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Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President
Immediate Past President - Deena Katz
Deena has been a member of The Community Synagogue (TCS) since 1999 when she first moved to Sands Point with her family. At that time, she was seeking a congregation where she and her family would feel immediately welcome and comfortable, develop close personal relationships with the clergy and staff, and make new and lasting friendships. Deena is proud to say that all these (and more) goals were accomplished paving the way to her leadership position as President of the synagogue.
From her earliest days, Deena has been an active member of TCS and has held various leadership and volunteer positions, including Board of Trustee (8 years), VP of Education (4 years), Facilities Use Committee Chair (3 years), Gala Committee Chair (3x), Religious School Parent Advisory Chair Rabbi and Associate Rabbi Search Committees, Compensation Committee, FLAME family learning, Mitzvah Day, President of the Board and many more.
Deena is married to Erik, her college sweetheart and soulmate. Together they have been blessed with four remarkable and loving children – David, Kasey, Danielle and Kenny. Over the years TCS has been a significant part of the lives of Deena’s family, helping to celebrate numerous life cycle events, comforting them during difficult times including loss and sickness, and providing meaningful Tikkun Olum opportunities reinforcing the importance of service and giving back.
Deena worked for ten years in Marketing at Proctor & Gamble and Bristol Myers Squibb where she held various positions, including her last position as Marketing Director. Deena graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania.
Deena loves to exercise and you’ll often see her running in town, training at the gym or sweating on a spin bike.
Thu, September 21 2023
6 Tishrei 5784
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2023RS Thursday Classes - Grades 2 & 3
Thursday, Sep 21st 4:00p to 5:30p
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Thursday ,
SepSeptember 21 , 2023New Year Sips & Sweets (for ECC Parents)
Thursday, Sep 21st 8:00p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2023
Shabbat, Sep 23rd (All day)
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2023Grade 7 Torah Study / Sha'ar
Shabbat, Sep 23rd 9:00a to 10:00a
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2023
Shabbat, Sep 23rd 9:00a to 10:00a
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Saturday ,
SepSeptember 23 , 2023
Shabbat, Sep 23rd 10:30a to 12:00p
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Worship Schedule
Shabbat "Ha'azinu" ~ "שבת "האזינו &
Yom Kippur יום כפור
Friday, September 22
6:30 pm – Shabbat Shuvah, with Rabbi Sank Ross and Cantor Gladstone Martin, worship in person or watch on our Website.
Saturday, September 23
9:00 am – Shabbat Havurah Morning & Torah Study with Cantor Gladstone Martin. Worship and study in person or register here to join via Zoom. Torah Study will take place during Shabbat Havurah Morning service and will begin at approximately 9:15 am.
10:30 am – Shabbat Morning (Bar Mitzvah of Myles Birnbaum), worship in person or watch on our Website.
Link to this week's parasha (Torah portion) and haftarah.
Sunday, September 24 – Kol Nidrei
8:00 pm – Kol Nidrei Service
Monday, September 25 – Yom Kippur
10:00 am – Yom Kippur Morning Service
1:00 pm – Study Session
1:00 pm – Teen Experience
2:00 pm – Study Session
2:00 pm – Children's Service, for children ages birth to Grade 1 and their families.
3:00 pm – Healing Service
3:00 pm – Family Service, for Grades 2-5 and their families.
4:00 pm – Congregant Reflections, on the topic of "In Troubled Times, Where Do We Find Hope?"
5:00 pm – Yom Kippur Afternoon / Yizkor / Neilah
Embrace the Days of Awe with The Community Synagogue in person or watch worship services on our Website.