Jewtorium 2

Temple Emanu-El, located in Waterford, Connecticut, serves as the Reform Jewish community for the Greater New London area, embracing inclusivity and diversity. The temple welcomes individuals and families, including non-Jewish partners in interfaith relationships, fostering a vibrant spiritual home through meaningful worship, lifelong learning, and impactful social action. With a commitment to being a nurturing environment, Temple Emanu-El offers a variety of educational programs for all ages, including religious school for children and adult education classes. The community thrives on shared celebrations, social activities, and a deep sense of belonging, making it a cornerstone for its members. Generated from the website

Our building is alive with activity. The Beth El Nursery School, Beth El Religious School and Solomon Schechter Academy keep the building filled with children's laughter. Our Kadima and USY chapters have regular meeting for students in middle school and high school. The Hebrew Seniors have a kosher hot lunch each week and you will also find aerobics and karate classes going on in the morning or evening. We have a full range of adult education from Bible and Haftarah classes, to classes on women's health issues, a Sisterhood Rosh Hodesh group, and our Jewish Home Depot series. We have a daily minyan, Shabbat and holiday services, as well as Junior Congregation for grades 3 through 6, Tze'Irim for grades K through 2, and Tot Shabbat for preschoolers. We have family Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and activities for all ages. Check the calendar for upcoming services and events.