PAST EVENTS

Simchat Torah Celebration, North Adams — Fri., Oct. 25 at 6:00pm

Shira holding the Torah

Join Nefesh and Congregation Beth Israel for a short-and-sweet festival, circle dances with the Torah, and a vegetarian potluck dinner.

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Simchat Torah Celebration, Bennington — Thurs., Oct. 24 at 6:00pm

stained glass on front doors

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

Harvest Moon flags

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.

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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

bread to share

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.

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