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SUMMARY:Once Upon My Mother
DESCRIPTION:In 1963\, Esther gives birth to Roland\, the youngest of a large family\, born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone’s advice\, she promises her son that he will walk like the others—and that he will live a full\, extraordinary life. From that moment on\, Esther dedicates herself to keeping this promise. Spanning decades of trials\, triumphs\, and small miracles\, this moving and often funny film celebrates a remarkable journey and the greatest love of all: a mother’s devotion to her child. \n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://jccns.org/event/once-upon-my-mother/
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:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000
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SUMMARY:Night of Shorts
DESCRIPTION:With introduction and facilitated Q&A by with Jewish tattoo artist Sayge Hesse. \nButterfly:Butterfly is an animated short film that chronicles the life of Alfred Nakache\, a Jewish French Olympic swimmer. From his childhood and rise as a butterfly-stroke champion to the horrors of Auschwitz\, where he lost his wife and child\, the film follows Nakache’s remarkable survival and return to the pool. Nominated for Best Animated Short at the 2026 Academy Awards and a César\, Butterfly is a moving portrait of resilience and triumph. \nDouble Happiness:Double Happiness is a romantic dramedy that begins where most love stories end—with a shiva. For forty years\, Lillian Zelman\, a 75-year-old Jewish spitfire\, and Richard Wang\, a stoic Chinese-American restaurateur\, have crossed paths every Christmas (as it is written in the Talmud\, of course). When they reconnect after the death of Lillian’s husband\, shared grief turns into companionship—and perhaps\, unexpectedly\, into love. \nHalf a Date:Tzvi\, an ultra-Orthodox yeshiva student\, arrives at a military recruitment office expecting to receive a routine deferral from service. Instead\, he becomes entangled in a bureaucratic mix-up that threatens his status at the yeshiva. Assigned to process his paperwork is Carmel\, a soldier his own age. Alone together in the office\, they form an unlikely connection over the newspaper’s daily crossword puzzle\, which they begin solving together. For a brief moment\, they glimpse the possibility that in another life they might have been the closest of friends—perhaps even something more. \nThe Last Jews of Guantanamo: \nThe Last Jews of Guantanamo explores a tiny\, resilient Jewish community of roughly 50 people in Guantanamo\, Cuba. The film follows two octogenarian women\, Fortuna and Lidia\, as they prepare for their Bat Mitzvah while navigating daily life—from shopping to candle lighting. Against the backdrop of a small and often isolated community\, it celebrates their efforts to sustain faith\, tradition\, and connection across generations. \nTattooed4Life:Liraz\, a survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre\, transforms her tattoo needle into an instrument of remembrance. Her mission: to immortalize the 364 souls who perished that day. Through fractal tattoos\, she weaves their stories of loss\, fear\, faith\, love\, and hope into the very fabric of skin. Each inked line becomes a thread of healing\, stitching together the trauma left by October 7. The film captures the transformative power of art\, as Liraz’s creations serve as both memorials and symbols of resilience—a living testament to the human spirit\, seeking connection\, solace\, and redemption through creativity. \n					\n									Get Tickets
URL:https://jccns.org/event/night-of-shorts-4/
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:20260428T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T180415Z
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SUMMARY:The Life and Music of Elvis Presley
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Mid-Day Speakers Series\nIn Partnership with Explorers Lifelong Learning   \nJoin Bill Sano\, musician and music historian\, to learn about the extraordinary life\, voice\, and legacy of international icon Elvis Presley. \nCoffee and bagels will be served \nFREE\, please RSVP below.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/the-life-and-music-of-elvis-presley/
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:20260427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T155312Z
CREATED:20260316T170009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T155312Z
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SUMMARY:Holding Liat
DESCRIPTION:On the morning of October 7\, 2023\, Israeli-American Liat Atzili and her husband Aviv are at home when militants from Hamas attack their kibbutz. By nightfall\, the couple has been taken captive to Gaza along with more than 250 others—two of them\, like Liat\, are American citizens. As international diplomacy unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly escalating war\, their family confronts uncertainty and deep political differences while fighting for Liat and Aviv’s release. The agonizing wait—and the ultimate fate of their loved ones—forces each member of the family to reconsider who they are and where they stand in the conflict. \nFor all of the “Monday Matinees” at the Warwick enjoy 10% off at the Beacon Lobster Room Cafe which will open at 10:00AM! \nClick HERE for menu. \n					\n									Get Tickets
URL:https://jccns.org/event/holding-liat/
LOCATION:Warwick Cinema\, 123 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, 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:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
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SUMMARY:North Shore Celebrates Israel at 78
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Yom Ha’aztmaut\, Israel’s Independence Day\, with this year’s featured performers\, The Shuk Music Group\, an internationally-renowned Jewish and Israeli ensemble known for their joyful\, high-energy concerts that bring audiences together through music\, culture\, and celebration! \nLet’s come together\, raise our voices\, and celebrate Israel! FREE and all ages are welcome. \nPlease RSVP below. \n					\n									RSVP
URL:https://jccns.org/event/north-shore-celebrates-israel-at-78/
LOCATION:Congregation Shirat Hayam\, 55 Atlantic Avenue\, Swampscott\, MA\, 01907\, 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:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
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SUMMARY:Charles Grodin: Rebel With a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Charles Grodin: Rebel With a Cause is a lively and revealing documentary about the beloved actor-comedian whose signature deadpan humor made him a standout in American film and television. Through archival clips and interviews with friends and collaborators\, the film celebrates Grodin’s unforgettable performances while exploring the intelligence and humanity behind his comedy. In a powerful second act\, Grodin became a passionate activist\, using his platform to champion prison reform and help free wrongly convicted people. This inspiring portrait honors a singular talent who blended humor\, conscience\, and a deep commitment to making the world more just. \n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://jccns.org/event/charles-grodin-rebel-with-a-cause/
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:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Music Concert Series at Salem State University
DESCRIPTION:Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute at the Center for Creative and Performing Arts \nPre-concert lecture with Peter Sheckman begins at 2:30pm \nApril 19th: Trio Oko\nCharles Overton\nEmma Powell\nMina kim \nConcerts are free\, but space is limited.  Please register at right. (Limit of 2 tickets per person.) \n  \nAbout Trio Oko:\nPraised for their “profound communication\,” and “thoughtful choices of timbre\, articulation\, dynamic contrast\, and balance\,” Trio Oko is a harp trio based in Boston consisting of violinist Emma Powell\, cellist Mina Kim\, and harpist Charles Overton. The three musicians met at Tanglewood Music Center in 2016 and united with a mutual belief in the power of music to create meaningful human connections to form Trio Oko. The ensemble aims to expand the harp trio repertoire by commissioning new works and arrangements. They intend to showcase the diverse capabilities inherent to this distinctive instrumentation. \nTrio Oko shared the Japanese dish okonomiyaki (cooked by the master chef\, Emma!) in their first rehearsal along with giggles (hence\, Oko—) and happily committed to bringing joy to concert halls through their collaborations and friendship. \n  \n       \n 
URL:https://jccns.org/event/2026-music-concert-series-at-salem-state-university-3/
LOCATION:Salem State University\, Recital Hall\, Harrington Campus\, 71 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home-Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T153742Z
CREATED:20260225T152504Z
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SUMMARY:Senior Jazz and Lunch Hour
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE FOR APRIL ONLY \nAll seniors are welcome to enjoy a live performance by the Insight Band and share a delicious\, complimentary lunch at the JCCNS. \nPlease RSVP to Lauren Weiss at lweiss@jccns.com or (857)285-7959 by the Friday before the concert and indicate your lunch choice of tuna or egg salad. \n 
URL:https://jccns.org/event/senior-jazz-and-lunch-hour-6-10-4/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260324T181041Z
CREATED:20260324T171427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T181041Z
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SUMMARY:Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:at the Higgins Middle School\, 85 Perkins Street\,  Peabody\, MA \nPlease join the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Salem State University (CHGS) for its annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony. This year’s program will feature a memorial service and prayers\, the Salem State University Community Chorus\, and a conversation with Karen Kirsten\, an Australian-American author and Holocaust educator. She is the author of Irena’s Gift\, a 2025 National Jewish Book Award finalist and winner of two Zibby Awards. \nThis ceremony is supported by the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston. \nThe ceremony is free and open to the public. It will take place in person and will also be livestreamed on Zoom. Registration is required: We encourage you to attend in person. \nPlease email chgs@salemstate.edu if you have any questions. \nKaren Kirsten grew up among refugees who didn’t talk about the past. Determined to understand the generational trauma that cloaked her family in silence\, and to help heal her mother’s pain\, Karen meticulously reconstructed an extraordinary saga. After several research trips to Poland\, Karen reunited her mother with the heroes who had hidden her as a child and then facilitated awarding them Righteous Among the Nations medals. \nPlease register below. \n\nRSVP (in-person)\n\n\nZoom link
URL:https://jccns.org/event/holocaust-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:Higgins Middle School\, 85 Perkins Street\, Peabody\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home-Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T140000
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CREATED:20260113T184910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162500Z
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SUMMARY:JCCNS Women's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We will be discussing  The Correspondent by Virginia Evans \nBook club will be meeting on Zoom only.  Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com for Zoom link.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/jccns-womens-book-club-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152934Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T152934Z
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SUMMARY:Young Family Gym Time
DESCRIPTION:This will be the last Young Family Gym of the Year. \nJoin us Sundays for Young Family Gym Time and enjoy our indoor soft play and equipment! \nPerfect for Infants\, Toddlers and Preschoolers. \nParents/guardians are required to stay with their children. \nFREE for members. $10 for community.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/young-family-gym-time-4-3/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260311T170259Z
CREATED:20260311T170259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T170259Z
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SUMMARY:JCCNS and Temple Sinai Family Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Shabbat as a community of young North Shore families. Join us for a family-friendly dinner. We will sing songs\, have a craft\, and a story! \nHosted by Temple Sinai.\nFor families with Children 8 and younger.\n \nEvent is FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP below. \n 
URL:https://jccns.org/event/jccns-and-temple-sinai-family-shabbat-2/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Connector":MAILTO:FamilyConnector@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T003650Z
CREATED:20260406T003601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T003650Z
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SUMMARY:Test EC Support 4/5/2026
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URL:https://jccns.org/event/test-ec-support-4-5-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T003121Z
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SUMMARY:Test Event Apr. 5 2026
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URL:https://jccns.org/event/test-event-apr-5-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T123000
DTSTAMP:20260330T130910Z
CREATED:20260224T143436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T130910Z
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SUMMARY:What's In a Name?
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Mid-Day Speakers Series In Partnership with Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute. \nAre you curious about the origins of your family name? \nJoin us for a presentation by Alma Barozzi\, author of a series of books\, What Kind of Name is That\, who will focus on her first book\, European Surnames: Meanings and Traditions\, which traces the evolution of surname patterns on the European continent from the dawn of inheritable family names. \nThere will be a Q&A after the presentation. If you would like the origin and meaning of your family name to be addressed during the event\, please submit them when you RSVP. \nCoffee and bagels will be served. \nEvent is free and open to everyone.  Please RSVP below. \n 
URL:https://jccns.org/event/whats-in-a-name/
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:20260329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260305T192101Z
CREATED:20260305T192101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T192101Z
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SUMMARY:Schmooze and News
DESCRIPTION:Join 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  \n 
URL:https://jccns.org/event/schmooze-and-news-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:20260326T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T123000
DTSTAMP:20260305T140434Z
CREATED:20260305T140434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T140434Z
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SUMMARY:The Least Qualified Coach in Professional Baseball
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Mid-Day Speaker Series \nJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Evan Katz as he shares his incredible journey into professional baseball later in life. \nAt 61\, he made his pro pitching debut. At 67\, he became one of the oldest pitchers to start a minor league game. At 69\, he became a professional scout and coach\, helping lead a second-year pro team to the playoffs. A powerful story of perseverance\, reinvention\, and proving it’s never too late to chase a dream. \nCoffee and bagels will be served. \n  \nFREE and open to everyone.  Please RSVP below.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/the-least-qualified-coach-in-professional-baseball/
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:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260306T194151Z
CREATED:20260202T182940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T194151Z
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SUMMARY:Israel After October 7th: Understanding the Geopolitical Transformation
DESCRIPTION:JCCNS Community Conversation Series The October 7th attack on Israel did more than trigger a military response; it fundamentally reshaped Israel’s approach to security\, diplomacy\, and its place on the global stage. Join us for an important community conversation with Dr. Yoni Michanie\, Director of Israel Education at Gann Academy\, as he explores how Israel’s evolving relationships with Hamas\, Hezbollah\, and Iran are impacting the current conflict and what it may mean for the future stability of the Middle East. Event is FREE and open to everyone.  Please RSVP below.         
URL:https://jccns.org/event/israel-after-october-7th-understanding-the-geopolitical-transformation/
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:20260322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260309T161530Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Music Concert Series at Salem State University
DESCRIPTION:Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute at the Center for Creative and Performing Arts \nPre-concert lecture with Peter Sheckman begins at 2:30pm \nMarch 22nd: Cello and Piano\nElla Blake\nRasa Vitkauskaite \nApril 19th: Trio Oko\nCharles Overton\nEmma Powell\nMina kim \nConcerts are free\, but space is limited.  Please register at right. (Limit of 2 tickets per person.) \nAbout the musicians: \nElla Blake:\nEleanor Blake is a cello soloist\, orchestral player\, chamber musician and teacher. Currently a member of Boston Philharmonic Orchestra\, Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra\, Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra\, and The Cape Symphony\, Eleanor Blake has played under the baton of international conductors like James Levine\, Bernard Haitink\, and Raphael Frühbeck De Burgos\, and has worked with international soloists like ‘cellist Yo-Yo Ma\, soprano Renée Fleming and violinist Joshua Bell. In addition\, she performs regularly with Boston Lyric Opera\, Albany Symphony\, Odyssey Opera\, Boston Landmarks Orchestra\, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra\, Rhode Island Philharmonic\, Springfield Symphony Orchestra\, and Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra. As a chamber musician\, Eleanor is a member of the La Bella Musica String Quartet\, Blackstone Valley String Quartet\, and performs in the popular Candlelight chamber music concerts throughout New England. Eleanor has also been seen performing with Celtic Woman and she was selected as a member of the orchestra used in the opening ceremony of the 2015-2016 NFL season at Gillette Stadium on NBC. Recently Ms. Blake studied at the Boston Conservatory and has participated in many summer festivals around the world including Tanglewood Music Center (Lenox\, MA)\, the Festival de Violoncelle des Cote des Isles (Normandy\, France) and the American Institute for Musical Studies (Graz\, Austria). She has been a guest artist with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Her websight can be found at www.eleanorblakecellist.com. \nRasa Vitkauskaite:\nInternationally acclaimed multiple prize-winning Lithuanian pianist Rasa Vitkauskaite has been hailed for “artistry of poetic and observant sensitivity” (Gramophone) and dubbed as a “Beethoven interpreter of penetrating insight” (Fanfare). Her recent CD including Mozart Concerto No. 20 in D Minor and Beethoven Concerto No. 3 in C Minor was praised as comparable to Rudolf Serkin and the New York Philharmonic. Rasa has performed in over 30 countries and was recently named a Steinway Artist. \nCurrent season highlights Rasa’s recording of Mendelssohn Double Concerto with Tchaikovsky Gold Medal violinist Ilya Kaler. Last season featured a solo recital on the prestigious Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in the Chicago Cultural Center that was broadcast live on WFMT radio and hundreds of affiliated stations nationwide. \nShe is also the long-serving\, critically acclaimed pianist of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra\, and the founder of the largest piano studio in Cambridge\, MA\, where she also teaches conservatory and college students. \nFor more information\, please visit: https://rasapiano.com \n  \n       \n 
URL:https://jccns.org/event/2026-music-concert-series-at-salem-state-university-2/
LOCATION:Salem State University\, Recital Hall\, Harrington Campus\, 71 Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home-Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260306T193927Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193927Z
UID:13381-1774177200-1774184400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Women's Seder — Rise/We Rise: Embodying Our Legacy
DESCRIPTION:At Congregation Shirat Hayam\n55 Atlantic Avenue\, Swampscott \nJoin us for a Women’s Seder to feed your soul\, rediscover resilience\, and celebrate your freedom!  \nBring your whole being to this sacred ritual as we celebrate the women of the Exodus\, each other\, and the devoted women clergy of the North Shore. \nThis multi-generational event is open to any self-identified woman connected with the Jewish community. You do not need to be a member of JCCNS or CSH to attend. \n$18– Please register below by March 16. Students attend free. \nIncludes a vegetarian Middle Eastern lunch from Maria’s Café. \nHosted by: Congregation Shirat Hayam and JCCNS \n\nRegister
URL:https://jccns.org/event/womens-seder-i-rise-we-rise-embodying-our-legacy/
LOCATION:Congregation Shirat Hayam\, 55 Atlantic Avenue\, Swampscott\, MA\, 01907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260313T153558Z
CREATED:20260313T153558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T153558Z
UID:14135-1774173600-1774180800@jccns.org
SUMMARY:JCCNS Early Childhood Program extension in Beverly Open House
DESCRIPTION:at Temple B’nai Abraham\n200 East Lothrop Street\, Beverly \n\nCome meet our Early Childhood Director\, some of our experienced staff members\, and other interested/registered families!\nVisit our new classroom and program space at Temple B’nai Abraham!\nLearn about our enriching curriculum that encourages social\, emotional\, and physical growth in each individual child. Our award-winning Early Childhood Program has welcomed generations of children\, building trusting relationships that support each child’s individuality\, creativity\, and potential.\n\nTo attend\, please RSVP to Maria Duffany\, Beverly Early Childhood Program Director\, at mduffany@jccns.com \n\nLearn more here
URL:https://jccns.org/event/jccns-early-childhood-program-extension-in-beverly-open-house-4/
LOCATION:Temple B’nai Abraham\, 200 East Lothrop Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Duffany":MAILTO:mduffany@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260319T161354Z
CREATED:20260202T130003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T161354Z
UID:13255-1774171800-1774184400@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Sea Serpents 2026 FUN Meet FUNdraiser
DESCRIPTION:9:30am Warm up\n10:00am Start \nJoin us for a fun swim meet FUNdraiser for the Sea Serpent Swim Team! Funds raised will go toward (2) Finis Swim Block Track Starts\, (2) Finis Backstroke Start Wedge\, a Colorado 6-Lane Cable Harness\, and the end-of-the-season banquet. \nThere are two ways to contribute: \n\nPARTICIPATE: Fill out the form to participate ($30 entry fee) and select as many events as you’d like! Registration deadline is Wednesday\, March 18th.\nSUPPORT A SWIMMER: Donate to the FUNdraiser by filling out the form\n\n  \nRegistration is now closed\, but you can still support a swimmer! \n  \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/sea-serpents-2026-fun-meet-fundraiser/
LOCATION:JCCNS Indoor Pool\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aquatics Events,Family Events,Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Vieira":MAILTO:avieira@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260311T170135Z
CREATED:20260302T002711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T170135Z
UID:13820-1774024200-1774029600@jccns.org
SUMMARY:JCCNS and Temple Emanu-El Family Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Shabbat as a community of young North Shore families. Join us for a family-friendly dinner. We will sing songs\, have a craft\, and a story! \nHosted by Temple Emanu-El\nFor families with Children 8 and younger.\n \nEvent is FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP below. \n 
URL:https://jccns.org/event/jccns-and-temple-emanu-el-2/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Connector":MAILTO:FamilyConnector@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260306T194048Z
CREATED:20260303T194901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T194048Z
UID:13865-1773860400-1773864000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Get Your Soul Ready for Passover
DESCRIPTION:Join Layah Lipsker as we prepare for the journey from slavery to freedom with an interactive exploration guided by the Haggadah. When we live in reaction\, we remain bound. When we live with intention\, we step into freedom. Together\, we’ll explore how to move from habit to awareness\, from constraint to choice. Ideal for anyone wishing to bring Kabbalistic depth and renewed meaning to their Seder experience. FREE and everyone is welcome but please RSVP below. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/get-your-soul-ready-for-passover/
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:20260315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260204T154235Z
CREATED:20260120T183918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T154235Z
UID:13063-1773601200-1773604800@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Don't Feed the Lion - book and author talk
DESCRIPTION:on Zoom \nJoin us for a book talk with award-winning journalist\, parent\, and author Bianna Golodryga\, specifically designed for older Elementary and Middle School Students. \nWith unexpected twists and compelling characters\, Don’t Feed the Lion explores how young people grapple with antisemitism\, prejudice\, allyship\, and the courage to speak up. \nEvent is FREE. Register below for Zoom link and a free book\, one per family. \nProgram partners:Congregation Shalom\, Congregation Shirat Hayam\, Epstein Hillel\, Israeli American Council\, JCCNS\, NSJCC\, Temple Emanu-El\, Marblehead\, and Temple Tiferet Shalom \n					\n									Register
URL:https://jccns.org/event/dont-feed-the-lion-book-and-author-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Home-Partner
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000
DTSTAMP:20260306T193805Z
CREATED:20260302T182858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193805Z
UID:13827-1773336600-1773340200@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Spouses Healing Circle
DESCRIPTION:at Periwinkles Food Shoppe\, 540B Loring Ave\, Salem\, MA \nHurdles on the Road to Healing \nThis month’s gathering will be facilitated by Dr. Maura Copeland\, a Geriatric Psychiatrist and Medical Director at the Center for Healthy Aging at Beth Israel Lahey Health Outpatient Center\, Danvers. \nJoin us for an open conversation about some of the common challenges that can make it harder to move forward after a loss. These may include feelings of regret\, guilt\, or even anger toward the person you loved and lost—emotions that can be difficult to acknowledge and work through. \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/
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:20260312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T144500
DTSTAMP:20260612T160349Z
CREATED:20260225T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T160349Z
UID:13722-1773316800-1773326700@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/
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:20260309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T140000
DTSTAMP:20251210T145618Z
CREATED:20251210T145618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T145618Z
UID:12183-1773061200-1773064800@jccns.org
SUMMARY:JCCNS Women's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We will be discussing They Called Us Enemy\, by George Takei (a graphic novel) \nBook club will be meeting on Zoom only.  Please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com for Zoom link
URL:https://jccns.org/event/jccns-womens-book-club-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Ewing":MAILTO:sewing@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260217T195134Z
CREATED:20260203T165448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T195134Z
UID:13360-1772978400-1772985600@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Family Challah Bake
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Challah Bake with Dad Bod Breads!\nBraid challah with your family! Event includes a craft/activity while the challah bakes.\nEvent is FREE and open to families with children 10 and under (older siblings too!)\nPlease RSVP below.  Limited spots available. \nSpots are currently full. To inquire about a waitlist\, please email familyconnector@jccns.com. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\nRegistration is currently closed. Please reach out to familyconnector@jccns.com to be placed on the wait list.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/family-challah-bake-2/
LOCATION:JCCNS\, 4 Community Rd.\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Home-Register
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ORGANIZER;CN="Family Connector":MAILTO:FamilyConnector@jccns.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260212T150027Z
CREATED:20260212T150027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T150027Z
UID:13540-1772654400-1772658000@jccns.org
SUMMARY:Everyday AI: Lightening the Load for Busy Parent
DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah Fenwick for a fun\, practical crash course on how AI can make everyday parenting easier for moms and dads. Learn how to use simple AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline errands\, meal planning\, email\, travel prep\, and more. \nSarah Fenwick is a mom of two JCCNS little ones\, a Marblehead resident\, and the founder of Prim and Prompter\, where she teaches parents how to use AI to make life more manageable. \nEvent is free and open to everyone.  Please RSVP below.
URL:https://jccns.org/event/everyday-ai-lightening-the-load-for-busy-parent/
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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