Temple Israel of the City of New York is home to a strong, caring and highly active congregation. At the same time, maintenance and operational costs to support our aging facility continue to escalate at an alarming rate.  We are mindful of our status as a contributing building in the Upper East Side Historic District as an important example of the Brutalist architectural movement of the 1950s and have dedicated ourselves to the preservation of our building, however, this effort has not been without mounting costs. We also recognize our obligations to our congregants, including our Early Learning School children, Religious School students, our staff and our guests, and to the community to create a healthful, comfortable and inviting environment within the building.

Temple Israel is excited to move forward with a renovation project that will allow us to meet our increasing congregational needs, help us fulfill our future aspirations and support future generations of Temple Israel members and community.

Our plans specifically call for:

• Transforming our historic sanctuary to promote flexible seating, energy efficient climate controls, lighting, and AV systems
• Fortifying our entrance with state-of-the-art security enhancements
• Enclosing the current front courtyard for both security and functional purposes
• Upgrading mechanical systems, lighting and elevators that will reduce our carbon footprint
• Replacing existing windows

Temple Israel has been granted permits to conduct work during off hours. While this may be an inconvenience to our neighbors, this will allow us to accomplish work faster and move on to other areas. We appreciate your patience and flexibility.