Sanctuary Doors at B’nai Israel

The new Sanctuary Vestibule, previously a back-of-house mechanical room, serves as the transition space between the everyday and the sacred. The Sanctuary Doors are embellished to elevate this space and entry sequence.

 

To the right of the doors, a glowing mezuzah, designed by HCLA marks the doorpost. The hammered copper panels surrounding the doors evoke the geometry of a page of Talmud.

Project Data
Client: Congregation B'nai Israel
Location: Sacramento, CA
Artwork: Sanctuary Doors
Completed: 2008
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The new Sanctuary Vestibule, previously a back-of-house mechanical room, serves as the transition space between the everyday and the sacred. The Sanctuary Doors are embellished to elevate this space and entry sequence.

 

To the right of the doors, a glowing mezuzah, designed by HCLA marks the doorpost. The hammered copper panels surrounding the doors evoke the geometry of a page of Talmud.