‘Gloria’: A winding rat race in two very different acts
There is not a shred of tikkun olam (repair the world) in Gloucester Stage Company’s production of “Gloria.” The two-hour...
Virtual Services connect and expand the Shirat Hayam community
SWAMPSCOTT — Since 2020, Covid has significantly affected Jewish religious practice nationwide, and Shirat Hayam is no exception. Almost overnight,...
After two-year lapse, teens will head to Israel for Y2I Adventure
BEVERLY — Over the last two years, the pandemic has clipped the wings of many a traveler, including rising sophomores...
Swampscott mother connecting hungry babies with donated formula
SWAMPSCOTT — Until her mom, who lives in New Jersey, casually mentioned the nationwide baby formula shortage to Keiko Zoll,...
Marblehead teen runs the Zoom camera at Shirat Hayam
SWAMPSCOTT — Although formal Hebrew School technically ends after grade 7 and a bar or bat mitzvah at Congregation Shirat...
Event planner reflects on 40 years of catering the banquets of life
LYNN — When Bruce Silverlieb, 61, was a 15-year-old growing up in Swampscott, he took a babysitting job to make...
Over 160 state municipal leaders join fight against antisemitism at Lappin forum
SALEM — The Lappin Foundation on March 28 sponsored “Two Steps Forward Against Antisemitism,” a virtual event aimed to educate...
Live screenings return for JCC’s annual film festival in Marblehead
MARBLEHEAD — The Jewish Community Center of the North Shore International Jewish Film Festival is celebrating both its ninth year...
Salem Film Fest celebrates ‘Fiddler’s’ 50th anniversary
SALEM — Two Jewish films that run the gamut from life to death – “Fiddler’s Journey to The Big Screen”...
CSH, JCCNS partner with theater company to present unique Women’s Seder
Why is this year’s Passover different from other years? Because this year, the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore...
