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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-11/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn at EHS
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/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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T160636Z
CREATED:20260316T170002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T160636Z
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SUMMARY:The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue
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-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260211T153554Z
CREATED:20260211T153554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T153554Z
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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-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T150000
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SUMMARY:Frontier
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/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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T162127Z
CREATED:20260421T162127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T162127Z
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SUMMARY:Spouses Healing Circle
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/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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T163633Z
CREATED:20260422T163447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T163633Z
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SUMMARY:Scotch and Schmooze with Kenneth L. Marcus
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/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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152331Z
CREATED:20260403T162221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T152331Z
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SUMMARY:Tell Me Everything
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/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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142313Z
CREATED:20260501T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T142313Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Boone\, Davy Crockett\, and the American Myth
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/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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T144500
DTSTAMP:20260612T160349Z
CREATED:20260225T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160349Z
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J!
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-at-the-j-2/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Canasta-Open-Play-2025-Eblast-img.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T134919Z
CREATED:20260316T170021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T134919Z
UID:10003233-1778785200-1778792400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:We Met at Grossinger’s
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/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:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000652-1778787000-1778792400@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-11/2026-05-14/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T130903Z
CREATED:20260506T130856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T130903Z
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SUMMARY:JCCNS Early Childhood Program Family Carnival
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-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20241227T165037Z
CREATED:20241018T175943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T165037Z
UID:10000926-1779303600-1779303600@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-2/2026-05-20/
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:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T144500
DTSTAMP:20260612T160349Z
CREATED:20260225T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160349Z
UID:10002953-1779364800-1779374700@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J!
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-at-the-j-2/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Canasta-Open-Play-2025-Eblast-img.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:10003277-1779382800-1779382800@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Shavuot Learning - An Evening of Community Study
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/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:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000653-1779391800-1779397200@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-11/2026-05-21/
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:20260528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T144500
DTSTAMP:20260612T160349Z
CREATED:20260225T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160349Z
UID:10002954-1779969600-1779979500@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J!
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-at-the-j-2/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Canasta-Open-Play-2025-Eblast-img.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000654-1779996600-1780002000@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-11/2026-05-28/
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:20260602T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T131336Z
CREATED:20260507T131336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T131336Z
UID:10003283-1780399800-1780403400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Zionism in Action\, Learn about Sar-El
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/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:20260603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T153603Z
CREATED:20251119T193841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T153603Z
UID:10000523-1780484400-1780489800@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-6-10/2026-06-03/
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:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164601Z
CREATED:20241018T180055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164601Z
UID:10000867-1780513200-1780513200@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-3/2026-06-03/
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:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170253Z
CREATED:20260430T170137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T170253Z
UID:10003278-1780513200-1780516800@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Secrets Hidden. Secrets Revealed: A Conversation with Phyllis Karas
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/secrets-hidden-secrets-revealed-a-conversation-with-phyllis-karas/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 235 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home-Partner
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T144500
DTSTAMP:20260612T160349Z
CREATED:20260225T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160349Z
UID:10002955-1780574400-1780584300@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J!
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-at-the-j-2/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Canasta-Open-Play-2025-Eblast-img.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T164654Z
CREATED:20241018T174651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T164654Z
UID:10000655-1780601400-1780606800@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-11/2026-06-04/
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:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144414Z
CREATED:20260511T133042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T144414Z
UID:10003286-1780826400-1780830000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Schmooze and News
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/schmooze-and-news-24/
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:20260608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T180805Z
CREATED:20260415T180805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180805Z
UID:10003267-1780923600-1780927200@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-27/
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:20260609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260529T145650Z
CREATED:20260528T150518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T145650Z
UID:10003304-1781029800-1781037000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Learn Mah Jong at the J
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/learn-mah-jong-at-the-j/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T144500
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CREATED:20260225T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160349Z
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J!
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-at-the-j-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Canasta-Open-Play-2025-Eblast-img.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T210000
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-11/2026-06-11/
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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