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Evette Nan Katlin = Elisheva N’chama bat Yitzchak v’ Dina
Dr. Evette Katlin passed away at her home in Lawrenceville on Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021.
Born in the Bronx on June 13, 1957, Evette grew up in New Rochelle, New York and later Randallstown, Maryland. She previously resided in Silver Spring, Maryland; Jerusalem; Los Angeles and New York City before moving to Lawrenceville.
After graduating from Randallstown High School, she earned a degree in nursing from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She later earned a masters degree in Public Health and Nursing from Catholic University, a second masters in Marriage/Family & Child Counseling and Industrial Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles, and a third masters at Hunter University NYC in Social Work Administration. She earned a PhD in Health Studies at Temple University. More recently, Evette entered into studies in the Cantorial and Rabbinical Program at the Academy of Jewish Religion.
Evette began her professional life as a visiting nurse and practicing at hospitals in Los Angeles and later Washington, DC. She later became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and worked in that capacity as a psychotherapist for over 25 years at several local agencies including the Princeton Psychiatric Hospital, Family & Children’s Services in Princeton, and most recently at the Family Guidance Center in Hamilton. She was also a licensed health and wellness Life Coach.
Evette had a strong Jewish identity teaching as a religious school teacher at Adath Israel congregation, The Jewish Center of Princeton and at Kehillat Shalom in Belle Mead, NJ. She led High Holiday Services for many years in Metuchen, NJ, Freehold, NJ, Marlboro, NJ, Bensalem and York, PA, Frederick, MD, and Westport, CT . In recent years she became the student Rabbi at Congregation Ohev Sholom in York, PA. She was also an accomplished composer of liturgical music. As a composer and lyricist, her works are published in Cantor’s Assembly, Women’s Cantor’s Network and Shalshelet Foundation.
An active member of the Jewish community, Evette was a member of the Women’s Cantor’s Network and Association of Rabbis, Cantors at the Academy of Jewish Religion, New Jersey Cantor’s Concert Ensemble and the Delaware Valley Cantors. She was also active with JFCS of Greater Mercer County.
Her family life began in Silver Spring, MD where she met her husband, Hazzan Arthur Katlin in synagogue choir. In the years following, culminating with 29 years in the Adath Israel community where Arthur has been the congregation’s cantor, they have shared a love of Judaism and music together. Evette and Art would often present concerts as a duo throughout their marriage. She was an active member of the Adath community, participating in Women’s League, Bikur Cholim and led a monthly Women’s Rosh Chodesh group. She was honored as the Women’s League Torah Fund Honoree in 2016.
Evette had a passion for working with people. An extremely hard worker, her lifelong pursuit of knowledge led her to a commitment to acts of service. She was passionate about Judaism and was deeply committed to Social Justice and Tikun Olam. She was a marvelous and versatile singer in many genres from Broadway, Jazz and Pop to Gospel, and Jewish Liturgical music.
Evette is remembered for her empathy and positive outlook, as someone who wore her heart on her sleeve, she could find humor in any situation and her family and friends will cherish her contagious laugh. She was social, outgoing and fun loving. A natural listener, she constantly encouraged self-reflection as a means for growth. Through these qualities and selflessness she truly embodied the meaning of an “Eishet Chayil,” a woman of valor.
Above all things, Evette loved to spend time with her close family, cooking, watching TV and movies travelling and playing family games – especially Boggle and Rummikub.
Evette is predeceased by her parents Diana and Robert Kaufman.
She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur Katlin, her children, Shara Katlin and Aaron Katlin, and her cousin, Adam Sisenwein.
Funeral services are private with burial at the Adath Israel Congregational Plot in Fountain Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Adath Israel Congregation or to Academy for Jewish Religioun (ajr.edu)
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Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear wife, mother friend. Remembering her sweet and kindness and wonderful sense of humor .
Isabel and Paul Jacob
Congregation Ohev Shabbat
Marlboro Nj
I was deeply saddened and surprised to learn tonight of Evette’s passing. I have many memories of her from our many years at Adath. Singing together, teaching, and helping all. Yet my most unforgettable memory is from a wonderful program of music, at which Evette, dressed elegantly, with long white opera gloves, sang the most beautiful and moving version of “La Vie En Rose” that I ever heard. May her memory be a blessing, and may all who knew and loved her find peace and healing.
Bruce Waltuck
Evette and I were classmates at AJR and I spent her final day in class with her. A true student always. She was just lovely and thoughtful. I will miss her.
This is a great loss for the family and the whole community.
My condolences.
Evette was a wonderful woman who had a compassionate heart and supportive style of speach… her lose is deeply felt by many… including me… her memory will be a blessing to me… and to all those fortunate enough to have had time in her company…
Thank you Evette for touching my life
The Katlin family has been a fixture in our Jewish community for so long that it is difficult to process the impact of Yvette’s loss, not only the gaping hole in Hazzan Art’s heart and their children’s lives, but also the loss to our community. May their burden of grief be lightened by our outpouring of sympathy and love, and may her memory be for a blessing.
Dan Brent and Sally Steinberg-Brent
As members of the Bucks County Jewish community- -with deep past ties to Adath , we extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of Evette. Our hearts go out to the entire family during this time of unspeakable grief. Evette was very kind, warm-hearted, and always welcoming when attending any Adath event. May wonderful memories remain in your hearts and sustain you always.
Sincerely, Eva, (Maurice’s sister) Harvey, Lisa and David Samachson
I feel very sad on Evette’s passing.She was a very special women.Her personality made me so happy to talk to her whenever I saw her at Adath.She always was so kind.I loved to hear her perform.Her talent was beautiful and for our programs I loved when the two of you sang together.It put tears in my eyes.I want to express my sincere sympathy to your special family.May she rest in miss and know so many of us will miss her. Fondly.Lorraine Blumenfield
Lovely lady with a great vocal instrument. RIP. Will miss that smile. Heartfelt condolences Arthur.
On behalf of the Goldenberg family (Lawrenceville, NJ), I’d like to express our deepest sympathies on Evette’s untimely passing. We will always remember her kindness and amazing musical talent. Our thoughts are with Hazzan Katlin and their children and all those whose lives she touched.
To my dear friends, the Katlin Family:
I loved Evette as a daughter — and sometimes as a little sister. She was so very special, and touched many lives with her golden voice and her loving approach.
We were all very blessed to have had her in our lives, although for too short a time.
May we always remember her with loving devotion, and honor her memory by striving to live as she lived — spreading love, peace and comfort.
I wish you strength and comfort.
Sherry Spiezle
Dear Art, Shara, Aaron,
We will always remember er Evette’s beautiful voice as well as her contagious laugh. She was such a warm and caring person. No words can really express how we will miss her kind friendship. We know that the time you had with her was a blessing and the memories will warm your hearts.
We love you all as family.
Brenda and Larry
My sincere condolences to the Katlin family on your loss. I loved Evette’s beautiful voice. May her memory be for a blessing. Sending you love from Maryland.
Hazzan, we were so sorry to get the news of Evette’s passing. With deep sympathy to you, Shara and Aaron. Dan and Michele Ben-Asher
To the Katlin Family, we are so truly sorry to hear this extremely sad news. Evette had the voice of an angel. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
The Kaurene Family
Dear Art, Shara and Aaron-We were so saddened to hear about the loss of Evette. We remember her fondly from our years at Adath. Deepest sympathy from the Markoe Family.