Community Conversation with Ben Freeman
On March 4, 2025, Ben Freeman, internationally renowned author and founder of the modern Jewish Pride movement, discussed his book, “The Jews: An Indigenous People,” the final installment in his seminal Jewish Pride trilogy. The book is a powerful journey chronicling 3,000 years of Jewish history that boldly reclaims the Jewish narrative affirming that Jews […]
Jewish Heritage Tour of Sicily

Travel to Taormina, Siracusa, Marsala, and Palermo.
Registration is now full. To be placed on a wait list, please email Sara Ewing at sewing@jccns.com.
Grappling with Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, and Racism
On September 24th, 2024, the JCCNS welcomed Dr. Brandy Shufutinsky, Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values. At the event, Shufutinsky and JCCNS Board Member, Jennifer Lederman, explored the relationship between antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and racism, and what steps we can take as a community to have a positive impact […]
College Students Speak Out About College Campus Antisemitism
On January 4, 2024, the JCCNS welcomed speaker Jillian Lederman, Chair of Hillel International’s Israel Leadership Network, student at Brown University and president of Brown Students for Israel, and heard from panelists Gillian Pergament of Tulane University and Sofia Vatnik of Syracuse University. This event was co-sponsored by Lappin Foundation, Israeli-American Council Boston, Stand With […]