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2018
2 SUMMER INSTITUTE 2018
LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY FROM RABBI JOSHUA FRANKLIN
As the summer season in the Hamptons begins, so too does our Summer
Institute. For over a decade, the Summer Institute has been a staple of living
Jewishly in the Hamptons over the summer. From Shabbat on the Beach, to
musical guests, to concerts, to Scholars-In-Residence, to our new Author’s
Studio, the Summer Institute helps make our community a Jewish spiritual and
cultural oasis in the Hamptons. Deepen your connection to Judaism, Jewish
life, and our community by diving into our Summer Institute programming.
You’ll find that the Jewish Center is a beacon for Jewish experiences in the
Hamptons.
In recognizing that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, you’ll
find that our Summer Institute’s offerings focus on Israel. We are a community beyond our own
walls, connected to Israelis and our homeland in Israel. To this end, it’s our hope that the Jewish
Center will be a forum for discussion on Israel, as well as a center for Israeli music and culture. In
our catalogue, you’ll find select events with an Israeli flag to indicate content related to Israel.
Let the Jewish Center of the Hamptons be your community center, your center for prayer, learning,
music, social action, Israel, and spirituality. And let the Summer Institute enrich your summer in the
Hamptons. Come find your center, here!
L' Shalom,
R abbi Joshua Franklin
FIND YOUR CENTER, HERE.
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WHO'S NEW AT THE JCOH?
DR. CINDY DOLGIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
I am so happy to have recently relocated to the East End to become Executive Director
of the Jewish Center of the Hamptons. I look forward to directing this unique anchor
institution of Jewish life to meet and enhance the spiritual, intellectual and social
needs of our members and the surrounding community. My entire adult life has
been dedicated to working on behalf of the Jewish people, most recently, as the
Head of School and CEO of the Schechter School of Long Island. I bring to JCOH
strong management acumen, a deep passion for Jewish life and culture, a love and
appreciation for Israel and all people, and a wonderful husband named Moti.
DIANE WIENER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Have we met? I have had the privilege of meeting many of you at services, events
and programs. We have developed meaningful relationships during these past eight
years as I served the Jewish Center of the Hamptons as Executive Director. These
connections have blessed my life and enhanced the sense of community that is
the foundation of our congregation. As I transition to my new role as Director of
Development, I am honored to receive the title of Executive Director Emerita. I will
continue to serve our synagogue with the same commitment and devotion as I have
as Executive Director, as we work together to strengthen the JCOH. If we have not
met, let’s be sure to get together in the near future.
DR. JOEL HOFFMAN | INTERIM DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
It was clear from my first visit that JCOH is infused with an energetic joy and a
commitment to quality education, so I'm thrilled to be joining the team this year
as Interim Director of Education. I'm particularly looking forward to deepening the
children's Sunday experience, and to exploring other avenues of integrating them, and
their families, into temple life. After all, the synagogue provides a unique opportunity
to instill an enriching and long-lasting connection to Judaism. It's a privilege to play
a role in making the most of that sacred opportunity.
ARIEL MILAN-POLISAR | SUMMER RABBINIC INTERN
I'm so excited to be joining the JCOH community as the rabbinic intern this summer!
I grew up in Irvington, New York and spent 13 summers as a camper and staff
member at URJ Eisner Camp in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. After graduating
from Brandeis University with a BA in Sociology and a minor in Near Eastern and
Judaic Studies, I worked as a youth engagement professional at Temple Beth Elohim
in Wellesley, Massachusetts. I am currently going into my third year as a rabbinical
student at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Outside of school, I
spend my time baking, seeing as many Broadway shows as possible, and looking at
cute dogs and babies on Instagram.
Graciously sponsored by Morris Kramer and Lenny Ackerman.
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SHABBAT ON THE BEACH | BONFIRE & SHABBAT BEACH PICNIC DINNER
It’s safe to put your toes
All are welcome!
back in the water...
FRIDAY NIGHTS at MAIN BEACH | 6:00PM
MAY 25 – AUGUST 31
2018 SHABBAT ON THE BEACH SCHEDULE
MAY 25 | JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | JULY 6, 13, 20, 27 | AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Kaddish Circle immediately following service.
Bonfire and Shabbat Beach Picnic Dinner
Join us for a Bonfire and Shabbat Beach Picnic Dinner. Bring your Shabbat picnic dinner and
the Jewish Center will provide drinks and the makings of s'mores!
Sign Up, Be a Sponsor. Call the JCOH Office at 631-324-9858 or visit www.jcoh.org
Sponsor the making of s'mores to be shared by all.
Sponsorship: $180 per week (JCOH Members) / $360 per week (Non-Members)
AVAILABLE DATES TO SPONSOR
☐ May 25 ☐ June 1 ☐ June 8 ☐ June 15 ☐ June 22
☐ June 29 ☐ July 6 ☐ July 13 ☐ July 20 ☑ July 27
☐ August 3 ☐ August 10 ☑ August 17 ☐ August 24 ☐ August 31
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HAVDALAH ON THE BEACH
NEW FOR 2018!
SATURDAY NIGHTS at Main Beach | 6:00PM
Conclude Shabbat with the ritual of Havdalah and discover yet another
way to enjoy the spirituality of the beach. Fun for your whole family.
MAY 26 with special guest
Ellen Allard
JULY 7 with Rabbi Franklin and
Cantor/Rabbi Stein
JULY 14 with Guest Cantors
JULY 28 with special guest
Rebecca Schoffer
(“Shababa” from the 92nd Street Y)
AUGUST 25 with Rabbi Franklin and
Cantor/Rabbi Stein
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ELLEN ALLARD
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SHABBAT MUSICAL GUEST
ELLEN ALLARD
EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC SPECIALIST
FRIDAY, MAY 25
Shabbat on the Beach at 6:00pm | Main Beach
SATURDAY, MAY 26
Tot Shabbat Children’s Morning Service at 9:30am | Jewish Center of the Hamptons
Havdalah on the Beach at 6:00pm | Main Beach
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TOT SHABBAT | GATES OF JEWISH LEARNING REGISTRATION
TOT SHABBAT | SATURDAYS at 9:30AM
AT THE JEWISH CENTER OF THE HAMPTONS
Bring your toddlers and tots for a musical Shabbat with the JCOH clergy and our
summer musical guests. Sing, dance, pray, and create great Jewish memories with
your children. Great for ages 0–6. Feel free to stay with your kids for the main
Shabbat Saturday service at 10:00am.
May 26 (with musical guest Ellen Allard), July 7, July 14, July 21
July 28 (with musical guest Rebecca Schoffer of "Shababa") & August 4
GATES OF JEWISH LEARNING REGISTRATION
Open House September 2! Classes begin September 16!
Join our growing family! The JCOH program offers a holistic approach to Jewish learning. Our
goal is to raise Jewish thinkers by teaching core values, Hebrew language, holidays and traditions
through music, nature, Jewish text, art and drama. Through small group individualized learning we
instill a love of Jewish learning and a deep sense of belonging.
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CONCERTS
THE PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM
SATURDAY, JUNE 9 | Tutti Suonare Chamber Music & Chorus Concert | 7:00pm
Pew Seating: $45 JCOH members / $56 Non-members
Folding Chair Seating: $25 JCOH members / $36 Non-members
The Perlman Music Program Faculty;
Itzhak Perlman, Merry Peckham, Roger
Tapping, Don Weilerstein, and Vivian
Hornik-Weilerstein join young artist Reception graciously sponsored by:
participants of the 2018 Chamber
Music Workshop to perform classical
chamber music masterworks by
Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schumann and
Shostakovich. Patrick Romano conducts
the PMP Chorus in works by Brahms and
Mendelssohn. Reception to follow.
Purchase tickets online at tinyurl.com/jcoh2018,
members use promo code "jcoh" for discounted pricing* through June 8.
*member pricing subject to verification
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SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE: JOY LADIN
PRIDE SHABBAT
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
JOY LADIN
FRIDAY, JUNE 22 | 7:30PM
Shabbat Dinner with Joy Ladin
$56 JCOH Members / $72 Non-Members
RSVP at www.jcoh.org or by calling the JCOH office at 631-324-9858
Sponsorship available!
SATURDAY, JUNE 23 | 10:00AM
Shabbat Guest Speaker
Kiddush graciously sponsored by Jeffrey Tannenbaum and Fred Becker.
Joy Ladin, Gottesman Chair in English
at Yeshiva University, is the first openly
transgender employee of an Orthodox
Jewish institution. Her memoir, Through
the Door of Life: A Jewish Journey Between
Genders, was a finalist for a National
Jewish Book Award, and she was named to
the 2012 Forward 50 list of influential or
courageous American Jews. A nationally
recognized speaker on trans and Jewish
identity, she was recently named to LGBTQ
Nation’s Top 50 Transgender Americans list.
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RABBI PETER RUBINSTEIN & REBECCA SCHOFFER OF "SHABABA"
+
THE 92ND STREET Y AND THE JEWISH CENTER OF THE HAMPTONS
PARTNER TO PRESENT
RABBI
PETER RUBINSTEIN
&
REBECCA SCHOFFER
OF “SHABABA”
FRIDAY, JULY 27
Shababa Meets Shabbat on the Beach | 6:00pm | Main Beach
SATURDAY, JULY 28
Shababa Saturday with Tot Shabbat* | 9:30am | Jewish Center of the Hamptons
Led by Rebecca Schoffer, Director of Jewish Family Engagement, 92nd Street Y
A playful, soulful experience for the whole family! Join Rebecca (and her puppets) for a
Shabbat morning filled with singing, dancing, and creative prayer. Get ready to move, shake,
jump and celebrate with family and friends!
*Geared towards families with children ages 0–6, but all are welcome!
No experience celebrating Shabbat necessary!
SATURDAY, JULY 28
Shabbat Services with Guest Speaker Rabbi Peter Rubinstein | 10:00am
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TISHA B'AV SERVICE | SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE: DR. JOEL HOFFMAN
TISHA B'AV SERVICE
SATURDAY, JULY 21 | 8:00pm
with Rabbi Franklin, Cantor/Rabbi Stein and Dr. Joel Hoffman
While the experience of Tisha B'Av brings a
melancholy remembrance of the past, the power
of our service and learning is transformative.
Join us for learning with Dr. Joel Hoffman and
the reading from the Book of Lamenations.
SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
DR. JOEL HOFFMAN
SATURDAY, JULY 21 | Torah Study | 12:00pm
SATURDAY, JULY 21 | Erev Tisha B’Av Scholar | 8:00pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 | Shabbat Morning Guest Speaker | 10:00am
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 | Torah Study | 12:00pm
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 | Selichot Evening Teaching | 7:00pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 | Gates of Jewish Learning Open House | 10:00am
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LIFELONG LEARNING SUMMER CLASSES
We are delighted to offer all classes to members of the JCOH at no charge.
There is a $200 fee for non-members for all 2018 summer classes unless noted.
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM
MONDAYS: JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | AUGUST 6, 13, 20
10:00–11:00am
with Rabbi Franklin, Cantor/Rabbi Stein,
Summer Rabbinic Intern Ariel Milan-Polisar, Dr. Cindy Dolgin
Are you new to Judaism? Are you an interfaith
couple looking to dive into the basics of Judaism?
Or do you need a refresher in Judaism 101? Come
join our Intro to Judaism class, co-taught by the
JCOH clergy. Learn about the basics from the
Holidays, to Torah, to Shabbat, to Jewish Music.
MACHZOR MADNESS: ROLLING OUT A NEW PRAYERBOOK FOR THE HIGH HOLY DAYS
THURSDAYS: JULY 5, 12, 19, 26 | AUGUST 2, 9, 16, 30 (No class on 8/23)
4:00–5:00pm
with Rabbi Franklin, Cantor/Rabbi Stein,
Summer Rabbinic Intern Ariel Milan-Polisar
This year, the Jewish Center will be introducing
a new High Holy Day Prayer Book, Mishkan
HaNefesh. If you want to be a knowledgeable
Jew in the pew, come explore some of the most
fascinating and spiritual prayers of the High Holy
Day liturgy. From Avinu Malkeinu, to Unetaneh
Tokef, to the Vidui, learn about what makes Rosh
HaShanah and Yom Kippur so special.
See Page 20 for information
on dedicating a High Holy Day
prayer book with a book plate.
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LIFELONG LEARNING SUMMER CLASSES
THE TEXTS YOU DIDN'T LEARN IN HEBREW SCHOOL
FRIDAYS: JUNE 15, 22, 29 | JULY 13, 20, 27 (No class on 7/6)
11:00am–12:00pm
with Summer Rabbinic Intern Ariel Milan-Polisar
Ever wonder about
Jewish stories that are
seldom told? In this
class we will explore
a different Jewish
text, voice or story
every week that is
lesser known to our
community. We will
study some stories from our traditional
Jewish texts: Shoshana from the Book of
Daniel, and the shocking end of the Book
of Esther. We will also look at some stories
from modern Jewish voices, such as the
community of LGBT Holocaust survivors,
that aren't as widely known.
THE WAY OF MAN: ACCORDING TO THE TEACHINGS OF HASIDISM
FRIDAYS: JUNE 29 | JULY 13, 20, 27 | AUGUST 10, 17 (No class on 7/6 & 8/3)
12:15–1:15pm
with Rabbi Joshua Franklin
Anyone can hack apart a simple metaphor,
but it takes real discussion and analysis
to break into the complex and spiritual
metaphors of Hasidic stories. Join Rabbi
Franklin as we explore six Hassidic Tales
and their meaning through Martin Buber’s
book, The Way of Man.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AUTHORS STUDIO
Graciously sponsored by Jonathan and Lizzie Tisch and Paul Brennan.
JOHN LELAND | HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE YOU MAKE
THURSDAY, JULY 5 | 7:00pm
A New York Times Bestseller, Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Lessons
from a Year Among the Oldest Old is an enduring collection of lessons that
emphasizes the extraordinary influence we wield over the quality of our lives.
With humility, heart, and wit, Leland has crafted a sophisticated reflection
on how to “live better”—informed by those who have mastered the art. An
extraordinary look at what it means to grow old and a heartening guide to
well-being, Happiness Is a Choice You Make weaves together the wisdom of
six New Yorkers who number among the “oldest old”— those eighty-five and up.
ALAN ZWEIBEL | FOR THIS WE LEFT EGYPT?
THURSDAY, JULY 12 | 7:00pm
If you’ve ever suffered through a Seder, you’re well aware of the fact that the
entire evening can last as long as the Exodus from Egypt itself. There are
countless stories, dozens of blessings, and far too many handwashings while
the meal turns cold. With the hilarious parody Haggadah For This We Left
Egypt?, good Jews everywhere will no longer have to sit (and sleep) through
a lengthy and boring Seder. So gather all the Jews in your life (even the few
who don’t appear to be long-suffering) and settle in for a fun way to pass the
time while waiting for Elijah to show up.
AMY CHOZICK | CHASING HILLARY
THURSDAY, JULY 19 | 7:00pm
For a decade, award-winning New York Times journalist Amy Chozick
chronicled Hillary Clinton’s pursuit of the presidency. Chozick’s front-
row seat, initially covering Clinton’s imploding 2008 campaign, and then
her assignment to “The Hillary Beat” ahead of the 2016 election, took
her to 48 states and set off a nearly ten-years-long journey in which the
formative years of her twenties and thirties became – both personally and
professionally – intrinsically intertwined to Clinton’s presidential ambitions.
ABIGAIL POGREBIN | MY JEWISH YEAR: 18 HOLIDAYS, ONE WONDERING JEW
THURSDAY, JULY 26 | 7:00pm
My Jewish Year travels through this calendar’s signposts with candor,
humor, and a trove of information, capturing the arc of Jewish observance
through the eyes of a relatable, wandering and wondering Jew. The chapters
are interspersed with brief reflections from prominent rabbis and Jewish
thinkers. Maybe you’re seeking an accessible, digestible roadmap for Jewish
life. Maybe you’d appreciate a fresh exploration of what you’ve mastered.
Whatever your motivation, you’ll be educated, entertained, and inspired by
Pogrebin’s unusual journey―and by My Jewish Year.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AUTHORS STUDIO
Graciously sponsored by Jonathan and Lizzie Tisch and Paul Brennan.
JONATHAN WEISMAN | (((SEMITISM))): BEING JEWISH IN AMERICA IN THE AGE OF TRUMP
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 | 7:00pm
In (((Semitism))), Weisman explores the disconnect between his own sense
of Jewish identity and the expectations of his detractors and supporters.
He delves into the rise of the Alt-Right, their roots in older anti-Semitic
organizations, the odd ancientness of their grievances—cloaked as they
are in contemporary, techy hipsterism—and their aims—to spread hate in
a palatable way through a political structure that has so suddenly become
tolerant of their views.
JOY BEHAR | THE GREAT GASBAG: AN A-TO-Z STUDY GUIDE TO SURVIVING TRUMP WORLD
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 | 7:00pm
Structured as an A-Z guide, Joy Behar, joined by New York Times bestselling
humor author Larry Amoros, offers much-needed doses of levity and humor
for everyone determined to #resist. With a major network television profile
and a social media audience in the millions, this fearlessly confident star has
a powerful platform to entertain Americans of all stripes.
KATE SIEGEL | MOTHER, CAN YOU NOT?
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 | 7:00pm
No one understands the delicate mother-daughter dynamic better than Kate
Siegel—her own mother drove her so crazy that she decided to broadcast their
hilarious conversations on Instagram. Soon, hundreds of thousands of people
were following their daily text exchanges, eager to see what outrageous thing
Kate’s mom would do next. Based on the wildly popular Instagram account
@CrazyJewishMom, Kate Siegel's essay collection, Mother, Can You NOT?,
pays tribute to the woman who invented the concept of drone parenting.
A.J. JACOBS | IT'S ALL RELATIVE: ADVENTURES UP AND DOWN THE WORLD'S FAMILY TREE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 | 7:00pm
New York Times bestselling author of The Know-It-All and The Year of Living
Biblically, A.J. Jacobs undergoes a hilarious, heartfelt quest to understand
what constitutes family—where it begins and how far it goes—and attempts
to untangle the true meaning of the “Family of Humankind.” A.J. Jacobs has
received some strange emails over the years, but this note was perhaps the
strangest: “You don’t know me, but I’m your eighth cousin. And we have
over 80,000 relatives of yours in our database.” Who are these people, A.J.
wondered, and how do I find them? So began Jacobs’s three-year adventure
to help build the biggest family tree in history...
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CONCERTS
CANTORIAL CONCERT
SUNDAY, JULY 15 | 4:00pm
Concert Tickets: Members: $18 / Non-members: $36 / At the door: $28/$46
Join us as we celebrate Israel’s 70th
anniversary in song. Featuring Cantor
Rebecca Garfein from Congregation
Rodeph Shalom, Cantor Shira Ginsburg
from East End Temple, and our own
Cantor Debra Stein. The concert will
rejoice in the music that has been written
for the State of Israel since its inception.
We will conclude with a delightful sing-
along of our most cherished songs that
have helped define Israel and her music.
Sponsorship available!
RONEN FOUNDATION CONCERT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 | 5:00pm
All are welcome!
Join us for a festive, colorful concert
with The Ronen Foundation, featured
classical works from Bach to The Great
Israeli and American Songbooks.
The Ronen Foundation of America
was founded in memory and legacy
of RONEN ISRAELI (1968–1992). The
Foundation extends a warm and caring
hand to support skilled young artists
in the field of classical music at the
beginning of their musical path.
Graciously sponsored by
Irene & Sidney Silverman
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CONCERTS
BANOT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 | Shabbat on the Beach | 6:00pm | Main Beach
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 | Shabbat Morning Service | 10:00am | Jewish Center of the Hamptons
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 | Banot Concert | 7:00pm | Jewish Center of the Hamptons
Concert Tickets: Members: $18 / Non-members: $36 / At the door: $28/$46
BANOT is a New York based band, created for the love of
Jewish and Israeli music. Co-founded by Berklee graduates
Yonit Spiegelman, Tali Rubinstein, Ella Joy Meir, Michal
Weiner, Marian Gomez Villota, BANOT seeks new ways
to interpret traditional Jewish music and modern Israeli
music.
This love of music and community brought together these
talented musicians to create an exciting new sound that
draws on their diverse musical backgrounds. The BANOT
flavor is derived from the worlds of jazz, R&B, classical, and
folk, to name a few. The result is a unique palette that sheds
brand new light on long-loved classics.
The Spear Family is honored to sponsor this program in memory of Harvey M. Spear.
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KEN BIALKIN PANEL
ISRAEL AT 70
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
10:00AM–12:00PM
Doors Open: 9:30am (JCOH members)
9:45am (Non-members)
The Ken Bialkin Panel has been
a staple of the JCOH Summer
Institute for over a decade.
Bringing together major figures
in the Jewish world to discuss
political issues surrounding the
Middle East, the panel brings out
high level discourse surrounding
the politics of Israel.
Former panelists have included:
Richard B. Stone Felix Rohatyn
Stephen M. Greenberg Elie Wiesel z”l
Malcolm I. Hoenlein Ronald Lauder
Elizabeth Weymouth Ruth Chesin
Mortimer B. Zuckerman
Ken Bialkin is Of Counsel for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom LLP. He has repeatedly been
selected for inclusion in Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers USA:
America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in America and Who’s Who in the World.
Mr. Kenneth J. Bialkin serves as Secretary of the Carnegie Hall Cooperation. He is President of the
American Jewish Historical Society. Mr. Bialkin served as Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher
& Flom LLP. He serves as Secretary and Trustee of the Carnegie Hall Corporation. Mr. Bialkin serves
as Chairman of the America-Israel Friendship League and is a former Chairman of the ADL and the
Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish organizations.
Mr. Bialkin and his wife Ann have been members of the Jewish Center of the Hamptons for 27 years.
Ken Bialkin
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GATES OF JEWISH LEARNING OPEN HOUSE
GATES OF JEWISH LEARNING
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
10:00AM–12:00PM Discover the magic of our Gates of Jewish Learning
program for your children. Tour the Jewish Center of the
Hamptons, meet our Interim Director of Education, Dr.
Joel Hoffman, learn with our teachers, sing with Cantor/
Rabbi Stein and Rabbi Franklin, prepare for the High
Holy Days, and enjoy activities for your entire family.
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DEDICATE A NEW HIGH HOLY DAY PRAYER BOOK
For the last few decades, our community has used the Gates of Repentance High Holy
Day Prayer Book. When it was first published in 1970s, it represented exciting and
progressive liturgical innovation. However, today it is beginning to feel dated. This
year we are introducing, Mishkan HaNefesh, a new High Holy Day machzor that
seeks to breathe new life into celebrating Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Mishkan
HaNefesh offers our community a wealth of resources for finding new meaning in
these High Holy Days. Through updated translations, readings, and poetry, as well as
easily accessible transliteration and new liturgical innovations, Mishkan HaNefesh
will help guide our Jewish Center of the Hamptons in our worship this fall, and for
many High Holy Days to come.
We hope you will take the opportunity to dedicate
our prayer books with a book plate ($180 per book).
Please either visit JCOH.org/giving to dedicate your copies,
or call our office at 631-324-9858
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HIGH HOLY DAYS 5779
לשנה טובה SHARE THE BEAUTY OF THE
High Holy Days 5779
ראש השנה ROSH HASHANAH
SEPTEMBER 9 – 11, 2018 | 1 & 2 TISHRI 5779
יום כפור YOM KIPPUR
SEPTEMBER 18 – 19, 2018 | 10 TISHRI 5779
Find your center here with us this High Holy Days at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons. We
look forward to seeing you during this time of renewal and elevated spirituality. Please join
us in preparing for this sacred and special time by sharing your holiday plans with us. We
hope to welcome you, as we welcome in the Days of Awe together.
Join with us here in the heart of the Hamptons. Together we will rejoice in the new
possibilities that await, express gratitude for the blessings of our lives, and sing the sacred
melodies that connect to the Jewish past, present, and future.
L’Shana Tova Tikatevu… may you, your families,
and all of us be inscribed for a good year of bountiful blessings.
Please contact the Jewish Center at (631) 324-9858
for more information on our High Holy Day services and ticket information.
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SPEAKERS
NINA WEINER | CIRCLES OF EMPOWERMENT
SUNDAY, JUNE 24 | 9:30am
Join us for a bagel breakfast followed by
a conversation with Nina Weiner
Join Nina Weiner for a discussion of
her life’s experiences from Egypt to
Israel to the United States. In her book
Circles of Empowerment, Nina Weiner
shares the joys and challenges of
building a nonprofit organization, the
International Sephardic Educational
Foundation, and the inspiring life
journey which led her to that purpose.
Her passion for her work — improving
the lives of Israel’s underserved youth
through education – remain the
central core of her book.
RABBI ALAN ULLMAN: TORAH SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 | Torah Study | 12:15pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 | Shabbat Guest and Torah Learning | 10:00am
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 | Torah Study at Rabbi Franklin's House | 6:00pm
Rabbi Ullman founded the School For Jewish
Studies, Rodef Torah, a school dedicated to
teaching Torah to adults. This became the
springboard for the teaching he has been doing
ever since. He uses Socratic Method when he
teaches: seeking to connect the students to the
Text, relating the passages studied to the students,
and bringing forth those sacred moments when
the spirit of God enters a time of study.
"Rabbi Ullman is the most gifted rabbi I know
in bringing Torah to life. Studying with him is
transformative."
—Rabbi Joshua Franklin
The Spear Family is honored to sponsor
this program in memory of Harvey M. Spear.
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SPEAKERS
OUR GENERATION SPEAKS: A CONVERSATION WITH OHAD ELHELO
SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 | 9:30am
Join us for a bagel breakfast followed by a conversation with Ohad Elhelo
Ohad Elhelo, a former Slifka scholar at Brandeis
University, is the Founder and Executive Director
of Our Generation Speaks, a program at Brandeis
which brings Israeli and Palestinian change
agents to the Boston campus for a three month
study of entrepreneurship. The Fellows live and
work together and found joint ventures to bring
shared prosperity to their region. In the first
two years of the program OGS Fellows created
seven startups. Ohad has been selected by
Forbes Magazine for its "30 under 30" list which
recognized exceptional young entrepreneurs.
Linda Kamm, Harry Katz, Hirschel Abelson,
and Charlotte Sasso—members of our JCOH
community—have served as supporters
and mentors to the Our Generation Speaks
entrepreneurs and their projects.
RABBI DAVID LEVIN | CREATING AND SHARING YOUR LEGACY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 | Shabbat Guest | 10:00am
Join us for a conversation on sacred aging.
David Levin is the founder and managing
director of Jewish Relationships
Initiative (JRI), focused on creative
and meaningful engagement with the
unaffiliated using Jewish wisdom. A
substantial portion of his work is devoted
to the challenging end-of-life journey.
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SUMMER LUNCHEON
Save the Date
THE JEWISH CENTER OF THE HAMPTONS
ANNUAL SUMMER LUNCHEON
FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2018 | 11:30AM
We are delighted to hold our Summer Luncheon at
MOBY'S RESTAURANT AT EAST HAMPTON POINT
295 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road, East Hampton
Please watch your e-mails and mailings for information
on this outstanding summer event.
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SUNDAY RIDING GROUP | MOBILE CAREGIVER RESPITE PROGRAM
SUNDAY RIDING GROUP
SUNDAYS | 8:00am
Join Rabbi Franklin and other JCOH riders for a Sunday morning bike ride around East Hampton. The
rides vary in distance and route, but we’ll make sure not to let any riders fall behind. E-mail Rabbi Franklin
at rabbi@jcoh.org to be added to the Sunday Riding Group e-mail list which offers route information and
meeting locations.
MOBILE CAREGIVER RESPITE PROGRAM
WEDNESDAYS | 1:00pm – 3:30pm
The Jewish Center of the Hamptons is proud to
partner with Parker Jewish Institute.
Our respite program is a unique program serving
family caregivers of older adults that can give you
a chance for you to run some errands, go to an
appointment, spend time with family and friends
or relax, with the piece of mind that your loved
one is under the care of our professional staff. Are YOU caring for an older adult?
HELP is now available.
Advance program registration is required.
Please call 718-289-2102 or visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PMADCapplication.
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RABBI JOSHUA 2018
FRANKLIN | CANTOR/RABBI DEBRA STEIN | RABBI EMERITUS SHELDON ZIMMERMAN
DR. CINDY DOLGIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | DIANE WIENER, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | HARRY A. KATZ, PRESIDENT
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 2018-2019
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Membership dues support only a portion of the many services and programs offered by the Jewish Center of the
Hamptons. We have several categories of membership dues to enable people to give according to their financial
capability. New members are also asked to contribute to the Capital Improvement Fund to maintain our facilities.
Nobody will be denied membership in our congregation due to financial hardship. Please speak with Rabbi Franklin,
Cantor/Rabbi Stein or Dr. Cindy Dolgin confidentially, to make alternative arrangements for Jewish Center dues.
PLEASE CHECK ONE: ☐ I am a new member ☐ I am a returning member
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
☐ $25,000 President’s Gold Circle Membership ☐ $3,600 Double Chai Membership
☐ $10,000 Sustainer’s Silver Membership ☐ $2,750 Chai Membership
☐ $7,500 Builder’s Bronze Membership ☐ $2,300 Family Membership
☐ $5,000 Kavod (Honor) Membership ☐ $1,150 Single Membership
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
☐ Young Professional Single (26 to 35) ☐ Young Professional Couple (26 to 35)
Your first year of Young Professional Membership will be generously paid for by an anonymous donor
• • • • • ALL MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES INCLUDE HIGH HOLY DAY TICKETS • • • • •
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
(one-time assessment which can be paid in three annual installments. Not required for Young Professional members)
☐ $1,800 Family ($600 per installment) ☐ $900 Single ($300 per installment)
SECURITY ASSESSMENT FOR DUES CATEGORIES
☐ $237 (Required for Single, Family, Chai, Double Chai & Kavod Memberships)
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WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY
MEMBERSHIP SPONSOR A KIDDUSH
Membership helps support the wide range of programs and Celebrate a Simcha or special occasion by sponsoring the
activities offered at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons. Your Kiddush following Shabbat services on Saturday morning.
dues also help maintain the beauty of our sanctuary and Please note that 3% of all donations are given to MAZON – A
the upkeep of our buildings and grounds. We encourage Jewish Response to Hunger.
everyone to take full advantage of the wide array of religious, Contact Dr. Cindy Dolgin, Executive Director
intellectual, cultural and social events at the JCOH. at (631) 324-9858 or execdirector@jcoh.org
DEDICATE A TORAH COMMENTARY LEGACY
It’s never too late!
Take this opportunity to dedicate a Torah Please remember JCOH in your will, trust or estate plans.
Commentary in honor of a loved one, to Your future gift will help ensure our future.
celebrate a special occasion, or in memory For more information please contact
of a loved one. Rabbi Franklin, Cantor/Rabbi Stein, Diane Wiener,
or Harry A. Katz at (631) 324-9858
INSCRIBE A STONE
We have refurbished the Donald and Barbara Zucker Patio, with stones
designed in the shape of the Star of David. These stones can be engraved in
honor of a special person or moment in our lives, or in memory of a loved one.
Help us raise needed funds to support our yearly operating budget. This
project will be ongoing for years to come, allowing future generations the
opportunity to participate.
Contact Diane Wiener, Director of Development for details at (631) 324-9858
or development@jcoh.org.
HONOR A LOVED ONE’S MEMORY
When those whom we hold close to us die, we yearn to find
a way to consecrate and honor their memory. As we sit in
our beautiful landmark sanctuary, we are warmed by its
loveliness, soulfulness and openness to the world of the
spirit and the physical world around us. We feel ever closer
to God.
Honoring the memory of our loved ones who have passed
You can enshrine the memory of your loved ones by beyond the threshold of life offers us an opportunity to
inscribing their name(s) on a pew plaque in the sanctuary. pay homage to those who made the world a better place
In that sacred space you will connect to the bonds between because they lived in it. It is a time to strengthen the bonds
between here and the hereafter in our hearts and minds.
them and the divine.
A Memorial Plaque in our small sanctuary may be
A Pew Plaque in our Main Sanctuary may be purchased for $1,000.
purchased for $5,000.
Visit our website www.jcoh.org/giving for access to online forms or call the office at (631) 324-9858
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2018
CURRENT OFFICERS CURRENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES PAST PRESIDENT CLERGY
PRESIDENT Stanley Baumblatt Evan Frankel z”l Rabbi Joshua Franklin
Harry A. Katz Caroline Berley Endzweig C. Leonard Gordon
Cantor/Rabbi Debra Stein
Michael Frank Morris L. Kramer
Betty L. Marmon z”l Rabbi Emeritus Sheldon Zimmerman
VICE PRESIDENTS Alan Garfield
Mitchell Iden Martin Gershon Joseph Oppenheimer z”l
STAFF
Carole Olshan Kenneth Gilman Donald Zucker EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Carol Wenig Marc Goldstein Linda Heller Kamm Dr. Cindy Dolgin
Arthur Malman HONORARY TRUSTEES
TREASURER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Andrea Olshan Howard Lutnick, CO-CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITA
Hirschel B. Abelson
Edward Pantzer Morton Olshan, CO-CHAIRMAN Diane Wiener
SECRETARY Jeffrey Rimland Barbara Braun
Carol S. Roaman David Gerstein INTERIM DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Charlotte Sasso
Nanette Rosenberg Jane H. Goldman Dr. Joel Hoffman
CHAIRMAN Steven P. Schwartz Steven Roth ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Michael Salzhauer Gregory D. Shufro Andrew Sabin Samantha Jennings
Nancy Wintner Michael Senft
Cathy Yohay Sheldon Solow ART DEPARTMENT
Lynn Zises Donald Zucker Kathryn Odell-Hamilton
Matthew Oates
FOUNDERS
Evan M. Frankel z”l BOOKKEEPER
Jacob Kaplan z”l Amy O’Sullivan
Irving Markowitz MAINTENANCE
Bernard Zeldin Nicholas Ward
Tiffany King
Carlos Alfaro
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