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Rabbi Sam Pollak

Joining You at The Community Synagogue 
Hello! My name is Sam Pollak, and I am honored and thrilled to be joining The Community Synagogue as your newest rabbi. 

I come to Port Washington from Cincinnati, Ohio, which is both my hometown and the location of my rabbinical studies. In Cincinnati and beyond, Jewish life has anchored my identityâ€"growing up in an intergenerational havurah, spending many summers at the Reform Movement's regional camp, and participating in the Hillel community during my undergraduate years at The Ohio State Universityâ€"and now I am eager to continue learning, praying, and growing at The Community Synagogue. 

I also enjoy reading, cooking, yoga, and singing, especially when I can discuss or share those activities with others. Joining me in Port Washington will be my soon-to-be husband, Ari Abelman, and we are grateful to be welcomed into the community. I look forward to introducing myself in person and getting to know you soon!