Join award-winning journalist Julie Satow, whose latest book chronicles the rise of the department store through dazzling portraits of three visionary women who took great risks, forging new paths for the women who followed in their footsteps. Part of Jewish Literary Voices: A Federation Series in collaboration with The Jewish Book Council.
Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, History and Heritage, Online Event
Lenox Library will host a presentation on "The Lenox Minutemen" with Local History Librarian Amy Lafave. Over 30 men from Lenox were part of Paterson's regiment of middle and northern Berkshire minutemen who were training to be ready at a minute's notice, when news arrived in Lenox on April 21, 1775 that the British were […]
Berkshire250, History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Marking the 200th anniversary of the Marquise de Lafayette’s visit to the Berkshires, New York Times-bestselling author Sarah Vowell joins us for a conversation. Vowell’s book, Lafayette in the Somewhat United States, explores the patriot founders' alliance with France as personified by the teenage volunteer in George Washington's army, the Marquis de Lafayette. This talk […]
Berkshire250, History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
The Clark Art Institute, the Morgan Library and Museum, and The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, present Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian’s Legacy, an examination of the inspiring life and career of the Morgan Library’s first librarian and director Belle da Costa Greene. This free event takes place in the Clark’s Manton Research Center auditorium.
History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
This Jewish Art Education program led by Prof. Joanna Homrighausen identifies the citation from Pirke Avot/Ethics of the Fathers that determines the role of Tikkun Olam/Fixing the World and surveys the many customs developed to observe it and their representation in sculpture, prints and paintings, photographs, and objects of many different media.
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Diversity and Inclusion, History and Heritage, Online Event
The Williams College Jewish Association and Jewish Federation of the Berkshires invite you to share in a special Shabbat opportunity to connect students and community together! Come to help cook, participate in services, enjoy a festive meal, or all of the above.
Diversity and Inclusion, Family Friendly, History and Heritage
The Williams College Jewish Association and Jewish Federation of the Berkshires invite you to share in a special Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner opportunity to connect students and community together! Community members are invited to volunteer to cook with students (an hour between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.); join in student-led, participator Shabbat Services together (6 p.m.); eat […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Food and Drinks, History and Heritage
Please join us for tea, finger sandwiches, desserts as we begin our Afternoon Tea Series, welcoming Muriel Dyas as Susan B. Anthony! The tea will take place outdoors in our garden, revived by your generous donations for Susan's birthday.
Arts and Culture, Food and Drinks, History and Heritage, Outdoor Event
Join one of Israel's most acclaimed contemporary writers, Maya Arad, in conversation with Barbara Viniar for a discussion of The Hebrew Teacher: Three Novellas, stories about three Israeli women, their lives altered by immigration to the United States, seeking to overcome crises. Part of Jewish Literary Voices: A Federation Series in collaboration with The Jewish Book […]
Diversity and Inclusion, History and Heritage, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event
The popular Shaker Supper series will return to Hancock Shaker Village for the 2025 season. The four-part series includes special presentations from a variety of compelling Shaker experts sharing their unique perspectives on the many fascinating ways the Shakers lived and thrived throughout the years. Depending on the discussion topic, short tours of the historic […]
Food and Drinks, History and Heritage