Olam Tikvah Building

Olam Tikvah's Building

Olam Tikvah's design uses materials reminiscent of Jerusalem stone and emphasizes the integration of the building with the surrounding wooded land. In 2010, we dedicated our most recent expansion, which included a new entrance on the upper level leading to the sanctuary, the new lobby space with its atrium-like appearance, a new rabbinic suite and a beit midrash, as well as a new Judaica shop. The lower level boasts the new social hall, with wonderful views of the surrounding woods and a new patio, and a new kitchen. New restrooms are available on both levels, and a new elevator helps accommodate congregants' needs. The OT social hall is available for your special occasion.

The new Youth Wing opened in the fall of 2010, to the excitement of students, teens, and parents. New classrooms and office space house our religious school and youth activities staff; the wing also includes a youth lounge and a resource room. Flexible class space provides modern facilities for our Junior Congregation and Shorashim programs. A bride's room has been located just off the sanctuary, too.

View our sanctuary, which was part of the original design, and much of our new building in the slide show below.

Congratulations OT!

Our contractor, Scott-Long Construction, also received an Excellence in Construction Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Washington, D.C. Chapter. The award was for the category of Institutional Project under $10 million.

Thank you to everyone whose hard work and generosity has made our wonderfully enhanced facilities a reality!

You can also see how our construction progressed in the years leading up to the 2010 dedication on our Renovation page.