The Terrace

The Covid pandemic highlighted our need to have outdoor gathering and worship space within the security perimeter of the building. The new Terrace is designed to meet that need and is an adaptation of the space originally envisioned when we began this project 5 years ago.

The Terrace will be accessible from the second level of the new South Addition, just north of the Beit Midrash and overlooking the playground. The space will have a multi-use pergola, allowing it to be covered or uncovered. This new space presents exciting new opportunities for indoor-outdoor temple programs and worship and can also be used for B’nei Mitzvah celebrations and other private rental events.

This is one of many spaces that is open to naming opportunities through the Honor our Heritage Build our Future Campaign. If beautiful outdoor program and worship spaces are particularly meaningful to you, we hope you will consider making a Cornerstone pledge to have this space named in your honor. Questions? Reach out to our leadership team here.

Thanks to CGS Architects for the renderings below.

: This is a bird’s-eye view of the Terrace from the northwest includes the pergola. At the far end are doors to the Beit Midrash, and on the left side are doors to the Upper Lobby across from the Social Hall. Below the Terrace you can see the walls of the first floor of the South Addition, where the multi-purpose flex space and the new member lounge are located.

: This is the view from the direct north side of the Terrace. It shows the connection between it and the rest of the building with doors to the Beit Midrash straight ahead and the Upper Lobby on the left.

: This eye-level view looks toward the doors to the new Upper Lobby. Attractive beams support the pergola. An abundance of glass doors and windows are designed to flood the interior of the building with natural light.

: This close-up of the main Terrace doors shows how this space connects across the Upper Lobby to the Social Hall. We hope you will imagine the future with the completed addition where activities and celebrations flow seamlessly across the lobby between the two spaces.