2009 Knesset Israel Summer Kayitz

                       All Three events are Free and open to the public and

                            are  being held at Congregation Knesset Israel

Berkshire Authors Summer Speakers

July 21, 7:30 P.M.    Seth Rogovoy

Bob Dylan: Prophet, Mystic, Jew

Seth Rogovoy will offer a sneak preview of his upcoming book, Bob Dylan: Prophet, Mystic, Jew in a multimedia presentation that illuminates the Jewish influence of Bob Dylans life, career and music. A close examination of his songs reveals Dylan has a deep and profound knowledge of the Bible, Talmud and Kabbalah and his overall career is best appreciated when seen in the context of the Jewish prophetic tradition, which in large part accounts for his enduring popularity and apppeal.

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                        Talmudic Insights with Kaya Stern-Kaufman

July 29 and August 5, Wednsday Mornings   

Talumidic Insights on Human Dignity is a two-part series exploring Talmudic texts that address the issues of Human dignity and respect as value concepts, specifically looking at the needs of the bride, the needs of the mourner, and honoring our neighbors and teachers. All texts will be provided with translation. Registration is requested 413-445-4872 x10

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                             Tanglewood Pre-Program Discussion

Tuesday, August 18, 7:30 PM -- Professor Jeremy Yudkin,

Boris and Bessie Thomashefsky Tanglewood Program Discussion

Professor Jeremy Yudkin will discuss The Thomashefsky program appearing at Tanglewood on August 19 and 20.  At Tanglewood, Micheal Tilson Thomas will share the stage with an orchestra and four singers to bring to life the story of Boris and Bessie Thomashefky, Michael's grandparents, who emigrated to the United States from Eastern Europe in the 1880's and played major roles in the development of American Yiddish Theater

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23rd ANNUAL BERKSHIRE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

The 23rd Annual Berkshire Jewish Film Festival will be presented on Mondays in the Duffin Theater at Lenox Memorial High School, 197 East Street in Lenox. All seating is general admission, $10 evenings and $5 matinees. Season tickets are $75.

        FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR 23rd SEASON

                 click here to go to our film page

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TISHA B’AV SERVICES

Wednesday, July 29, 7:30 P.M.,     Erev Tisha B’Av Service/Eicha

Thursday, July 30, 7:00 A.M.                   Shaharit

Thursday, July 30, 7:00 P.M.                   Minhah Ma’ariv

        All services will be held in the Knesset Israel Sanctuary.

For more information about any of these programs or to charge events, call (413) 445-4872, ext. 10