JCCNS, Jewish Community Center of the North Shore

Israeli Folk Dancing
2026-01-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Class will be held at the JCCNS in WK
FREE but please RSVP if you plan on attending to ns.israeli.folk.dance@gmail.com

Tap Dance Classes
2026-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Join local tap teacher Erin Pelikhov for a fun and energizing tap class! With over 20 years of experience teaching all ages and levels, Erin is passionate about sharing her love of tap dancing. Basic steps will be reviewed and built upon, and a combination will be taught.
Tap shoes are recommended but not required for first class.
Class runs for 6 Wednesdays: Jan. 7, 14, 21, Feb. 4, 11, 18
(No class Jan. 28)
Save on all 6 classes! Series: $110 Members, $140 Community.
Drop-in Fee per Class: $20 Members, $25 Community.
Register at the Welcome Center.

Beneath the Surface
2026-01-13 12:30 - 14:00 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Cottage Gardeners of Marblehead and Swampscott presented at the JCCNS.
Learn the basics of composting and why it matters. This program explores how composting reduces waste, improves soil health, and supports a more sustainable future—one food scrap at a time.
Light refreshments will be served. 12:30pm: refreshments, 1:00pm: program.
FREE and everyone is welcome, please RSVP below.

Open Play Canasta at the J!
2026-01-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-23 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-09 12:00 - 15:00 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Join us for weekly Canasta games! Please bring your own playing cards and card holder.
Members: Free
Community $5 to be paid at The Welcome Center.
Please RSVP to Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com.

JCCNS Women's Book Club
2026-01-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
We will be discussing The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez.
Book club will be meeting on Zoom only. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com for Zoom link

Young Family Gym Time
2026-01-11 10:30 - 12:00 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Join us Sundays for Young Family Gym Time and enjoy our indoor soft play and equipment!
Perfect for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers.
Parents/guardians are required to stay with their children.
FREE for members. $10 for community.

Let's Talk: Contemporary Issues in the News
2026-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
This event has been canceled, but we’d love to see you next Sunday, January 18th at 10:30am, for Schmooze and News with Marty Schneer. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/vtbkv3mk

Knitting Knights
2026-01-07 19:00, 2025-12-03 19:00 | JCCNS Women’s Health Center, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Join us for fun evenings of knitting and chat. All ability levels welcome.
First and third Wednesdays of every month.

Tap Dance Classes
2026-01-07 18:30 - 19:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Join local tap teacher Erin Pelikhov for a fun and energizing tap class! With over 20 years of experience teaching all ages and levels, Erin is passionate about sharing her love of tap dancing. Basic steps will be reviewed and built upon, and a combination will be taught.
Tap shoes are recommended but not required for first class.
Class runs for 6 Wednesdays: Jan. 7, 14, 21, Feb. 4, 11, 18
(No class Jan. 28)
$110/$140 for all 6 classes ($20/$25 drop-in)
Save on all 6 classes! Series: $110 Members, $140 Community.
Drop-in Fee per Class: $20 Members, $25 Community.

Widow/Widower Support Group
2026-01-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Periwinkles, 540B Loring Ave, Salem, 01970, United States
at Periwinkles Food Shoppe, 540B Loring Ave, Salem, MA
Have you recently lost a spouse or partner and are looking for support, connection, and good conversation?
Join us at Periwinkles in Salem for dinner or just coffee and a discussion facilitated by Marla Meyer, LICSW, entitled, “Going Solo: Reimagining how we shop, cook, and gather around food — Including the nightly dinner.”
Free and open to everyone. Please RSVP to sewing@jccns.com

Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour
2026-01-07 11:00 - 12:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
This event has been canceled. There will be no Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour in January.
All seniors are welcome to enjoy a live performance by the Insight Band and share a delicious, complimentary lunch at the JCCNS.

Community Menorah Lighting
2025-12-18 17:00 - 18:00 | National Grand Bank, 91 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
at the National Grand Bank, 91 Pleasant Street in Marblehead
Celebrating Hanukkah with songs, inspiring words and a Hanukkah treat.
Open to everyone!
With the support of:
National Grand Bank, Congregation Shirat Hayam, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Sinai, JCCNS and Epstein Hillel School

Loss, Grief, and Recovery — A Personal Story
2025-12-18 11:30 - 12:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Monthly Mid-Day Speakers Series
In Partnership with Explorers Lifelong Learning

Join us for an important talk on loss, grief, and healing. Hear from Dr. Peter Sheckman, who will share his personal story about the loss of his son and his experience working with patients and families, and Trish Crean, Grief Counselor for All Care VNA, who brings many years of experience supporting individuals and families through the grieving process.Coffee and bagels will be served.

Event is free, please RSVP below.

Knitting Knights
2025-12-17 19:00 | JCCNS Women’s Health Center, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Join us for fun evenings of knitting and chat. All ability levels welcome.
First and third Wednesdays of every month.
Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be a member to attend.

Hanukkah Party
2025-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Join us for a Hanukkah party with Mickey and Minnie Mouse!
We will have dancing, crafts, pizza and delicious Hanukkah treats!
FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP below.

Little Explorers at EHS
2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Epstein Hillel School, 6 Community Road, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
A Fun and Engaging Series for Children Ages 2-5
Winter Wonders
What to expect:

Arts & Crafts
Sensory Play
Stories
Coffee & Snacks for Parents

Explore, create, and connect with other families. Siblings welcome!
Free and open to the community. RSVP encouraged but not required to: Rebecca Karen, rkaren@epsteinhillel

Sound Bath Bliss
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Illuminate Yoga and Wellness
With Stacey Lloyd at the JCCNS.
An immersive experience for deep relaxation. Sips & Snacks to follow.
Register below or call The Welcome Center at 857-285-7900.
$25 JCCNS Members/ $30 Community
For more information, contact Health and Wellness Director, Mary Pat Hawkins, at mphawkins@jccns.com.

JCCNS Women's Book Club
2025-12-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
We will be discussing Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder (non-fiction).
Book club will be meeting on Zoom only. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com for Zoom link
