Temple Jeremiah Receives New Trier Township Excellence for Service to Persons with Disabilities Award

Temple Jeremiah received this prestigious award from New Trier Township in March, 2003. The township officially presented the award to our congregation at its Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2003.

"Your temple was a model for other places of worship making efforts to include persons with disabilities," the letter from Brian Leverenz, Community Services Administrator for New Trier Township, reads. Temple Jeremiah was just one of a handful of organizations to be selected for this award.

Temple Jeremiah was recognized for its building renovations (see Sanctuary), making worship services and programs accessible to all. Those improvements include a handicapped-accessible bima, bathrooms, water fountains and classrooms and installation of an elevator. Read more about Temple Jeremiah's accessibility efforts.