8.15.2025
The bimah—the elevated platform from which Torah readings and communal prayers are led—stands prominently at the heart of synagogue architecture and community life.
A synagogue, known in Hebrew as a beit knesset (house of gathering), is far more than merely a physical structure. It serves as the spiritual, educational, and communal heart of Jewish life.
Synagogue seating arrangements deeply influence not only the physical layout but the spiritual, social, and communal experience.
One of the foundational traditions in synagogue architecture is the placement and orientation of the Aron Kodesh, or Holy Ark, toward Jerusalem. This practice isn't merely symbolic; it's deeply rooted in Jewish law (halachah) and spirituality.
In Orthodox synagogues, the mechitzah—a partition separating men and women during prayer—is not simply a divider; it’s a carefully considered architectural element profoundly impacting communal worship.
12.4.2024
In downtown St. Pete, construction for the Chabad Center for Jewish Life and Learning has begun.
Boasting gorgeous renovations and a state-of-the-art gym, Potomac Valley is raising the bar for skilled nursing and healthcare facilities.
Pier Village is entering a new phase of its development, adding amenities for its kosher-keeping clientele for the second season in a row.
J Frankl Associates has revealed the first rendering of a new 13-story mixed-use building in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
A developer has secured nearly $260 million in financing for multifamily projects in Bayonne, Linden and Raritan.
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