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Terry L. Jacobs
youth scholarship
fund
The Terry L. Jacobs Youth Scholarship Fund was established in 2020 to perpetuate Terry's legacy and her belief in the importance of fostering a strong Jewish identity in our children. Through supporting a variety of educational, social, camping, and fun travel experiences, this fund aims to use immersive enrichment experiences to strengthen Jewish identity and positive connections with other Jewish youth. The fund will also help Jewish youth learn to raise their voices so they can work to bring justice to a fractured world through acts of tikkun olam. The Terry L. Jacobs Youth Scholarship Fund is funded through the generosity of her beloved family and friends.
This is Terry
A graduate of Temple and Harvard Universities, education was paramount to Terry, a given instilled by her parents, both physicians. An expert in healthcare management, many called her a “trailblazer” as she climbed the ladder to success, mentoring dozens of women and shattering glass ceilings during her 36+ year history at Shared Medical Systems ad Siemens.
Terry lived by some powerful principles. For Terry, every day was an event, one not to be taken lightly. Love was unconditional. She fought fiercely for everything she wanted or believed in and to her, generosity was a lifestyle.
When you were with her, one of Terry’s superpowers was making you feel as if you were the only person in the room. When you entered the warm home of Terry and her husband Joe, her face lit up. The tables were set for you with the best, and she demanded to know about every detail of your life. What you may not have seen were the wheels turning in her head to try to find a way she could help support and propel your success.
This spanned a lifetime. Everyone knew she was the one to call for advice, research, a list of questions to ask, a rest or a meal. Terry loved hard and gave every ounce of herself to others.
And this fight did not fail in her final year. When doctors gave her an eight month prognosis, she emphatically told them, “Let’s do this.”
Terry was intensely spiritual, and having lost so many to the Holocaust between her and Joe’s families, she held a deep affinity for family and tradition. A guiding motto she often preached was “If you don’t, who will?” As a mother, she wanted her children and grandchildren to experience the deep joys of Jewish life so they could then pass it on and so the Jewish people would continue to prosper.
Temple Beth Chaim brought Terry hope and joy, and we are forever grateful to Rabbi Pearlman for bringing her beautiful voice to the hospital draping Terry in calmness and peace.
If we remember what Terry taught us, and live these principles, then we will ensure that Terry Jacobs will have eternal life.
Embrace Life
Love Hard
Never Give Up
Do good
The fund and how to apply
In keeping with Terry's aspiration to continue to build a lasting connection between youth and their Jewish identity, the fund will be used to assist Beth Chaim youth and their families in the following way:
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Providing grants for fun and immersive Jewish experiences. Examples include:
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Summer Camps
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Teen excursions (i.e. L'taken)
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NFTY youth group events
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Other travel scholarships
- Other Jewish enrichment programs
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Needs-based education scholarship for Beth Chaim religious school
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The Terry L. Jacobs Youth Scholarship Fund is administered by Beth Chiam leadership including Rabbi Michelle Pearlman, the temple president and treasurer.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Parents should submit requests via email for consideration to scholarships@bethchaim.net.
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In the email, please include the following:
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Name of applicant
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Name of educational program/event/travel opportunity
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Cost of program
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Program application dates (if applicable)
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Dates of program
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The funds administrators will review the material and come to a decision.
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If approved, request for funds will be submitted directly to the program for payment.
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Please note, if a request falls outside of our usual protocol, but addresses the spirit and intent of the Fund, the administrators will contact Joseph Jacobs to render a final decision.
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Funds are restricted to Temple Beth Chaim members.
How to donate
Click the link below.
Fill out sections 1, 2 and 3.
When you get to Payment Details > Type, select the Terry L. Jacobs Youth Scholarship Fund in the dropdown.
Thank you for loving Terry, donating to her fund and continuing to honor her memory.
Love to you all,
Joseph Jacobs, Julian Jacobs and Jessica Burns (Jacobs)