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The Jack and Lilyan Mandel Building at The Temple-Tifereth Israel was dedicated on September 11, 2016. The building was the result of a $16 million lead gift made by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation. The gift was given as a “challenge grant” that enabled the Temple to raise enough funds for the $32 million project.
photo credit - SGMP - Scott Gloger, Master Photographer
Morton L. Mandel participated in the day’s events and shared thoughts about his brother Jack. Mort told the audience, “My brother, Jack, would be pleased to know that his brothers – his lifelong partners in business and philanthropy – were able to help this congregation transform a good temple building into a great and wonderful temple building.”
board to help launch the matching portion of the campaign. Gans previously served as vice president for the Montefiore Foundation.
About the Organization
Founded in 1850 as Cleveland’s first Reform Jewish congregation, The Temple-Tifereth Israel is one of the oldest and largest Reform synagogues in the United States. Serving approximately 1,500 families, The Temple offers a vibrant range of worship services, lifelong learning opportunities, a pre-K through grade 12 religious school, and diverse cultural and arts programming. Learn more at ttti.org.
