
LSS Updates
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August 13, 2012
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Have you looked at the new building?
October 18, 2012
Take a look - the facade is gorgeous!
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December 18, 2012
LSS Annual Chanukah Dinner is coming up!
November 26, 2012
Friday, December 14th after Ma’ariv (6:00 pm)
Featuring
Guest Chazzan Simcha Leiner, Scholar-in-Residence
Yoram Hazony, and family entertainment
The Bible Players, all deliciously paired with Chanukah and Shabbat foods. Chaired by Debra & Adam Verstandig.
Price: $45 adults, $20 children, $120 max for family, $180 sponsorship. Babysitting available for children under 5. Register online at
www.lss.orgYoram Hazony is an Israeli philosopher and political theorist who founded the Shalem Center, a Jerusalem research institute of philosophy, political theory and Jewish and Zionist history. He will speak after dinner on “The Bible as Philosophy? The Light of Chanukah in our Time.”
New Building Update - August 31, 2012
August 31, 2012
NEW BUILDING UPDATE August 31, 2012
Construction Progresses on our New Building!
The temporary wood platform has been removed from the sanctuary exposing the stepped floor and the bima in this view from the platform. Tile in the second floor corridor is being completed. Sprinklers and fire alarms are being installed.
What You Can See . . . 
The new egress walkway concrete is being replaced due to faulty workmanship.
Behind the Curtains . . .
After a significantly more difficult installation than was anticipated, the DEP approved the water connection. The deeper and larger sewer excavation is underway.
New Building Update - August 24, 2012
August 24, 2012
NEW BUILDING UPDATE August 24, 2012
Construction Progresses on our New Building!
Tiles are being installed in the second floor corridor and the service kitchen walls. The doors have been installed on both elevators. Sheet rock walls are being prepared for painting.
What You Can See . . . 
Concrete has been poured for the emergency egress walkway.
Behind the Curtains . . .
The plumbers have reached and tapped the water main on Amsterdam Avenue.
New Building Update - August 17, 2012
August 17, 2012
NEW BUILDING UPDATE August 17, 2012
Construction Progresses on our New Building!
The electricians and carpenters are installing lighting fixtures and sheet rock on the second floor. The plumbers continue work on sprinklers and the water connection.
What You Can See . . . 
The fence around the second floor terrace is being installed.
Behind the Curtains . . .
ConEd has completed the gas connection.
New Building Update - August 10, 2012
August 13, 2012
NEW BUILDING UPDATE August 10, 2012
Construction Progresses on our New Building!
The plumbers are deep under Amsterdam Avenue chopping bed rock to install our water service. The electricians are installing lighting fixtures followed by the carpenters completing walls and ceilings.
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The contractor is removing the previous sidewalk at the back of the West End Synagogue to prepare for the new emergency egress.
Behind the Curtains . . .
The main kitchen equipment has been delivered.
New Building Update - August 3, 2012
August 13, 2012
NEW BUILDING UPDATE August 3, 2012
Construction Progresses on our New Building!
Installation of the main stair up from the ballroom has started. Light fixtures are being installed in the Beit Midrash. Door frames and doors are being installed throughout the building.
What You Can See . . . 
The remaining scaffolding has been removed allowing a full view of the facade. Construction of the rear emergency exit sidewalk is starting.
Behind the Curtains . . .
We have been informed that occupancy will not be possible by mid-October as hoped. The project team is reviewing the schedule.
New Building Update - July 27, 2012
August 09, 2012
NEW BUILDING UPDATE July 27, 2012
Construction Progresses on our New Building!
The main passenger elevator platform is operational; door frames are being installed at the service elevator. The main stairway from the mezzanine to the second floor is in place. The carpenters have finished the sanctuary ceiling and installed the troughs for the ceiling and the sheet rock walls in the Beit Midrash.
What You Can See . . . 
Our plumbers are digging up Amsterdam Avenue to connect the new building to the sewer and water systems. ConEd started work last weekend to connect the gas service. The facade installers havestarted installing the trim panel between the stone and the windows. Behind the Curtains . . .
The project team is trying to expedite delivery of the remaining stone and the pews while looking to find alternative temporary solutions for these critical-path items.
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