BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//JCCNS, Jewish Community Center of the North Shore - ECPv6.18.3//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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T210000 DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z CREATED:20241018T174651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z UID:10000627-1763667000-1763672400@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-11/2025-11-20/ 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:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T203000 DTSTAMP:20251021T192050Z CREATED:20251021T182822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T192050Z UID:10001652-1763665200-1763670600@jccns.org SUMMARY:Nova Festival Survivor Documentary Screening 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/nova-festival-survivor-documentary-screening/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:Home-Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nova-Survivor-Documentary-Screening-Nov-2025-Website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Wood":MAILTO:swood@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T200000 DTSTAMP:20251107T220917Z CREATED:20251105T200242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T220917Z UID:10001700-1763578800-1763582400@jccns.org SUMMARY:Widow/Widower Support Group 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/widow-widower-support-group-2/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:Home-Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Widow-er-Support-Group-Eblast-img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000 DTSTAMP:20241227T165037Z CREATED:20241018T175943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T165037Z UID:10000920-1763578800-1763578800@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-2/2025-11-19/ 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:20251118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T210000 DTSTAMP:20251106T172212Z CREATED:20250905T142741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T172212Z UID:10001626-1763492400-1763499600@jccns.org SUMMARY:Alice Hoffman\, When We Flew Away 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/alice-hoffman-when-we-flew-away/ LOCATION:Congregation Shirat Hayam\, 55 Atlantic Avenue\, Swampscott\, MA\, 01907\, United States CATEGORIES:JBM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/JBM-2025-Eblast-11-18-Hoffman-img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Wood":MAILTO:swood@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000 DTSTAMP:20251009T011718Z CREATED:20250730T134257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T011718Z UID:10001554-1763470800-1763474400@jccns.org SUMMARY:One Community Event with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl 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/one-community-event-with-rabbi-angela-buchdahl/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Home-Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Angela-Buchdahl-Event-web-img.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T210000 DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z CREATED:20241018T174651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z UID:10000626-1763062200-1763067600@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-11/2025-11-13/ 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:20251113T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T123000 DTSTAMP:20251029T161959Z CREATED:20251029T161959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T161959Z UID:10001695-1763033400-1763037000@jccns.org SUMMARY:The Life and Music of Ella Fitzgerald 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/the-life-and-music-of-ella-fitzgerald/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:Home-Register ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mid-day-Speaker-Series-2025-11-Ella-Eblast.png ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Wood":MAILTO:swood@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T210000 DTSTAMP:20251106T172226Z CREATED:20250905T142832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T172226Z UID:10001625-1762974000-1762981200@jccns.org SUMMARY:Uri Kaufman\, American Intifada: Israel\, the Gaza War and the New Antisemitism 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/uri-kaufman-american-intifada-israel-the-gaza-war-and-the-new-antisemitism/ LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945 CATEGORIES:JBM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/JBM-2025-Eblast-11-12-Kaufman-img.png ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Wood":MAILTO:swood@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T140000 DTSTAMP:20250728T142244Z CREATED:20250728T142244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T142244Z UID:10001548-1762779600-1762783200@jccns.org SUMMARY:JCCNS Women's Book Club 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/jccns-womens-book-club-36/ 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:20251109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T160000 DTSTAMP:20251030T132931Z CREATED:20251017T192006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T132931Z UID:10001650-1762693200-1762704000@jccns.org SUMMARY:ChicShuk All Shuk'd Up for Israel 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/chicshuk-all-shukd-up-for-israel-2/ LOCATION:Congregation Shirat Hayam\, 55 Atlantic Avenue\, Swampscott\, MA\, 01907\, United States CATEGORIES:Home-Partner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/All-Shukd-Up-for-Israel_20241212_112256_0000.png ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Wood":MAILTO:swood@jccns.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T210000 DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z CREATED:20241018T174651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z UID:10000625-1762457400-1762462800@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-11/2025-11-06/ 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 END:VCALENDAR