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Exterior Cleaning and Masonry Restoration Continues; Roof Work Beginning This Week
Progress Update
A first-pass cleaning of the Norman Synagogue House, Bowsky Garden and Main Sanctuary is nearly complete, and work has begun on higher elevations of the Main Sanctuary exterior using a pump jack scaffolding system which provides more flexibility to work around trees and plants.
Of particular note is the replacement of caulking in the joints of the cast stone motif which encompasses the Synagogue House. This was just in time, as the original caulking was at end-of-life and just beginning to fail in numerous areas, leading to streams of water running inside and emerging from the ceiling in the Shushan ...
Fence Installation and Exterior Cleaning
Initial construction-support fencing has been installed alongside the Education Building and Jacobs Social Hall on Pitt St., and the Pitt St. entrance is now designated for contractor use only. All other parking areas, and our main entrance gate on St. Charles remain available at this time.
Exterior cleaning work has begun in the courtyard and along the front of the Main Sanctuary and Chapel!
The Revitalization of Our Home has Begun!
A Note from President Laura Levy:
As we approach the return to our cherished home for Summer Union, I have exciting updates to share about the renovations to our historic building over the coming year.
As many of you are aware, Touro Synagogue is thriving, driven by a congregation that is passionate about and committed to this spiritual space and the impact it has on the broader New Orleans community and beyond. Our congregation is housed in one of the finest historic buildings in New Orleans, one that is over 110 years old. As you can imagine, this magnificent but aging structure requires ongoing upkeep and investment in infrastructure ...