BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//JCCNS, Jewish Community Center of the North Shore - ECPv6.18.4//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:20260602T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T123000 DTSTAMP:20260507T131336Z CREATED:20260507T131336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T131336Z UID:15012-1780399800-1780403400@jccns.org SUMMARY:Zionism in Action\, Learn about Sar-El DESCRIPTION:Mid-day speaker series \nJoin us to hear from Keren Dahan\, CEO of Sar-El\, the volunteer wing of the Israel Defense Forces that places volunteers on IDF bases supporting vital efforts\, including packing and shipping medical supplies\, food\, and equipment to units across Israel. \nLearn about Sar-El’s history\, current opportunities\, and hear firsthand from members of our community who have volunteered on bases. \nVolunteers must be 18+\, all are welcome to attend this program. \nCoffee and bagels will be served. \nEvent is free\, please RSVP below. URL:https://jccns.org/event/zionism-in-action-learn-about-sar-el/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:Home-Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mid-day-Speaker-2026-06-Volunteer-for-Israel-Eblast.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260806T193452Z CREATED:20260430T154252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193452Z UID:14892-1779382800-1779382800@jccns.org SUMMARY:Shavuot Learning - An Evening of Community Study DESCRIPTION:at Epstein Hillel School \nwith Rabbis Mangold\, Safran\, Ragozin\, Schwartz and Ellinoy along with Amy Gold \, Marty Schneer\, JCCNS Chief Executive Officer\, and more. \nJoin us for the beautiful Jewish custom of Tikkun Leil Shavuot — a night of study — as we prepare for the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. This year’s theme is “My Favorite Jewish Hero/Heroine\,” and we’ll also celebrate our community’s “first fruits” — new Jewish residents on the North Shore\, families with new babies\, and newly retired community members. \n5:00pm: Family program and pizza dinner \n6:00pm: Full community gathering with dairy dinner \nEvent is FREE\, but please RSVP below. URL:https://jccns.org/event/shavuot-learning-an-evening-of-community-study-2/ LOCATION:Epstein Hillel School\, 6 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Home-Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Shavuot-Learning-2026-Eblast.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130903Z CREATED:20260506T130856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T130903Z UID:14995-1779012000-1779022800@jccns.org SUMMARY:JCCNS Early Childhood Program Family Carnival DESCRIPTION:Join the JCCNS Early Childhood Program for games\, bounce houses\, pony rides\, food\, fun and more! \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/jccns-early-childhood-program-family-carnival-2/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:Family Events,Home-Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Family-Carnival-Eblast-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Walsh":MAILTO:swalsh@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260504T134919Z CREATED:20260316T170021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T134919Z UID:14115-1778785200-1778792400@jccns.org SUMMARY:We Met at Grossinger’s DESCRIPTION:With introduction and facilitated Q&A by Eileen Pollack. \nWe Met at Grossinger’s is a joyful\, nostalgic look at the legendary Grossinger’s Resort and Hotel\, the iconic Catskills retreat that helped define the Jewish Borscht Belt and inspired Dirty Dancing. Built by three generations of visionary women\, the resort became a vibrant haven where Jewish Americans and other outsiders—including guests like Jackie Robinson and Eleanor Roosevelt—found community\, creativity\, and joy. Blending history with nostalgia\, the film celebrates a golden era that left an indelible mark on American culture. \nThis film is generously sponsored by Leslie and Bob Ogan. \n \n Get Tickets URL:https://jccns.org/event/we-met-at-grossingers/ 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-2026-11-We-Met-at-Grossingers-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T142313Z CREATED:20260501T142313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T142313Z UID:14931-1778758200-1778761800@jccns.org SUMMARY:Daniel Boone\, Davy Crockett\, and the American Myth DESCRIPTION:Monthly Mid-Day Speakers Series In Partnership with Explorers Lifelong Learning   \nWith Michael Goldman\, political consultant and Salem Explorers lecturer \nFor more than 250 years\, Americans have often favored legend over historical accuracy\, embracing simplified myths in place of complex truths. This longstanding habit of myth-making has\nshaped not only how we remember figures like Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett\, but also how we understand leadership\, identity\, and truth itself in American culture today. \nCoffee and bagels will be served. \nEvent is FREE\, please RSVP below. URL:https://jccns.org/event/daniel-boone-davy-crockett-and-the-american-myth/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:Home-Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mid-day-Speaker-Series-2026-05-American-eblast.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T152331Z CREATED:20260403T162221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T152331Z UID:14540-1778698800-1778706000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Tell Me Everything DESCRIPTION:The film has been rescheduled from May 12 to tonight.  \nAmid the late ’80s pop craze and rising HIV epidemic\, 12-year-old Boaz uncovers a devastating secret about the father he idolizes that threatens to tear his family apart. Across a yearslong journey\, Boaz seeks to heal the wound and reclaim the father-son bond he never stopped yearning for. \nWith introduction by Roy Jaffe\, Director of Cultural Affairs\, Consulate General of Israel to New England \nThis film is generously sponsored by Rhonda and John Gilberg. \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:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T163633Z CREATED:20260422T163447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T163633Z UID:14779-1778698800-1778704200@jccns.org SUMMARY:Scotch and Schmooze with Kenneth L. Marcus DESCRIPTION:at Congregation Shirat Hayam\, 55 Atlantic Ave\, Swampscott \nFighting Back Against Campus Anti-Semitism \nJoin us to discuss the situation on U.S. College Campuses and beyond\, as well as legal responses from the U.S. Government\, The Louis D. Brandeis Center and others. \nHon. Kenneth L. Marcus is the Founder\, Chairman\, and CEO of The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law\, the leading civil rights legal organization fighting against anti-Semitism. The New York Times has called him “The Man Who Helped Redefine Campus Anti-Semitism.” \n7:00pm-Scoth (wine & non-alcholic bevrages available)\n7:30pm-Schmooze \nEvent is free\, please RSVP below. \n\nRSVP 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000 DTSTAMP:20260421T162127Z CREATED:20260421T162127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T162127Z UID:14773-1778693400-1778697000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Spouses Healing Circle DESCRIPTION:at Periwinkles Food Shoppe\, 540B Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA \nKeeping One’s Heart Open in View of Loss \nThis month’s gathering will be facilitated by Howard Weiner\, Licensed Psychologist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.  \nJoin us for an open conversation about some of the common challenges that can make it harder to move forward after a loss. These may include feelings of regret\, guilt\, or even anger toward the person you loved and lost—emotions that can be difficult to acknowledge and work through. \nYou can grab dinner or just coffee\, and join us for a discussion. \nFree and open to everyone. Please RSVP to sewing@jccns.com \n  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:20260511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T165737Z CREATED:20260316T170014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T165737Z UID:14106-1778504400-1778511600@jccns.org SUMMARY:Frontier DESCRIPTION:With introduction and facilitated Q&A by Nancy Harrowitz. \nIn 1943\, as Francisco Franco closes the Pyrenees to Jews fleeing Nazi persecution\, a small-town Spanish border official makes the risky decision to defy orders. With the help of a local woman and a French smuggler\, he begins secretly guiding Jewish refugees to safety. What starts as a quiet act of conscience soon grows into a dangerous underground rescue network—one that forces him and his wife to confront the lingering wounds of the Spanish Civil War. \nFor all of the “Monday Matinees” at the Warwick enjoy 10% off at the Beacon Lobster Room Cafe which will open at 10:00AM! \nClick HERE for menu. \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:20260511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260211T153554Z CREATED:20260211T153554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T153554Z UID:13537-1778504400-1778508000@jccns.org SUMMARY:JCCNS Women's Book Club DESCRIPTION:We will be discussing Paper Girl by Beth Macy \nBook club will be meeting on Zoom only.  Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com for Zoom link 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:20260508T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T160636Z CREATED:20260316T170002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T160636Z UID:14113-1778245200-1778252400@jccns.org SUMMARY:The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue DESCRIPTION:With introduction and post-film discussion moderated by Karen Bar-Or\, JCCNS Chief Operating Officer and Development Director. \nThe Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue recounts retired Israeli general Noam Tibon’s desperate race across Israel on October 7\, 2023\, to save his son’s family after terrorists stormed their home. As the country descends into chaos\, Tibon confronts roadblocks\, ambushes\, and a collapsing security system in a high-stakes mission to reach them in time. This gripping documentary is a powerful story of courage\, family\, and survival on one of Israel’s darkest days. \nThis film is generously sponsored by Sharon and Howard Rich. \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:20260508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T164412Z CREATED:20260428T155128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T164412Z UID:14854-1778241600-1778245200@jccns.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn at EHS DESCRIPTION:at Epstein Hillel School\, 6 Community Road\, Marblehead \nHow to best prepare your child for the next step in their education. \n\nLearn about the indicators of kindergarten readiness from a panel of experienced educators and specialists.\nHear tips on how to help your child prepare for this important transition.\nAsk questions as part of a discussion led by EHS Head of School\, Amy Gold.\n\nThis event is FREE and open to the community. \nKindly RSVP to Rebecca Karen\, rkaren@epsteinhillel.org \n  \n  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:20260506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T135741Z CREATED:20260316T170014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T135741Z UID:14110-1778094000-1778101200@jccns.org SUMMARY:Matchmaking 2 DESCRIPTION:With introduction and facilitated Q&A by Rabbi Raysh Weiss\, Co-Senior Rabbi\, Temple Israel of Natick. \nThe characters from Matchmaking return in this endearing romantic comedy set against the cultural tensions between Ashkenazi and Sephardic communities. Baruch Auerbach is a graduate student who still lives in a small room at the yeshiva where he once studied and now works as the devoted assistant to the matchmaker Malchi. When Malchi asks him to pick up her younger daughter Shira from the airport\, Baruch decides it’s finally time for him to get married—but he soon discovers that being taken seriously as an eligible suitor is easier said than done. Featuring a stellar supporting cast that includes Reymonde Amsallem\, this charming sequel stands on its own and offers a delightful romantic journey even for those unfamiliar with the original film. \nThis film is generously sponsored by The Gary and Jonathan M. Ogan Fund. \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:20260506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T153603Z CREATED:20251119T193841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T153603Z UID:11836-1778065200-1778070600@jccns.org SUMMARY:Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour DESCRIPTION:All seniors are welcome to enjoy a live performance by the Insight Band and share a delicious\, complimentary lunch at the JCCNS. \nSpace is limited. \nPlease RSVP to Lauren Weiss at lweiss@jccns.com or (857)285-7959 by the Friday before the concert and indicate your lunch choice of tuna or egg salad. URL:https://jccns.org/event/senior-jazz-and-lunch-hour-6-10/ 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:20260505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151437Z CREATED:20260407T151007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T151437Z UID:14597-1778007600-1778013000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Hostage DESCRIPTION:FREE community screening at the JCCNS! \nHostage is an original Jewish Journal documentary on four released Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7\, 2023 and held in Gaza – some for more than two years. \nThe 45-minute film was shot on location by Steven Rosenberg\, editor and publisher of The Jewish Journal of Greater Boston. It features four former hostages: Keith and Aviva Siegel\, Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Chaim Ohana – who describe the reality of what it’s like to be tortured by Hamas. \nPlease RSVP below. \n \n RSVP 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:20260504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T161508Z CREATED:20260316T170055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T161508Z UID:14114-1777899600-1777906800@jccns.org SUMMARY:Rosenthal: The Great Showman DESCRIPTION:Based on the astonishing true story of one of Germany’s most beloved TV icons\, this absorbing period drama follows Hans Rosenthal\, a national superstar whose vibrant on-air charm conceals the wounds of surviving the war. In 1978\, at the height of his fame\, he learns that a milestone live episode of his hit game show coincides with the 40th anniversary of Kristallnacht\, the pogrom that shattered his family and forced him into hiding as a teen. Pressured by network executives to focus on the broadcast rather than attend the country’s first official memorial\, Rosenthal faces an agonizing dilemma. As the countdown to air begins\, celebrity\, conscience\, and the weight of history collide\, compelling him to confront buried memories\, self-doubt\, and a nation eager to move on. \nFor all of the “Monday Matinees” at the Warwick enjoy 10% off at the Beacon Lobster Room Cafe which will open at 10:00AM! \nClick HERE for menu. \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:20260503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260312T174107Z CREATED:20260316T170059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T174107Z UID:14112-1777834800-1777842000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Rebound DESCRIPTION:More than just a game\, Rebound takes you courtside with the Yeshiva University Maccabees as they face their toughest season yet. Playing through the grief and shock of October 7\, 2023\, these young men turn basketball into a symbol of hope and resilience. The film follows their pursuit of a championship while navigating the profound impact of the war on their team and community. \nFast-paced\, engrossing\, and deeply emotional\, Rebound is a story of triumph and tragedy that celebrates the human spirit. Whether you’re a sports fan or drawn to stories of courage and unity\, this documentary delivers a powerful message of perseverance in the face of adversity. \n\nGet 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:20260503T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T113000 DTSTAMP:20260413T160101Z CREATED:20260413T160101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T160101Z UID:14681-1777804200-1777807800@jccns.org SUMMARY:Schmooze and News DESCRIPTION:Join us for an invigorating discussion about the month’s biggest news stories. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nBagels will be served. FREE and open to everyone! \n  \n  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:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260312T174033Z CREATED:20260316T170050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T174033Z UID:14111-1777726800-1777734000@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\nGet 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:20260429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T165459Z CREATED:20260316T170039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T165459Z UID:14117-1777489200-1777496400@jccns.org SUMMARY:Night of Shorts DESCRIPTION:With introduction and facilitated Q&A by with Jewish tattoo artist Sayge Hesse. \nButterfly:Butterfly is an animated short film that chronicles the life of Alfred Nakache\, a Jewish French Olympic swimmer. From his childhood and rise as a butterfly-stroke champion to the horrors of Auschwitz\, where he lost his wife and child\, the film follows Nakache’s remarkable survival and return to the pool. Nominated for Best Animated Short at the 2026 Academy Awards and a César\, Butterfly is a moving portrait of resilience and triumph. \nDouble Happiness:Double Happiness is a romantic dramedy that begins where most love stories end—with a shiva. For forty years\, Lillian Zelman\, a 75-year-old Jewish spitfire\, and Richard Wang\, a stoic Chinese-American restaurateur\, have crossed paths every Christmas (as it is written in the Talmud\, of course). When they reconnect after the death of Lillian’s husband\, shared grief turns into companionship—and perhaps\, unexpectedly\, into love. \nHalf a Date:Tzvi\, an ultra-Orthodox yeshiva student\, arrives at a military recruitment office expecting to receive a routine deferral from service. Instead\, he becomes entangled in a bureaucratic mix-up that threatens his status at the yeshiva. Assigned to process his paperwork is Carmel\, a soldier his own age. Alone together in the office\, they form an unlikely connection over the newspaper’s daily crossword puzzle\, which they begin solving together. For a brief moment\, they glimpse the possibility that in another life they might have been the closest of friends—perhaps even something more. \nThe Last Jews of Guantanamo: \nThe Last Jews of Guantanamo explores a tiny\, resilient Jewish community of roughly 50 people in Guantanamo\, Cuba. The film follows two octogenarian women\, Fortuna and Lidia\, as they prepare for their Bat Mitzvah while navigating daily life—from shopping to candle lighting. Against the backdrop of a small and often isolated community\, it celebrates their efforts to sustain faith\, tradition\, and connection across generations. \nTattooed4Life:Liraz\, a survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre\, transforms her tattoo needle into an instrument of remembrance. Her mission: to immortalize the 364 souls who perished that day. Through fractal tattoos\, she weaves their stories of loss\, fear\, faith\, love\, and hope into the very fabric of skin. Each inked line becomes a thread of healing\, stitching together the trauma left by October 7. The film captures the transformative power of art\, as Liraz’s creations serve as both memorials and symbols of resilience—a living testament to the human spirit\, seeking connection\, solace\, and redemption through creativity. \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:20260428T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T180415Z CREATED:20260406T180415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T180415Z UID:14577-1777375800-1777379400@jccns.org SUMMARY:The Life and Music of Elvis Presley DESCRIPTION:Monthly Mid-Day Speakers Series\nIn Partnership with Explorers Lifelong Learning   \nJoin Bill Sano\, musician and music historian\, to learn about the extraordinary life\, voice\, and legacy of international icon Elvis Presley. \nCoffee and bagels will be served \nFREE\, please RSVP below. 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:20260427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T155312Z CREATED:20260316T170009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T155312Z UID:14108-1777294800-1777302000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Holding Liat DESCRIPTION:On the morning of October 7\, 2023\, Israeli-American Liat Atzili and her husband Aviv are at home when militants from Hamas attack their kibbutz. By nightfall\, the couple has been taken captive to Gaza along with more than 250 others—two of them\, like Liat\, are American citizens. As international diplomacy unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly escalating war\, their family confronts uncertainty and deep political differences while fighting for Liat and Aviv’s release. The agonizing wait—and the ultimate fate of their loved ones—forces each member of the family to reconsider who they are and where they stand in the conflict. \nFor all of the “Monday Matinees” at the Warwick enjoy 10% off at the Beacon Lobster Room Cafe which will open at 10:00AM! \nClick HERE for menu. \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:20260426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260324T161135Z CREATED:20260323T173327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161135Z UID:14395-1777215600-1777222800@jccns.org SUMMARY:North Shore Celebrates Israel at 78 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Yom Ha’aztmaut\, Israel’s Independence Day\, with this year’s featured performers\, The Shuk Music Group\, an internationally-renowned Jewish and Israeli ensemble known for their joyful\, high-energy concerts that bring audiences together through music\, culture\, and celebration! \nLet’s come together\, raise our voices\, and celebrate Israel! FREE and all ages are welcome. \nPlease RSVP below. \n \n RSVP 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:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260312T164644Z CREATED:20260316T170010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T164644Z UID:14094-1776970800-1776978000@jccns.org SUMMARY:Charles Grodin: Rebel With a Cause DESCRIPTION:Charles Grodin: Rebel With a Cause is a lively and revealing documentary about the beloved actor-comedian whose signature deadpan humor made him a standout in American film and television. Through archival clips and interviews with friends and collaborators\, the film celebrates Grodin’s unforgettable performances while exploring the intelligence and humanity behind his comedy. In a powerful second act\, Grodin became a passionate activist\, using his platform to champion prison reform and help free wrongly convicted people. This inspiring portrait honors a singular talent who blended humor\, conscience\, and a deep commitment to making the world more just. \n\nGet 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:20260419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260109T200526Z CREATED:20251215T154010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T200526Z UID:12259-1776610800-1776618000@jccns.org SUMMARY:2026 Music Concert Series at Salem State University DESCRIPTION:Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute at the Center for Creative and Performing Arts \nPre-concert lecture with Peter Sheckman begins at 2:30pm \nApril 19th: Trio Oko\nCharles Overton\nEmma Powell\nMina kim \nConcerts are free\, but space is limited.  Please register at right. (Limit of 2 tickets per person.) \n  \nAbout Trio Oko:\nPraised for their “profound communication\,” and “thoughtful choices of timbre\, articulation\, dynamic contrast\, and balance\,” Trio Oko is a harp trio based in Boston consisting of violinist Emma Powell\, cellist Mina Kim\, and harpist Charles Overton. The three musicians met at Tanglewood Music Center in 2016 and united with a mutual belief in the power of music to create meaningful human connections to form Trio Oko. The ensemble aims to expand the harp trio repertoire by commissioning new works and arrangements. They intend to showcase the diverse capabilities inherent to this distinctive instrumentation. \nTrio Oko shared the Japanese dish okonomiyaki (cooked by the master chef\, Emma!) in their first rehearsal along with giggles (hence\, Oko—) and happily committed to bringing joy to concert halls through their collaborations and friendship. \n  \n      \n  URL:https://jccns.org/event/2026-music-concert-series-at-salem-state-university-3/ LOCATION:Salem State University\, Recital Hall\, Harrington Campus\, 71 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States CATEGORIES:Home-Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Salem-State-Concert-Series-2026-Eblast-04-19.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T153742Z CREATED:20260225T152504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T153742Z UID:13717-1776250800-1776256200@jccns.org SUMMARY:Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE FOR APRIL ONLY \nAll seniors are welcome to enjoy a live performance by the Insight Band and share a delicious\, complimentary lunch at the JCCNS. \nPlease RSVP to Lauren Weiss at lweiss@jccns.com or (857)285-7959 by the Friday before the concert and indicate your lunch choice of tuna or egg salad. \n  URL:https://jccns.org/event/senior-jazz-and-lunch-hour-6-10-4/ 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:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260324T181041Z CREATED:20260324T171427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T181041Z UID:14439-1776106800-1776112200@jccns.org SUMMARY:Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony DESCRIPTION:at the Higgins Middle School\, 85 Perkins Street\,  Peabody\, MA \nPlease join the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Salem State University (CHGS) for its annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony. This year’s program will feature a memorial service and prayers\, the Salem State University Community Chorus\, and a conversation with Karen Kirsten\, an Australian-American author and Holocaust educator. She is the author of Irena’s Gift\, a 2025 National Jewish Book Award finalist and winner of two Zibby Awards. \nThis ceremony is supported by the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston. \nThe ceremony is free and open to the public. It will take place in person and will also be livestreamed on Zoom. Registration is required: We encourage you to attend in person. \nPlease email chgs@salemstate.edu if you have any questions. \nKaren Kirsten grew up among refugees who didn’t talk about the past. Determined to understand the generational trauma that cloaked her family in silence\, and to help heal her mother’s pain\, Karen meticulously reconstructed an extraordinary saga. After several research trips to Poland\, Karen reunited her mother with the heroes who had hidden her as a child and then facilitated awarding them Righteous Among the Nations medals. \nPlease register below. \n\nRSVP (in-person)\n\n\nZoom link URL:https://jccns.org/event/holocaust-remembrance-ceremony/ LOCATION:Higgins Middle School\, 85 Perkins Street\, Peabody\, 01960\, United States CATEGORIES:Home-Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Holocaust-Remembrance-2026_WEB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T162500Z CREATED:20260113T184910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162500Z UID:12774-1776085200-1776088800@jccns.org SUMMARY:JCCNS Women's Book Club DESCRIPTION:We will be discussing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans \nBook club will be meeting on Zoom only.  Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com for Zoom link. URL:https://jccns.org/event/jccns-womens-book-club-25/ 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:20260412T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T152934Z CREATED:20260406T152934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T152934Z UID:14573-1775989800-1775995200@jccns.org SUMMARY:Young Family Gym Time DESCRIPTION:This will be the last Young Family Gym of the Year. \nJoin us Sundays for Young Family Gym Time and enjoy our indoor soft play and equipment! \nPerfect for Infants\, Toddlers and Preschoolers. \nParents/guardians are required to stay with their children. \nFREE for members. $10 for community. URL:https://jccns.org/event/young-family-gym-time-4-3/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Young-Family-Open-Gym-EblastSquare.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000 DTSTAMP:20260311T170259Z CREATED:20260311T170259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T170259Z UID:14060-1775838600-1775844000@jccns.org SUMMARY:JCCNS and Temple Sinai Family Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Shabbat as a community of young North Shore families. Join us for a family-friendly dinner. We will sing songs\, have a craft\, and a story! \nHosted by Temple Sinai.\nFor families with Children 8 and younger.\n \nEvent is FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP below. \n  URL:https://jccns.org/event/jccns-and-temple-sinai-family-shabbat-2/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:Family Events,Home-Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Family-Shabbat-square-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Family Connector":MAILTO:FamilyConnector@jccns.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR