A few years ago, we adopted a goal of adding artwork that coordinates well with the modern design of our building.

As a first step, we commissioned a new ark curtain designed by Joy Chertow, an art teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School in Newton, MA.

The intricate and ornate quilting was done by Elana Schreiber, a science teacher at Schechter.

The curtain was donated by Mark Schonfeld in memory of his wife Bobbie Schonfeld.

Here is a photo of the actual ark curtain installed on our ark.

After numerous compliments about our ark curtain, we decided to commission a new wallhanging for our lobby entryway, in memory of our longstanding member Florence Wasserman.

The wallhanging (as well as the ark curtain), was designed by Joy Chertow, who is an art teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School in Newton, MA.

The Etz Hayim (tree of life) design with a representation of the city of Jerusalem was chosen to represent the continuing attachment of generations of Jews worldwide to the land of Israel.

In addition to the ark curtain, we are planning other beautification projects for the shul, including Torah covers, bima table, bookshelves, lobby furniture, mezuzahs, and artwork.

If you are interested in funding our beautification endeavors in honor or in memory of a loved one, please contact the office at 617.523.0453 or by email.