Radical Sisters: Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, Evelyn Lauder and the Dawn of the Breast Cancer Movement. Join author Judith Pearson in conversation with Rosalind Kopfstein of three women whose courage sparked a movement that transformed society's approach to breast cancer. By refusing to be silent about the disease, they ignited a movement that forever […]
Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event
Join us for a joyful kosher Passover experience! Enjoy a sumptuous, homemade Passover dinner and traditional ritual foods, freshly prepared by Hand Crafted Catering and Events.
Diversity and Inclusion, Holidays
The Grey Zone, with Terezín Music Foundation Director Mark Ludwig and the Terezin Music Foundation Ensemble. Drawing from his book Our Will to Live, Mark Ludwig will share stories of how music by Jewish composers — and other artistic expression in the Terezín concentration camp — was co-opted for Nazi propaganda. The program features a […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Holidays, Performing Arts & Entertainment
A moving community commemoration of Yom HaShoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day. The concept of the “grey zone” developed by Holocaust survivor and writer Primo Levi will be explored by Terezín Music Foundation Director Mark Ludwig and live musicians. Remembrance and candle lighting follow. Tickets are required. Seating is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Diversity and Inclusion, Family Friendly
In 1943, German SS officers in charge of Auschwitz-Birkenau ordered that an orchestra be formed among the female prisoners. Almost fifty women and girls from eleven nations were drafted into a band that would play marching music to other prisoners and was also made to give weekly concerts for Nazi officers. Being in the orchestra […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Join Tanya Fredman for an inside look at Shared Living in Israel through the Lens of Youth Artists at the Mishkan Museum of Art in Ein Harod, Israel. In this special partnership, we will explore how contemporary Israeli artists navigate boundaries using the concept of the parochet (curtain) as a jumping-off point; highlight a new […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event
How does it feel to be Jewish today? From fear to pride, these true stories in a post October 7th world will make you feel more connected than ever to one another. Professional actors bring to life true American Jewish stories of humor, hope, heartbreak, and resilience. See this landmark adaptation of Zibby Owens’ bestseller, On Being […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks
Join Dr. Carol Salus for an exploration of Israeli artist, Menashe Kadishman, an influential painter and sculptor known for his unique artistic vision that blended minimalist influences with deeply symbolic themes. Kadishman’s early experiences as a shepherd on a kibbutz had a profound impact on his art. This connection to nature and animals became a […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event
With growing polarization around issues at home and abroad, how do we talk with family members, neighbors, and others about challenging topics? Join Resetting the Table’s acclaimed workshop to build practical skills for engaging across differences with confidence and respect. Through guided dialogue and shared experiences, participants will learn to navigate disagreement and strengthen relationships—even in the […]
Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, in collaboration with the Jewish Book Council, hosts bestselling author and acclaimed critic David Denby, who will discuss his new book, Eminent Jews: Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, and Mailer. He will be joined in conversation by Albert Stern, editor of the Berkshire Jewish Voice. Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman […]
Diversity and Inclusion, Literature, Lectures, and Talks, Online Event