Will you be in the Berkshires for a week, a month, or two this summer? K.I. is a great place to find exciting events celebrating Jewish learning, culture and community. Whether your interests tend toward film, music, study or prayer, or the great outdoors, you are assured of a worthwhile experience and a warm welcome.
Everyone is welcome to join in services, events, and meals - indoors or ba'ohel.
Our focus this summer is on the fundamentals - gathering for shabbat (in person and on livestream) and enjoying the Berkshire Jewish Film Festival. We're pleased to reintroduce our signature adult education program, JTS in the Berkshires, and try something new - Ramblin' with the Rav - moderate Wednesday morning hiking excursions led by Rabbi David Weiner.
A typical summer week at K.I. might include:
- Friday Evening services ba'ohel - 5:45 p.m. - in a variety of styles
- Shabbat Morning services - 9:30 a.m., in person and livestream,
- Kiddush luncheons, July 8 through August 27
- Sunday morning minyan, 8:45 a.m., in person
- The Berkshire Jewish Film Festival - online, register & watch films at your convenience
- Tuesday & Thursday evening davening on Zoom, 7:00 p.m.
- Ramblin' with the Rav - Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. Preregistration Required
- JTS in the Berkshires on Friday mornings at 11 (July 29 with Dr. Marjorie Lehman, "Get Thee to a Nunnery: Shakespeare and the Talmud Rabbis in Conversation" & August 12 with Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, "Spiritual Leadership for a New Era") (each $15/seat) Register here.
Special Events this summer include Shavuot, Tisha B'av, a Jewish Papercut Workshop on June 8 and an open mic concert ba'ohel (details tba).
Please consult the K.I. calendar for programming schedules, dates and locations.
