The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires presents the Knosh and Knowledge program, "Portraits in Writing" with author Dick Macht.  Macht will be reading from two of his books which present observed "portraits" of life in India and in the Berkshires.  In addition, he will be reading a selection of his poetry which communicates his philosophy.  Macht has taught Israeli, Yiddish, and German literature as well as Jewish Mysticism at the college level.  The program will be followed at noon by a seasonal farm fresh buffet lunch prepared by Theresa Freund of Freund Farm Market and Bakery.  Cost of program with lunch $11; program alone $5.