Jewish Center of the Hamptons

Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman Memorial Service

Friday, July 17, 1:00pm

Please join us at Jewish Center of the Hamptons for a live stream.

Note: Entrance is through the Main Administration Building only.

Rabbi Wendy Zierler: Going out with Knots: My Two Kaddish Years with Hebrew Poetry

Sunday, July 19, 10:00am

After experiencing profound personal and communal loss, Rabbi Dr. Wendy Zierler turned to translating and teaching modern Hebrew poetry as a path through grief. In this session, she will discuss the making of Going Out with Knots: My Two Kaddish Years with Hebrew Poetry, sharing poems and reflections that weave together “the holy and the homespun.” The lecture will be followed by coffee and a book signing.

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Tisha B’Av Service

Wednesday, July 22, 7:00pm

Tisha B’Av, is a day of intense mourning for the Jewish people. It is a time when we commemorate many hardships and horrors that have befallen the Jewish people from the destruction of the Temples, our expulsion from Spain, and current day horrors.

On the eve of this day, we read both from Megillat Eicha, the book of lamentations, and kinot, poetic lamentation.

You are invited to join us at the Jewish Center for a thoughtful reading and discussion about what it means to mourn, and how do we heal.

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Marques Hollie: Angel, Adversary, Apothecary: An Exploration of Satan in Jewish Sources

Thursdays | July 23, 30 | 4:30pm

When you think about Satan, what comes to mind? The “Devil”? A red, pitchfork-toting, half human/half goat fella? Much of how Satan is depicted comes from Christian sources, but he (or perhaps, it) is not absent from Jewish sources either. In these adult learning sessions, we’ll dive into those Jewish sources and begin to answer the question: who, or what, is Satan.

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Paint & Play

Thursdays at 4:30pm

Join us this summer for a series of drop-in mixed media art classes for children ages 4 and up, led by former Golden Eagle teacher Caroline Dranow. Each week, children will explore a different creative project inspired by Jewish themes, values, holidays, stories, or symbols while experimenting with a variety of artistic materials and techniques.

Every class offers a hands-on experience designed to spark imagination and self-expression. A snack will be provided, making for a fun, welcoming, and creative summer afternoon. Drop in for one session or enjoy the full series!

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Dr. Noam Weissman: The Lost Art of the Good Fight

Thursday, August 6, 4:30pm

What 3,000 years of Jewish arguing can teach a country that’s forgotten how to disagree.

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Comedy Night: Modi Rosenfeld

Sunday, August 16, 6:00pm

Modi brings his razor-sharp wit and high-energy comedy to the Jewish Center of the Hamptons! Seen on HBO, Comedy Central, and more, Modi recently sold out Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theatre. Don’t miss one of today’s most in-demand stand-ups.

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Dr. Yechiel Leiter

Sunday, September 6, 4:00pm

Dr. Yechiel (Michael) Leiter has served as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States since January 2025. A seasoned policy expert and public servant, he previously held senior roles including adviser to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Chief of Staff to then-Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Education, and Acting Chairman of the Israel Ports Company.

He holds degrees in law and political science, a Master’s in International Relations, and a PhD in political philosophy. His post-doctoral research on the philosophy of John Locke and the Hebrew Bible was published by Cambridge University Press.

Ambassador Leiter is a father of eight and grandfather of many. His eldest son, Maj. Moshe Yedidya Leiter — a medical doctor and IDF special forces officer — fell in combat in Gaza on November 10, 2023.

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Shabbat on the Beach

Fridays at 6:00pm

Shabbat on the Beach fuses summer at the beach with traditional Shabbat rituals. Warm your toes in the sand and join your community in singing, dancing, and celebrating the joys of a magical Shabbat experience.