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A Message to our Backers

Dear backers and supporters, On behalf of the entire BCTC Board, I would like to offer my sincere thanks to you for stepping up to support our BCTC Kickstarter campaign aimed at starting the restoration of the former Historic Temple Beth El and also the restoration of lives and people. It has been an exciting

Phase 1

Purpose: Honor metro Detroit’s Jewish heritage, merging the sacred and the artistic in a state-of-the-art prayer and event space in the beating heart of the Motor City. Overview: A full aesthetic restoration of the 1,600-seat historic Temple Beth El sanctuary plus a new front lobby, new climate control system, wireless digital sound system, an expanded

Phase 2

Purpose: Create a multi-purpose community gathering space for food, fun, public and private events, and recreation. Overview: A full aesthetic restoration of the basement social hall, commercial kitchen, sub-basement gymnasium, boiler room, maintenance room, bathrooms, and community rooms plus a new elevator system, green infrastructure installation, parking lot renovation, community playground and a modern fitness

Phase 3

Purpose: Renovate a historic auditorium to better serve as performance space for community events. Overview: A complete restoration of the 470-seat auditorium room, ceiling, stage, backstage, auditorium entrance, side doors, and side facade plus a new climate control system, wireless digital sound system, in-wall sound proofing, an expanded stage, modern lighting system and renovated greenrooms/clergy