Welcome to the Q&A page about Temple Chai’s future plans, including the actions being taken in anticipation of our physical move to our new home.
How far along are we on the bidding process for sub-contractors?
When do we expect the groundbreaking to be?
How long will construction take? We estimate that it will take 10-12 months after we break ground.
How long will construction take? We estimate that it will take 10-12 months after we break ground.
How will we celebrate the creation of our new building, and how will we say goodbye to our current home?
What stage is the Capital Campaign at?
Where is the proposed new property?
How did we find that property?
Who decides if this is the right property for us?
If the congregation votes to proceed, what happens next?
What is the timing for the move?
What physical belongings will we be taking with us?
Can the Board approve the purchase without the congregation’s approval?
When will the congregation get to vote? How will the members vote?
How will we pay for the property, the move, and the operating costs of the new campus?
Who is involved in the fundraising effort?
Will I be asked to contribute to the capital campaign?
What is the best way to decide how much to contribute to the capital campaign?
What about those who contributed to past capital campaigns to build and sustain the property on Marilyn Rd.?
What if I am ready to give right now?
WHAT IF THE COSTS EXCEED OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS?
DOES THE BUDGET HAVE AN ALLOWANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION DELAYS?
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED IMPACT ON MEMBERSHIP DUES?
WHAT’S THE TIME PERIOD FOR PAYING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGES?
WHICH BANK IS FINANCING THE NEW MORTGAGE?
Will Temple Chai be Temple Chai if it moves to a new location?
WILL TEMPLE CHAI continue to operate as we do now while we are under construction?
WHERE WILL THE ECC AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOL HAVE CLASSES
IS THE DESIGN ECOLOGICALLY SOUND, AND WILL ECOLOGICAL MATERIALS BE USED?
WILL THE NEW DESIGN INCLUDE SOLAR ENERGY?
HOW WILL THE DESIGN REGULATE HEAT GAIN, ESPECIALLY DURING SUMMER MONTHS AND DURING HIGH HOLIDAYS
HOW ARE WE MANAGING LIGHT AND SHADING INTO OUR FACES DURING SERVICES?
DOES THE DESIGN INCLUDE A KITCHEN?
WILL THERE BE SUFFICIENT STORAGE?
WILL THERE BE A SMALL SAnCTUARY?
WILL THE DESIGN INCLUDE MISTERS FOR OUTDOOR SEATING?
WILL THE NEW SANCTUARY HAVE PEWS
WILL THE DESIGN INCLUDE SOUND AND VISUAL PROJECTION FROM THE BIMAH TO THE BACK OF THE SANCTUARY?
WILL THE DESIGN INCLUDE NOISE ABATEMENT FROM STREET AND TRAFFIC SOUNDS?
WILL THE DESIGN INCLUDE MEDITATION SPACES?
DO WE HAVE A PRACTICAL AND COST-EFFECTIVE PLAN TO MANAGE THE GARDEN MAINTENANCE?
HAS THOUGHT BEEN GIVEN TO WATER USE FOR THE LANDSCAPING? GIVEN CURRENT WATER SHORTAGES IN THE CITY, IS LANDSCAPING PRUDENT?
IS THE SCHOOL SAFE IN THE EVENT OF A SECURITY INCIDENT?
WHAT IS TEMPLE CHAI’S “GOOD NEIGHBOR” PLAN?
RELOCATION DO WE REQUIRE A VARIANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION?
WHAT IS THE CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE?
WHEN CAN WE MOVE INTO THE NEW CAMPUS?
APPROVING THE PURCHASE HOW MANY VOTES DOES EACH HOUSEHOLD RECEIVE?
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Zoom Recording from 10/19 All Congregation Meeting Regarding New Campus
A message from Nathan Goldberg
