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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)

 


Announcement from Congregation Adath Israel

The funeral for our beloved member

Dr. Evette Katlin will take place

 

Monday, January 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM on Zoom. 

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82161178012?pwd=RjFBNXdsN3dROXdOUW15UDVvMnJSdz09

 

Meeting ID: 821 6117 8012

Passcode: 832859

 

Following the virtual service there will be a graveside service at 2:00 PM at Fountain Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 545 Eggert Crossing Rd in Ewing.

 

While the graveside service will be limited to a small number of family, anyone who would like to pay their respects are invited to meet at the cemetery and remain by their cars. Please do not to leave the immediate area of your car for any reason unless clearly motioned by the funeral director.

 

Those attending the graveside service should arrive no sooner than 1:45 PM so that the hearse and family cars do not face any obstructions when making their way to the gravesite.

 

The graveside service will also be available on Zoom:

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82627900034

This livestream is in the webinar format and does not require a passcode.

 

Shiva will be held through Saturday evening with the following schedule. Please use this Zoom link for all Shiva dates and times:

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89627047019?pwd=ck9uNWtiZ1NqVkllck5oM2pVLzlIQT09

 

Meeting ID: 896 2704 7019

Passcode: 131121

 

 

Monday, January 11

Evening Service on Zoom at 6:30 PM

 

Tuesday, January 12

Open Zoom Shiva (informal virtual gathering for condolences)

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Evening Service on Zoom at 6:30 PM

 

Wednesday, January 13

Open Zoom Shiva (informal virtual gathering for condolences)

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Evening Service on Zoom at 6:30 PM

 

Thursday, January 14

Open Zoom Shiva (informal virtual gathering for condolences)

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Evening Service on Zoom at 6:00 PM (note earlier time)

 

Saturday, January 16

Evening Service on Zoom at 6:30 PM


 

How Can You Help?

 

There has been a tremendous outpouring of love and offers of support for the Katlin Family at this terrible time. The Bikor Cholim Committee has taken the lead in organizing the material support effort, as follows.

 

The first great need is for daily meals and general shopping, probably for the next 30 days. Volunteers can sign up to make or deliver a meal for the family (kosher or fish/vegetarian) on a web site called Meal Train. It’s a very easy site to navigate.

 

https://mealtrain.com/lz7wzm

 

The meals can be homemade or bought/delivered from a store or restaurant. You will be able to see what others are bringing so that the diet can be varied. Meals can be delivered to the Katlins’ front steps, followed by a text to Shara. If that is not comfortable, you can drop off meals at Adath Israel, and Amanda will ensure that they reach the Katlin family. Due to the COVID-19 situation, no visits are possible at this time. Further information is provided on the Meal Train site.

 

For those who are unable to provide a meal:

Donations can be send to Adath Israel to assist the family at this time. All contributions will be used for food and other shopping necessities for the family. This money is completely separate from our other fund accounts and will ONLY be used for the Katlin Family

 

To help in this way:

 

  • Make checks payable to Adath Israel Congregation
  • Note that it is for “Katlin Family Food