BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//JCCNS, Jewish Community Center of the North Shore - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:JCCNS, Jewish Community Center of the North Shore X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jccns.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for JCCNS, Jewish Community Center of the North Shore REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T144500 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260225T175139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T180316Z UID:10002949-1776945600-1776955500@jccns.org SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J! DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-at-the-j-2/2026-04-23/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Canasta-Open-Play-2025-Eblast-img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260316T170010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T164644Z UID:10003225-1776970800-1776978000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Charles Grodin: Rebel With a Cause DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/charles-grodin-rebel-with-a-cause/ LOCATION:Cinema Salem\, 1 East India Square Mall\, Salem\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Film Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Film-2026-01-Charles-Grodin-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20241018T174651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z UID:10000649-1776972600-1776978000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-11/2026-04-23/ 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:20260426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T095000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20241021T165013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164701Z UID:10001046-1777190400-1777197000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-13/2026-04-26/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260323T173327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161135Z UID:10003241-1777215600-1777222800@jccns.org SUMMARY:North Shore Celebrates Israel at 78 DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/north-shore-celebrates-israel-at-78/ LOCATION:Congregation Shirat Hayam\, 55 Atlantic Avenue\, Swampscott\, MA\, 01907\, United States CATEGORIES:Home-Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CSH-Yom-Haatzmaut-web-eblast.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260316T170009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T155312Z UID:10003227-1777294800-1777302000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Holding Liat DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/holding-liat/ LOCATION:Warwick Cinema\, 123 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Film Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Film-2026-02-Holding-Liat-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260406T180415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T180415Z UID:10003255-1777375800-1777379400@jccns.org SUMMARY:The Life and Music of Elvis Presley DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/the-life-and-music-of-elvis-presley/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:Home-Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mid-day-Speaker-Series-2026-04-Elvis-Eblast.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260316T170039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T165459Z UID:10003234-1777489200-1777496400@jccns.org SUMMARY:Night of Shorts DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/night-of-shorts-4/ LOCATION:Cinema Salem\, 1 East India Square Mall\, Salem\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Film Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Film-2026-03-Night-of-Shorts-web-A.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T144500 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260225T175139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T180316Z UID:10002950-1777550400-1777560300@jccns.org SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J! DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-at-the-j-2/2026-04-30/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Canasta-Open-Play-2025-Eblast-img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20241018T174651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z UID:10000650-1777577400-1777582800@jccns.org SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-11/2026-04-30/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260316T170050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T174033Z UID:10003229-1777726800-1777734000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Once Upon My Mother DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/once-upon-my-mother/ LOCATION:Cinema Salem\, 1 East India Square Mall\, Salem\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Film Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Film-2026-04-Once-Upon-My-Mother-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T095000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20241021T165013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164701Z UID:10001047-1777795200-1777801800@jccns.org SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-13/2026-05-03/ 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:20260503T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260413T160101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T160101Z UID:10003265-1777804200-1777807800@jccns.org SUMMARY:Schmooze and News DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/schmooze-and-news-23/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 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:20260503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260316T170059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T174107Z UID:10003230-1777834800-1777842000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Rebound DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/rebound/ LOCATION:Cinema Salem\, 1 East India Square Mall\, Salem\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Film Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Film-2026-05-Rebound-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260316T170055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T161508Z UID:10003232-1777899600-1777906800@jccns.org SUMMARY:Rosenthal: The Great Showman DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/rosenthal-the-great-showman/ LOCATION:Warwick Cinema\, 123 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Film Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Film-2026-06-Rosenthal-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260407T151007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T151437Z UID:10003257-1778007600-1778013000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Hostage DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/hostage/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:Film Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Film-2026-06a-Hostage-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20251119T193841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T153603Z UID:10000522-1778065200-1778070600@jccns.org SUMMARY:Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/senior-jazz-and-lunch-hour-6-10/2026-05-06/ 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:20260506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20241018T180055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164601Z UID:10000866-1778094000-1778094000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Knitting Knights DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/knitting-knights-3/2026-05-06/ 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:20260506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260316T170014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T165626Z UID:10003228-1778094000-1778101200@jccns.org SUMMARY:Matchmaking 2 DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/matchmaking-2/ LOCATION:Cinema Salem\, 1 East India Square Mall\, Salem\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Film Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Film-2026-07-Matchmaking-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T144500 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260225T175139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T180316Z UID:10002951-1778155200-1778165100@jccns.org SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J! DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-at-the-j-2/2026-05-07/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Canasta-Open-Play-2025-Eblast-img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20241018T174651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z UID:10000651-1778182200-1778187600@jccns.org SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-11/2026-05-07/ 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:20260508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260428T155128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T164412Z UID:10003275-1778241600-1778245200@jccns.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn at EHS DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/lunch-and-learn-at-ehs/ LOCATION:Epstein Hillel School\, 6 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EHS-Kindergarten-readiness-web-img.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260316T170002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T174219Z UID:10003231-1778245200-1778252400@jccns.org SUMMARY:The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/the-road-between-us-the-ultimate-rescue/ LOCATION:Cinema Salem\, 1 East India Square Mall\, Salem\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Film Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Film-2026-08-The-Road-Between-Us-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T095000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20241021T165013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164701Z UID:10001048-1778400000-1778406600@jccns.org SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/israeli-folk-dancing-13/2026-05-10/ 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:20260511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260211T153554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T153554Z UID:10002413-1778504400-1778508000@jccns.org SUMMARY:JCCNS Women's Book Club DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/jccns-womens-book-club-26/ 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:20260511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260316T170014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T165737Z UID:10003226-1778504400-1778511600@jccns.org SUMMARY:Frontier DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/frontier/ LOCATION:Warwick Cinema\, 123 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Film Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Film-2026-09-Frontier-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260403T162221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T161429Z UID:10003248-1778612400-1778619600@jccns.org SUMMARY:Tell Me Everything DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/tell-me-everything/ LOCATION:Cinema Salem\, 1 East India Square Mall\, Salem\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Film Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Film-2026-10-Tell-Me-Everything-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260409T175612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T160625Z UID:10003258-1778613300-1778617800@jccns.org SUMMARY:From Birth Worrier to Birth Warrior DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/from-birth-worrier-to-birth-warrior-2/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:Home-Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/From-Birth-Worrier-to-Warrior-2026-Eblast-img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260421T162127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T162127Z UID:10003271-1778693400-1778697000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Spouses Healing Circle DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/spouses-healing-circle-2/ LOCATION:Periwinkles\, 540B Loring Ave\, Salem\, 01970\, United States CATEGORIES:Home-Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spouses-Healing-Circle-Event-img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T084346 CREATED:20260422T163447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T163633Z UID:10003272-1778698800-1778704200@jccns.org SUMMARY:Scotch and Schmooze with Kenneth L. Marcus DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/scotch-and-schmooze-with-kenneth-marcus/ LOCATION:Congregation Shirat Hayam\, 55 Atlantic Avenue\, Swampscott\, MA\, 01907\, United States CATEGORIES:Home-Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Scotch-Schmooze-eblast.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR