Jewish Center of the Hamptons

Reihan Salam: Who Shapes the Future of New York City?

Sunday, August 9, 10:00am

In this timely lecture, Reihan Salam examines the growing ideological divide shaping New York City and America’s urban future. Drawing from his personal experience as the son of immigrants and his work leading the Manhattan Institute, Salam reflects on public safety, assimilation, capitalism, civic identity, and the changing political culture of New York. Framed in contrast to the socialist vision represented by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the discussion explores competing ideas about opportunity, meritocracy, social justice, and the American dream — and asks what kind of city New York is becoming.

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Jeffrey Wiesenfeld: Antisemitism in America

Thursday, August 13, 4:30pm

A review of America’s waxing and waning with anti-Semitism since the glorious message to the Jews from George Washington, what we face now – and how our communal resources are inappropriately targeted and thus wasted. What SHOULD we be doing to strengthen American Jewry?

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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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Yechiel Leiter

Sunday, September 6, 4:00pm

Yechiel 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.