Lag BaOmer
Jewish Federation Community Events Calendar
May 5, 2026
May 15, 2026
Yom Yerushalayim
May 22 - May 23, 2026
Shavuot
Apr
30 2026
May
6 2026
20th Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Springfield JCC proudly presents the 20th annual Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival (April 30-May 6),…
May
1 2026
Shabbat May 1st🌷Family Service & Tot Sha-potluck
5:15PM - 6:30PM
Beit Ahavah
130 Pine St
Northampton, MA 01062
Tot Shabbat is the magical musical hour on the 1st Friday of the month, welcoming the Sabbath and holidays,…
May
1 2026
Pride Kabbalat Shabbat service
6:45PM - 8:00PM
Beit Ahavah
130 Pine Street
Florence, MA 01062
Kabbalat Shabbat Pride service! Sing, pray pride, and poetry with us on Friday, May 1st, 6:45pm led by Rabbah Riqi…
May
2 2026
TBE's Tot Shabbat
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Temple Beth El
979 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA 01108
Join us for a musical and spirited program led by the talented Marlene Rachelle. This program is for families with…
May
3 2026
JFS Blossom Brunch
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Sinai Temple
1100 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA
Celebrate community, compassion, and welcome at our inaugural Blossom Brunch, a free gathering with delicious food,…
May
4 2026
Pre-Lag B'Omer Bash
5:30PM - 7:30PM
JCC Pavilion
1160 Dickinson St
Springfield, MA 01108
Join us for a Pre Lag B'Omer BBQ Bash! Monday, May 4 at the JCC Pavilion. 5:30-7:30. Free Admission! BBQ food for…
May
5 2026
Lag B'Omer at LYA
4:30PM - 7:00PM
LYA
1148 Converse Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Festivities will be held from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with two great inflatable rides and a rock wall. Cost is $5 a…
May
7 2026
Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Board of Trustees Meetings
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts
1160 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA
The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of each month. For more…
May
8 2026
Shabbat Services with Noah Aronson
5:30PM - 9:30PM
Sinai Temple
1100 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA, MA 01108-3122
Noah Aronson will be joining us for Tot Shabbat services at 530 p.m. Noah will also join us for the 7:00 p.m.…
May
8 2026
Tot Shabbat
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Sinai Temple
1100 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA
Join Sinai Temple for Tot Shabbat, a family-friendly service with Rabbi Master, followed by a free pizza dinner.…
May
9 2026
Afternoon with visiting artist & scholar in residence Noah Aronson
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Temple Beth El
979 Dickinson St #2,
Springfield, MA 01108-3199
Join Us for an additional creative program with Noah Aronson An afternoon of singing, story and insight with…
May
9 2026
Murder Mystery Evening
7:00PM - 9:00PM
ROBIN GAGE
Sinai Temple
1100 Dickinson Street
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01108-3122
Murder Mystery Night at Sinai Temple. "A Dance with Death" - A 1950's Sock Hop Gone Sour. Sign ups will be on…
May
10 2026
413 Tribe May Gathering
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
300 Sugarloaf St
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Join 413 Tribe for a scenic hike, and stunning views of the Connecticut River Valley, at Mount Sugarloaf State…
May
11 2026
May Call-a-Thon
12:30PM - 7:00PM
Springfield Jewish Community Center
Neal Webber Building
1160 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA
Federation Call-a-Thon Sessions are community-wide opportunities to come together, connect, and make a difference.…
May
12 2026
May Call-a-Thon
11:00AM - 7:00PM
Springfield Jewish Community Center
Neal Webber Building
1160 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA
Federation Call-a-Thon Sessions are community-wide opportunities to come together, connect, and make a difference.…
May
12 2026
Jews of Color— Mizrahi Series
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation B’Nai Israel
153 Prospect Avenue
Northampton, MA 01060
Speakers, snoozing, recipe and tasting.
May
14 2026
Chabad Women Floral Foccacia Bread
7:30PM - 8:30PM
LYA
1148 Converse Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chabad Women invite you to a Floral Focaccia Event on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at LYA, 1148 Converse…
May
16 2026
Bat Mitzvah of Elle Weiner
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Beth El
979 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA
Bat Mitzvah of Elle Weiner at Temple Beth El
May
17 2026
Charity Book Sale
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Schoen Books
7 Sugarloaf Street
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Book sale of literature, fiction, history, and Judaica. Sponsored by Schoen Books and the Jewish Historical Society o…
May
17 2026
Jewish Singers and Songwriters
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Sinai Temple
1100 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA 01108
Join Mak’hela for a wonderful afternoon of music at Sinai Temple, May 17th, 3 PM Elaine Broad Ginsberg, conductor…
May
20 2026
May Call-a-Thon
11:00AM - 7:00PM
Springfield Jewish Community Center
Neal Webber Building
1160 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA
Federation Call-a-Thon Sessions are community-wide opportunities to come together, connect, and make a difference.…
May
20 2026
JFWM Finance Committee Meeting
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Jewish Federation of Western Mass
1160 Dickinson St
Springfield, MA 01108
The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts Finance Committee meets on the last Wednesday of each month, except…
May
21 2026
Beit Ahavah Shavuout "Disability Justice"
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Beit Ahavah
130 Pine St
Northampton, MA 01062
A holiday evening of study & receiving Torah led by Rabbah Riqi, Becky Slitt, and other teachers. Plus the ever…
May
21 2026
Shavuot Service & Program with TBE & Sinai Temple
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Sinai Temple
1100 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA 01108
Join Temple Beth El & Sinai Temple for a joint program, followed by a service and dairy dessert reception. In…
May
22 2026
Celebrate Shavuot at B'nai Torah
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Congregation B'nai Torah
2 Eunice Drive
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Children's program and Ice Cream Party 10:00-11:30am Hear the 10 Commandments 10:30am Dairy Kiddush Buffet after services
May
22 2026
10 Commandments and Ice Cream Party
11:00AM - 2:00PM
LYA
1148 Converse Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Come and celebrate the auspicious moment when Jews reaffirm their commitment to the Torah on Shavuot, at a festive…
May
26 2026
JEF Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Monthly meeting of the Jewish Endowment Foundation Board of Trustees. For more information please call our office:…
May
28 2026
Heritage Ad Hoc Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Springfield Jewish Community Center
Neal Webber Building
1160 Dickinson Street
Springfield, MA
Please Join us for a Heritage Ad Hoc Meeting at the JCC on May 28th at 7pm in the Robinson Community Room. For more…
May
28 2026
Yiddish Soundbath with Chaia
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity
130 Pine St
Florence, MA 01062
Join Bombyx, the Yiddish Book Center, and Beit Ahavah for an immersive sound experience led by Kleztronica artist…