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Josh Franklin
Religion
Diversity and Inclusion
Adversity
Transform Jewish communities with Rabbi Josh Franklin, speaker and spiritual innovator. Josh revitalizes congregations through engaging programming and inspirational leadership, recognized as a Hamptons "Person of the Year" and named to the Schneps Media Powerlist for community impact.
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Rabbi Josh Franklin is the senior rabbi at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons (East Hampton). In his seven years on East End, he has helped revitalize and grow the Jewish community through engaging programming, transformative classes, inspiring worship, and welcoming community outreach.
Hundreds of people flock to his community for Shabbat on the Beach each week over the summer for an innovative and magical prayer experience. He draws people to the Jewish Center of the Hamptons year round to hear and learn from him.
In addition to his role at the synagogue, Rabbi Franklin contributes widely to the greater Hamptons community. He co-writes a bi-monthly column in Dan’s Papers called “Hamptons Soul,” discussing issues of spirituality and justice in the Hamptons. He has sat on numerous local committees, including the East Hampton Police Reform Committee and the Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use Task Force. He also sits on the board of L’Arche Long Island, a community center and home for adults with developmental disabilities.
Rabbi Franklin was named to the 2021 Schneps Media Powerlist, honoring the movers and shakers on the East End of Long Island. Dan's Papers named Rabbi Franklin one of its “People of the Year: East Enders Who Made the World A Better Place in 2022.”
Before receiving his ordination at Hebrew Union College, Rabbi Franklin attended Clark University in Worcester, MA. There he graduated Magna Cum Laude, receiving both a B.A. and M.A. in History, focusing on Holocaust and Genocide Studies. He also holds two additional master's degrees in Jewish Education and Hebrew Literature.
Topics, sessions and talks
Josh Franklin explores the complexities of modern antisemitism, analyzing its roots and manifestations in today's society, aiming to understand and address this persistent form of hatred.
Josh Franklin discusses Jewish unity and resilience in facing modern antisemitism, highlighting community responses and strategies to combat hate and prejudice.
Josh brings a unique blend of spiritual insight, community leadership, and educational expertise to every speaking engagement, offering transformative perspectives on issues of spirituality, justice, and community building. His proven track record in revitalizing communities and engaging diverse audiences makes him an invaluable asset for teams and businesses looking to inspire and motivate. Booking Josh as a speaker guarantees an experience that will not only enlighten but also foster a deeper sense of purpose and connection within your organization.
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Josh Franklin structures sessions around community-level analysis of antisemitism, drawing on his academic background in Holocaust and Genocide Studies to contextualise historical roots alongside present-day manifestations and communal response strategies.
Rabbi Josh Franklin's sessions address the roots and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism, Jewish community resilience in response to modern hatred, and strategies for combating prejudice. He is the senior rabbi at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons, where he holds a B.A. and M.A. in History with a focus on Holocaust and Genocide Studies from Clark University, alongside ordination from Hebrew Union College.
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