Temple Restoration (Kadimah!)

• Click here to make a Kadimah! Pledge
• Click here to make a Kadimah! Payment  
• Click here to take the Chai Challenge: 12 monthly donations in multiples of “chai” (18) to meet our Social Hall fundraising goal. 
• Click here to see Naming/Dedication Opportunities

Kadimah!, Temple Beth-El’s capital campaign began in 2014 with the goal of upgrading our beautiful building with safe, welcoming, reliable, accessible space for our community. We’ve accomplished so much since then! We’ve done work to repair the roof, upgrade plumbing and heating, and to clear and remediate the Temple land.

Since Kadimah!’s launch, reality has forced us to adjust our original concept. Because of the pandemic and a devastating flood from Hurricane Ida in 2021, we’ve had time to pause and rethink the Temple’s strengths, needs, and priorities.

With new knowledge and a renewed vision, as well as a plan with resources to get there, The Kadimah! Foundations Project began in 2022. Our revised renovation plan focuses on the critical importance of people, place, and proximity to our culture as well as getting our young people back to Religious School in the building. The lower level, including the school and social hall, is both the foundation of our building and the foundation of our future.

Ground breaking occurred in 2024 and with an estimated completion date of late summer 2025, our lower level will proudly feature a 8,800 square foot fully renovated flexible space featuring:

• 7 new religious school classrooms with natural light
• 5,000 square feet of social/party/simcha space, including a dance floor
• New bathrooms
• New caterer-ready warming kitchen
• ADA-compliant elevator
• Parent/social lounge
• 12 large windows revealing natural light
• New HVAC and audio/video systems
• Enhanced security, including perimeter fencing and other significant upgrades.

We are so excited to be closing in on the fruit of our FOUNDATIONS campaign!

Immediately following the FOUNDATIONS project, we anticipate moving forward with the full waterproofing and repair of our roof and ceiling, and the renewal of our garden area, while continuing to plan for Temple Beth-El’s strong future.

These are ambitious projects! While they are certainly possible, we cannot accomplish them without the full support of our Temple Beth-El community and supporters. However, with renewed commitment from the congregation and the community – we are moving forward, Kadimah!

“Temple Beth-El – yesterday, today… and tomorrow. Our congregation has touched the lives and the hearts and souls of so many, while embodying the principles of Reform Judaism and a dynamic sense of community. By generously supporting the Kadimah! Campaign now, we can be assured that Beth-El will continue to be vital and meaningful – and that it will be there for all of us and for each of us – today and for future generations.” – Irwin Rosen

Contact our Kadimah! co-chair, Joe Koskuba, for more information or, click here to donate now.