Building Lives - The Campaign for Wilshire Boulevard Temple

Now spanning a 3.9-acre city block, the site plan for the redevelopment and restoration of the historic campus of Wilshire Boulevard Temple was approved by the Board of Trustees at their January, 2010 meeting. With master plan complete, agreement has been reached by the Board on the phasing of the project, with work to begin in the Sanctuary after High Holy Days in 2011.

It is anticipated that the sanctuary will be closed an estimated 18-24 months and reopen for High Holy Days in 2013. Historic restoration will also include life and safety upgrades to Piness Auditorium and Stalford Hall as well as new heating and cooling systems. Future phases include:

- Restoration of the historic school building
- New construction of a four-story school building to house the Erika Glazer Early Childhood Center as well as the initial classes of Brawerman Elementary School East.
- Restoration of Piness Auditorium and Stalford Hall
- A six-story parking structure featuring a rooftop playground along 6th street which will house the Karsh Family Tikkun Olam Center.

With clear vision and enthusiasm, we move forward with this historic project; revitalizing our beloved Temple Campus, reaching out to our Wilshire Center community, and building lives.