Maggie Haberman to Speak at Feigenbaum Lecture

07:48AM / Wednesday, August 19, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The 59th Annual Hilda Vallin Feigenbaum Memorial Foundation Lecture will be held on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Anshe Amunim, 26 Broad Street in Pittsfield.

This year's speaker is Maggie Haberman, White House Correspondent for The New York Times, who will be speaking on "The Current Political Landscape."

Due to high demand, registration for in-person attendance has been closed. Details to register to stream the lecture live are now available on the Temple website at www.ansheamunim.org.

According to a press release:

A Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, Haberman has worked for The New York Times since 2015 and previously reported for Politico, The New York Post, and The New York Daily News. Her first book "Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America," was an instant #1 New York Times best-seller. Haberman continues to report extensively on the Trump presidency and Washington politics for both print media and television. Haberman's most recent book, "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," co-authored with Jonathan Swan, was released in June 2026.

"We are delighted to welcome Maggie Haberman as this year's speaker," said Josh Cutler, Chair of the Feigenbaum Lecture Series. "Ms. Haberman is one of the nation's leading authorities on politics and has reported on the most influential moments in our nation's recent history. Her visit to our Temple is most timely considering the upcoming midterm elections which will help shape the domestic and foreign

policy development over the next two years and beyond."

"Ms. Haberman's visit also allows us to celebrate the civic and spiritual legacy of Hilda Vallin Feigenbaum, and honor the love and dedication of her sons, Dr. Armand Feigenbaum and Dr. Donald Feigenbaum (both of blessed memory), who established this lecture series in perpetuity as a living tribute to their mother's spirit," Cutler said.

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BCAC Seeks Sponsors to Provide Winter Clothing for Berkshire Children

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:13AM / Monday, November 09, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For some, winter is a time for snow-covered landscapes, cozy nights by the fire and outdoor activities. For others, the colder months bring additional financial burdens as families struggle to afford necessities such as winter coats, boots and warm clothing.

The Berkshire Community Action Council's Elf Warm Clothing Program works to alleviate that burden by connecting children in need with community members willing to lead collection initiatives or purchase warm winter clothing for the drive.

According to the council's website, last year, it served more than 2,300 children across Berkshire County.

Those interested in sponsoring a child will receive the chid's age and clothing sizes to purchase a winter coat, boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat. Donations can be dropped off at a BCAC office by arrangement.

For more information or to sponsor a child, contact BCAC at 413-418-3685 for Pittsfield and Central Berkshire or 413-663-3014 for Northern Berkshire.

For 15 years, state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier has partnered with BCAC by soliciting donations for the program, helping match approximately 50 children each year with donors who provide the clothing needed to stay warm.

"The growth in the need is unbelievable," she said.

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