Accessibility at Temple Emunah

At Temple Emunah, we believe that every person should be able to participate fully in Jewish life. We are committed to creating a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to people of all abilities and disabilities.

כי ביתי בית-תפילה יקרא לכל-העמים

For my house shall be a house of prayer for all people.

— Isaiah 56:5

Building Access

• Accessible entrance with ADA-operated swing doors and push-button access at all building and restroom entrances
• Elevator access to all floors
• Ramp to the bimah in the Main Sanctuary
• Designated accessible parking spaces in the Upper Parking Lot (for High Holy Days, please reserve in advance. There is no charge.)

Seating & Mobility

• Specially marked seating areas for those with wheelchairs and walkers, including spaces that allow individuals using mobility devices to sit alongside family and friends

At Services

Temple Emunah provides these helpful items:

• Braille siddur
• Three-volume, large-print paperback siddur
• Music stands to support your siddur or humash as needed
• Reading glasses — just in case you left your pair at home
• Handheld magnifiers
• Assistive listening devices
• Accessible livestreaming of services and programs via Zoom for those who are unable to attend in person

Sensory Supports

• Earplugs
• Fidget objects for those with sensory needs

Family Accommodations

• Nursing room located just off the Sanctuary 
• Changing tables are available in our restrooms.
• High chairs are available for infants and toddlers during community meals and events.

Restrooms

• Individual and gender-neutral accessible bathrooms for those who have a family member or caretaker assisting them, or who use a wheelchair or walker

For questions about accessibility at Temple Emunah, please call our office at 781-861-0300 or email us at office@templeemunah.org. Accessibility Liaison Doreen Grossman is also available to support you in accessing resources (grossman20@gmail.com).

For questions about inclusion and accessibility in our Religious School, please contact Meir Sherer-Mizrahi (msherer@templeemunah.org).

For questions about inclusion and accessibility in the Billy Dalwin Preschool, please contact Laura Cohen-Gordon (lcohengordon@templeemunah.org).