The Bible as Literature: Reading the Torah on its own Terms
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesThe Bible as Literature: Reading the Torah on its own Terms MONDAYS: JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00–11:15am with Rabbi David Whiman The Hebrew Bible employs a uniquely non-Western approach to story telling. Using the new Robert Alter translation of the Tanach, we will explore the techniques and conventions of Hebrew narrative to examine […]
Winning the Battle Against Antisemitism in Court: Civil Rights Advocacy and Litigation for the Jewish People
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesCome meet the lawyer who is responsible for filing groundbreaking cases on behalf of Jewish communities world-wide. Brooke Goldstein is an award-winning filmmaker, author, human rights attorney and the founder and Executive Director of The Lawfare Project (LP). The LP is the world’s only litigation fund dedicated to providing pro bono legal support to, and […]
Talmudic Debate
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesTalmudic Debate THURSDAYS: JUNE 20, 27 | JULY 11, 18, 25 | AUGUST 1, 8, 15 12:15–1:30pm with Rabbi Joshua Franklin Why do Jews love to debate? We might point to the great book of legal debates, The Talmud. The complex legal formulations have exercised the Jewish mind for thousands of years, causing it to […]
The Salon
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesThe Salon series is one of the highlights of the summer season at Jewish Center of the Hamptons. Each week, influential and noteworthy speakers from around the country will join us for a casual and informative forum. Attendees will have an opportunity to engage with the speakers as they share personal anecdotes from their lives. […]
Jewish & Christian Parables
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesJewish & Christian Parables FRIDAYS: JUNE 28 | JULY 19, 26 | AUGUST 9, 23, 30 10:30–11:45am with Rabbi Joshua Franklin & the Very Reverend Denis C. Brunelle (St. Luke's Episcopal Church) Jews and Christians have used the art of parables throughout the ages to imprint faith’s most important messages into tightly knit metaphors and […]
Jewish & Christian Parables
Jewish & Christian Parables FRIDAYS: JUNE 28 | JULY 19, 26 | AUGUST 9, 23, 30 10:30–11:45am with Rabbi Joshua Franklin & Very Reverend Denis C. Brunelle (St. Luke's Episcopal Church) Jews and Christians have used the art of parables throughout the ages to imprint faith’s most important messages into tightly knit metaphors and stories. […]
Book Club: Between Friends by Amos Oz
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesOur book club continues in August with a fascinating book, Between Friends by Amos Oz, translated by Sondra Silverston. We hope you’ll join us as we explore this book.
Shabbat on the Beach
Main Beach 101 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY, United StatesFRIDAY NIGHTS at MAIN BEACH | 6:00PM MAY 24 – AUGUST 30 Continues through Friday, August 30 (Labor Day Weekend)! Shabbat on the Beach is a joyful service open to everyone who calls the Hamptons their home – a completely unique experience replete with the sound of the ocean, the voices of children at play, […]
Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable Waters on the East End
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesDrinkable, Fishable, Swimmable Waters on the East End Sunday, August 4 | 10:00am Join us for a bagel breakfast followed by a conversation with Nancy Kelley of The Nature Conservancy. Nancy Kelley has been on the forefront of conservation for 20 years – helping preserve more than 200,000 acres of lands and shores in her […]
Family Movie Night: The Prince of Egypt
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United Statesthe prince of egypt MONDAY, august 5 | 5:00PM* Two men - brothers and princes of the greatest empire on earth. One will someday rule Egypt. The other will become one of the greatest heroes of all time. A lie made them brothers but the truth will destroy a dynasty and forever separate them in […]