Accessibility

At TI, we are committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community where each individual can participate as fully as possible in Jewish life and ritual. We offer accommodations such as assistive listening devices, large-print Siddurim, wheelchair and bathroom accessibility, and more. Details are below.

For information or assistance, contact Synagogue Administrator Sheri Blonder at sheri@tifereth-israel.org or call 202-882-1605.

While we strive to make the synagogue building and activities accessible, we recognize that there is more that can be done. If you have an accessibility need that is not being met, expertise in accessibility or access to accessibility resources that could be of use at TI, please contact Executive Director Jevera Temsky at tiexec@tifereth-israel.org or call 202-882-1605.

Building Accessibility for Ease of Mobility

•  There is a ramp at the main entrance to the building on Juniper Street. 
•  An elevator reaches all floors of the building. 
•  The Wolman Sanctuary bimah is equipped with an electronic lift. 
•  The Cherner Auditorium has a ramp to its lower level.

Restrooms

•  There is an ADA-compliant bathroom on the Cherner level.

Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)

• ALDs are available for use in the Wolman Sanctuary. ALDs are located in a basket next to the bimah when you first enter the  the room from the Juniper Street lobby. Look for a small black box about the size of a deck of cards, connected by a wire to an earpiece. You do not need a hearing aid to use an ALD.

Large Print, Braille and Other Resources

• TI has large print prayer books for daily worship, Shabbat and Festivals, and the High Holidays.
• For the High Holidays, you can reserve a large print prayer book in advance by emailing info@tifereth-israel.org or by calling 202-882-1605.
• TI has a Braille version of the Shabbat and Festivals prayer book.
• When technically possible, on-line materials include 'hover text' for web links.

Quiet Room During the High Holidays

• During High Holidays, we have a designated quiet space on the 2nd level of the building for people with sensory sensitivities and others who want a quiet space. 

Dietary Considerations

• Our catered meals include dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and other options. While these options are always available, it is helpful to provide information about your needs to the Kitchen Manager, Francie Kranzberg, so she can plan ahead. She can be reached at francie@tifereth-israel.org.