The TE Sisterhood, Men’s Club and Adult Education will co-sponsor a book signing and discussion with wine and cheese on Sunday, October 18 at 4:00 pm.
Ed Cantor, author of Remember Me will discuss his newly-published book, a story of love, life and courage facing the inevitable loss of a loved one.
Copies of “Remember Me” will be available for purchase and all proceeds will benefit Temple Emanuel. All are welcome.
RSVPs and questions sisterhood@templeemanuel-gnh.org
A Evening to Celebrate the Opening of the Jonas and Bobbi Miller Educational Wing
Dinner catered by Ola! with live Latin music. Fun is guaranteed.
Registration is NOW OPEN! Reserve your place today!
Celebrating construction rather than destruction, Temple Emanuel dedicated the Jonas and Barbara Miller Family education wing on Friday, September 11, 2015. Highlights of the event included the ribbon cutting and installation of a mezuzah on the entrance to the new wing. The mezuzah, generously donated by Congregation Mishkan Israel, was affixed by Rabbis Michael Farbman and Herb Brockman. The remainder of the evening included the congregation’s annual Shabbat Under the Stars cookout and Kabbalat Shabbat service.
The unification of synagogue life in one building is the culmination of the congregation’s 40-plus years in Orange. The new wing houses the religious school and the temple offices. The library is named for the Berkowitz family and the Rabbi’s study is named for the congregation’s Rabbi Emeritus, Gerald Brieger. The majority of the funds for the One Campus project came from members of the congregation, and was supplemented by a $75,000 matching grant from the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven.
The congregation is planning a dinner in celebration of the major donors to the One Campus project on Saturday, December 5.
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Join us at Temple Emanuel on Friday, September 11 for our annual barbecue picnic and Shabbat Under the Stars! The festivities start at 4:30 pm with kids’ activities, 5:00 pm cookout, and 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Under the Stars service, followed by an Oneg in the Social Hall. We will also be unveiling the new education and administrative wing by affixing a mezuza to the door just before the Shabbat service.
This is a great annual event for all TE members, family and friends – so please spread the word and invite your friends and neighbors to join us for this very special Shabbat celebration!
At the 6TH ANNUAL STATE OF THE CAMP ASSEMBLY on July 18th, 2015 Temple Emanuel was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Support of Eisner and Crane Lake Camps. Tracy Izzo, a proud mother of Eisner camper and TE Sisterhood President attended the ceremony and accept the award.
“Everything that happens at camp is a direct result of the overwhelming commitment and leadership from synagogues like yours”, said Corey Cutler, Director of Development for URJ Eisner and Crane Lake Camps. “We are extremely proud of our partnership and the ways in which Temple Emanuel supports the future of our camps.”
The partnership between our synagogue and the camps, including the new URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, is an incredible opportunity to enrich the lives of our children with Judaism and Jewish values all the way through the year. Mazal tov!
OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT Melissa Perkal, president@templeemanuel-gnh.org
1st VICE PRESIDENT Alan Kliger
2nd VICE PRESIDENT Lew Shaffer
TREASURER Len Farber, treasurer@templeemanuel-gnh.org
Asst. TREASURER Jon Zonderman, treasurer@templeemanuel-gnh.org
SECRETARY Robin Levine-Ritterman, secretary@templeemanuel-gnh.org
PAST PRESIDENT Bruce Spiewak
RABBI Rabbi Michael Farbman rabbi@templeemanuel-gnh.org
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
David Korman
Joel Golding
Steve Grodzinsky
Vlad Katsovich
Barbara Berkowitz
Marilyn Fischman
Matt Nierenberg
Steve Rivkin
Howard Schachter
Our ‘Shabbat under the stars’ services are always a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful TE grounds and be outside. This year, we continue the wonderful new tradition that began last summer: Shabbat on the beach! On July 31 at 7pm head over to the Walnut Beach in Milford (113 E Broadway, Milford, CT 06460) – don’t forget a beach blanket or a chair, and bug repellent just in case! We will sing together and greet shabbat by the water. Please spread the word and invite your family and friends to join us!
Fifteen TE members joined the Walk Against Hunger on Sunday, May 17, 2015. We started out in East Rock Park and walked together with marchers from a diverse range of religious congregations and non-profit organizations for 3 miles through the local neighborhood. TE’s team included members of all ages; we wore our new blue TE t-shirts, and we were proud when observers along the way exclaimed, “wow, that’s a big group!” We raised about $ 1,000 which was donated to the Connecticut Food Bank. We had a great time!
Imagine for a moment not knowing where your next meal is coming from. We at TE can help through participating in the Connecticut Food Bank’s Walk Against Hunger. Sunday, May 17 in East Rock Park, with a meet-up at 12:30. Let’s make this the best year ever and walk together to make a difference in the lives of others. All ages can participate, even pets, so please let me know that you will be a part of the TE team this year, walking with the TE team to combat hunger on a glorious day in May. Please respond to me, Jackie Koral, and I’ll fill you in on all the details and hopefully, fill you in a TE team shirt.
