Shalom Newcomers

 

Welcome to the Jewish Berkshires!

Whether you are joining us full time, on weekends, or seasonally, we are pleased that you have found a place in our Jewish Berkshires. As the central connecting point, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires is your resource for Jewish life in the region. Through Federation, our community mobilizes to offer essential programs and services that build community, improve livesengage our young people and strengthen Jewish life across the Berkshires and beyond.

 

Whether you are new to the area, or just connecting with us for the first time, you will find a diverse group of people and organizations who work collaboratively to create a vibrant Jewish community. However you choose to “do” or “be” Jewish is welcomed and celebrated!

 

Are you a young adult wishing to connect with peers? Let us help you make a connection.

 

A new family looking to meet other families? There are a plethora of local programs, including PJ Library, and events for families too!

 

Are you an empty nester or moving back and looking to get connected? Explore what's available for you around our area. 

 

Get started by getting connected! Sign up below for a free subscription to the Berkshire Jewish Voice and register for our weekly e-blast which includes lots of opportunities to learn, volunteer, and engage. 

 

Please reach out to us if you would like more information, need an introduction or just want to connect. We are here to help! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

May

12

"The Catskills" Come to The Berkshires

The Triplex Cinema 70 Railroad Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230

May

13

Pirke Avot Study

Congregation Knesset Israel 16 Colt Rd
Pittsfield, MA 01201

May

15

Lag B'Omer BBQ--Connecting with Community Lunch

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

May

15

Opening Doors:The Unlikely Alliance between the Irish & the Jews in America

VIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires 196 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201