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rooftop. Every part of the 
building will be modernized 
and brought back to life with 
intention and love.
Samantha Woll, IADS 
board president, instilled that 
“in coming together to build 
our spiritual space, we also 
build a stronger, more dedi-
cated community.”
She added, “The process 
of raising material funds 
for a physical construction 
has also been an incredible 

reminder that in the coming 
together to build and reno-
vate a physical space, this has 
also been a very spiritual act.”
Due to rising construction 
costs, fundraising for IADS 
is ongoing. One of the most 
anticipated improvements 
— a functional rooftop — is 
on hold for phase two of the 
renovation process. 

Donate to the IADS Capital Campaign 

at downtownsynagogue.org/donate.

TOP: Stefan Kukurgya and 
Daniella HarPaz Mechnikov 
perform during the event. 
LEFT: Vadim Avshalumov, 
immediate past IADS president. 
RIGHT: Nicole Feinberg and 
Arlene Frank.