The Fire Island Synagogue is excited to recognize Daphne Kis as this year’s journal honoree! Please join us in honoring Daphne and financially supporting The Fire Island Synagogue by making a very generous donation and placing an ad in this year’s journal by the link below. The journal is a major source of funds for the Synagogue which allows us to offer very informative, topical and interesting programs for the FIS Community. Thank you and we appreciate your assistance and participation.
Daphne Kis has served on the Fire Island Synagogue Board for over 20 years, and, together with her husband David Bromberg, has been a member of the congregation for more than 30 years. Daphne and David raised their daughters, Gabrielle and Talia as Fire Islanders and both became Bat Mitzvah at the FIS.
Daphne’s connection to Ocean Beach stretches back to the early 1960s, a time when the village was mostly comprised of ferried-in cottages selected from the catalogues. Her parents bought their home because it reminded them of the sunny, close-knit Mediterranean towns of their youth. Over the years, Daphne and David made it their own. Their home became a welcoming haven for family and friends during countless High Holidays and beautiful Fire Island seasons.
Daphne’s deep affection for the FIS goes beyond its role as a religious sanctuary. What makes the synagogue so meaningful to her is its spirit: a multi-generational, open community where diversity of thought and experience inspires reflection on identity and the evolving meaning of being Jewish in America. This atmosphere of introspection and renewal has been shaped over time by the thoughtful sermons of Rabbi Shaul Magid, the beautiful music and energy of Cantor Basya Schechter, and the many voices of visiting guests. These elements continue to make the FIS such a unique and special place in Daphne’s life.
Outside of Fire Island, Daphne has built a distinguished career in media, venture capital, and technology, with a focus on applying innovation to education and health. She has long championed women entrepreneurs, mentoring and supporting generations of women-led startups. She currently serves as President of WorldQuant University, a fully online, accredited, not-for-profit institution serving nearly 20,000 learners in over 150 countries. She further contributes to global conversations as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Future Skills Alliance, and of the Leadership Advisory Council of Grameen Foundation, whose work is focused on providing women with the services and training needed to elevate their families out of poverty. For over a decade, Daphne has served on the board and executive committee of Young Audiences: Arts for Learning, a national network that brings the arts to over 5 million school-age children annually, fostering emotional growth and creative thinking.
Daphne’s husband, David is known for his artistry and craftsmanship, having built the beautiful podiums our clergy use each season.
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