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Flagging Tradition Honors War Vets

On a brilliant sunny day, a band of seven committed volunteers gathered at Temple Beth-El Cemetery in Peabody to do what they do twice annually. Each year before Memorial Day… Read More


Celebrating 40 Years of Sending Youth to Israel

Comparing Robert I. Lappin to a “modern day Moses” leading 2,200 Jewish teens to the Promised Land over the past 40 years, Debbie Coltin kicked off the 40th anniversary celebration… Read More

Boxes on the Bimah

Members of Temple Sinai in Marblehead donated 118 boxes of cereal to the Social Action Committee’s Boxes on the Bimah project over the summer. The cereal was delivered to the… Read More

Family Camp

From August 25 to 29, 11 North Shore families attended camp at Yavneh’s Family Camp in Northwood, N.H. Families enjoyed beautiful weather for swimming in the lake, boating, baseball, tennis,… Read More

Shirim Klezmer Orchestra in Newburyport

To the delight of many, the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra performed in Newburyport on Sat., Aug. 28. For those who were unable to attend the festivities, here is a video  Read More

Treasures Over Time: A Gem of a Store

When Sivan Sergott first opened Treasures Over Time with her husband Nes in 2006, they knew Salem would be a gem of a location for their shop. Salem, they say,… Read More

Federation’s Annual Meeting: ‘A Full Plate’

“A full plate,” is how Federation Director Liz Donnenfeld characterizes JFNS’s upcoming annual meeting, slated for September 15, at 7 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center in Marblehead. The community… Read More

‘Miraculous Moments’ in Swampscott Garden

The Sisterhood of Temple Shalom in Salem hosted a garden party August 1 at the home of Wendy and James Cohen in Swampscott, featuring author Elissa Al-Chokhachy. Al-Chokhachy, a hospice… Read More

Roll the Scroll

Scott Feinstein, president of Temple Ner Tamid in Peabody, and Todd Levine, president of the TNT Men’s Club, examine a unique Haftarah scroll that was recently loaned to the synagogue.… Read More

Four Couples Share Same Anniversary

On Sunday, August 15, 1965, four young Jewish couples tied the knot. Ironically, they each danced their first dance together as to the music of “More.” The first couple, Rosalyn… Read More

JCCNS Sells Middleton Campground

The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore is happy to announce the sale of its Middleton campground August 20. It is part of an exciting restructuring as the JCC… Read More


Jewish Community to Join Together for Sukkot

‘Best of Boston’ in Marblehead

Choose to Connect

Federation’s Ikkarim Program Brings New Dimension to Adult Education

Couple Honored for Dedication to Youth

Vibrant New Rabbi Joins Temple B’nai Israel

NewCAJE Conference Attracts 350 Jewish Educators

Family Donates $500,000 in Support of NSMC Breast Health Center

Emanu-El Welcomes New Religious School Principal

Cantors Band Together in Song

Local Vigil for Gilad Shalit

Get Great Summer Deal

Massachusetts Legislature Accords Salem State University Status

Federation Recognizes Strategic Priorities with Grant Opportunities

CONSTRUCTION IS PROGRESSING

Seeds of Tzedakah Are Sown in Temple Garden

Hospice Opens New Wing

2010 Community Heroes Event a Huge Success

Lawrence Named President of Brandeis

Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund Grants Available