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Jewish Federation of the Berkshires

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

6 2026

Cheers for Volunteers!

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Onota Lake Controy Pavilion
Burbank Park
Pittsfield, MA 01201

 

A special celebration of Federation’s incredible volunteers who help our community thrive by giving their time to sup…

Aug

13 2026

From Auschwitz to Activism: Creating Champions of Caring

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

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

Six13: Award Winning Jewish A Cappella Concert

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 singi…

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 examin…

Aug

22 2026

Summer Retreat with the Berkshire Jewish Collective

10:00AM - 4:00PM  

Camp Kimama Halfmoon
18 Camp Half-Moon Rd
Monterey, MA 10245

 

Join the Berkshire Jewish Collective for a one-of-a-kind Jewish Summer Camp Day-Long Retreat designed for adults in t…

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 Gre…

Aug

30 2026

Farm-to-Pizza@Adamah

11:00AM - 4:00PM  

Adamah
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
16 Johnson Rd
Falls River, CT 06031

 

A Free Event for the Senses 

Spend the day by the lake and on the farm, enjoying fresh, wood-fired pies made with in…