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Monday ,
JunJune 12 , 2023Ethical Wills
Monday, Jun 12th 3:00p to 4:30p
Learn the history of ethical wills, read some classic and contemporary examples, and through different prompts, begin to write your own. Join Rabbi Pamela Wax for this three-week workshop, Mondays, June 12-26, 3-4:30 PM. Hybrid class at Knesset Israel. -
Friday ,
JunJune 16 , 2023Shabbat Across the Berkshires
Friday, Jun 16th 6:00p to 8:00p
An annual celebration of shabbat and Jewish community. This year's service takes place at Congregation Beth Israel in North Adams. -
Monday ,
JunJune 19 , 2023Let’s Discuss “My So-Called Selfish Life”
Monday, Jun 19th 7:00p to 9:00p
In her documentary “My So-Called Selfish Life,” filmmaker Therese Schecter challenges the social taboo of a childless life and the expectation that female identity be equated with motherhood. The film will be streamed during the month of May in honor of Mother’s Day. Rabbi Pamela Wax will convene a follow-up conversation and text study of both secular and Jewish sources. -
Sunday ,
JunJune 25 , 2023Ramblin' with the Rav - Berkshire High Road
Sunday, Jun 25th 10:00a to 2:00p
Join our Rabbi for a moderately paced, moderately strenuous hike, a little Torah, and good company. Registration required. -
Friday ,
JunJune 30 , 2023Community Shabbat Dinner - June
Friday, Jun 30th 6:45p to 8:30p
Family-friendly 'Shirei Shabbat' service (5:45), followed by a delicious dinner (6:45) -
Friday ,
JulJuly 7 , 2023JTS in the Berkshires
Friday, Jul 7th 11:00a to 12:45p
Top-notch scholars from the Jewish Theological Seminary present on timely topics. Sponsored by Knesset Israel and the Jewish Theological Seminary. Supported by a generous gift from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and a cosponsorship grant from the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires. -
Saturday ,
JulJuly 8 , 2023Member Appreciation Lunch
Shabbat, Jul 8th 12:00p to 2:00p
Come join us to kick off our summer of chef-prepared kiddush luncheons and visit with old and new KI friends. Everyone is welcome! -
Friday ,
JulJuly 21 , 2023JTS in the Berkshires
Friday, Jul 21st 11:00a to 12:45p
Top-notch scholars from the Jewish Theological Seminary present on timely topics. Sponsored by Knesset Israel and the Jewish Theological Seminary. Supported by a generous gift from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and a cosponsorship grant from the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires. -
Sunday ,
JulJuly 30 , 2023Book Discussion with Rabbi Pam Wax: Judaism Disrupted; A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century
Sunday, Jul 30th 10:00a to 12:00p
Rabbi Pamela Wax will lead two follow-up discussions of Rabbi Michael Strassfeld's book at Knesset Israel. One will take place on Sunday, July 30 at 10 AM following morning minyan, and the second will convene following Shabbat services and kiddush lunch on Saturday, August 26.. Feel free to attend either or both conversations. -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2023Ramblin' with the Rav - Boulders
Wednesday, Aug 2nd 9:00a to 11:00a
Join our Rabbi for a moderately paced, moderately strenuous hike, a little Torah, and good company. A scenic stroll through a nature preserve in a surprising location. Wetlands, forest, and a hill with enormous erratic boulders and a commanding viewpoint over Pittsfield. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 4 , 2023JTS in the Berkshires
Friday, Aug 4th 11:00a to 12:45p
Top-notch scholars from the Jewish Theological Seminary present on timely topics. Sponsored by Knesset Israel and the Jewish Theological Seminary. Supported by a generous gift from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and a cosponsorship grant from the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires. -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 16 , 2023Ramblin' with the Rav - Hopkins
Wednesday, Aug 16th 9:00a to 1:00p
Join our rabbi for a morning of enjoying our beautiful neighborhood - exercise, a beautiful view, good company, a bit of Torah, and fantastic conversation on the trail. The Hopkins Memorial Forest is a reserve with hiking trails spread out over an extensive 2,600 acres. The Williams College Center for Environmental Studies manages the area. -
Monday ,
AugAugust 21 , 2023Klezmer Concert
Monday, Aug 21st 7:15p to 10:00p
Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra, “ a genre bending” group, doing both traditional and jazz Klezmer music, enjoyed by dancing and listening. Dessert reception to follow. Tickets are $36 and reservations required. Pre-b'nai mitzvah age -free -
Saturday ,
AugAugust 26 , 2023Book Discussion with Rabbi Pam Wax: Judaism Disrupted; A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century
Shabbat, Aug 26th 12:00p
Rabbi Pamela Wax will lead two follow-up discussions of Rabbi Michael Strassfeld's book at Knesset Israel. One will take place on Sunday, July 30 at 10 AM following morning minyan, and the second will convene following Shabbat services and kiddush lunch on Saturday, August 26.. Feel free to attend either or both conversations. -
Wednesday ,
AugAugust 30 , 2023Ramblin' with the Rav - Arches
Wednesday, Aug 30th 9:00a to 12:00p
Join our rabbi for a morning of enjoying our beautiful neighborhood - exercise, a beautiful view, good company, a bit of Torah, and fantastic conversation on the trail. It’s the last day before the start of school! Come on your own or bring sure-footed children & grandchildren for an easy hike along a scenic section of the Westfield River that is crossed by several early 20th century keystone arch bridges.
Tue, June 6 2023 17 Sivan 5783