Jewish Religious Center
Past Events
October 2018
Jewish Values, Trans Inclusivity, and “Yes on 3” with Rabbi Moskowitz
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
What do Jewish texts say about trans inclusivity, and can we square the value we place on human rights and dignity across the spectrum of gender expression and sexual orientation with Jewish tradition?
Find out more »Refugee Shabbat: A Firsthand Account of the Refugee Crisis FRIDAY 7pm
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- Campus Life/Student Organizations
Every minute, 20 people are forced to flee their homes. Join WCJA and Refugee Advocates for Refugee Shabbat this Friday at the Jewish Religious Center -- all welcome! Home-cooked dinner at 7pm, followed by a speaker who will share her firsthand account working with refugees in Greece.
Find out more »November 2018
Afula-Gilboa Dinner
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
Join WCJA for a special dinner event with four Israeli residents from Afula-Gilboa Israel, an interfaith coalition discussing religion, politics and their personal perspectives on the intersection of secular, Jewish Muslim, and modern Orthodox life in Israel.
Find out more »December 2018
Hannukah 2018!
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- Campus Life/Student Organizations
WCJA's annual Hannukah Party and latke-fest is happening this Sunday, December 2nd, kicking off the start of Hannukah 2018! Festivities will include dreidel, gelt, gift-wrapping, candle-lighting, and of course, many, many latkes. Bring yourself, your friends, and an appetite--all are welcome!
Find out more »January 2019
Frosh Shabbat! Calling all first years to help cook and join us for dinner.
One event on Fri, January 18th, 2019 at 12:00am
One event on Fri, April 19th, 2024 at 12:00am
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
The first years are cooking Shabbat dinner this week. Come help cook!
Find out more »Day-Long Winter Meditation Retreat (Thursday, 10am-4pm, at the JRC)
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
Day-long Winter Meditation Retreat Join students, faculty, and staff as we settle into presence and stillness through the practice of meditation. A perfect way to spend a day of Winter Study and to feel renewed and reconnected. Time/location: Thursday, Jan. 10. From 10 am - 4:00 pm at the Jewish Religious Center (24 Stetson Court). Sitting meditation periods (40 minutes in…
Find out more »Help Braid and Bake Challah TODAY to Combat Food Insecurity!
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- Campus Life/Student Organizations
Help WCJA bake/braid challah Thurs 3-7pm at the JRC! Plain, chocolate, & cinnamon mini-loaves and new "challah bites." Proceeds go to food insecurity orgs. You can taste-test and reserve loaves to pick up fresh! Come when you can.
Find out more »Day-long Winter Meditation Retreat Tuesday 10am-4pm
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
Join students, faculty, and staff as we settle into presence and stillness through the practice of meditation. A perfect way to spend a day of Winter Study and to feel renewed and reconnected.
Find out more »Tu BiShvat Environmental Service
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
To celebrate the Jewish holiday of the trees, join us for a service celebrating environmental awareness, justice, and gratitude. We will have S N A C K S !
Find out more »February 2019
Changing the World from the Inside Out: A Path to Personal and Collective Change
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
What kind of change work are you called to do in this world? How can you show up as your best self? Over the course of 6 Wednesdays, we will explore these questions, plus motivation, choice, & gratitude. Interested? Email Rabbi Seth @ smw4!
Find out more »Ecological Justice and Judaism: A Deep Shift in Consciousness
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
We can’t stop ecological degradation only with technical fixes; we need a different way of thinking about our world. Check out this experiential workshop that connects Jewish ideas to toward a creating a thriving, sustainable planet.
Find out more »Self-Care & Spirituality for Activists and Change-Makers
One event on Wed, February 27th, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on Mon, May 13th, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on Wed, April 3rd, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on Wed, April 17th, 2019 at 7:30pm
One event on Wed, May 1st, 2019 at 7:30pm
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
What kind of change work are you called to do in this world? How can you show up as your best self? Over the course of 6 sessions, through personal and small group reflection, we will explore motivation, choice, gratitude, and rest.
Find out more »Shabbat Prayer Workshop
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
Explore the practice of prayer during our series of experiential Shabbat service workshops, built from scratch each week! Your feedback will help shape WCJA's new prayer book for use in our weekly Shabbat services for years to come.
Find out more »May 2019
Challah for Hunger: dough-making Sat, braiding with kids Sun, selling Mon
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- Community Engagement
This weekend is our last Challah for Hunger bake of the year! Help us make dough Sat night 9-10:30pm, or braid dough with local families as part of a PJ Library program Sun 10am-noon at JRC. Or buy challah Mon lunch at Paresky!
Find out more »October 2019
Bake and Braid Challah to Combat Food Insecurity, 6-10pm TONIGHT! (Or Buy Tomorrow at Lunch!)
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- Campus Life/Student Organizations
Join us to bake challah, traditional Jewish braided loaves, to raise $$ to combat food insecurity locally. No experience necessary - we'll teach! Come anytime 6-10pm at the Jewish Religious Center. Click for more info on Challah for Hunger.
Find out more »November 2019
Bake and Braid Chalah to Combat Food Insecurity, 6-9pm Tonight!
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- Community Engagement
Join us to bake challah, traditional Jewish braided loaves, to raise $ to combat food insecurity. No experience necessary - we'll teach! Come anytime 6-9pm at the Jewish Religious Center. Click for more info on Challah for Hunger.
Find out more »January 2020
Come make Challah dough to Combat Food Insecurity, 7-9pm on Wednesday!
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- Community Engagement
Join us to make dough for challah, traditional Jewish braided loaves, to raise $ to combat food insecurity. No experience necessary - we'll teach! Come anytime 7-9pm at the Jewish Religious Center. Click for more info on Challah for Hunger.
Find out more »Come braid and bake challah to combat food insecurity, 9-noon on Thursday!
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- Campus Life/Student Organizations
Join us to braid and bake challah, traditional Jewish braided loaves, to raise $ to combat food insecurity. No experience necessary - we'll teach! Come anytime 9-noon at the Jewish Religious Center.
Find out more »A TASTE OF ZEN PRACTICE
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
Are you new to meditation or Zen Buddhist practice?
Find out more »October 2021
The New Jew: Screening and Creators’ Talkback
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
This funny and insightful TV documentary series showcases for Israeli Jewish society the character and shape of the American Jewish community and explores relations between these groups. A talkback with creator Moshe Samuels will follow.
Find out more »April 2022
Visionary and Playful Art: An Exhibit Opening of the Work of Paul Graubard
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
The work of local artist Paul Graubard is currently on display at the JRC. His art is inspired by religious, biblical, and rabbinic themes, among other sources.
The entire community is welcome to the opening event and to meet the artist.
Find out more »April 2023
Tending to the Jewish Ancestral:Emergent on Yom Hashoah/Holocaust Memorial Day
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- On and Around Campus
Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, offers an opportunity to engage our own experience with how we process loss and grief; our connection to our ancestors; and what would it mean to release and heal. All are welcome at this unique event!
Find out more »December 2023
Musical Kabbalat Shabbat with Argentinian Duo Lerner & Moguilevsky
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
WCJA and the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires are super excited to welcome Argentinian maestros César Lerner and Marcello Moguilevsky, for a special Friday night Shabbat service!
Find out more »April 2024
Trans & Jewish with Rabbi Becky Silverstein
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
Join Rabbi Becky Silverstein (he/him), Co-Director of the Trans Halakha Project and faculty at SVARA, for two learning opportunities: Rituals and Blessings for Trans Lives & Trans and Jewish Lunch & Learn at the Jewish Religious Center.
Find out more »Trans & Jewish with Rabbi Becky Silverstein
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- Religious and Spiritual Life
Join Rabbi Becky Silverstein (he/him), Co-Director of the Trans Halakha Project and faculty at SVARA, for two learning opportunities: Rituals and Blessings for Trans Lives & Trans and Jewish Lunch & Learn at the Jewish Religious Center.
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