follow in the Social Hall.

In conjunction with the event, the YACHAD Youth Group will be collecting new clothing, books, toys, baby formula, diapers and other new items for children aged 6 months through 18 years old for donation to local charities. The youth group will also be soliciting donations of wrapping paper and boxes from area retailers. All presents will be labeled and distributed by members of the Temple community and YACHAD to the Christian Center.

Reservations for the dinner are required and should be made before December 13 by calling the Temple Anshe Amunim office at (413) 442-5910 or emailing templeoffice@ansheamunim.org. The cost of the dinner is $15 for adults, $6 for children under age 12, and a maximum of $35 for families with children.