Paved Paradise
Our New Outdoor Space Project
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COVID-19 has prompted us to use outdoor spaces as much as possible. As such, we are constructing a safe and accessible tented outdoor space for holding socially-distant prayer service and other gatherings. Adjacent to our synagogue, this space will provide for our needs during the pandemic and offer flexible community uses that can last several years, even when the pandemic is behind us.
Our Paved Paradise Project is underway. Our fundraising goal is $250,000.
Why now?
Because there is an immediate need. We need outdoor space near our Synagogue for prayer and for activities that go to the heart of what we as a community can be doing during the pandemic and beyond.
When will it be ready for use?
Our plan is to start using this “Paved Paradise” at the start of the New Year. Cold weather must not deter us from using safe outdoor space. Yes, we may be cold, but cold might be the price for staying safe.
UPDATE: We were able to complete enough of the work to inauguarte Paved Paradise on the 1st night of Hanukkah, December 10, 2020 and to conclude Hanukkah under the tent. We've been holdilng outdoor services on our Paved Paradise ever since.
$250,000 sounds like a lot of money. Why does it cost so much?
The base project involves securing permits, clearing, leveling, and resurfacing, and putting up the durable tent and is budgeted to cost $250,000. If we raise more, we can add comfort and aesthetic features.
UPDATE: We have secured pledged beyond our minimum goal of $250,000 and are giving consderation to landscaping and features that will enhance our security, privacy, and aesthetics. We will need more funds to achieve those enhancements commensurate with the work we've done so far.
What if a vaccine becomes available and the pandemic crisis passes?
The space will be useful beyond the pandemic. We anticipate using it for up to five years for uses such as a sukkah, classes, youth programs, celebrations, and even rentals.
UPDATE: The vaccine is being rolled out and some of our members have been vaccinated. However, it is imperative that we all continue to heed the strictest precautions (social distancing, masks, and personal vigilance regarding symptoms and exposure). Paved Paradise will be a vital resource in keeping us safe for quite some time.
Now we need your help. We all benefit from making all Congregants feel comfortable coming to services, whether indoors or out, whether on a daily or weekly basis, or specifically for High Holidays. Support this critical project, even if you yourself, do not expect to be a direct beneficiary. Please click on this link and be as generous as your circumstances permit.
We are thrilled to share that we have reached our Paved Paradise base goal of $250,000!
Join our growing list of generous contributors (see below) and help us exceed this minimum goal so that we may add amenities that will truly make this space a paradise.
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Oded Aboodi
Anita Adler
Anonymous (15)
Mrs. Robert M. Arias
Michelle & Jonathan Aufzien
Rochelle Ausubel
Bonnie Barest
The Bengio Family
Marc & Beth Bengualid
The Bengualid-Goldstein Family
Norman Benzaquen
Esme & Roger Berg
Rushie and Phil Bieler
Rabbi Meier Brueckheimer
Doina & Dr. Larry Bryskin
Judy & Chaplain Bruce Bublick
Lucienne Carasso Bulow
Diane & Yakov Burstein
Myrna Canter and Susan Canter
Margarita Agarsheva & Jonathan Cordeiro
The Daar Family
Ide & David Dangoor
Cheryl & Ed Dauber
Roslyn Davis
Edward Levi Derosa
Mrs. Evelyn H. Dragiff
Yale S. Drazin
Susan & Gerald Duci
Nancy Stern Scholem & Rabbi Moshe Edelman
Malka & Zachary Edinger
Rose & Henry Edinger
Judi & Alan Eisenman
Cynthia Trop & Stuart Ellman
Valerie & Danny Feder
Nat Fisch
Faith Fogelman
Beth Forman
Stephanie & Jonathan Freilich
The Frieber Family
Zoya Raynes & Robert Friedman
Roger Gerber
Judith & Sidney Gerson
Phyllis & Stanley Getzler
Carol & Arthur Goldberg
Shelly and Anne Golombeck
Eudice Greenfield
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Vicki & Sam Katz
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Carolyn & Steven Okin
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Mrs. Lisa & Rabbi Ira Rohde
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Pearl Shifer
Judith & Marshall Siegel
Avrumie Sieger
Luiz Carlos Barreto Silva
Genna Singer
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Constance Shapiro
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Suzy & Joseph Sokol
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Oliver Stanton
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Paula Van Gelder
Steven Valenstein
Dr. Manuel Vazquez-Senior, MD
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Barbara Weinstein
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Ruth Yasky
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