The Abraham Accords Post October 7
Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET on Zoom Ido Aharoni will explore the history of Israeli-Arab normalization and the latest chapter of the Abraham Accords that includes UAE, Bahrain and Morocco. The recording will be available to everyone who registers for...
Antisemitism & Anti-Zionism Worldwide
Monday, April 8, 2024 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET on Zoom Ido Aharoni will explain how Anti-Zionism became the new antisemitism and will discuss the rise of Jew-hatred in the age of information overload. The recording will be available to everyone who registers for the program....
Virtual Summit about the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism in K-12 Schools
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ET on Zoom Learn about eight recommendations and resources to counter the rise of antisemitism in K-12 schools. Josh Kraft, Summit Honorary Chair PRESENTERS:Stacy Bernard Davis - Deputy Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues,...
Remember and Rejoice through the Music of Israel
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:30 - 8:30 pm ET on Zoom Join us as we commemorate Israel’s Memorial Day (Yom HaZikaron) and celebrate Israel’s Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) with meaningful music from Israel. With Josh Shron, Israeli music expert and host of Israel Hour...
It happened on May 13
Thursday, May 9, 2024 7:30 - 8:30 pm ET on Zoom Join us for a special panel discussion of two historic events that took place on May 13 and how they are related. 85th Anniversary of the sailing of the ill-fated SS St. Louis from Germany on May 13, 1939 The eve of the...
Leaders for Tomorrow
JCC, 4 Community Road, MarbleheadMonthly on Sundays4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on the following dates: November 19, 2023; December 3, 2023; January 14, 2024; February 11, 2024;March 10, 2024; April 7, 2024; May 12, 2024 Leaders for Tomorrow is not your typical leadership...
Introduction to Judaism 2023-2024
Weekly on Thursdays 7:30 - 9 pm on Zoom Beginning October 12, 2023 Introduction to Judaism is a 21-week course designed for individuals of faiths other than Judaism who want to explore Judaism or who are considering conversion. Zoom links for classes will be emailed...
JCCNS and PJ Library Family Shabbat
Friday, March 15, 2024 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. JCCNS, 4 Community Road, Marblehead Let's celebrate Shabbat and Purim as a community of young North Shore families. Join us for a Purim celebration and parade. Come in costume! There will be a family friendly dinner, engaging...
PJ Library Tot Fridays with Rachel Jacobson
Fridays, March 15, 22, 29 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Temple Emanu-El, 393 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead Welcome Shabbat with songs, introducing Hebrew words, games, puppets, movement, and dancing. Designed for ages 0-5. This program is FREE and all are welcome. ...
Temple Emanuel of Andover Tot Shabbat Series
Fridays: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andoveron the following dates: Please Join Temple Emanuel and PJ Library for a tot friendly shabbat, combining music, movement, and storytelling. Geared towards children grade 1 and under, but all welcome!...
Teen Antisemitism Task Force
Meetings will be held on Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET on Zoom Attend meetings when you can. Contact dcoltin@lappinfoundation.org for more information.
Why is the World against Jews? How to Respond during a Time of War
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:30 pm ET • 6:30 pm CT on Zoom Feeling a bit overwhelmed when seeing statements or hearing from friends about the Israel-Hamas War? Not sure how to engage in a meaningful, productive way? This discussion will help you to respond to...
PJ Library Tot Shabbat at Congregation Shalom
Fridays at 6:00 p.m. Congregation Shalom, 87 Richardson Road, ChelmsfordOn the Dates Listed Below 2024: March 15, May 10, June 14 Join Congregation Shalom and PJ Library for an interactive tot Shabbat featuring stories and age-appropriate prayers and music with Rabbi...
PJ Library Bagels, Blocks & Beyond
Sundays, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shalom, 87 Richardson Road, ChelmsfordOn the Dates Listed Below 2024: March 17, April 7, May 5 Join together with other Jewish families for a casual, fun, supportive playgroup for young children (0-6 yrs.) and their grownup....
PJ Library Rekindle Shabbat Bring the beauty of Shabbat home for your family and friends!
Rekindle Shabbat provides you with everything you need to celebrate Shabbat at home - delicious Shabbat meals prepared by Levine's Kosher Market in Peabody and a kit full of Shabbat items. Invite a family (or two) to join you to make Shabbat special.* Holiday-themed...
Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 24, 2024 10:30 a.m. Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main Street, HaverhillWiner Auditorium - Please enter on Main Street Following J-Play, join us for a festive Purim carnival. Games, treats, snacks and prizes galore! Costumes are encouraged but not required. This...
PJ Library Shabbat Sing Along
Fridays, 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Congregation Ahavat Olam, 1600 Osgood Street #3068, North AndoverOn the Dates Listed Below Date Register March 22, 2024 (Purim) Register Here April 26, 2024 (Passover) Register Here May 31, 2024 (Shavuot) Register Here This interactive,...
PJ Library J-Play
Sundays, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.on the following dates: J-Play! is designed for children ages infant to pre-K. It’s a periodic Sunday morning playgroup. Meet other families with young children and play together! J-Play is free and everyone is welcome. RSVP to...
PJ Library Jewish Learning Roots
Parents and children are invited to come make friends and deepen their connections to Judaism and the community as a family. Children participate with a parent or other adult. Each month, we will learn about a holiday or Jewish topic and a value through stories,...
PJ Library Jewish Holidays for Little Hands
Sunday, April 7, 202410:30 - 11:30 a.m. @ Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle Street, Gloucester Children up to age 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, snacks and a special art project around Jewish holidays with expert Bubbies, Zaydes,...
PJ Library Open Play
Sunday, April 7, 2024 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Marblehead Parenting, 40 Tioga Way #350, Marblehead This interactive play date, designed for families with children ages 5 and under, brings together the Jewish community. Meet some new friends and enjoy with current friends!...
PJ Library Schmooze and Play
Come meet each other! Build connections and community. Designed for children 0-3 and their siblings, this interactive and musical playgroup allows parents to talk over coffee and kids to play in a safe environment. While this is a drop in group, we appreciate...
PJ Library Shabbat Shalom Circle
Children, ages 8 and younger, and parents, grandparents, and friends, are invited to welcome Shabbat with Shabbat stories, songs, friendship, and a free dinner! 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on the following dates in the following locations: NSJCC, 240 Lynnfield Street, Peabody...
The Big Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, April 21, 2024 9:30 a.m. Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main Street, HaverhillPlease enter at the 10th Avenue entrance Join us for a very special J-Play scavenger hunt. Families can search throughout the temple to "find the Chameitz" (bread products) in preparation for...
PJ Library Children’s Seder with Congregation Shalom
Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:30 a.m. Congregation Shalom, 87 Richardson Road, North Chelmsford Join us for a children's seder designed for children and their families. There will be delicious food, music and a telling of the Passover story in age-appropriate ways. This...
PJ Our Way Book Club
Saturday, April 27, 202412:00 - 12:30 p.m. @ Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Avenue in Swampscott Join 8-12 year olds for a monthly book club, facilitated by teens, over Shabbat kiddush (lunch). Books are available after registration at the office at...
PJ Library Passover Sensory Seder
Sunday, April 28, 2024 9:30 a.m. Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover Join Temple Emanuel and PJ Library as we invoke a sensory experience of Passover. Children and their families will be encouraged to create their own Passover sensory bin...
Caring Cards Project
Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity for Adults to do from the Comfort of Your Home Volunteers are needed to design Caring Cards for homebound older adults, who are clients of Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS). The cards are free and will be mailed to...
Caring Cards Project
Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity for Teens and Tweens Teens and tweens are invited to design Caring Cards for homebound older adults, who are clients of Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS). After your child decorates the cover of the card and signs...
Y2I
Robert Israel Lappin Youth to Israel Adventure (Y2I) is more than a trip; it's a life-changing adventure! Check back soon for information on the 2024 Y2I. Robert Israel Lappin Youth to Israel Adventure (Y2I) is more than a trip; it's a life-changing...