From ‘Miss Israel World International’ to the Hamptons: Confronting Antisemitism Together
Being recognized as “Miss Israel World International” aka Kosher Barbie in the Hamptons allowed me to take another step onto the stage. Each interview and TV appearance fills me with pride to represent Israel.
The summer sunshine and ocean breeze of the Hamptons might seem worlds away from the streets of Tel Aviv or Jerusalem — yet the same challenges facing Jewish communities in Israel echo loudly on American soil.
On August 7, over 300 guests gathered at the Southampton Arts Center for Cocktails & Conversation, the official summer event of the End Jew Hatred movement. The evening blended elegance with urgency, as activists, community leaders, and allies came together to confront one of the world’s oldest and most dangerous hatreds: antisemitism.
The event featured Emmy-winning actress Patricia Heaton joining Brooke Goldstein, founder of End Jew Hatred and executive director of The Lawfare Project, for a special hosted discussion. From the start, the message was clear—this was more than a summer gathering. The evening included thought-provoking discussions, personal testimonies, and powerful calls to action. Guests included prominent American figures such as fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff, jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz, nutritionist Tanya Zuckerbrot, and many others. Alongside them were Israeli voices who traveled thousands of miles to stand in solidarity.
Brooke Goldstein reminded us why this movement is so urgent: “Antisemitism is not just a Jewish problem—it’s a human problem. When we stand together to end Jew hatred, we’re defending the values of justice, equality, and freedom that benefit us all.”
For me, as “Miss Israel World International” the night carried deep personal meaning. Standing in one of the most celebrated cultural venues in the Hamptons, I felt the unity of two worlds — the urgency of Israel’s daily fight against antisemitism and the determination of the American Jewish community to ensure “never again” remains more than just words.
One of the evening’s most moving moments came when Vered Atzmon from Tel Aviv, a medical psychologist and head of ZAKA’s Resilience Division, shared with me her experiences helping families cope with trauma. Her words reminded everyone that the fight against Jew hatred is not only about politics or policy—it is about people, pain, and perseverance.
As the night closed, there was a sense of both urgency and hope. Urgency, because antisemitism is resurging worldwide. Hope, because gatherings like this prove that when voices unite — from Israel to the Hamptons — they can inspire change, foster solidarity, and ignite action.
The fight is far from over. But on this summer night, under the Hamptons’ starlit sky, we took another step forward—standing united against antisemitism.