Women’s Challah Bake
Thursday, July 30th | 1:00PM
At the home of Jennifer Bayer Michaels
Host Committee:
Brocha Lerman, Jennifer Bayer Michaels, Ruth Miller, Jacqueline Muss,
Rina Nessim, Irina Roller, Debra Sutton
Enjoy Drinks & Light Bites
In memory of IDF Sergeant
Moshe Yitzchok Katz HYD
$75pp
Meet Auschwitz Survivor Tova Friedman
Join us for a powerful and unforgettable morning with Tova Friedman, one of the youngest survivors of Auschwitz and internationally bestselling author of The Daughter of Auschwitz.
Through her extraordinary firsthand testimony, Tova shares a story of resilience, courage, survival, and hope that continues to inspire audiences around the world.
As a child who survived one of history’s darkest chapters, Tova offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on the Holocaust, the strength of the human spirit, and the importance of preserving memory for future generations. Her message serves as a reminder of the dangers of hatred and the enduring power of hope.
Following the lecture, guests will have the opportunity to meet Tova during a reception and book signing.
This special event is open to the community and is an opportunity to hear living history firsthand from a remarkable witness whose story continues to educate and inspire generations.
📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 10:30 AM
🎤 Lecture Begins: 11:00 AM
📚 Reception & Book Signing to Follow
📍 Center for Jewish Life – Chabad of Sag Harbor, 22 Long Island Ave, Sag Harbor NY 11963
Thank you to Mark Moskowitz for sponsoring this event in memory of Rose and Henry Moskowitz, O”BM
Tickets Visit CFJewishLife.com/tova
Hineni
A group exhibition exploring
resilience and perseverance of the Jewish spirit
Curated By Allison Zuckerman
In Collaboration With
A Hug From The Art World
Opens July 9th, 5-7 Pm
At Ezra Gallery at Center For Jewish Life
Artists: Jon Burgerman, Zoya Cherkassky,
Peter Decherney, Marc Dennis,
Lisa Edelstein, Aliza Stone Howard,
Noa Ironic, Joel Mesler,
Navot Miller, David Miretsky,
Mark Podwal, Robert Russell,
Pinny Segal Landau, Austyn Weiner and Allison Zuckerman.
Join us for a mega Shabbat dinner commemorating 250 years since America's founding.
Friday, July 3rd 2026, 6:45pm
Host Committee:
Max & Michelle Breskin, Arden Wohl & Jonah Freeman, Jared & Mindy Epstein, Samantha Ettus & Mitch Jacobs
$55 PP | RSVP
Grown Up and Me – Early Childhood Program
Join us this July & August 2026 for Grown Up and Me, a fun and engaging early childhood program designed for children 12 months to 4 years old and their caregivers. Sessions run from 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM and feature exciting weekly activities that encourage creativity, learning, movement, and social interaction.
Program Highlights:
Monday – Sensory Mondays & Music: Music, movement, and sensory play.
Tuesday – Storybook & Inflatables: Jewish story time and moon bounce fun.
Thursday – Challah Bake: Hands-on challah baking and painting activities.
$45 per session or ask about our Special Summer Bundle to save.
Come make friends, explore creativity, and create lasting memories together!
RSVP: https://cfjewishlife.com/kids
Celebrate Shavuot
Shavuot Evening Service
Thursday, May 21st, 8:30pm, Followed by Dinner (RSVP)
Shavuot Night Study - Book of Ruth
Thursday, May 21st, 11:00pm
Shavuot Day Service - Friday, May 22nd, 10:00am
Reading of Ten Commandments at Steinbeck Park - 11:00am
Followed by Ice Party & Buffet Dairy Lunch
Shavuot Day Two Service - Saturday, May 23rd, 10:00am
Yizkor Memorial Prayer - 11:00am
Followed by Buffet Dairy Lunch
Shavuot Ice Cream Party
Friday, May 22nd, 11:00am, 2026
Outdoor Torah Reading of 10 Commandments
Followed by Ice Cream Party at Steinbeck Park
RSVP at info@cfjewishlife.com
Passover Community Seder
Relive the exodus with modern day relevance, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah, and enjoy a Seder complete with hand-made Matzah, wine, and a delicious three course dinner spiced with heartwarming customs and traditions.
First Night: Wednesday, April 1st, 7:30pm, 2026
Second Night: Thursday, April 2nd, 8:00pm, 2026
How to Survive 738 Days in The Tunnels of Gaza
With Former Hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Yosef Chaim Ohana as he shares his powerful journey of courage, faith, and survival. Abducted on October 7, 2023 after helping evacuate the wounded at the Nova music festival, Yosef endured 738 days in captivity under unimaginable conditions. In this rare firsthand talk, he reflects on hope in darkness, the resilience of the human spirit, and the inner strength that carried him through.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Doors Open - 10:30am
Program Begins - 11:00am
VIP Reception - 12:00pm
Location upon RSVP!
Royal Purim
Join Us For a Royal Purim Celebration!
Megillah Reading | Purim Feast | Purim Shpiel
Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 4:30pm
Shelter Island Menorah Lighting
All are welcome to join the Shelter Island Menorah Lighting in front of the Shelter Island Police Department on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 4:30pm.
Enjoy Chanukah treats, crafts and music as we celebrate the Festival of Lights!
Sagaponack Village Menorah Lighting
The Sagaponack Village Menorah Lighting will take place on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 6:00pm at the lawn on Sagg Main St and Cemetery Lane.
Enjoy Chanukah treats, crafts and music as we celebrate the Festival of Lights!
Menorah Lighting in Bridgehampton
All are welcome to join a Menorah Lighting in front of the Bridgehampton Community House on Sunday, December 21st, 2025 4:30pm.
Enjoy Chanukah treats, crafts and music as we celebrate the Festival of Lights!
Chanukah Winter Wonder
Join us for a Winter Wonder Chanukah Party! Enjoy the following games and treats:
Snowman Bounce | Dreidel Snow Globe Craft | Winter Carnival Games | Snow Cones | Hot Coco | Chocolate Coins | Latkes
Sunday, Dec 21st, 2025, 1:00pm - 3:00pm | $18 pp
Tefillin Club (Meditation)
Tefillin is the powerful practice of binding one’s mind and emotions in a meditative sate to Hashem. Join us as we do this powerful Mitzvah together and learn ways to achieve inner calm through meditation. Followed by coffee and bagels!
Sundays 9am - Starting Nov 11th 2025
Followed by Kabbalah on the Parsha at 10:00am
Thanksgiving Shabbat Dinner
Join for a three course shabbat dinner commemorating all that we have to be thankful for!
Friday, November 28th, 5:45pm | $55 PP
High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah: Monday Eve, sept 22nd - Wednesday, Sept 24th 2025
Yom Kippur: wednesday Eve, oct 1st - thursday, oct 2nd 2025
Hebrew/ English prayer books
Warm and friendly atmosphere
No background or affiliation necessary
Simultaneous fun and educational kids program
Discover the prayer's Kabbalistic insight and meditative application
World renowned Cantor Yaakov Motzen Will Lead Services
Special Oct 7th tribute on Rosh Hashana prior to Shofar sounding and on Yom Kippur before Yizkor
Fun & Educational Children's Service
Join us for Rosh Hashanah community dinner, lunches & yom kippur break fast
Currently on display at Ezra Gallery art exhibit by Haim Mizrahi.
CONVERSATION & BOOK SIGNING with Jonathan Harounoff
Israel’s Spokesperson at the UN & British Iranian Journalist, Author of Unveiled
Acclaimed British-Iranian journalist Jonathan Harounoff serves as Israel’s international spokesperson to the United Nations.
An Iran and Israel expert, Harounoff’s upcoming book Unveiled chronicles the Iranian protests and uprising of 2022 and its ramifications for Iran currently and in the future.
Jonathan will also address Israel’s current state of affairs on the world stage where it faces unprecedented calls for boycott by the UN and member states.
Sunday, August 31st 2025
Doors open - 12:00pm
Lecture Begins - 12:30pm
Light Lunch Will Be served
Sunday, August 10th, 2025 5:00pm
Honoring:
Henry & Debra Sutton
Neal & Diana Cohen
Hon. Danny Danon
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Samantha Ettus - MC
Shmuel - Live in Concert
Chairpersons:
Jared & Mindy Epstein Marc & Denise Goldberg Joel Mesler Keith Rubenstein Alex & Diana tsigutkin
Co-Chairs:
Max & Michelle Breskin Ken & Maria Fishel Jacqueline Muss Ruth Miller & Jacques Acoca Martin & Jean Shafiroff David & Melanie Shorenstein Denise Wohl
Private Residence
Special Musical Performance
Silent Auction
Exquisite Cuisine & Drinks
Ocean Show
Curated by Jessica De Cort & Samuel Abelow
Opening Thursday, August 7th, 6-8pm
Same Abelow, Doug Argue, Sam Bornstein, Emily Croteau, Daniel Heidkamp, Benjamin Klein
Raffi Kalendrian, Naomi Salfati, Sarah Schechter, Eugene Shvidler, Orli Swergold, Jessica De Cor
Update from the front lines with Nehemiah Danzig
On October 7th, 2023, as tragedy unfolded across southern Israel, Nehemia Danzig, a company commander in the IDF Paratroopers Brigade, lead his soldiers into one of the war's most harrowing battles - the defense of Kibbutz Be'eri. What followed was his journey through the heart of the devastating war, stretching across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.
In this deeply personal and moving talk, Nehemia shares what it means to fight for your people, Am Yisrael. The split-second decisions, the quiet acts of heroism, and the unbearable weight of loss. He speaks of the strength drawn from his soldiers, the challenges of leadership under fire, and the unbreakable bond of brotherhood that emerges when lives are on the line.
Shabbat Dinner & Talk by Nehemiah Danzig
Friday, July 25th 2025, 7:00pm
Shabbat Morning
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Prayers & Meditations - 10:00am
Talk by Nehemiah Danzig - 12:00pm
Followed by Kiddush Lunch
A Soldier’s Harrowing Story of Survival and Courage with Aaron Bours
Aaron Bours, a 34-year-old lone soldier from Great Neck, New York, faced a life-altering moment in Gaza. After rushing back from a work conference abroad to join his Givati Brigade unit, Aaron was shot in both legs while heroically attempting to save his fallen officer, Omri David z”l. Airlifted to Sheba Medical Centre, he underwent multiple surgeries and now is thank G-d on the road to recovery!
Join us for his harrowing story of survival, courage and hope amidst unimaginable challenges!
Shabbat
Prayers & Meditations - 10:00am
Torah Reading - 11:00am
Talk by Aaron Bours - 12:00pm
Followed by Kiddush Lunch
Abstract Now!
Curated by Noa Wynn
Opening Reception
Thursday, July 3rd 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Works by:
Nicolás Guagnini, Sam Jablon, Abbey Drucker, Stacy Mehrfar, Iliana Ortega, Sara Mejia Kriendler, Darius Yektai, Quentin Curry, Brandon Ralph, Lauren Seiden, Jonah Freeman, Larissa Lockshin, Allison Zuckerman, Alec Waxman, Michael Dayton Hermann, Rachel Libeskind, and Michael Cuadrado Gonzalez.
HOPE & FAITH IN GAZA’S TERROR TUNNELS
Join us for a powerful encounter with Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov who were
kidnapped from Nir Oz and violently separated from each other. They survived 55
and 498 days in the terror tunnels of Gaza and endured unimaginable darkness.
In this rare and intimate conversation, Sapir and Sasha will share, how they clung to faith, hope, purpose and unshakable resilience.
This event will also give Sapir, Sasha and other Hostages hope, strength & financial
assistance to rebuild their lives.
Sunday, June 29th, 12:00pm, 2025