Code,"127007 Park Synagogue Main, Cleveland Heights"
Speaker,Ellen Patler
Date,7/21/2011
Interviewer,Kenneth Valore/Jim Lanese
Abstract,"The Park Main Synagogue by architect Eric Mendolson was the congregations first move from its origins in Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood. Park School facility and land was purchased in the 1940's and the temple and school and meeting facilities were built on the grounds in Cleveland Heights between Mayfield Road and Euclid Heights Boulevard in a wooded setting.  Additional facilities ware added in the 1960's making it one of the largest complexes in the area. Continued growth and movement of the congregation fostered additional building in Pepper Pike (Park East Synagogue).  At present, both facilities are in use for worship services, event rentals, and community needs.  Space at Park Main is also utilized for other (non-Jewish) religious services on a weekly basis."
Tags,"jews, temples"
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0,Introduction
1,"Anshe Emmeth-Beth Trphilo Congregation, Polish in origin."
2,"Originally 105th Street (Cory Baptist) in Cleveland, Moved in 1942 to Cleveland Heights site of Park School"
3,Temple built in the '40's while congregation met in school facility.
4,"Archetect: Eric Mendolson of NY, emigrated in 1933. Rabbi saw MOMA display and was impresssed with his work."
5,Park Main archetectural design and philosophy.
6,Mendolson flew to Cleveland and was hired after one chalkboard presentation to the board.
7,"""Don't mind if the lines aren't straight."""
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9,"Synagogue dedicated in 1950 for worship, study, assembly, and school."
10,Sanctuary detailed description.
11,Debate among elders about glass to be used.
12,Pulpit design.
13,Symbols throughout the sanctuary: praying hands and shin.
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18,Eternal light detail.
19,Arch of the Covenant: 6 torahs
20,Woven curtain detail with symbols.
21,No human forms are used in the sanctuary. Reference to only God
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23,Foyer/Rosenthal Ballroom
24,Patio can be opened via glass walls that slide.
25,"Other space includes office, library, school wing, assembly spaces, and auditorium."
26,Lower levels include the Miller chapel.
27,Details of the chapel.
28,By the 1960;s the congregation outgrew the facility; addition of north side with a bridge over the ravine on the porperty.
29,Bridge includes art: moving colors.
30,The faciility does accomodate the congregation and community with parking and banquet and other space.
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32,Context of the congregation; Conservative philosophy.
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35,Changes in the community; members moved east and south.
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38,"Four branches: Orthodox, Conservative, Reformed, Reconstructionist."
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41,Taylor road area is orthodox.
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