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  • A watercolor painting of a tree; spring blooms, summer greenery, autumn leaves, and frosty winter branches are represented in each quarter of the tree.

    Tu BiShvat Concert | NEW DATE!

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    Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

    Due to the impending snowstorm, our Tu BiShvat Concert has been POSTPONED once more. Our concert will now be held on Sunday, February 23 at 4:30pm. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused — thank you for understanding!

    Free

  • A drawing of two children celebrating Purim together. The child on the left is dressed as royalty, while the child on the right is dressed as a jester.

    Purim 5785 | Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Onsite Only)

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    Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

    Join us on Friday night as we light candles and welcome Shabbat with prayer and song. As part of this week's service, we will celebrate Purim with a spirited re-enactment of the Purim story — come in costume, or pick up a few items from our synagogue costume box upon arrival! With a nod back […]

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  • The registration deadline for our Second Night Community Passover Seder is April 7 — get your ticket today!

    PASSOVER SEDER REGISTRATION DEADLINE | Monday, April 7, 2025

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    REMINDER: If you would like to join us this year for our annual Second Night Community Passover Seder on Sunday, April 13 at 6pm, you must register by no later than Monday, April 7, 2025. To purchase tickets prior to the deadline, please visit bit.ly/passover5785. Thank you for understanding — we hope to see you there!

  • A seder plate on a blue and white striped tablecloth.

    Second Night Community Passover Seder

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    Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

    ☆ PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT REQUIRES PAID TICKETS TO ATTEND. ☆ As this is a catered event, all registrations must be received by no later than Monday, April 7, 2025. We will not able to accommodate late RSVPs or walk-ins — thank you for understanding.

    Free – $50.00

  • We Were Strangers: A Shavuot Concert

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    Congregation Beth Israel 53 Lois Street, North Adams, MA, United States

    At Shavuot, we read the story of Ruth, a Biblical refugee. Join us for music both old and new, uplifting the needs and stories of immigrants and refugees. Works draw from sources including the Book of Ruth and the poetry of Emma Lazarus, featuring music by Ysaÿe M. Barnwell, Laura Copel, Irving Berlin, and more. This event is free and open to the public; donations will benefit the Berkshire Immigrant Center.

    Free
  • Happy Shavuot

    Shavuot Family Party

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    Celebrate Shavuot with a family-friendly evening full of of fun activities and delicious food! This event will be held in Shaftsbury, VT; for more information, please contact [email protected]. Please RSVP via our website if your family plans to attend. This event is a partnership between Congregation Beth Israel & NEFESH, with major financial support from Sally Gottesman & the Harold Grinspoon Foundation as well as funding from other private donors.

    Free

  • The destruction of the temple.

    Havdalah & Tisha B’Av 5785 | Zoom Only

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    Virtual Event (Zoom)

    Join us in Jewish tradition’s deep dive into communal mourning as we remember the destruction of both Temples and many other tragedies and traumas throughout our history and persisting in our present. Tisha B’Av is the spiritual “low point” of the year; from here, we begin the seven-week ascent toward the Days of Awe. There will be an opportunity to say Mourner’s Kaddish in full during this Zoom service.