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Seating system design — general information

Lavi has accumulated extensive expertise in yeshiva and synagogue planning, and we are delighted to put this knowledge at your service. Our planning process employs advanced drawing software, providing an accurate visualization of the synagogue’s seating capacity, passage layout, and crowd flow dynamics. Several considerations guide our planning, balancing factors such as convenience against the […]

The Restoration Project in Germany of a 19th century Synagogue destroyed in the Holocaust

the restoration of a 19th century synagogue

Reality transcends any script we can imagine as the Carlebach Synagogue Restoration Project proved to us recently.  This 19th century synagogue required careful and meticulous reconstruction after the Holocaust and all wehad to base the work on were partial black-white photos from limited angles.   When German architect Thomas Schröder-Berkentien sought the craftsmen for the task, he contacted […]

Commemorate the Soul, Enhance the Synagogue

commemoration in synagogue

New approaches to mark commemoration within synagogues are giving them greater aesthetics and style, while preserving the dignity of the memorials. For generations the synagogue has been the beating heart of the Jewish community. Beyond being a place of prayer and a center for Torah study, it is also a venue for weddings, brits and […]

Enjoy Unique Hand-crafted Artwork on Religious Themes

holy artwork synagogue clock

There’s a special place that still applies traditional crafting skills to produce extraordinary artworks on religious themes. It’s called ‘Artists at Lavi’. Have you even wanted to bring to life an idea that expresses your ideal religious mural? Is there a special place in your community hall where a central artwork could really stand out? […]

The Value of a Multi-purpose Synagogue

In today’s high-paced world, we all need to become more adaptable. Synagogues are no exception. There are many ways in which a synagogue’s resources can be used to greater advantage when the planning is right.   One of the main considerations when revitalizing a synagogue or building a new one is “How can we put […]

Partitions in Synagogues Can Combine Style and Function

synagogue partitions

They are an inseparable part of the synagogue’s landscape, dividing the prayer space between men and women. Over time partitions have become much more than a functional item. As with other important elements inside the synagogue, partitions are due their own special focus, not only in terms of functionality but equally in terms of aesthetics. […]

Careful Choices About Seating for Synagogues

synagogues seating plans

Perhaps the most critical decision about synagogue renewal relates to the seating. After all, much of the time the congregation is seated. How can you make the best choices?   The seating systems for your synagogue are probably one of the most expensive elements you’ll purchase in the whole renewal process. It’s a step that […]

A Place for All Inside the Accessible Synagogue

‘Accessibility for the disabled’ is a need that has special importance for synagogues. All worshippers should have equal opportunities to participate.   The statistics may surprise you. There are over 1.4 million disabled people in Israel, half a million of whom are severely disabled. Such numbers have prompted laws such as the 1998 Equal Rights […]

How Synagogues Have Evolved Throughout the Ages

The way our houses of worship developed is as fascinating as Jewish history itself. How did their form change over the centuries? How did their architecture evolve? Here’s is a brief glimpse into the millennia of holiness – a brief survey of synagogues from the earliest days until today. Most of the synagogues that you […]

It is Purim!  Synagogues around the world are preparing to party

On Kibbutz Lavi, it’s a holiday that is constantly on our mind.  Why? Because communities need to be able to make quick changes in their shuls. Halls need transforming into spaces for extra megillah readings. Prayer halls changing, within moments of the megillah’s end, into places for costume contests.    We are constantly pioneering new […]