Thursday, Nov 01
Diverse People in a Smaller World
Artist Talk
Pioneer Valley
Photographic exhibit by Alan Hurwitz of diverse people in a smaller world.
Saturday, Dec 01
Make A Tallit!
Family Program
Berkshires
Make a Tallit with us!
Thursday, Dec 06
Diverse People in a Smaller World
Artist Talk
Pioneer Valley
Photographic exhibit by Alan Hurwitz of diverse people in a smaller world.
Monday, Dec 17
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Hearing and Balance
Community Program
Berkshires
Interaction Between Hearing and Balance
Wednesday, Dec 19
Valley Jewish Senior Luncheon: "Civil Rights in 1966 and Now"
Talk
Pioneer Valley
Join us for Senior Luncheon! Topic: "Civil Rights in 1966 and Now: A Personal View"
Thursday, Dec 20
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Chair Yoga
Community Program
Berkshires
Easy Yoga for Flexibility
Saturday, Dec 22
Shabbat Services & Yiddish Songs Concert/Discussion
Spiritual Practice
Pioneer Valley
Yosl Kurland leads services followed by potluck lunch and mini-concert/discussion of Yiddish songs.
Sunday, Dec 23
Film: “Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas”
Film Program
Pioneer Valley
This irreverent film introduces the Jewish songwriters who scored Christianity’s favorite holiday.
Sunday, Dec 23
Hazon Meditation Retreat
Retreat
Berkshires
Support body, mind, heart, and spirit to create conditions ripe for rest and discovery.
Thursday, Nov 01
Diverse People in a Smaller World
Artist Talk
Pioneer Valley
Photographic exhibit by Alan Hurwitz of diverse people in a smaller world.
Saturday, Dec 01
Make A Tallit!
Family Program
Berkshires
Make a Tallit with us!
Thursday, Dec 06
Diverse People in a Smaller World
Artist Talk
Pioneer Valley
Photographic exhibit by Alan Hurwitz of diverse people in a smaller world.
Thursday, Jan 03
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Chair Yoga
Community Program
Friday, Jan 04
JCA Family Friday
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Join once a month as we welcome Shabbat with Felicia Sloin.
Saturday, Jan 05
Tot Shabbat
Spiritual Practice
Lower Pioneer Valley
Tot Shabbat service for children ages 5 & under with a parent or grandparent.
Saturday, Jan 05
Shabbat Family Jam
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Shabbat Family Jam is an exuberant, participatory, musical service for kids ages 5-12 and families.
Saturday, Jan 05
Make A Tallit!
Family Program
Berkshires
Make a Tallit with us!
Sunday, Jan 06
CBI Adult Education presents: Wise Aging
Community Program
Pioneer Valley
Explore finding meaning in the aging process in a four-part community conversation.
Sunday, Jan 06
Short Films: “Mandala Beats” and “Joe’s Violin”
Film Program
Pioneer Valley
A double feature of "Joe's Violin" and "Mandala Beats," documentaries about Jewish music and life.
Sunday, Jan 06
Jewish Genealogy Resource Fair
Exhibit & Programs
Pioneer Valley
Learn from experts how to trace your family tree. Sponsor is Western Mass Jewish Genealogy Society.
Monday, Jan 07
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "Healthy Living"
Community Program
Berkshires
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
Tuesday, Jan 08
Israel & the ‘Other’: Exploring Biblical Views of Non-Israelites
Study Group
Pioneer Valley
Mini-course with Joel Kaminsky, Ph.D., Morningstar Family Professor of Jewish Studies, Smith College
Thursday, Jan 10
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Scam and Fraud Awareness
Community Program
Berkshires
Scam and Fraud Awareness
Saturday, Jan 12
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, Jan 12
Make A Tallit!
Family Program
Berkshires
Make a Tallit with us!
Saturday, Jan 12
Movie Night at Beit Ahavah: In Search of Israeli Cuisine
Film Program
Pioneer Valley
Come snuggle up for a great movie at Beit Ahavah!
Monday, Jan 14
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community The Process of Aging
Community Program
Berkshires
"The Process of Aging."
Tuesday, Jan 15
Literatour: Kitty Zeldis Discusses "Not Our Kind"
Author Appearance
Pioneer Valley
Join Kitty Zeldis as she discusses her novel "Not Our Kind".
Tuesday, Jan 15
Israel & the ‘Other’: Exploring Biblical Views of Non-Israelites
Study Group
Pioneer Valley
Mini-course with Joel Kaminsky, Ph.D., Morningstar Family Professor of Jewish Studies, Smith College
Thursday, Jan 17
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Social Welfare History
Community Program
Berkshires
Social Welfare History from Past to Present
Saturday, Jan 19
Shabbat Sing
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
A favorite monthly gathering, Shabbat Sing is for people who want to sing our hearts out.
Saturday, Jan 19
Melton Foundations of Jewish Family Living
Class
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley
A class for parents of school-age children.
Sunday, Jan 20
CBI Adult Education presents: Wise Aging
Community Program
Pioneer Valley
Explore finding meaning in the aging process in a four-part community conversation.
Sunday, Jan 20
Film: “Itzhak”
Film Program
Pioneer Valley
As charming as the man himself, "Itzhak" is a loving portrait of celebrated violinist Itzhak Perlman
Tuesday, Jan 22
Israel & the ‘Other’: Exploring Biblical Views of Non-Israelites
Study Group
Pioneer Valley
Mini-course with Joel Kaminsky, Ph.D., Morningstar Family Professor of Jewish Studies, Smith College
Wednesday, Jan 23
Movie Night at CHAI
Family Program
Berkshires
CHAI & The Berkshire Jewish Film Festival Present Movie Night!
A film and discussion for families.
Saturday, Jan 26
Make A Tallit!
Family Program
Berkshires
Make a Tallit with us!
Monday, Jan 28
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community film
Film Program
Berkshires
film: King - Man of Peace in A Time of War
Tuesday, Jan 29
Israel & the ‘Other’: Exploring Biblical Views of Non-Israelites
Study Group
Pioneer Valley
Mini-course with Joel Kaminsky, Ph.D., Morningstar Family Professor of Jewish Studies, Smith College
Thursday, Jan 31
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "Turkish Kurdistan"
Community Program
Berkshires
"Turkish Kurdistan" with Chris Andersen.
Thursday, Nov 01
Diverse People in a Smaller World
Artist Talk
Pioneer Valley
Photographic exhibit by Alan Hurwitz of diverse people in a smaller world.
Thursday, Dec 06
Diverse People in a Smaller World
Artist Talk
Pioneer Valley
Photographic exhibit by Alan Hurwitz of diverse people in a smaller world.
Friday, Feb 01
JCA Family Friday
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Join once a month as we welcome Shabbat with Felicia Sloin.
Saturday, Feb 02
Tot Shabbat
Spiritual Practice
Lower Pioneer Valley
Tot Shabbat service for children ages 5 & under with a parent or grandparent.
Saturday, Feb 02
Shabbat Family Jam
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Shabbat Family Jam is an exuberant, participatory, musical service for kids ages 5-12 and families.
Sunday, Feb 03
Film: “Angel Wagenstein: Art is a Weapon”
Film Program
Pioneer Valley
At 94, Angel Wagenstein is a witness to history and an influential voice on Europe’s rocky future.
Monday, Feb 04
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia"
Community Program
Berkshires
"Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia"
Tuesday, Feb 05
Israel & the ‘Other’: Exploring Biblical Views of Non-Israelites
Study Group
Pioneer Valley
Mini-course with Joel Kaminsky, Ph.D., Morningstar Family Professor of Jewish Studies, Smith College
Thursday, Feb 07
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Berkshire Hillsmen Chorus
Community Program
Berkshires
The Berkshire Hillsmen Chorus.
Thursday, Feb 07
Literatour: Author Jamie Bernstein discusses "Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing up Bernstein"
Author Appearance
Pioneer Valley
Join us as Jamie Bernstein discusses "Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing up Bernstein".
Saturday, Feb 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, Feb 09
Melton Foundations of Jewish Family Living
Class
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley
A class for parents of school-age children.
Monday, Feb 11
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community The Process of Aging
Community Program
Berkshires
"The Process of Aging."
Thursday, Feb 14
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community Working Cities Pittsfield
Community Program
Berkshires
Alisa Costa, Initiative Director for Working Cities Pittsfield
Thursday, Feb 14
Film: “Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe”
Film Program
Pioneer Valley
Jewish intellectual Stefan Zweig grapples with Nazi Germany while searching for a home outside it.
Friday, Mar 01
JCA Family Friday
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Join once a month as we welcome Shabbat with Felicia Sloin.
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.
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.
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.
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
Film: “Bombshell”
Film Program
Pioneer Valley
The story of Hedy Lamarr, film starlet and scientist who enabled cell phone and bluetooth technology
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
Hazon Rabbis’ Retreat
Retreat
Berkshires
Rabbis and spiritual leaders: Join us for an unforgettable experience with new and old friends!
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.
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
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.