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OHEF SHOLOM TEMPLE ARCHIVES       
757-625-4295 Ext. 19
Fax:  757-625-2775                                  www.ohefsholom.org
530 Raleigh Avenue, Norfolk, VA  23507

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Established in 1844, Ohef Sholom Temple is the largest and oldest reform congregation in Hampton Roads. Ohef Sholom Temple Archives occupies a unique position as a religious institution in the region. For a century and a half members have left their mark on the development and growth of this community. The Archives contains over 2,500 objects relating to the history of Jews in Norfolk.

PARKING:   3 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.  Turn right into parking lot, behind front entrance.  Nearby ramps well marked.

TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION:  Carpeted room,   accessible to persons with mobility disabilities.

ENTRANCE:  At back of building.  Handrails on left/right.  Ramps provided.  2 entry doors, 35 in. wide, easily open out with non-turning handle located 42 in. above floor.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Women’s located directly across from entrance - men’s straight down hall from women’s.  Doors 34 in. wide, open in.  Turns to enter.  Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for a lateral transfer.   Accessible stalls have 34 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails.  Sink height 35 in.  Wrapped pipes. 

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are documents in large print on non-glossy surface.

GIFT SHOP:  Counters 41 in. high.  80 in. aisles clear of displays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Hrs:  9-5 Mon-Fri.

 

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