Clergy & Team

Rabbi Stein is deeply committed to social action and community building. On the East End, she has served on several boards, including the East End Hospice Ethics Board, the East Hampton Town Ethics Board, and the East Hampton Clericus, where she served as president.

She has also served on the executive board of the American Conference of Cantors and on the faculty of the School of Sacred Music, now known as the Debbie Friedman School of Music.

She raised her daughter in East Hampton and is now the proud grandmother of two grandsons, Logan and Nico. < Less

She served as Temple Administrator there from 2004 to 2010. After completing a course in Synagogue Management at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York, Diane went on to complete courses in Budget & Finance, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Membership and Governance as a member of the National Association for Temple Administration (NATA). Having completed this course work, Diane has attained the level of Senior Member of NATA.

Diane brought her business acumen and extensive knowledge of synagogue management to the Jewish Center of the Hamptons as Executive Director in May 2010. In her role as Executive Director, Diane secured two Homeland Security Grants for security upgrades to the Jewish Center. Her vision drove the renovation of the Donald and Barbara Zucker Patio, beautifying the space where we join together while providing an opportunity to commemorate a simcha or remember a loved one. In 2014 Diane oversaw extensive renovations and upgrades to our administrative building, all the while ensuring that synagogue life remained vibrant and uninterrupted. Diane took tremendous pride in her involvement with the Jewish Center cemetery, Shaarey Accabonac Grove, as she helped guide families through emotionally difficult times. In recognition of her outstanding service to the Jewish Center, Diane was honored by receiving the title of Executive Director Emerita. Diane’s passion and dedication for all things Jewish extends far beyond her business skills in dealing with the day-to-day operations of the congregation. In recognition of the precious relationships Diane cultivated during her tenure as Executive Director, she was asked to serve as Director of Development in 2018. Diane continues to work in support of the mission of the Jewish Center through her fundraising efforts. Diane’s commitment to synagogue life inspires her service to the Jewish Center of the Hamptons by now serving on the Board of Trustees. < Less