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resurgence of culture, of bring-
ing the new generation in and 
reimagining the different things 
we can do in the shul — wheth-
er it’s technologically, program-
matically and even spiritually.”
YIOP consists of about 175 
member units. Over the last 
three years, they’ve had roughly 
60 member units join the shul.
“In that time frame, we’ve had 
what I would define as 25 mem-
ber units who are young profes-

sionals, mostly couples,” Rabbi 
Katz said. “We’ve had over 50 
kids under the ages of bar/
bat mitzvah join the shul. So, I 
think that’s a certain pride we’ve 
taken in the fact we’re growing 
in that way and re-envisioning 
the culture of the shul.”
YIOP classes are recorded 
and posted on the shul website 
and are also available on Apple 
Podcasts. 
“You can just look up my 

name, Rabbi Shaya Katz, and 
you can get a flavor for the 
types of things we do here at 
the shul,” he said. 
“Obviously, if anyone’s willing 
to stop by and visit, you’re more 
than welcome to reach out 
and email me at Rabbi@YIOP.
org. We’d love to meet people, 
get to know them and show 
them how Judaism can be 
meaningful and personal, not 
just cookie-cutter.” 

Watch “Ask 
the Rabbi” 
with 
Rabbi Katz

Members 
enjoy an ice 
cream social.

The sanctuary

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