A Special Event Honoring Magda Bader
2025 Legacy of Light Award
Join us in saying THANK YOU to Magda for her tireless efforts educating thousands of students in Greater Boston and beyond about antisemitism and the Holocaust by sharing her experiences surviving the Holocaust. The event will include a screening and discussion of...
Krav Maga – SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Join other Jewish young adults ages 22-35 in this 3-part Krav Maga program at the JCCNS, 4 Community Road, in Marblehead. Learn valuable self-defense tactics and meet other young adults in our community! March 9, 2025 March 16, 2025 - rescheduled TBD March 30,...
Bake it Forward! – Young Adults
Thursday, March 27 • 7-9 pmCongregation Shirat Hayam, Swampscott Join us for a fun gathering for young professionals to bake Jewish foods, learn about our traditions, and donate delicious baked goods to the community. Free for ages 22-35! Limited space available....
Tot Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Achim
PJ Library and Temple Achavat Achim invite families to an interactive Tot Shabbat with TAA Director of Family Learning Alex Marques. This event combines singing, movement, story time, and a light snack. Tot Shabbat events are geared towardschildren ages 6 and under,...
PJ Library’s J-Play! with Temple Emanu-EL of Haverhill
Sundays: 10:30 a.m.(once a month on the dates below) Temple Emanu-El of Haverhill (10th Ave entrance) 514 Main Street, Haverhill, MA J-Play is a monthly Sunday morning playgroup that combines music, movement, crafts, and a “nosh” for infants up through Pre-K...
Family Shabbat at Temple B’nai Abraham
Join PJ Library at Temple B’nai Abraham in Beverly for a musical Tot Shabbat service geared towards children ages 0-6 and their families. We will sing, hear a story, and then enjoy a pasta dinner together. Free and open to all. Questions? Email...
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...
PJ Library Endowment – Great News!
Lappin Foundation’s new PJ Library Endowment will help to ensure that Jewish children in our community will receive beautiful PJ Library books well into the future. PJ Library is the Jewish book-of-the-month-club for children, ages newborn to 8. The books are steeped...
TeensFeed
Jewish teens in grades 7 - 12 are invited to participate in the mitzvah of caring for the stranger by preparing meals for Lifebridge North Shore. Teens learn about the connection between Judaism and social justice while contributing to the well-being of our community....
PJ Library Tot Shabbat with Congregation Ahavas Achim
Join PJ Library and Morah Katherine for a wonderful celebration of Shabbat! Featuring songs, stories, movement and sensory play designed to engage your child and teach about the Jewish day of rest. Designed for children pre-K and younger with their caregiver. Free!...
Temple Emanuel of Andover Tot Shabbat Series
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 are welcome! Free and open to the public. Temple Emanuel of Andover 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover MA Fridays:...
PJ Library Bim Bam Shabbat
Join PJ Library at Congregation Shirat Hayam for an interactive Shabbat experience geared towards families with children under 7 years of age. We will sing, hear a story, and then enjoy a dinner together. Free and open to all. Questions? Email...
PJ Library Intergenerational Mahjong
Join people of all generations to play a few friendly rounds of Mahjong! This program is for those that already know how to play. Please bring your set along (if you have one), current card, and any munchies you care to share! Free and Open to all. Sunday, April 6,...
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...
PJ Our Way Book Club
Join 8-12 year olds for a monthly book club, facilitated by teens, over Shabbat kiddush (lunch). We will read the first few chapters of the book together and discuss, and then children may take the book home to finish. The book club is for children ages 8-12 years old...
PJ Library Holiday Story Time at Swampscott Public Library
Join the Swampscott Public Library and PJ Library for an interactive story time and hands-on craft. All are welcome to participate and learn! Designed for children ages 6 and younger, but children of all ages are welcome. Children should be accompanied by a...
PJ Library Tot Shabbat at Congregation Shalom
Fridays at 6:00 p.m.(on the dates below) Congregation Shalom, 87 Richardson Road, Chelmsford Join Congregation Shalom and PJ Library for an interactive tot Shabbat featuring stories and age-appropriate prayers with Rabbi Shoshana Perry and music with musician Sue...
PJ Library Shabbat Sing-along
Fridays: 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Congregation Ahavat Olam, 1600 Osgood Street #3068, North Andover This interactive, creative, engaging Shabbat celebration is filled with music, movement, and stories, as well as a welcoming of Shabbat with the blessings. Join...
One2One
Conversations will take place in the comfort of your home on five Sundays: March 9 | March 16 | March 23 | March 30 | April 6 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. One2One is a unique and exciting cross-cultural community service project for Jewish...
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 forTeens 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 their...
Y2I
All 2025 Y2I informational meetings have taken place. If you have questions please contact Sharon Wyner at swyner@lappinfoundation.org or call 978-565-4450. 2025 Y2I is open to Jewish teens who live on the North Shore or Greater Boston. For eligibility requirements...
Israeli Folk Dancing
At the JCCNS, 4 Community Road, MarbleheadWK room on the first floor Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Sundays 8:00 - 9:50 a.m. Are you a fan of Israeli music? Do you want to learn traditional and modern Israeli dance moves, immerse yourself into Israeli culture and get an...