As most know, the Holiday of Passover is based on the story of the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt. The name Passover" comes from the "Passing over" of the homes of the Jews during the 10th plague, the death of the first born. Join in this look at the Passover celebration via art objects […]

Hear from Gilad Sevitt, founder and director of Madrasa, an organization dedicated to teaching tens of thousands of Israelis the Arabic language with the aim to improve communication between Jews and Arabs in the region. Coffee and bagels will be served. FREE and everyone is welcome, but please RSVP below.

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 FREE (limited tickets available) but you must register in advance […]

Join us at Congregation Shirat Hayam for a Women’s Seder to feed your soul, raise your voice and celebrate your freedom! Prepare for Passover spiritually through live storytelling, music, and the power of community. This multi-generational event is open to any self-identified woman connected with the Jewish community. You do not need to be a […]

Join us for a survey of the history of the Holy Land through art objects, which begins with the building of King Solomon’s Temple, and continues with the Jewish catacombs, the synagogue mosaics and the establishment of the modern State of Israel.  This program follows the sweep of Israeli history while focusing on the visual […]

Explore the history and development of the Yiddish language that, at one time, was the "mame-loshn" (mother tongue) of almost 13 million people, or about 75% of the global Jewish population. Coffee and bagels will be served. FREE and everyone is welcome, but please RSVP below.

Are you leading a Seder of your own? Attending a Seder? Doing your own thing for Passover? Join Rabbi Michael Schwartz, the JCCNS’ Co-Director of Jewish Engagement, for an online discussion on ways to make this Passover extraordinary. We'll discuss ideas relating the holiday to current events, from the practical and the basics. Event is […]

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!