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SUMMARY:Summer Day Trip to Tanglewood Music Center
DESCRIPTION:Boston Symphony Orchestra\nAndris Nelson\, conductor\nJoshua Bell\, violin \nSarah Kirkland Snider Marmoris\nMax Bruch Scottish Fantasy\nRobert Schumann Symphony No. 3\, Rhenish \nThe trip includes travel in a luxury coach and shed tickets to the concert in section 9. \nLeave the JCCNS on Sunday at 9:00AM and return later that evening. \nFee: $135/members\, $150/community. Payment in full is required by July 6. Limited space available. \nOption to add a bag lunch from Maria’s café for $15 (see below). \nFor questions\, please contact Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com. \nWe have reached capacity. Please email Lauren at lweiss@jccns.com to be placed on the wait list.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/summer-day-trip-to-tanglewood-music-center-5/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for weekly Canasta/Mah Jongg games! \nPlease bring your own playing cards and card holder for Canasta\, and your own sets for Mah Jongg. \nOPEN TO ALL. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity: $5 paid at The Welcome Center. \nEveryone is welcome! If a table is full and another player arrives\, please invite them to join and rotate as needed. Let’s keep Open Play welcoming\, inclusive\, and fun for all.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-mah-jongg/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T210000
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CREATED:20260710T153443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T140357Z
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SUMMARY:Unity in the Shadow of October 7th: Leadership\, Human Dignity\, and the Israeli Spirit
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.  \nDrawing 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. \nFree and everyone is welcome.   \nPlease RSVP below. \nColonel 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. \nHe 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/unity-in-the-shadow-of-october-7th-leadership-human-dignity-and-the-israeli-spirit/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T162152Z
CREATED:20260617T182519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T162152Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Stories of Revere Beach
DESCRIPTION:at Rumney Marsh Academy\, 140 American Legion Hwy #3\, Revere. \nTake a trip back in time to celebrate summers at Revere Beach! Join the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center in Revere for an afternoon of stories\, conversation\, and history of the Jewish summer community in Revere Beach. This lively event will feature a discussion about the popularity of Revere Beach as a summer destination for the Greater Boston Jewish community in the mid 20th century\, opportunities for participants to share memories\, and a kosher ice cream social. \nEvent is free and open to everyone.  Please register below. \n\nRegister
URL:https://jccns.org/event/jewish-stories-of-revere-beach/
LOCATION:Rumney Marsh Academy\, 140 American Legion Highway #3\, Revere\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home-Partner
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for weekly Canasta/Mah Jongg games! \nPlease bring your own playing cards and card holder for Canasta\, and your own sets for Mah Jongg. \nOPEN TO ALL. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity: $5 paid at The Welcome Center. \nEveryone is welcome! If a table is full and another player arrives\, please invite them to join and rotate as needed. Let’s keep Open Play welcoming\, inclusive\, and fun for all.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-mah-jongg/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for weekly Canasta/Mah Jongg games! \nPlease bring your own playing cards and card holder for Canasta\, and your own sets for Mah Jongg. \nOPEN TO ALL. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity: $5 paid at The Welcome Center. \nEveryone is welcome! If a table is full and another player arrives\, please invite them to join and rotate as needed. Let’s keep Open Play welcoming\, inclusive\, and fun for all.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-mah-jongg/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260615T173323Z
CREATED:20260608T144319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T173323Z
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SUMMARY:Schmooze and News
DESCRIPTION:Judy Arnold will lead this month’s discussion about the biggest news stories. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nBagels will be served. FREE and open to everyone! \n  \n 
URL:https://jccns.org/event/schmooze-and-news-25/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260625T141525Z
CREATED:20260623T132852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T141525Z
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SUMMARY:Making Sense of the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:JCCNS Community Conversation Series \nWith reports of a new US-Iran agreement and continuing tensions involving Israel and the broader region\, understanding the rapidly changing Middle East has never been more important.\nJoin Dr. Yoni Michanie\, Director of Israel Education at Gann Academy\, for an insightful discussion of the latest developments\, historical context\, and what may lie ahead for the region and the world. \nEvent is free and open to everyone!  Please RSVP below. \n \n 
URL:https://jccns.org/event/making-sense-of-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
UID:10003369-1783522800-1783530000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for weekly Canasta/Mah Jongg games! \nPlease bring your own playing cards and card holder for Canasta\, and your own sets for Mah Jongg. \nOPEN TO ALL. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity: $5 paid at The Welcome Center. \nEveryone is welcome! If a table is full and another player arrives\, please invite them to join and rotate as needed. Let’s keep Open Play welcoming\, inclusive\, and fun for all.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-mah-jongg/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
UID:10003368-1782918000-1782925200@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for weekly Canasta/Mah Jongg games! \nPlease bring your own playing cards and card holder for Canasta\, and your own sets for Mah Jongg. \nOPEN TO ALL. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity: $5 paid at The Welcome Center. \nEveryone is welcome! If a table is full and another player arrives\, please invite them to join and rotate as needed. Let’s keep Open Play welcoming\, inclusive\, and fun for all.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-mah-jongg/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-and-Mah-Jongg-Open-Play-2026-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165538Z
CREATED:20260528T150526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T165538Z
UID:10003306-1782844200-1782851400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Learn Mah Jong at the J
DESCRIPTION:Ready to learn one of today’s most popular games?  \nJoin instructor Sandra Goldstein for a fun and engaging beginner Mah Jong series designed to get you confidently playing in just four weeks! \nJune 9th-June 30th \nCost:\n$115 Members\, $140 Non-Members\nIncludes:\nOfficial Mah Jong card\nPrinted playing instructions \n  \nRegistration is now closed. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com to be placed on a waitlist.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/learn-mah-jong-at-the-j-2/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155842Z
CREATED:20260605T155842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T155842Z
UID:10003363-1782322200-1782325800@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Spouses Healing Circle
DESCRIPTION:at Periwinkles Food Shoppe\, 540B Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA \n\nFinding Joy in Summer: Navigating Connection\, Memories\, and New Moments \nSummer brings longer days\, family gatherings\, vacations\, and opportunities for connection\, but it can also present unique challenges for those grieving the loss of a spouse. \nJoin Rabbi Michael Schwartz for a supportive conversation about navigating summer’s social moments while making room for joy\, laughter\, and meaningful experiences. Together\, we’ll share strategies for managing difficult interactions\, celebrate the season’s simple pleasures\, and explore ways to embrace connection while honoring our loved ones. \n\nYou can grab dinner or just coffee\, and join us for a discussion. \nFree and open to everyone. Please RSVP to sewing@jccns.com \n 
URL:https://jccns.org/event/spouses-healing-circle-3/
LOCATION:Periwinkles\, 540B Loring Ave\, Salem\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260918T173854Z
CREATED:20260608T183614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T173854Z
UID:10003367-1782313200-1782320400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta & Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for weekly Canasta/Mah Jongg games! \nPlease bring your own playing cards and card holder for Canasta\, and your own sets for Mah Jongg. \nOPEN TO ALL. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity: $5 paid at The Welcome Center. \nEveryone is welcome! If a table is full and another player arrives\, please invite them to join and rotate as needed. Let’s keep Open Play welcoming\, inclusive\, and fun for all.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-mah-jongg/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Canasta-and-Mah-Jongg-Open-Play-2026-Eblast.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165538Z
CREATED:20260528T150526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T165538Z
UID:10003358-1782239400-1782246600@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Learn Mah Jong at the J
DESCRIPTION:Ready to learn one of today’s most popular games?  \nJoin instructor Sandra Goldstein for a fun and engaging beginner Mah Jong series designed to get you confidently playing in just four weeks! \nJune 9th-June 30th \nCost:\n$115 Members\, $140 Non-Members\nIncludes:\nOfficial Mah Jong card\nPrinted playing instructions \n  \nRegistration is now closed. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com to be placed on a waitlist.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/learn-mah-jong-at-the-j-2/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T144500
DTSTAMP:20260612T160349Z
CREATED:20260225T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160349Z
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J!
DESCRIPTION:NEW DAY-Thursdays! \nJoin us for weekly Canasta games! Please bring your own playing cards and card holder. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity $5 to be paid at The Welcome Center. \nPlease RSVP to Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com. \nPlease note that beginning Wednesday\, June 24\, Open Play Canasta will move from Thursdays to Wednesdays from 3:00pm–5:00pm. We are also excited to expand the program to include both Open Play Canasta and Mah Jong.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-at-the-j-2/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T165538Z
CREATED:20260528T150526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T165538Z
UID:10003357-1781634600-1781641800@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Learn Mah Jong at the J
DESCRIPTION:Ready to learn one of today’s most popular games?  \nJoin instructor Sandra Goldstein for a fun and engaging beginner Mah Jong series designed to get you confidently playing in just four weeks! \nJune 9th-June 30th \nCost:\n$115 Members\, $140 Non-Members\nIncludes:\nOfficial Mah Jong card\nPrinted playing instructions \n  \nRegistration is now closed. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com to be placed on a waitlist.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/learn-mah-jong-at-the-j-2/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Learn-Mah-Jong-2026-eblast-img.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T144500
DTSTAMP:20260612T160349Z
CREATED:20260225T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160349Z
UID:10002956-1781179200-1781189100@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J!
DESCRIPTION:NEW DAY-Thursdays! \nJoin us for weekly Canasta games! Please bring your own playing cards and card holder. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity $5 to be paid at The Welcome Center. \nPlease RSVP to Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com. \nPlease note that beginning Wednesday\, June 24\, Open Play Canasta will move from Thursdays to Wednesdays from 3:00pm–5:00pm. We are also excited to expand the program to include both Open Play Canasta and Mah Jong.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-at-the-j-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@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:Ready to learn one of today’s most popular games?  \nJoin instructor Sandra Goldstein for a fun and engaging beginner Mah Jong series designed to get you confidently playing in just four weeks! \nJune 9th-June 30th \nCost:\n$115 Members\, $140 Non-Members\nIncludes:\nOfficial Mah Jong card\nPrinted playing instructions \nPlease bring a check made payable to Sandra Goldstein to the first class. \nRegistration is now closed. Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com to be placed on a waitlist.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/learn-mah-jong-at-the-j/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jccns.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Learn-Mah-Jong-2026-eblast-img.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T144414Z
CREATED:20260511T133042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T144414Z
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SUMMARY:Schmooze and News
DESCRIPTION:NEW TIME FOR THIS MONTH ONLY. \nJoin us for an invigorating discussion about the month’s biggest news stories. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nBagels will be served. FREE and open to everyone! \n 
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: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:NEW DAY-Thursdays! \nJoin us for weekly Canasta games! Please bring your own playing cards and card holder. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity $5 to be paid at The Welcome Center. \nPlease RSVP to Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com. \nPlease note that beginning Wednesday\, June 24\, Open Play Canasta will move from Thursdays to Wednesdays from 3:00pm–5:00pm. We are also excited to expand the program to include both Open Play Canasta and Mah Jong.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-at-the-j-2/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170253Z
CREATED:20260430T170137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T170253Z
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SUMMARY:Secrets Hidden. Secrets Revealed: A Conversation with Phyllis Karas
DESCRIPTION:at Abbot Public Library\, 235 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Phyllis Karas will discuss her new book\, “Curse of the Blumenthals\,” the history of one close-knit New England Jewish-American family and their dark relationship with alcohol. The book follows the Blumenthal clan over a ninety-year period\, from bootlegging arrests in 1920’s Providence\, a drunk driver killing six members of their family in 1935\, to the shocking and headline-grabbing 1954 murder of a Boston seamstress committed by teenager Ronnie Blumenthal. Though Blumenthal confessed and spent thirteen years in prison\, to this day\, the family isn’t sure if Ronnie or another family member was the killer. Registration is required – please register below. Refreshments will be served.\n					\n									Register
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T131336Z
CREATED:20260507T131336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T131336Z
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SUMMARY:Zionism in Action\, Learn about Sar-El
DESCRIPTION:Mid-day speaker series \nJoin us to hear from Keren Dahan\, CEO of Sar-El\, the volunteer wing of the Israel Defense Forces that places volunteers on IDF bases supporting vital efforts\, including packing and shipping medical supplies\, food\, and equipment to units across Israel. \nLearn about Sar-El’s history\, current opportunities\, and hear firsthand from members of our community who have volunteered on bases. \nVolunteers must be 18+\, all are welcome to attend this program. \nCoffee and bagels will be served. \nEvent is free\, please RSVP below.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/zionism-in-action-learn-about-sar-el/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T144500
DTSTAMP:20260612T160349Z
CREATED:20260225T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160349Z
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J!
DESCRIPTION:NEW DAY-Thursdays! \nJoin us for weekly Canasta games! Please bring your own playing cards and card holder. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity $5 to be paid at The Welcome Center. \nPlease RSVP to Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com. \nPlease note that beginning Wednesday\, June 24\, Open Play Canasta will move from Thursdays to Wednesdays from 3:00pm–5:00pm. We are also excited to expand the program to include both Open Play Canasta and Mah Jong.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-at-the-j-2/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T193452Z
CREATED:20260430T154252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T193452Z
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SUMMARY:Shavuot Learning - An Evening of Community Study
DESCRIPTION:at Epstein Hillel School \nwith Rabbis Mangold\, Safran\, Ragozin\, Schwartz and Ellinoy along with Amy Gold \, Marty Schneer\, JCCNS Chief Executive Officer\, and more. \nJoin us for the beautiful Jewish custom of Tikkun Leil Shavuot — a night of study — as we prepare for the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. This year’s theme is “My Favorite Jewish Hero/Heroine\,” and we’ll also celebrate our community’s “first fruits” — new Jewish residents on the North Shore\, families with new babies\, and newly retired community members. \n5:00pm: Family program and pizza dinner \n6:00pm: Full community gathering with dairy dinner \nEvent is FREE\, but please RSVP below.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/shavuot-learning-an-evening-of-community-study-2/
LOCATION:Epstein Hillel School\, 6 Community Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T144500
DTSTAMP:20260612T160349Z
CREATED:20260225T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160349Z
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SUMMARY:Open Play Canasta at the J!
DESCRIPTION:NEW DAY-Thursdays! \nJoin us for weekly Canasta games! Please bring your own playing cards and card holder. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity $5 to be paid at The Welcome Center. \nPlease RSVP to Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com. \nPlease note that beginning Wednesday\, June 24\, Open Play Canasta will move from Thursdays to Wednesdays from 3:00pm–5:00pm. We are also excited to expand the program to include both Open Play Canasta and Mah Jong.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-at-the-j-2/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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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
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SUMMARY:We Met at Grossinger’s
DESCRIPTION:With introduction and facilitated Q&A by Eileen Pollack. \nWe Met at Grossinger’s is a joyful\, nostalgic look at the legendary Grossinger’s Resort and Hotel\, the iconic Catskills retreat that helped define the Jewish Borscht Belt and inspired Dirty Dancing. Built by three generations of visionary women\, the resort became a vibrant haven where Jewish Americans and other outsiders—including guests like Jackie Robinson and Eleanor Roosevelt—found community\, creativity\, and joy. Blending history with nostalgia\, the film celebrates a golden era that left an indelible mark on American culture. \nThis film is generously sponsored by Leslie and Bob Ogan. \n					\n									Get Tickets
URL:https://jccns.org/event/we-met-at-grossingers/
LOCATION:Cinema Salem\, 1 East India Square Mall\, Salem\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festival
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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:NEW DAY-Thursdays! \nJoin us for weekly Canasta games! Please bring your own playing cards and card holder. \nMembers: Free\nCommunity $5 to be paid at The Welcome Center. \nPlease RSVP to Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com. \nPlease note that beginning Wednesday\, June 24\, Open Play Canasta will move from Thursdays to Wednesdays from 3:00pm–5:00pm. We are also excited to expand the program to include both Open Play Canasta and Mah Jong.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/open-play-canasta-at-the-j-2/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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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:Monthly Mid-Day Speakers Series In Partnership with Explorers Lifelong Learning   \nWith Michael Goldman\, political consultant and Salem Explorers lecturer \nFor more than 250 years\, Americans have often favored legend over historical accuracy\, embracing simplified myths in place of complex truths. This longstanding habit of myth-making has\nshaped not only how we remember figures like Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett\, but also how we understand leadership\, identity\, and truth itself in American culture today. \nCoffee and bagels will be served. \nEvent is FREE\, please RSVP below.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/daniel-boone-davy-crockett-and-the-american-myth/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
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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:The film has been rescheduled from May 12 to tonight.  \nAmid the late ’80s pop craze and rising HIV epidemic\, 12-year-old Boaz uncovers a devastating secret about the father he idolizes that threatens to tear his family apart. Across a yearslong journey\, Boaz seeks to heal the wound and reclaim the father-son bond he never stopped yearning for. \nWith introduction by Roy Jaffe\, Director of Cultural Affairs\, Consulate General of Israel to New England \nThis film is generously sponsored by Rhonda and John Gilberg. \n					\n									Get Tickets
URL:https://jccns.org/event/tell-me-everything/
LOCATION:Cinema Salem\, 1 East India Square Mall\, Salem\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film Festival
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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:at Congregation Shirat Hayam\, 55 Atlantic Ave\, Swampscott \nFighting Back Against Campus Anti-Semitism \nJoin us to discuss the situation on U.S. College Campuses and beyond\, as well as legal responses from the U.S. Government\, The Louis D. Brandeis Center and others. \nHon. Kenneth L. Marcus is the Founder\, Chairman\, and CEO of The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law\, the leading civil rights legal organization fighting against anti-Semitism. The New York Times has called him “The Man Who Helped Redefine Campus Anti-Semitism.” \n7:00pm-Scoth (wine & non-alcholic bevrages available)\n7:30pm-Schmooze \nEvent is free\, please RSVP below. \n\nRSVP
URL:https://jccns.org/event/scotch-and-schmooze-with-kenneth-marcus/
LOCATION:Congregation Shirat Hayam\, 55 Atlantic Avenue\, Swampscott\, MA\, 01907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home-Partner
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Weiss":MAILTO:lweiss@jccns.com
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