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Project Data

[Project year]

[Project type]

[Location]

[Sq. ft]

2023 - In Progress

Place of worship

Tarrytown, New York

26,000

Commercial Place Of Worship Design Problem

A startling rise in antisemitism in the United States has left Jewish people in fear and insecurity. How can we design a synagogue that promotes interfaith relationships and understanding while offering a deeply spiritual experience for Jewish people?

Project Proposal

Temple Beth Abraham seeks to create a safe and spiritual prayer experience for its congregants and an educational experience that educates and encourages interfaith relationships to take a step towards peace.

The project focuses on the importance of understanding the Jewish faith for both Jews and non-Jews to build meaningful spiritual experiences.

The project utilizes Temple Beth Abraham’s existing building in Tarrytown, NY. The town has a 5% Jewish population, and a vibrant downtown strip only a 15 minute walk from the site.

Statistics

Floor Plan

But Jews are the victims of 60% of all religiously motivated hate crimes.60%

CLIENT & USERS

ONLY 2% OF THE UNITED STATES POPULATION IS JEWISH

53% of Jews feel less safe today than they did 5 years ago.

TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM | 25 Leroy Ave Tarrytown, NY

HEART HEAD SOUL

Concept

YIRAH

Tikkun Olam Program

Helps repair the world Religious school and adult learning programs

Sanctuary and chapel, where spirituality is expressed

A Jewish value with no direct English translation that describes the all encompassing awe of and connection to the manifestations of divinity constantly surrounding us. .