PAST EVENTS
Purim Party- Fri., March 14th 5:30PM-7:30PM
Enjoy live music by A Glezele Tey, great food, and a spirited re-enactment of the Purim story. Come in costume, be in community! Location- Left Bank, North Bennington
For more information and to RSVP, email info@nefeshcommunity.org.
Bake and Deliver Hamantaschen — Sat., March. 8th at 10:00am
Bring Purim joy to homebound seniors and community members by baking fresh hamantaschen and delivering michloach manot packages.
For location details and to RSVP, email info@nefeshcommunity.org.
TuBishvat Dinner & Family Sing — Thurs., Feb. 13th, 5:15pm-7:00pm
Come in from the slopes and give a little pre-Valentine's Day love to the trees on Tu Bishvat! We'll meet in the lodge and enjoy a vegetarian lasagna dinner as well a a group sing-along led by local musicians and children from Nefesh's Jewish Education Program. Listen to some of our featured songs to sing along: My Roots Go Down, Adamah v’Shamayim and Garden Song.
Please RSVP by emailing: info@nefeshcommunity.org.
Mitzvah Meal for the Hungry — Sun., Feb. 2 at 2:00-4:00PM
Prepare a meal for the many who rely on Bennington’s monthly community dinner and learn about the mitzvah of providing for those in need. This event will be held at Second Congregational Church in Bennington, VT.
To RSVP, email info@nefeshcommunity.org.
Hanukkah Community Candle Lighting — RSVP for Event Details
You're warmly invited to join the Jewish community for a special Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony at Park Mcullough Historic Governor’s Mansion in North Bennington. This festive, community-wide celebration is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. We will light the beautiful outdoor menorah created last year by Nefesh: Jewish Families of Southern VT and Western MA and enjoy Hanukkah treats in this gathering dedicated to bringing hope, joy and light into the world during times of darkness. Event details will be provided via email to those who RSVP.
For more information and to RSVP, email info@nefeshcommunity.org.
Hanukkah Party — Fri., Dec. 27 at 5:30pm
Come for latkes and candle lighting, drinks for the adults and dreidels and art for the kids. Bring your hanukkiah (Hanukkah menorah) from home and we'll light candles together. Located at a private home in North Bennington, VT.
For location details and to RSVP, email info@nefeshcommunity.org.
Hanukkah Candle Making — Sat., Dec. 7 at 1:00pm
Make your own beautiful, hand-dipped Hanukkah candles out of locally sourced, earth friendly beeswax. This workshop is geared toward families with children ages 3 and older, though adults are certainly welcome and enjoy the process as much as children do! This event is located in Bennington. VT. Location details will be emailed upon RSVP. A suggested donation of $10 per participant will be collected at the door.
For more information and to RSVP, email info@nefeshcommunity.org.
Simchat Torah Celebration, North Adams — Fri., Oct. 25 at 6:00pm
Join Nefesh and Congregation Beth Israel for a short-and-sweet festival, circle dances with the Torah, and a vegetarian potluck dinner.
Simchat Torah Celebration, Bennington — Thurs., Oct. 24 at 6:00pm
Gather for a joyful evening of live music, food and dancing to culminate the fall festival season and celebrate the annual Torah reading cycle. Nefesh partners with Congregation Beth El in Bennington for this community celebration.
For more information and to RSVP, email info@nefeshcommunity.org.
Harvest Moon Sukkot Potluck Supper & Music Around the Campfire – Fri., Oct. 18 @ 5:30 pm
Welcome Shabbat and Sukkot together with blessings, a vegetarian potluck in the sukkah and a musical jam around the campfire. Bring your instruments and a vegetarian dish to share. Located at Congregation Beth Israel in North Adams, MA.
Yom Kippur Family Service — Sat., Oct. 12 at 10:00 am
Make the day meaningful with a family service that engages the heart, mind and spirit on the Day of Atonement. Located outdoors at a private home in Shaftsbury, VT.
For more information and to RSVP, email info@nefeshcommunity.org.
Rosh Hashanah Family Service — Thurs., Oct. 3 at 10:00 am
Celebrate the New Year with story, prayer, movement and music with Jewish families and an incredible view. We’ll enjoy a locally catered lunch and walk to a nearby stream for tashlich. Located at a private home in Shaftsbury, VT.
For more information and to RSVP, email info@nefeshcommunity.org.
Family Band Practice – September 7, 14, 28 at 1:00 pm
Instrument players, bring your violins, guitars, ukuleles, keyboards, or other instruments to practice beloved songs and play together for High Holiday family services.
Rosh Hashanah Baking – September 15 @ 10:00 am
Join us as we make apple cake and round challah to share with family and friends at the Bennington Community Market! For more information and to RSVP, please contact learning@cbiberkshires.com.