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SUMMARY:The JCCNS North Shore Singers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/the-jccns-north-shore-singers/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-mah-jongg/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-and-Mah-Jongg-Open-Play-2026-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-11/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T173351Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat by the Outdoor Pool
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/shabbat-by-the-outdoor-pool-13/
LOCATION:JCCNS Outdoor Pool\, 4 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Home-Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Connector":MAILTO:FamilyConnector@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000
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SUMMARY:Cardboard Boat Race
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/cardboard-boat-race/
LOCATION:JCCNS Outdoor Pool\, 4 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Kidd-Levy":MAILTO:rkiddlevy@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T095000
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SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-13/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Israeli-Folk-Dancing-square.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T162152Z
CREATED:20260617T182519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T162152Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Stories of Revere Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/jewish-stories-of-revere-beach/
LOCATION:Rumney Marsh Academy\, 140 American Legion Highway #3\, Revere\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home-Partner
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jewish-Stories-of-Revere-Beach_Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T161007Z
CREATED:20260710T153443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T161007Z
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SUMMARY:Unity in the Shadow of October 7th: Leadership\, Human Dignity\, and the Israeli Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/unity-in-the-shadow-of-october-7th-leadership-human-dignity-and-the-israeli-spirit/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Community-Conversation-2026-07-27-Unity-Eblast-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T164904Z
CREATED:20260518T154622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164904Z
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SUMMARY:The JCCNS North Shore Singers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/the-jccns-north-shore-singers/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/North-Shore-Singers-Eblast-img.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T175600Z
CREATED:20260618T175600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T175600Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Serpents Fall Tryouts for grades K-3
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/sea-serpents-fall-tryouts-for-grades-k-3-2/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:JCCNS Outdoor Pool\, 4 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Aquatics Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sea-Serpents-Fall-2025-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Vieira":MAILTO:avieira@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183614Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183614Z
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-mah-jongg/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-and-Mah-Jongg-Open-Play-2026-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000663-1785439800-1785445200@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-11/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Israeli-Folk-Dancing-square.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T173400Z
CREATED:20260615T173400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T173400Z
UID:10003632-1785517200-1785520800@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat by the Outdoor Pool
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/shabbat-by-the-outdoor-pool-14/
LOCATION:JCCNS Outdoor Pool\, 4 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Home-Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Shabbat-by-the-Outdoor-Pool-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Connector":MAILTO:FamilyConnector@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T095000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164701Z
CREATED:20241021T165013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164701Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-13/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Israeli-Folk-Dancing-square.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T190000
DTSTAMP:20260710T135825Z
CREATED:20260522T134640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T135825Z
UID:10003300-1785661200-1785697200@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Summer Day Trip to Tanglewood Music Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/summer-day-trip-to-tanglewood-music-center-5/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Tanglewood-Trip-2025-Eblast-img-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T173000
DTSTAMP:20260618T175600Z
CREATED:20260618T175600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T175600Z
UID:10003643-1785859200-1785864600@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Sea Serpents Fall Tryouts for grades K-3
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/sea-serpents-fall-tryouts-for-grades-k-3-2/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:JCCNS Outdoor Pool\, 4 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Aquatics Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sea-Serpents-Fall-2025-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Vieira":MAILTO:avieira@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T183000
DTSTAMP:20260618T175617Z
CREATED:20260618T175617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T175617Z
UID:10003645-1785862800-1785868200@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Sea Serpents Fall Tryouts for grades 4-7
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/sea-serpents-fall-tryouts-for-grades-4-7-2/
LOCATION:JCCNS Outdoor Pool\, 4 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Aquatics Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sea-Serpents-Fall-2025-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Vieira":MAILTO:avieira@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T153603Z
CREATED:20251119T193841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T153603Z
UID:10000525-1785927600-1785933000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/senior-jazz-and-lunch-hour-6-10/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Senior-Jazz-Hour-and-Lunch-square.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183614Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183614Z
UID:10003373-1785942000-1785949200@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-mah-jongg/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-and-Mah-Jongg-Open-Play-2026-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164601Z
CREATED:20241018T180055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164601Z
UID:10000869-1785956400-1785956400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Knitting Knights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/knitting-knights-3/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:JCCNS Women’s Health Center\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Knitting-Knights-square.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pat Hawkins":MAILTO:mphawkins@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000664-1786044600-1786050000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-11/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Israeli-Folk-Dancing-square.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T173412Z
CREATED:20260615T173412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T173412Z
UID:10003633-1786122000-1786125600@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat by the Outdoor Pool
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/shabbat-by-the-outdoor-pool-15/
LOCATION:JCCNS Outdoor Pool\, 4 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Home-Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Shabbat-by-the-Outdoor-Pool-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Family Connector":MAILTO:FamilyConnector@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T113000
DTSTAMP:20260618T175600Z
CREATED:20260618T175600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T175600Z
UID:10003644-1786183200-1786188600@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Sea Serpents Fall Tryouts for grades K-3
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/sea-serpents-fall-tryouts-for-grades-k-3-2/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:JCCNS Outdoor Pool\, 4 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Aquatics Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sea-Serpents-Fall-2025-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Vieira":MAILTO:avieira@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T095000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164701Z
CREATED:20241021T165013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164701Z
UID:10001061-1786262400-1786269000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-13/2026-08-09/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Israeli-Folk-Dancing-square.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T113000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144346Z
CREATED:20260608T144346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T144346Z
UID:10003366-1786271400-1786275000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Schmooze and News
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/schmooze-and-news-31/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Schmooze-and-News-square.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T181457Z
CREATED:20260617T181457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T181457Z
UID:10003637-1786366800-1786370400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:JCCNS Women's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/jccns-womens-book-club-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Womens-Book-Club-on-Zoom-square.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183614Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183614Z
UID:10003374-1786546800-1786554000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-mah-jongg/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-and-Mah-Jongg-Open-Play-2026-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000665-1786649400-1786654800@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-11/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Israeli-Folk-Dancing-square.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T173422Z
CREATED:20260615T173422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T173422Z
UID:10003634-1786726800-1786730400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat by the Outdoor Pool
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/shabbat-by-the-outdoor-pool-16/
LOCATION:JCCNS Outdoor Pool\, 4 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Home-Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T080000
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SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who\, through a deeply personal firsthand perspective\, will share a powerful story of nationalresponsibility\, mutual care\, and the extraordinary unity that emerged after October 7. Free and everyone is welcome.  Please RSVP below. Colonel Cohen’s bio:Avner Cohen\, Col. (Res.)\, is a senior executive\, entrepreneur\, advisor\, and lecturer. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology Management with honors\, as well as degrees in Business Administration\, including a specialization in Strategic Management. He served in senior command and staff positions in the Israel Defense Forces\, and in his last role served as Chief of Staff of a corps at the General Staff level. Following the October 7 attack\, he led the victim identification process at Shura Camp\, in cooperation with the IDF\, Israel Police\, government ministries\, and expert teams. Today\, he works as an advisor to the National Emergency Authority in Israel’s Ministry of Defense\, as a board member\, and as co-founder of AI4Life\, an initiative that teaches artificial intelligence to senior citizens. Avner is the author of the book From Shura to Renewal. His lectures combine leadership\, managerial and command experience\, strategic management\, and crisis management\, alongside unity and mutual responsibility\, a sense of mission\, accountability\, and personal and national resilience.  
URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-13/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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