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January 2020 Virtual Tour
Hello, It is an exciting time at the Glazer Campus! Not only from the buzz of activity in our schools and programs, but also from the daily construction progress taking place at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion. The steel structure is complete, as...
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The Renaissance of Koreatown
Koreatown is one of the most exciting, hippest neighborhoods in Los Angeles. It is growing younger, more prosperous, and more vibrant every day – and we are in the middle of it all with our beautiful Sanctuary, schools, Karsh Center, and the...
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Another Construction Update
It is with great excitement that I share the first video in a series on the construction of the Audrey Irmas Pavilion. This first video highlights and explains the multi-step process of erecting the steel columns and beams that frame the entire Read more…
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A Short Story
History is not imposed on us, it is made by us. Our decisions matter now and for generations yet to come. I hope you enjoy this short story accompanied by video about what our extraordinary congregation inherited from those who came before us, and Read more…
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How It’s Made: AIP Paver
This short film about how the pavers for the front courtyard of the Audrey Irmas Pavilion are made is fascinating in its own right; it is also an invitation for you to become a part of history. We are still in the Read more…
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Construction Update
We hope you enjoy this construction update video for the Audrey Irmas Pavilion. Both Alberto Valner and Steve Searock explain what has already happened and when you can expect to see concrete poured and steel rising into the sky. Stay tuned for Read more…
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OMA Conversation
Construction has begun! The Harvard lot is being excavated, steel beams are being delivered, and we are even a day ahead of schedule. A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of having world-renowned, Pritzker Prize winning architect Rem Koolhaas and his Read more…
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Groundbreaking
Chanukah brought new light to our sacred Temple in Jerusalem. This year, we are bringing light and honor to our own sacred Sanctuary, our congregation, and our city as we begin construction on the Audrey Irmas Pavilion. We are proud to share Read more…
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Rabbi Leder Site Tour
We are going to make history when we break ground on Rem Koolhaas’ modern masterpiece for our Temple and all of Los Angeles on November 11. I hope you enjoy this video that encourages us all to imagine what will soon be Read more…
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Landscape Architect Mia Lehrer on the Audrey Irmas Pavilion
Without a doubt, Mia Lehrer and her Los Angeles firm Studio-MLA Landscape Architecture are recognized as one of the top landscape design firms in the world. Mia and Studio-MLA have led the design and implementation of ambitious public and private projects known Read more…
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Architectural Experts Robert Harris and Richard Koshalek
It is my great pleasure to introduce Robert (Bob) Harris and Richard Koshalek in this short video vignette. Both Bob and Richard served on the architect selection committee that chose Rem Koolhaas and his firm OMA to design the Audrey Irmas Pavilion. Read more…
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The Inspiration Behind Audrey Irmas Pavilion’s Façade and Form Design
Along with Rem Koolhaas, I am pleased to introduce OMA Partner, Shohei “Sho” Shigematsu. In this vignette, Sho explains their inspiration in designing the façade of the Audrey Irmas Pavilion and the delicate approach they took considering the space between the new Read more…
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Audrey Irmas Pavilion’s Banquet Hall
It is my pleasure to share a short vignette with you, which is part of an interview with one of OMA’s partners, Jason Long, explaining the design and his thoughts about the magnificent banquet hall at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion. In this Read more…
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Audrey Irmas Pavilion Featured in CityWatchLA
I am excited to share the attached article by Tim Deegan of CityWatchLA. We can all be very proud that he views Rem Koolhaas’ design as having the potential to be as transformative to LA as Frank Gehry’s Disney Hall. The Audrey Irmas Read more…
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100 Years from Now: Rem Koolhaas on Audrey Irmas Pavilion
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Rem Koolhaas was chosen to design the Audrey Irmas Pavilion by a committee of Temple members and outside experts in architecture. Beginning with a list of 25 world renowned architects, the committee narrowed the field in a juried competition Read more…
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Our Changing Neighborhood
These are exciting times for our congregation as we find ourselves in the heart of a resurgent Los Angeles. When Rabbi Leder spoke to us a decade ago about our great sanctuary being in the center of it all, we had no Read more…
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Introducing the Audrey Irmas Pavilion
It is with great pleasure that we bring you this update before you gather with family and friends around your Seder table. The Los Angeles Times published a story this morning about the final building of the Glazer Campus Master Plan. The plan was Read more…