Sunday, Feb 24
Jewish Graphic Artists: A presentation and talk by Arthur Hillman
Artist Talk
Berkshires
The art and design of Jewish graphic artists such as Ben Shahn will be shown and discussed.
Sunday, Feb 24
Movie Night at B'nai Torah
Radio/TV
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Movie Night at B'nai Torah- February 24, 2019 : Sandwiches 6:00pm/ Movie-7:00pm
Monday, Feb 25
Challah for Hunger
Family Program
Berkshires
Bake for a Cause: Challah for Hunger with Williams College.
Monday, Feb 25
Prayerbook Hebrew Literacy for Advanced Beginners
Class
Pioneer Valley
An 8-session class for adults to become more comfortable participating in Hebrew during services.
Tuesday, Feb 26
Literatour: Author Lynda Cohen Loigman Discusses "The Wartime Sisters"
Author Appearance
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Author and Longmeadow native Lynda Cohen Loigman discusses her novel "The Wartime Sisters".
Wednesday, Feb 27
Kaleidoscope event: Free to Be a Champion of Childhood.
Book Discussion
Pioneer Valley
FREE event on campus of Bay Path University in Breck Suite, Wright Hall.
Wednesday, Feb 27
JLI Winter Course - Crime and Consequence
Lecture Series
Pioneer Valley
New JLI course dealing with Crime and Consequence
Thursday, Feb 28
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community LGBTQIA+
Community Program
Friday, Mar 01
Tot Shabbat & Tot Sha-Potluck- getting ready for Purim!
Family Program
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Tot Shabbat Family Service is the magical, musical hour celebrating Shabbat for kids ages 0-6!
Friday, Mar 01
JCA Family Friday
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Join once a month as we welcome Shabbat with Felicia Sloin.
Saturday, Mar 02
Graphic Novel Book Club: Megillat Esther
Book Group
Pioneer Valley
Come explore JT Walman's Megillat Esther, a grown-up retelling of the story you learned as a kid.
Saturday, Mar 02
Tot Shabbat
Spiritual Practice
Lower Pioneer Valley
Tot Shabbat service for children ages 5 & under with a parent or grandparent.
Saturday, Mar 02
Shabbat Family Jam
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Shabbat Family Jam is an exuberant, participatory, musical service for kids ages 5-12 and families.
Saturday, Mar 02
The House that Faith Built
Community Program
Pioneer Valley
Join us after kiddush to learn more about Habitat for Humanity & the Homes that Faith Built project!
Saturday, Mar 02
The House that Faith Built
Community Program
Pioneer Valley
An information session about the Homes that Faith Built Project, and ways to get involved.
Sunday, Mar 03
Film: “GI Jews,” with director Q&A
Film Program
Pioneer Valley
This film tells the little-known story of Jews as active participants in the fight against Hitler.
Sunday, Mar 03
Sacred & Secular Music of Salamone Rossi
Concert
Pioneer Valley
Mak'hela, the Jewish Chorus of Western MA with the Five College Early Music Collegium
Monday, Mar 04
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Moving Towards Health
Community Program
Berkshires
Moving Towards Health with Thea Basis
Monday, Mar 04
Prayerbook Hebrew Literacy for Advanced Beginners
Class
Pioneer Valley
An 8-session class for adults to become more comfortable participating in Hebrew during services.
Monday, Mar 04
Community Torah Study at Beit Ahavah
Study Group
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Join members of the Beit Ahavah community for a lay-led discussion of that week’s Torah portion!
Tuesday, Mar 05
Literatour: Author Whitney Ellenby Discusses "Autism Uncensored: Pulling Back the Curtain"
Author Appearance
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley
Author Whitney Ellenby discusses "Austism Uncensored: Pulling Back the Curtain".
Wednesday, Mar 06
Wise Aging: A Social Worker and Jewish Educator in Conversation with You
Class
Pioneer Valley
A 4-session workshop for people 60 and older to look at how we find meaning as we age.
Wednesday, Mar 06
JLI Winter Course - Crime and Consequence
Lecture Series
Pioneer Valley
New JLI course dealing with Crime and Consequence
Thursday, Mar 07
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "Tilda's Promise"
Author Appearance
Berkshires
"Tilda's Promise", a Novel of Love, Loss and New Beginnings
Friday, Mar 08
A Unique Friday Night Experience
Spiritual Practice
Lower Pioneer Valley
Rabbi Alden Solovy shares his creative liturgy and poetry for a unique Friday night experience.
Friday, Mar 08
Poetic Friday Evening Service
Spiritual Practice
Lower Pioneer Valley
A unique Friday night experience with Rabbi Alden Solovy
Saturday, Mar 09
Graphic Novel Book Club: Megillat Esther
Book Group
Pioneer Valley
Come explore JT Walman's Megillat Esther, a grown-up retelling of the story you learned as a kid.
Saturday, Mar 09
Shabbat Shabloom
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Celebrate the end of the week with joyful music, movement and storytelling for ages 0-5 and families
Saturday, Mar 09
Melton Foundations of Jewish Family Living
Class
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley
A class for parents of school-age children.
Sunday, Mar 10
Page to Stage Musical Puppet Show
Family Program
Pioneer Valley, Southern Vermont, Upper Pioneer Valley
A FREE musical puppet show where books come to life!
Sunday, Mar 10
Page to Stage Musical Puppet Show!
Performance
Pioneer Valley, Southern Vermont, Upper Pioneer Valley
Felicia Sloin and Kate Holdsworth-Clarke present a FREE puppet show where books come to life!
Sunday, Mar 10
Still-Life Sunday: A studio Workshop led by Ilene Spiewak, MFA
Workshop
Berkshires
Make your own still-life painting.
It’s a little bit risky.
It’s lots of fun!
Sunday, Mar 10
Film Screening: Mr. Gaga
Film Program
Pioneer Valley, Southern Vermont, Upper Pioneer Valley
Rabbi Andrea is hosting a screening and short talkback about the film "Mr, Gaga."
Monday, Mar 11
Prayerbook Hebrew Literacy for Advanced Beginners
Class
Pioneer Valley
An 8-session class for adults to become more comfortable participating in Hebrew during services.
Wednesday, Mar 13
Purim Carnival at Temple Anshe Amunim
Holiday Celebration
Berkshires
Purim Carnival at Temple Anshe Amunim. All ages welcome!
Wednesday, Mar 13
Wise Aging: A Social Worker and Jewish Educator in Conversation with You
Class
Pioneer Valley
A 4-session workshop for people 60 and older to look at how we find meaning as we age.
Wednesday, Mar 13
JLI Winter Course - Crime and Consequence
Lecture Series
Pioneer Valley
New JLI course dealing with Crime and Consequence
Thursday, Mar 14
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Construct. Inc.
Community Program
Berkshires
Jane Ralph, Executive Director of Construct, Inc.
Saturday, Mar 16
Graphic Novel Book Club: Megillat Esther
Book Group
Pioneer Valley
Come explore JT Walman's Megillat Esther, a grown-up retelling of the story you learned as a kid.
Saturday, Mar 16
Shabbat Sing
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
A favorite monthly gathering, Shabbat Sing is for people who want to sing our hearts out.
Sunday, Mar 17
Purim at the Carle Museum Studio
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Join Lander Grinspoon Academy to get ready for the Purim at the coolest art studio in the valley!
Sunday, Mar 17
Wood-Fired Bagels
Class
Pioneer Valley
Practice basic dough techniques while you learn to boil and bake bagels in a wood-fired oven.
Sunday, Mar 17
Film: “Bombshell”
Film Program
Pioneer Valley
The story of Hedy Lamarr, film starlet and scientist who enabled cell phone and bluetooth technology
Monday, Mar 18
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Refugee Crisis
Community Program
Berkshires
Humanitarian Aid and the Refugee Crisis
Wednesday, Mar 20
Purim at the JCA
Holiday Celebration
Pioneer Valley
Erev Purim Dinner & Table Magic followed by Megillah Reading & Carnival!
Wednesday, Mar 20
Purim 5779
Holiday Celebration
Pioneer Valley
Celebrate Purim at Congregation B'nai Israel with a variety of activities for all ages!
Wednesday, Mar 20
Community Purim Celebration
Holiday Celebration
Pioneer Valley
The entire community is invited to celebrate Purim at TBE!
Thursday, Mar 21
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Purim Shpiel
Community Program
Berkshires
"Purim Shpiel: The Whole Megillah!"
Thursday, Mar 21
Purim Palooza in the Park with Lazer Lloyd at Mill 180 Park
Holiday Celebration
Pioneer Valley
Chabad Northampton Presents-Purim Palooza with Lazer Lloyd at Mill 180 Park
Sunday, Mar 24
Poetry Writing Workshop led by Barbara Janoff Ph.D
Workshop
Berkshires
This workshop will offer writing exercises designed to stimulate our imaginations.
Sunday, Mar 24
A Hundred Acres of America: The Geography of Jewish American Literary History
Author Appearance
Pioneer Valley
Hoberman speaks about the integral role of Jewish American writers in American literature.
Monday, Mar 25
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Pittsfield House of Correction
Community Program
Berkshires
An Inside Look at House of Correction
Tuesday, Mar 26
Passover Wine Tasting & Sale
Community Program
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley
Sample and choose from over 100 of the area's best selection of Kosher for Passover wines.
Tuesday, Mar 26
"Forever Young: The Power of Food to Slow Aging"
Artist Talk
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Nancy Dell, MS, RDN, LDN, CDE presents "Forever Young: The Power of Food to Slow Aging"
Wednesday, Mar 27
Passover Wine Tasting & Sale
Community Program
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley
Sample and choose from over 100 of the area's best selection of Kosher for Passover wines.
Wednesday, Mar 27
Wise Aging: A Social Worker and Jewish Educator in Conversation with You
Class
Pioneer Valley
A 4-session workshop for people 60 and older to look at how we find meaning as we age.
Thursday, Mar 28
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "Prosecution in the 21st Century"
Community Program
Berkshires
"Prosecution in the 21st Century"
Thursday, Mar 28
Passover Wine Tasting & Sale
Community Program
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley
Sample and choose from over 100 of the area's best selection of Kosher for Passover wines.
Friday, Mar 29
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Knosh & Knowledge
Author Appearance
Berkshires
Knosh & Knowledge. H.G. Adler: A Life in Many Worlds
Friday, Mar 29
Kirtan Shabbat at CBI
Spiritual Practice
Pioneer Valley
A series of three, chant-infused Friday night gatherings led by Andrew Hahn, The Kirtan Rabbi
Friday, Mar 29
Scholar In Residence: Cantor Ellen Dreskin
Spiritual Practice
Lower Pioneer Valley
Scholar In Residence Weekend w/Cantor Ellen Dreskin, an innovative worship leader
Sunday, Mar 31
Hazon Rabbis’ Retreat
Retreat
Berkshires
Rabbis and spiritual leaders: Join us for an unforgettable experience with new and old friends!
Sunday, Mar 31
Zero Motivation
Film Program
Pioneer Valley
Award-winning film about a unit of female soldiers biding their time at a remote desert base.
Sunday, Mar 31
Hazon Rabbis’ Retreat
Retreat
Berkshires
Rabbis and spiritual leaders: Join us for an unforgettable experience with new and old friends!
Monday, Apr 01
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Together We Create Beauty
Artist Talk
Berkshires
Judaic artist Nancy Katz and Master Craftsman Mark Liebowitz
Wednesday, Apr 03
Wise Aging: A Social Worker and Jewish Educator in Conversation with You
Class
Pioneer Valley
A 4-session workshop for people 60 and older to look at how we find meaning as we age.
Thursday, Apr 04
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community The Passover Exodus
Community Program
Berkshires
Ten Plagues and the Parting of the Red Sea - A Contemporary Reconsideration
Friday, Apr 05
JCA Family Friday
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Join once a month as we welcome Shabbat with Felicia Sloin.
Saturday, Apr 06
Shabbat Family Jam
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Shabbat Family Jam is an exuberant, participatory, musical service for kids ages 5-12 and families.
Sunday, Apr 07
“I’ve Always wanted to Act" a workshop offered by Linda Josephs, actor and play writer
Workshop
Berkshires
If you always wondered what it was like being an actor, here is your opportunity.
Monday, Apr 08
Community Torah Study at Beit Ahavah
Study Group
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Join members of the Beit Ahavah community for a lay-led discussion of that week’s Torah portion!
Friday, Apr 12
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Knosh & Knowledge
Community Program
Berkshires
It's Now or Never
Friday, Apr 12
Shabbat @ the J
Community Program
Lower Pioneer Valley
Welcome Shabbat and celebrate the end of the week through challah braiding, crafts, songs and more!
Saturday, Apr 13
Shabbat Shabloom
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Celebrate the end of the week with joyful music, movement and storytelling for ages 0-5 and families
Friday, Apr 19
Community Passover Seder
Community Program
Saturday, Apr 20
Shabbat Sing
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
A favorite monthly gathering, Shabbat Sing is for people who want to sing our hearts out.
Thursday, Apr 25
My Father’s Memoir: From Baghdad to Boston and Beyond
Lecture & Discussion
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley
This lecture is part of our weekly series, "Museums a la Carte."
Friday, Apr 26
Kirtan Shabbat at CBI
Spiritual Practice
Pioneer Valley
A series of three, chant-infused Friday night gatherings led by Andrew Hahn, The Kirtan Rabbi
Sunday, May 05
Who Will Write our History? Film & Candle lighting
Community Program
Berkshires
Holocaust Remembrance
Monday, May 06
Community Torah Study at Beit Ahavah
Study Group
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Join members of the Beit Ahavah community for a lay-led discussion of that week’s Torah portion!
Thursday, May 30
The Rape of Europa: The Nazi Looting and Recovery of European Art Collections During WWII
Lecture & Discussion
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley
Stolen art of WWII
Friday, May 31
Kirtan Shabbat at CBI
Spiritual Practice
Pioneer Valley
A series of three, chant-infused Friday night gatherings led by Andrew Hahn, The Kirtan Rabbi
Monday, Jun 03
Community Torah Study at Beit Ahavah
Study Group
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Join members of the Beit Ahavah community for a lay-led discussion of that week’s Torah portion!
Monday, Jul 08
Community Torah Study at Beit Ahavah
Study Group
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Join members of the Beit Ahavah community for a lay-led discussion of that week’s Torah portion!
Monday, Aug 05
Community Torah Study at Beit Ahavah
Study Group
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Join members of the Beit Ahavah community for a lay-led discussion of that week’s Torah portion!