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This resolution honors Rabbi Dana Bogatz upon her retirement from First Hebrew Congregation in Peekskill, New York, recognizing her significant contributions to her religious community and spiritual leadership. A second-career rabbi who was ordained by The Jewish Theological Seminary at age 30 after previously working in agricultural economics, Rabbi Bogatz served as the first woman rabbi in her congregation's 120-year history. Throughout her two-decade career, she demonstrated compassionate leadership by modernizing congregational practices to foster inclusivity, such as revising kosher food policies to make community events more accessible. The resolution highlights her diverse background, including work at a women's career development center and her role as a chaplain, where she founded Connecticut's first Death Cafe to facilitate meaningful conversations about life and mortality. By pausing to celebrate her retirement, the Legislative Body commends Rabbi Bogatz for her dedicated service, compassionate leadership, and lasting contributions to her congregation and broader community, ultimately transmitting a copy of the resolution to her as a formal recognition of her achievements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1196