The 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 […]

Can your genes be tweaked to skirt a heart attack? Join us to hear renowned cardiologist and Technion Professor Izhak Kehat talk about modifying genes and remodeling hearts to reduce fatal heart attacks — the leading cause of death worldwide. Professor Kehat will also share insights about medical achievements in Israel. RSVP below to join […]

Speaking Truth to Power: The Prophets TUESDAYS: JUNE 11, 18, 25 | JULY 2, 9, 16 10:00–11:15am with Michael Senft Come uncover the enigmatic history of the Prophets. Their literature encompasses an entire section of the Hebrew Bible, their messages permeate modern calls for social justice, and their lives are the stories of legends.

Talmudic 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 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 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 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. […]

FRIDAY 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, […]

On Shabbat morning our service includes the reading of the weekly Torah parasha and associated Haftarah reading, and is followed by Kiddush. On Saturday, July 20 Rabbi Alan Ullman will be joining us as a Shabbat Guest. Rabbi Alan Ullman founded the School For Jewish Studies, Rodef Torah, a school dedicated to teaching Torah to […]

Dive deep into the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Franklin. Come for just one, or come for every one, each week we begin anew in our study of Torah through an array of perspective, commentaries, and opinion. On Saturday, July 20 Rabbi Alan Ullman will be leading Torah Study as a Shabbat Guest.. Rabbi Alan […]