Open Play Canasta at the J!
2026-05-07 12:00 - 14:45, 2026-05-14 12:00 - 14:45, 2026-05-21 12:00 - 14:45, 2026-05-28 12:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-04 12:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-11 12:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York) | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
NEW DAY-Thursdays!
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.
Please note that beginning Wednesday, June 24, Open Play Canasta will move from Thursdays to Wednesdays from 3:00pm–5:00pm. We are also excited to expand the program to include both Open Play Canasta and Mah Jong.

Israeli Folk Dancing
2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-04 19:30 - 21:00 | 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

Lunch and Learn at EHS
2026-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Epstein Hillel School, 6 Community Road, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
at Epstein Hillel School, 6 Community Road, Marblehead
How to best prepare your child for the next step in their education.

Learn about the indicators of kindergarten readiness from a panel of experienced educators and specialists.
Hear tips on how to help your child prepare for this important transition.
Ask questions as part of a discussion led by EHS Head of School, Amy Gold.

This event is FREE and open to the community.
Kindly RSVP to Rebecca Karen, rkaren@epsteinhillel.org

The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue
2026-05-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Cinema Salem, 1 East India Square Mall, Salem, MA, 01945, United States
With introduction and post-film discussion moderated by Karen Bar-Or, JCCNS Chief Operating Officer and Development Director.
The 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.
This film is generously sponsored by Sharon and Howard Rich.

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JCCNS Women's Book Club
2026-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
We will be discussing Paper Girl by Beth Macy
Book club will be meeting on Zoom only. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com for Zoom link

Frontier
2026-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Warwick Cinema, 123 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
With introduction and facilitated Q&A by Nancy Harrowitz.
In 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.
For all of the “Monday Matinees” at the Warwick enjoy 10% off at the Beacon Lobster Room Cafe which will open at 10:00AM!
Click HERE for menu.

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Spouses Healing Circle
2026-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Periwinkles, 540B Loring Ave, Salem, 01970, United States
at Periwinkles Food Shoppe, 540B Loring Ave, Salem, MA
Keeping One’s Heart Open in View of Loss
This month’s gathering will be facilitated by Howard Weiner, Licensed Psychologist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Join 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.
You can grab dinner or just coffee, and join us for a discussion.
Free and open to everyone. Please RSVP to sewing@jccns.com

Scotch and Schmooze with Kenneth L. Marcus
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Avenue, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
at Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave, Swampscott
Fighting Back Against Campus Anti-Semitism
Join 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.
Hon. 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.”
7:00pm-Scoth (wine & non-alcholic bevrages available)
7:30pm-Schmooze
Event is free, please RSVP below.

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Tell Me Everything
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Cinema Salem, 1 East India Square Mall, Salem, MA, 01945, United States
The film has been rescheduled from May 12 to tonight.
Amid 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.
With introduction by Roy Jaffe, Director of Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of Israel to New England
This film is generously sponsored by Rhonda and John Gilberg.

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Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, and the American Myth
2026-05-14 11:30 - 12:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Monthly Mid-Day Speakers Series In Partnership with Explorers Lifelong Learning
With Michael Goldman, political consultant and Salem Explorers lecturer
For 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
shaped 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.
Coffee and bagels will be served.
Event is FREE, please RSVP below.

We Met at Grossinger’s
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Cinema Salem, 1 East India Square Mall, Salem, MA, 01945, United States
With introduction and facilitated Q&A by Eileen Pollack.
We 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.
This film is generously sponsored by Leslie and Bob Ogan.

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JCCNS Early Childhood Program Family Carnival
2026-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Join the JCCNS Early Childhood Program for games, bounce houses, pony rides, food, fun and more!

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Knitting Knights
2026-05-20 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.

Shavuot Learning - An Evening of Community Study
2026-05-21 17:00 | Epstein Hillel School, 6 Community Road, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
at Epstein Hillel School
with Rabbis Mangold, Safran, Ragozin, Schwartz and Ellinoy along with Amy Gold , Marty Schneer and more.
Join 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.
5:00pm: Family program and pizza dinner
6:00pm: Full community gathering with dairy dinner
Event is FREE, but please RSVP below.

Zionism in Action, Learn about Sar-El
2026-06-02 11:30 - 12:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Mid-day speaker series
Join 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.
Learn about Sar-El’s history, current opportunities, and hear firsthand from members of our community who have volunteered on bases.
Volunteers must be 18+, all are welcome to attend this program.
Coffee and bagels will be served.
Event is free, please RSVP below.

Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour
2026-06-03 11:00 - 12:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
All seniors are welcome to enjoy a live performance by the Insight Band and share a delicious, complimentary lunch at the JCCNS.
Space is limited.
Please 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.

Knitting Knights
2026-06-03 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.

Secrets Hidden. Secrets Revealed: A Conversation with Phyllis Karas
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
at Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Phyllis Karas will discuss her new book, “Curse of the Blumenthals,” the history of one close-knit New England Jewish-American family and their dark relationship with alcohol. The book follows the Blumenthal clan over a ninety-year period, from bootlegging arrests in 1920’s Providence, a drunk driver killing six members of their family in 1935, to the shocking and headline-grabbing 1954 murder of a Boston seamstress committed by teenager Ronnie Blumenthal. Though Blumenthal confessed and spent thirteen years in prison, to this day, the family isn’t sure if Ronnie or another family member was the killer. Registration is required – please register below. Refreshments will be served.

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Schmooze and News
2026-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
NEW TIME FOR THIS MONTH ONLY.
Join us for an invigorating discussion about the month’s biggest news stories.
We look forward to seeing you!
Bagels will be served. FREE and open to everyone!

JCCNS Women's Book Club
2026-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
We will be discussing The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Book club will be meeting on Zoom only. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com for Zoom link

Learn Mah Jong at the J
2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:30 | JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, MA, 01945
Ready to learn one of today’s most popular games?
Join instructor Sandra Goldstein for a fun and engaging beginner Mah Jong series designed to get you confidently playing in just four weeks!
June 9th-June 30th
Cost:
$115 Members, $140 Non-Members
Includes:
Official Mah Jong card
Printed playing instructions
Please bring a check made payable to Sandra Goldstein to the first class.
Registration is now closed. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com to be placed on a waitlist.
