Majd Mashharawi
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesKen Bialkin Series: Majd Mashharawi Why You Should Listen Majd Mashharawi is a dedicated resident of war-torn Gaza. In 2015, she observed the pressing need for construction materials to rebuild damaged buildings and infrastructure. Then in her early 20's, she took the initiative by founding GreenCake, a pioneering company that ingeniously creates environmentally friendly bricks […]
Cantor Rosalie Will
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesCantor Rosalie Will brings more than 25 years of experience in training song leaders, leading worship, and creating singing communities. After 16 years with Temple Emanuel in Kensington, MD, she now consults congregations on issues of worship, music, and synagogue transition, and she mentors clergy in the field. She is founder and Executive Director of […]
Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesJudaism Beyond Slogans American Jews use a lot of buzz words to describe their social justice commitments – tikkun olam, God’s image, loving the stranger. What do those terms really mean? Do they really imply that there is only one point of view on those issues? A controversial talk, with a healthy dose of nuance. […]
Family Havdalah & Bonfire
Main Beach 104 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY, United StatesJoin us for a beautiful and memorable Beach Havdalah experience designed especially for families! As the sun sets over the tranquil waters, we will come together to mark the end of Shabbat and the start of a new week. The evening will be filled with joy, music, and community as we gather on the sandy […]
Genesis to Jazz
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesJane Hastay, Peter Martin Weiss, John Ludlow, and Cantor, Debra Stein Many of America’s greatest songwriters were Jewish - George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Oscar Hammerstein, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Carole King, Billy Joel, Laura Nyro, Burt Bacharach, Paul Simon. The influence of Jewish synagogue songs on the Great American Songbook is undeniable. Join Jane Hastay, […]
Künstlers in Paradise by Cathleen Schine
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesJoin Cantor Debra Stein, Rabbi for an opportunity to delve into an interesting book, expand your thinking on a new topic or just meet new friends. Whether you’re an avid reader or just want to follow along with the group, our book club welcomes you! Künstlers in Paradise by Cathleen Schine The beloved bestselling author […]
Amanda Berman
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesKen Bialkin Series: Amanda Berman American Politics in Israel Amanda Berman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Zioness Movement, where she works to empower and activate Zionists on the progressive left to stand proudly in social justice spaces as Jews and Zionists. She is also a civil rights attorney who previously worked to […]
Jewish Tales and Parables
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United Stateswith Rabbi Josh Franklin What’s the best way to discuss taboo topics and complex theological and ideological ideas? Tell a story! Join to learn about of the best Jewish stories ever told, and analyze the subnaratives that they tell. Together, we’ll look at the art of midrash, hassidic tales, and parables that convey some of […]
Shabbat on the Beach
Main Beach 104 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY, United StatesFRIDAYS at 6:00pm | MAIN BEACH 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. More Information
Selichot
Jewish Center of the Hamptons 44 Woods Lane, East Hampton, NY, United StatesBegin the High Holy Day season with this preparatory service that explores the themes of repentance and forgiveness (the word selichot means forgiveness). The short service introduces the High Holy liturgy and musical motifs that help us delve into the process of introspection over Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.