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SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-11/2027-01-28/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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SUMMARY:Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-6-10/2027-02-03/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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/2027-02-03/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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SUMMARY:Knitting Knights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-3/2027-02-03/
LOCATION:JCCNS Women’s Health Center\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Pat Hawkins":MAILTO:mphawkins@jccns.com
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SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-11/2027-02-04/
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:20270210T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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/2027-02-10/
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:20270211T193000
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DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-11/2027-02-11/
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:20270217T150000
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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/2027-02-17/
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:20270217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T190000
DTSTAMP:20241227T165037Z
CREATED:20241018T175943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T165037Z
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SUMMARY:Knitting Knights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-2/2027-02-17/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-11/2027-02-18/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270224T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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/2027-02-24/
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:20270225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270225T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000693-1803583800-1803589200@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-11/2027-02-25/
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:20270303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T153603Z
CREATED:20251119T193841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T153603Z
UID:10000532-1804071600-1804077000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-6-10/2027-03-03/
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:20270303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
UID:10003403-1804086000-1804093200@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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/2027-03-03/
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:20270303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T190000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164601Z
CREATED:20241018T180055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164601Z
UID:10000876-1804100400-1804100400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Knitting Knights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-3/2027-03-03/
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:20270304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000694-1804188600-1804194000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-11/2027-03-04/
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:20270310T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
UID:10003404-1804690800-1804698000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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/2027-03-10/
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:20270311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000695-1804793400-1804798800@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-11/2027-03-11/
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:20270317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
UID:10003405-1805295600-1805302800@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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/2027-03-17/
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:20270317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T190000
DTSTAMP:20241227T165037Z
CREATED:20241018T175943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T165037Z
UID:10000936-1805310000-1805310000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Knitting Knights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-2/2027-03-17/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270318T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000696-1805398200-1805403600@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-11/2027-03-18/
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:20270324T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
UID:10003406-1805900400-1805907600@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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/2027-03-24/
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:20270325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000697-1806003000-1806008400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-11/2027-03-25/
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:20270331T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
UID:10003407-1806505200-1806512400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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/2027-03-31/
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:20270401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000698-1806607800-1806613200@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-11/2027-04-01/
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:20270407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T153603Z
CREATED:20251119T193841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T153603Z
UID:10000533-1807095600-1807101000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-6-10/2027-04-07/
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:20270407T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
UID:10003408-1807110000-1807117200@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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/2027-04-07/
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:20270407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T190000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164601Z
CREATED:20241018T180055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164601Z
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SUMMARY:Knitting Knights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-3/2027-04-07/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Folk Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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-11/2027-04-08/
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:20270414T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
UID:10003409-1807714800-1807722000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful conversation with IDF Colonel (Reserve) Avner Cohen\, who led the victim identification process at Shura Camp following the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Drawing from his firsthand experience\, Colonel Cohen will share the profound challenges faced in the aftermath of the attacks\, the immense responsibility of identifying the victims\, and the extraordinary acts of compassion\, resilience\, and national unity that emerged during one of Israel’s darkest moments. 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/2027-04-14/
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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