Schmooze and News

Join us for an invigorating discussion about the biggest news stories of the month. We look forward to seeing you! Bagels will be served. FREE and open to everyone!

Ethel Merman: There’s No Business Like Show Business

Join Bill Sano, musician and music historian, to learn about Broadway star Ethel Merman and her fascinating life and career. Coffee and bagels will be served. FREE and everyone is welcome, but you must RSVP at JCCNS.org

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Afternoon Concert Series

Presented by Salem State University, Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute, and the JCCNS Featuring duets by Bach, Ravel, Mozart and more! Sundays, February 4, March 3, and April 14 at 3:00PM at 71 Loring Avenue, Salem Recital Hall at the Harrington Campus Classroom Building, Ground Floor Guests of arts events taking place in the Recital Hall […]

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Art & Artists: 100 Jewish Artists – Part II

Join art educator Nancy Kotz for an interesting overview of artists & artworks which tell the stories of Jewish culture in three sessions:  1) Mid-20th Century - Europe and Beyond, 2) Mid-20th Century - Europe to America, and 3) 20th Century – Potpourri. Save! Get “Early Bird” pricing; Buy before Mar 2. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

The Jews of India

Monthly Mid-Day Speaker Series In partnership with Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute Join local anthropologist and writer Bob Newman to learn the fascinating history of Jews who lived in India, some dating back to the time of King Solomon. Newman will share stories and photographs of his travels to India and his experiences meeting Indian Jews. […]

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Voices from Israel

Please join us for an exclusive screening of Bari Weiss’ (of the Free Press) interview with Lucy Aharish, a well-known Israeli Arab Muslim newscaster and television host. This emotional, insightful conversation covers the terrorist attack Aharish survived as a child, her upbringing in an all-Jewish Israeli community, marriage to Fauda actor Tsahi Halevi, perspectives on […]

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Music & Morsels: Women & The Great American Songbook

In a celebration of Women's History Month, join composer/pianist Clint Edwards for a live concert which will draw from the classics of the Great American Songbook and popular song, with special attention to women composers & performers such as Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Carole King, Dorothy Fields, and Ruth Lowe. Save! Get “Early Bird” pricing; […]

Exploring Opera: “La Forza del Destino”

The exciting overture to Verdi's “The Force of Destiny” is standard fare among orchestras worldwide.  However, the rest of this rarely-staged gem deserves equal attention.  Join James Sokol for a look into this melodious masterpiece which includes video performance clips. Save! Buy "Early Bird" ticket before Mar 5. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Cottage Gardeners present “What’s Wrong with my Houseplant?”

Join us for a presentation by Bonnie Power, a Massachusetts Master Gardener, to learn the factors that make for happy houseplants, including light, water, and soil, and how to treat them for pests and diseases. Light refreshments will be served. 12:30pm: Refreshments 1:00pm: Program FREE and everyone is welcome, but please RSVP below.

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