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Jewish Events in The Berkshires

25 upcoming Jewish community events in the Berkshires from Jewish Federation of the Berkshires's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

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October 2026

Remembering Oct 7th: Stories of Lives Changed
Wed, Oct 77:00 – 9:00 PMThis Federation event takes place 26 Broad Street, Temple Anshe Amunim, 26 Broad Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Today
Why The Stage Matters: Israeli Theater in a Time of War
Fri, Oct 911:00 AM – 12:00 PMShakespeare and Company Tina Packer Playhouse, 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA 01240
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This week
Ramblin' With the Rav: Williamstown Rural Lands
Sun, Oct 1110:30 AM – 3:00 PMKnesset Israel, 16 Colt Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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This week
Families
PJ Library Fall Family Adventure on the Farm: Caring for Animals
Sun, Oct 112:00 – 3:15 PMIoka Farm, 3475 Hancock Road, Hancock, MA 01237
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This week
Online
Bruce Feiler in conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl: Community One Read
Thu, Oct 151:00 – 2:00 PMVIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, 196 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Online
Peddlers, Merchants, and Junk Dealers: Jewish Life in Small-Town Vermont
Thu, Oct 227:00 – 8:00 PMVIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, 196 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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The History and Evolution of Jewish Ceremonial Objects Used in the Home
Sun, Oct 259:30 AM – 12:00 PMKnesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Ramblin' With the Rav: Hand Hollow
Sun, Oct 2510:00 AM – 1:00 PMKnesset Israel, 16 Colt Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Speaker: "Defending Democracy"
Sun, Oct 2511:15 AM – 12:30 PMHevreh of Southern Berkshire, 270 State Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Berkshire Jewish Collective Autumn Meetup at Balderdash
Sun, Oct 251:00 – 3:00 PMBalderdash WIne Cellars, 81 State Rd, RIchmond, MA 01254
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Online
Playmakers: Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America
Thu, Oct 297:00 – 8:00 PMVIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, 196 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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November 2026

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Always Carry Salt: A Memoir of Preserving Language and Culture
Mon, Nov 210:45 AM – 12:00 PMVIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, 196 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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“A Force for Good” with Author Anita Robboy
Sun, Nov 89:30 AM – 12:00 PMKnesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Shir Hadash: A Poetry Salon
Mon, Nov 910:30 AM – 12:00 PMKnesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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An Evening of Songs and Stories with Doug Mishkin and Rick Reiss
Tue, Nov 107:00 – 9:00 PMHevreh of Southern Berkshire, 270 State Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Online
Middle East Update with Ambassador Dennis Ross 2026
Thu, Nov 127:00 – 8:00 PMJewish Federation of the Berkshires Virtual Program, 196 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Online
The Jewish Life of Pablo Picasso: An Untold Story
Thu, Nov 197:00 – 8:00 PMVIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, 196 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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"Good is Amazing" with local author Heather Campbell
Sun, Nov 2211:15 AM – 12:30 PMHevreh of Southern Berkshire, 270 State Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230
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December 2026

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Jewish Treasures of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg: Virtual Tour
Thu, Dec 310:45 AM – 12:00 PM
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Community Chanukkah Celebration at NightWood 2026--SAVE THE DATE
Sat, Dec 55:30 – 7:30 PMThe Mount, 2 Plunkett Street, Lenox, MA 01240
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Families
Chanukah Family Festival
Sun, Dec 64:00 – 7:00 PMLilac Park, Downtown Lenox, 450 South Street, Lenox, MA, MA 01240
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Shir Hadash: A Poetry Salon
Mon, Dec 710:30 AM – 12:00 PMKnesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Berkshire Jewish Collective Chanukkah Party--SAVE THE DATE
Thu, Dec 105:00 – 7:00 PMHandcrafted Event Space
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Online
Hollywood vs. Nazis: How the Movie Studios Took on Nazis Infiltrating LA
Thu, Dec 107:00 – 8:00 PMVIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, 196 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Online
Music Between Your Ears: How Musical Engagement Powers the Human Brain
Thu, Dec 177:00 – 8:00 PMVIRTUAL Program Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, 196 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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About events in the Berkshires

These are the community events Jewish Federation of the Berkshires publishes on its calendar at jewishberkshires.org, read by FedFinder every day. Religious services, holiday dates and internal meetings aren't included here; the full calendar has them. A listing on a public calendar isn't always open to everyone, so check eligibility and registration with the host.

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.

Jewish events nearby

Albany 41 events · 35 mi
Springfield and Western Massachusetts 8 events · 44 mi
Hartford 36 events · 52 mi
Western Connecticut 13 events · 66 mi
Worcester and Central Massachusetts 39 events · 73 mi
New Haven 40 events · 77 mi

Questions

Where can I find Jewish events in the Berkshires?

This page lists the upcoming community events on Jewish Federation of the Berkshires's calendar (25 right now), read daily. For the Federation's programs, services and how to get involved, see its FedFinder page.

Are these events open to everyone?

Many are. Each listing says so when it's open to all; otherwise check eligibility, cost and registration with the host before you go.

How do I get my event listed in the Berkshires?

Hosts can submit an event on FedFinder's "Promote your event" page. A featured event appears at the top of this page and the Event Calendar for people looking for events in the Berkshires.