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For those of you who may not know Terri Goldsmith, let me tell you about her. She was the first person to greet me when I came to a Temple Emanu-El Open House in 1987. Terri immediately made me feel at home with her kindness and we became best friends. It was as if we had known each other for a lifetime. She was very involved in Temple life and gave her all to Emanu-El. Terri and Marc joined Temple Emanu-El in 1980, and she became a Jew by choice in September of 1987. She continued on her journey and also became a Bat Mitzvah in April of 1991. She began teaching in our religious school and taught for 30 years. She still remains in the hearts of her students as their favorite teacher. Terri used her creativity to help make learning more fun for her students. She would teach about Israel by creating an in-class flight to Tel Aviv. Each week she created a part of Israel, from the Western Wall, to the shuks, (market places), in Jerusalem. She even created a Kibbutz and a Bedouin Tent for the kids to experience. Each holiday her students created something: a kiddush cup, seder plate, challah, and even matzah for Passover. Terri’s creativity knew no bounds, because she loved her students. Terri took over baking for oneg’s for a year or two and they were always special. Terri also worked at Solomon Schechter Academy for over 30 years and was loved by the students she taught. Terri received the Ilson Award in 2006 for her dedication to Emanu-El and when she passed in March of 2019, so many people from Emanu-El and the greater Jewish community, whom she had touched in her lifetime, filled our synagogue. Terri Goldsmith was an amazing person, filled with love for people, and a passion for teaching our children the beauty and importance of Judaism. Most of all, she had the best laugh and was my sister in soul. I’m so happy that this Golf Tournament is being named after such a shining light in our community.

– Hazen Sherry Barnes

We need volunteers to support the tournament, please contact John at (860) 608-0774 or email golf@tewaterford.org with any questions. It can be as simple as working the day of the tournament, spotting a hole on the golf course for a hole in one or helping with setup and coordination of the event.

To download this fillable registration form click the download arrow in the top gray bar of the form.
OR go to: www.terrigoldsmith-golf.com to register online.

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To download all above information as a three page pdf file
click the download arrow in the gray bar at the top of the file below.

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Mishloach Manot Purim Bags

Mishloach Manot Purim Bags will be delivered to all Temple Members before Purim!!

Thanks to all who participated in this fundraiser.

Please join us for the Community Purim Celebration at Temple Emanu-El on Thursday, March 13th at 6:30 pm.

Mishloah Manot Purim bags 2025

Deli Day – Mar. 2

Cabaret Photos & Videos

Our 10th Annual Cabaret was a night to remember. Great singing, dancing and comedy by members of our Temple Emanu-El Community made it a special evening.

Check out photo and videos from the Cabaret by clicking the link below!

2025 Cabaret Night

Sisterhood Upcoming Events

Click here to check out upcoming Sisterhood events and ongoing activities!

Endowment Fund

Temple Emanu-El Endowment Fund

The Temple Emanu-El Endowment was established in 2007. The Endowment Fund invests the assets it has been entrusted with to support the mission and vision of Temple Emanu-El for present and future generations. Over the 17 years of the Endowment, the fund has grown an average of 3.3% and has provided the Temple with approximately $230,000. All of this was accomplished with only one small stock donation added to the initial $500,000.

HOW TO DONATE YOUR REQUIRED MINIMUM IRA DISTRIBUTION TO THE TEMPLE EMANU-EL ENDOWMENT FUND

At June’s Annual Meeting, Barbara spoke to you about the Endowment Committee’s goal to grow our Endowment to a million dollars. We truly believe this is an achievable goal! Having a million dollars in the Endowment would enable the Endowment Committee to give 5% or $50,000 on a yearly basis to support the ongoing success and sustainability of Temple Emanu-El.

HERE IS HOW TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN:

The check for your minimum distribution (which will include what you would have paid in income tax) must come directly from the Custodian of your IRA.

The check will be mailed directly from your Custodian to:
National Financial Services
29 Sawyer Road
Waltham, MA 02453

For Security Reasons, we cannot publish here how to make out the check. If you are generously planning on donating your Minimum Distribution, please email Barbara Senges, Chair of the Endowment Committee at professeur38@me.com.

DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS AN ENDOWMENT FUND INCLUDED IN THE RESTRICTED FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE DONATIONS?

As donations to this specific restricted fund grow, they will be invested in the Endowment portfolio. Your donations will help us reach our goal of $1,000,000.00!

So please remember the Endowment Fund when making your donation to the Restricted Funds. The Endowment Fund ensures the sustainability of Temple Emanu-El for the future.

Temple Emanu-El Directories Are Done!

The new Temple Emanu-El Directories to celebrate our 65th anniversary are done!!

There is one free directory per family unit. You may pick up your directory in the Temple Office.

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We are doing a new Temple Emanu-El Directory to celebrate our 65th anniversary!!

* Important Temple Directory Notice *

All congregant contact information WILL be printed in the Temple Emanu-El Directory
unless you tell us NOT to include you.

The directory will include: names of adults in your household, address, phone numbers and email addresses currently in our Temple Office files.

Please notify us by November 8 with any changes to your contact information or if you would not like to be listed by emailing Sue at communications@tewaterford.org. Please note that this directory will only be printed and distributed to congregants, it will not be available online.

Temple Emanu-El did a directory for the congregation when we turned 50. I used that directory often, and still pull it out for an address to send a card or give someone a call, as do many other congregants. But, it is now outdated, so the Communications Committee pulled together a Directory Sub-Committee and we are working on a new directory to celebrate our 65th anniversary!

Updated Contacts • Due to security and privacy concerns, this directory will be printed and distributed only to Temple Emanu-El members. It will not be available online. Having a printed copy in your hands is a great way to learn faces in our Temple community, and see who lives near you! It is a wonderful way to connect people in our congregation.

Beautiful Photography • The previous directory had photos as well as contact information. Professional photo sessions are done, but you may submit a photo of yourself or your family by July 30th.

Celebratory Ads & Messages of Support • There is an option to submit a personal or business ad. A personal ad can include copy such as a message celebrating our 65th anniversary, and may include your photo. A business ad could be an advertisement for that business, possibly adding a congratulations line if they choose. There are four ad sizes to choose from, ranging from 1/8 of a page to a full page in size. Contact communications@tewaterford.org, or the Temple office, if you would like a business ad form. Ad sales will help pay for the cost to print the directory. Please submit personal ads by July 30th and business ads by September 30th.

Thank you for supporting this directory,
and for helping to make Temple Emanu-El a vibrant, close-knit community.