Thursday, Apr 12
"Us and Them: Discrimination during the Holocaust and Today" school outreach program
Class
Berkshires, Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
This program is free through the generous support of community donors!
Thursday, Apr 12
Pioneer Valley
Join us as Western Massachusetts marks Israel's 70th birthday.
Wednesday, Apr 18
Jewish Family Jam
Music
Upper Pioneer Valley
Jewish music class for children 0-3 and their caregivers!
Friday, Apr 20
MUSIC CLASS!
Music
Lower Pioneer Valley
Music Class for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers!
Friday, Apr 20
Shabbat @ the J
Family Program
Lower Pioneer Valley
Shabbat program designed for Pre K-3rd Graders. Crafts, challah baking and singing
Friday, Apr 20
Community Shabbat dinner at B'nai Torah
Holiday Celebration
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
A celebration of Israel at B'nai Torah.
Friday, Apr 20
Rabbi Snyder and Israel Yom Ha'azmaut Shabbat Dinner
Spiritual Practice
Lower Pioneer Valley
Shabbat Service and Dinner honors Sinai Temple Snyder Award honorees and Israel 70 Yom Ha'azmaut
Saturday, Apr 21
Shabbat Shabloom
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
An end-of-the-week celebration for kids 0-5 and their families.
Saturday, Apr 21
Young Frankenstein Movie Night
Film Program
Pioneer Valley
Join us for a night at the movies as we screen Young Frankstein, a 1974 film by Mel Brooks.
Saturday, Apr 21
An Evening with Combatants for Peace
Lecture & Discussion
Pioneer Valley, Southern Vermont, Upper Pioneer Valley
Extraordinary Nobel Peace Prize nominated group will share their work
Sunday, Apr 22
Pioneer Valley
[email protected] Round Table Presented by Congregation Sons of Zion and Rodphey Shalom
Sunday, Apr 22
Israel's 70th Celebration
Community Program
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Speakers and Israeli Lunch to celebrate Israel's 70th.
Sunday, Apr 22
Sheldon Low Concert & Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration
Music
Pioneer Valley
FREE Concert featuring Hadar Orshalimy & Sheldon Low
Sunday, Apr 22
Beit Ahavah Social Justice Tea
Community Program
Pioneer Valley
Join us as we nosh, schmooze, and discuss social justice in relation to Judaism.
Sunday, Apr 22
The People's Beit Midrash: Northampton
Class
Upper Pioneer Valley
A radical Talmud series.
Monday, Apr 23
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "The Process of Aging"
Community Program
Berkshires
The Process of Aging
Monday, Apr 23
Jewish Book Group
Book Group
Pioneer Valley
Join us as we discuss "The Faith Club" by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, and Priscilla Warner.
Tuesday, Apr 24
The Jewish In Me Writing Workshop
Workshop
Upper Pioneer Valley
THE JEWISH IN ME WRITING WORKSHOP - $72 for 5 classes, Tuesday nights 6:45 - 8:45 PM
Thursday, Apr 26
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "Current Affairs"
Community Program
Berkshires
"Current Affairs"
Friday, Apr 27
MUSIC CLASS!
Music
Lower Pioneer Valley
Music Class for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers!
Friday, Apr 27
Jewish Composers from Around the World: Featuring Guitarist Kevin Sherwin
Community Program
Lower Pioneer Valley
Lecture and performance by guitarist Kevin Sherwin. Lunch included!
Friday, Apr 27
Yom Ha’atzmaut Kabbalat Shabbat and Seder
Holiday Celebration
Berkshires
Temple Anshe Amunim invites the community to join in a celebration for Israel’s 70th birthday.
Sunday, Apr 29
Community Open House at the Yiddish Book Center
Community Program
Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
A day of events, featuring the 2018 Melinda Rosenblatt Lecture presented by David Fishman.
Sunday, Apr 29
Meet Me at the Well book event
Artist Talk
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
Meet the authors/book reading of Meet Me at the Well.
Sunday, Apr 29
Cultivating Spiritual Maturity with Rabbi Shefa Gold
Workshop
Pioneer Valley, Southern Vermont, Upper Pioneer Valley
Temple Israel looks forward to a return visit by this innovative and remarkable teacher.
Sunday, Apr 29
The Bill & Lynn Foggle Great Issues Lecture Series Presents Jeffrey Goldberg
Author Appearance
Lower Pioneer Valley
An afternoon with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.
Sunday, Apr 29
Isle of Klezbos at IMA (Goshen MA) Institute for the Musical Arts
Concert
Berkshires, Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
ISLE of KLEZBOS soulful, fun-loving all-gal powerhouse: Yiddish tradition & beyond, 20th anniv tour!
Sunday, Apr 29
The People's Beit Midrash: Northampton
Class
Upper Pioneer Valley
A radical Talmud series.
Sunday, Apr 29
“Mixtape”- The Stories Behind Israel’s Ultimate Playlist
Performance
Pioneer Valley
Israel Story will be coming to the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Sunday, April 29.
Monday, Apr 30
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "Do Dogs Really Understand Hebrew?"
Community Program
Berkshires
"Do Dogs Really Understand Hebrew?"
Thursday, Apr 12
"Us and Them: Discrimination during the Holocaust and Today" school outreach program
Class
Berkshires, Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
This program is free through the generous support of community donors!
Wednesday, Apr 18
Jewish Family Jam
Music
Upper Pioneer Valley
Jewish music class for children 0-3 and their caregivers!
Tuesday, May 01
Islam for Jews and Other Interested Learners
Class
Pioneer Valley
Introduction to Islam for Jews and Other Interested Learners
Tuesday, May 01
The Jewish In Me Writing Workshop
Workshop
Upper Pioneer Valley
THE JEWISH IN ME WRITING WORKSHOP - $72 for 5 classes, Tuesday nights 6:45 - 8:45 PM
Thursday, May 03
Lag B'omer Rides & Barbecue
Holiday Celebration
Pioneer Valley
Lag B'Omer barbecue and rides. Fun for all ages.
Friday, May 04
MUSIC CLASS!
Music
Lower Pioneer Valley
Music Class for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers!
Friday, May 04
Tot Shabbat & Tot Sha-Potluck!
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Tot Shabbat is the monthly musical hour welcoming the Sabbath for families with kids ages 0-6.
Sunday, May 06
The People's Beit Midrash: Northampton
Class
Upper Pioneer Valley
A radical Talmud series.
Sunday, May 06
Jews & Jazz
Artist Talk
Berkshires
Andy Kelly leads his quartet as they play music and teach us about Jewish influences on Jazz.
Tuesday, May 08
Islam for Jews and Other Interested Learners
Class
Pioneer Valley
Introduction to Islam for Jews and Other Interested Learners
Tuesday, May 08
The Jewish In Me Writing Workshop
Workshop
Upper Pioneer Valley
THE JEWISH IN ME WRITING WORKSHOP - $72 for 5 classes, Tuesday nights 6:45 - 8:45 PM
Thursday, May 10
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "Two Contemporary Poets Read"
Community Program
Berkshires
Contemporary Poets
Thursday, May 10
Using Theatre to Extend Community and Deepen Empathy
Talk
Berkshires
Daniel Kramer, Artistic Director of the Chester Theatre Company will discuss the theatre's vision.
Friday, May 11
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Crossing the Line: Anti-Semitism, BDS and Civil Rights
Community Program
Berkshires
Knosh & Knowledge
Friday, May 11
Shabbat Zimrah
Spiritual Practice
Lower Pioneer Valley
Join Cantor Barber and guest musicians for a lively, 1-hour service.
Saturday, May 12
Shabbat B'Yachad "Sabbath Together" at Beit Ahavah
Community Program
Berkshires, Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley
"Shabbos Sugar Shack" challah French toast lunch after learning and musical service for all ages.
Saturday, May 12
Beit Ahaversary ~ Celebrating 20 Years!
Community Program
Upper Pioneer Valley
BEIT AHAVERSARY ~ Celebrating 20 Years ~ Community-wide celebration of Beit Ahavah and love
Sunday, May 13
The People's Beit Midrash: Northampton
Class
Upper Pioneer Valley
A radical Talmud series.
Monday, May 14
An Evening with Jeremy Benstein
Lecture & Discussion
Lower Pioneer Valley
Think Global, Act Jewish: Working for a Sustainable Israel
Tuesday, May 15
Islam for Jews and Other Interested Learners
Class
Pioneer Valley
Introduction to Islam for Jews and Other Interested Learners
Tuesday, May 15
The Jewish In Me Writing Workshop
Workshop
Upper Pioneer Valley
THE JEWISH IN ME WRITING WORKSHOP - $72 for 5 classes, Tuesday nights 6:45 - 8:45 PM
Wednesday, May 16
Sisterhood Torah Fund Luncheon
Author Appearance
Lower Pioneer Valley
Author Hanna Perlstein Marcus to Speak at Sisterhood Torah Fund Luncheon.
Thursday, May 17
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "Billy Budd in the Breadbox"
Author Appearance
Berkshires
"Billy Budd in the Breadbox: The True Story of Herman Melville"
Friday, May 18
Shavuot Retreat
Retreat
Berkshires
Join us for an inclusive Shavuot celebration of revelation.
Friday, May 18
Shabbat @ the J
Family Program
Lower Pioneer Valley
Shabbat program designed for Pre K-3rd Graders. Crafts, challah baking and singing
Saturday, May 19
Shavuot Program with Cara Silverberg
Lecture & Discussion
Lower Pioneer Valley
A special program featuring Jewish environmental educator Cara Silverberg.
Sunday, May 20
Melton Foundations of Jewish Family Living
Class
Lower Pioneer Valley
A class for parents of school-age children.
Thursday, May 24
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "Contemporary Fiction"
Author Appearance
Berkshires
Contemporary Fiction
Thursday, May 31
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "The Art and Science of Medical Music"
Community Program
Berkshires
The Art and Science of Medical Music
Thursday, Apr 12
"Us and Them: Discrimination during the Holocaust and Today" school outreach program
Class
Berkshires, Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
This program is free through the generous support of community donors!
Wednesday, Apr 18
Jewish Family Jam
Music
Upper Pioneer Valley
Jewish music class for children 0-3 and their caregivers!
Friday, Jun 01
Tot Shabbat & Tot Sha-Summer Potluck
Family Program
Pioneer Valley
Tot Shabbat is the monthly musical hour welcoming the Sabbath for families with kids ages 0-6.
Saturday, Jun 02
Jewish Plant Magic
Workshop
Pioneer Valley, Upper Pioneer Valley
plant medicine from diverse Jewish traditions, from ancient times to more recent folk practices
Sunday, Jun 03
Touch a Truck Carnival
Community Program
Lower Pioneer Valley
Any of your children like trucks? This is a fun annual event at the Springfield JCC this June 3rd.
Monday, Jun 04
Jewish Federation Connecting with Community "The Life and Legacy of Dr. Janusz Korczak."
Community Program
Berkshires
Janusz Korczak
Thursday, Jun 07
Matches Made in Heaven: Genealogy Research Uncovers Love Stories in a Family of Jewish Immigrants
Talk
Berkshires
What do we know of our ancestors’ deepest commitments beyond the names and the dates?
Saturday, Jun 09
Melton Foundations of Jewish Family Living
Class
Lower Pioneer Valley
A class for parents of school-age children.
Friday, Jun 15
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Famous Nathan
Film Program
Berkshires
Knosh & Knowledge
Monday, Jun 18
Frankel-Kinsler Golf Classic
Benefit
Lower Pioneer Valley, Pioneer Valley
Save the date for the 2018 Frankel-Kinsler Classic on Monday, June 18, 2018.
Monday, Jul 02
Kallah Week & Shabbaton July 2-8 at UMASS Amherst
Community Program
Upper Pioneer Valley
The ALEPH Alliance for Jewish Renewal "Kallah" week and Shabbaton held at UMASS Amherst!
Monday, Jul 09
Camp Isabella Freedman
Camp
Berkshires
All-inclusive vacation offers good ol’ fashioned summer camp fun with amenities adults will love.
Monday, Jul 09
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival
Film Program
Berkshires
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival - one of the longest-running such film events in the United States.
Monday, Jul 16
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival
Film Program
Berkshires
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival - one of the longest-running such film events in the United States.
Thursday, Jul 19
Judith Schumer presents her new book, In the Presence of My Enemies.
Author Appearance
Berkshires
This book is the story of Holocaust survivor Adam Zurawin who was labeled as a Nazi collaborator.
Monday, Jul 23
Torah Yoga: Tasting the Tree of Life
Spiritual Practice
Berkshires
Eat together and build community through daily Torah study, yoga practice, and eating sessions.
Monday, Jul 23
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival
Film Program
Berkshires
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival - one of the longest-running such film events in the United States.
Monday, Jul 30
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival
Film Program
Berkshires
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival - one of the longest-running such film events in the United States.
Wednesday, Aug 01
Hazon Food Conference
Retreat
Berkshires
Expand your culinary skills while experiencing the pleasure of harvesting organic fruits & veggies.
Sunday, Aug 05
JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest
Travel Program
Lower Pioneer Valley
The Maccabi Games are for Jewish teens 13 - 16 and ArtsFest is for ages 12-17.
Monday, Aug 06
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival
Film Program
Berkshires
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival - one of the longest-running such film events in the United States.
Monday, Aug 13
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival
Film Program
Berkshires
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival - one of the longest-running such film events in the United States.
Friday, Aug 24
Let My People Sing!
Retreat
Berkshires
Experience the liberating potential of song and the importance of a vibrant Jewish singing culture.
Friday, Aug 31
New York Ride & Retreat
Retreat
Berkshires
Our annual fully-supported ride and retreat. Open for people of all cycling levels and ages.
Friday, Aug 31
New York Ride & Retreat
Retreat
Berkshires
Our annual fully-supported ride and retreat. Open for people of all cycling levels and ages.
Sunday, Sep 23
Sukkahfest
Retreat
Berkshires
Sukkahfest is Hazon's annual celebration of the harvest festival in a stunning outdoor setting.
Sunday, Sep 23
Sukkahfest
Retreat
Berkshires
Sukkahfest is Hazon's annual celebration of the harvest festival in a stunning outdoor setting.