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Summer Luncheon
Friday, July 11 | 11:30am–2:00pm
In-Person Only
Our Annual Summer Luncheon presents a special opportunity to honor outstanding members of our Jewish Center family who have made a lasting impact on our community. Please join us! Your support of this fundraising event will impact Jewish lives by enabling the Jewish Center of the Hamptons to continue to serve as a beacon of Judaism from Manhattan to Montauk and beyond.
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Brunch & Open House
Sunday, July 6 | 11:00am
In-Person Only
Join us for a New Member and Prospective Member Brunch & Open House at Jewish Center of the Hamptons. Whether you’ve just joined our community or are curious about finding your spiritual home, we’d love to welcome you!
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Deepening Your Prayer Practice: Leaning Into Our Liturgy
Wednesdays | 3:30pm
July 9, 16, 23, 30 | August 6
In-Person & Virtual
- A guided exploration of our own experience of prayer and our relationship to the siddur
- Reflect on the act of prayer as spiritual practice
- Go beneath the words to the deep religious and theological messages and metaphors within the liturgy
- Gain new insights not only into prayers, but the act of prayer itself
- Study diverse ways of uncovering/discovering the Divine in our prayers and in our lives
East End Summer Walks: A Tale of Two Houses: Sherrills or Parsons with Mary Foster Morgan
Thursday, July 17 | 10:00am
In-Person Only
The Sherrills and Parsons are two of the founding families of East Hampton. Mary Foster Morgan reminisces about visiting her grandparents in East Hampton during the 1950s and 60s. She recalls her Grandmother Sherrill’s stories about early East Hampton and the “two Sherrill houses”—one on Main Street and another across from the Dominy shops on North Main. As a child, she was fascinated by who lived in those homes. We’ll walk from one to the other, and hear the insights Mary uncovered about her family, and early East Hampton values that resonate to this day.
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Book Club: Catbird by Barbara Ostfeld
Thursday, July 17 | 3:30pm
In-Person & Virtual
Join 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!
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Same Text, Different Lens: Jewish & Christian Perspectives on Shared Scripture
Fridays | 11:00am
July 18, 25 | August 1, 8
In-Person & Virtual
Join Rabbi Josh Franklin of Jewish Center of the Hamptons and Reverend Ben Shambaugh of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for an engaging interfaith exploration of sacred scripture. In this unique class, we’ll delve into biblical texts that Jews and Christians hold in common, discovering how each tradition reads, interprets, and lives these words in distinct ways.
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Shul Sisters
Sunday, July 20 | 3:00pm
In-Person Only
The first female cantorial trio in the US, here to lift your spirits! Made up of acclaimed Cantors Laurie Akers, Rachel Brook, and Rachel Goldman, they’ve made history as pioneering female cantors. From their viral video “I’m Gonna Walk It With You” to major performances, the Shul Sisters inspire globally with their powerful message and stunning vocals.
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Young Professionals Shabbat Dinner
Friday, July 25 | 7:15pm
In-Person Only
Celebrate Shabbat in the Hamptons with other young professionals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s under the Carole and Morton L. Olshan Pavilion at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons in East Hampton. Join us for drinks, dinner, great people, and a spiritual Shabbat experience!
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Nili Margalit: Hostage, Survivor, Hero
Sunday, July 27 | 12:00pm
In-Person Only
Nili Margalit, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) alumna, nurse, and faculty member who was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and held hostage in Gaza, will be sharing her harrowing story with us. Nili’s training at BGU equipped her with the skills to administer critical care under extreme conditions, enabling her to heroically provide life-saving treatment to fellow captives. Hear her incredible account of resilience, compassion, and bravery.
In partnership with Americans for Ben-Gurion University
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Echoes of Persia: Journey Into The Heart of Persian Jewish Culture
Thursday, July 31 | 3:00pm
In-Person Only
Through ancient chants, poetic piyutim, and timeless Shabbat melodies, explore how music preserved Jewish identity across centuries in Iran and beyond. Blending live examples with rich storytelling, this inspiring program brings a vibrant tradition to life. A selection of Middle Eastern bites will be served.
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