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DOOR & AWNING
Project Overview
Standing as the entrance of Temple Beth Sholom since its 25th anniversary, the two 14 ft high double doors are flanked by two stained-glassed and mosaic panels. Carved into the doors are mythical figures from our ancient history. They refer to the Cheruvim which Moses ordered the artist Bezalel to carve over the Tabernacle containing the Tablets of the 10 Commandments. Two similar ones supposedly guarded the tabernacle and also decorated the walls and the doors of Solomon's Temple.
The Biblical quoatation, in the original Hebrew: "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise" adorn the carved doors with the Hebrew letters designed to "float" over the figures of the Chevurim. The gold mosaic on the front of the stained-glass slabs spell out the quotation above in the English language.
Important Note: The image above is a visual example, not a finished product.
The doors of our synagogue are more than an entrance to a building.
They are doors through which generations have walked carrying their prayers, their hopes, their celebrations, their sorrows, and their dreams.
In this video are images with the faces of people we love, including some who are no longer with us. They walked through these doors, prayed with us, celebrated with us, cried with us, and helped build the community we are privileged to have today.
Seeing their faces reminds us that although they may no longer walk through these doors with us, what they gave us continues to walk through them every time we enter. Yom Kippur asks us to remember where we have come from, to think about where we are going, and to understand that each of us is one link in a chain stretching from generation to generation. The doors are open. It is now our turn to walk through them, and to make certain that there will always be another generation that knows where those doors lead.
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Underwriting & Naming Opportunity
We are seeking a lead underwriter for this project. The underwriting gift will fully enable implementation and includes a naming opportunity, with recognition designed to be dignified and consistent with campus standards.
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This is a leadership investment in safety, preparedness, and peace of mind for the entire community.
Next Steps
For additional details or to discuss underwriting the Guard Shack project, please contact us directly.
Contact Information:
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Clayton Steinberg, Executive Director