After four years of planning, Temple Beth Sholom in Roslyn Heights is breaking ground on its new Barnett and Annette Ostrow Early Childhood Center on Sunday, Sept. 7 at noon.

For young families, one of the most important entry points to the Temple Beth Sholom community is the Early Childhood Center, under the direction of Helayne Cohen. Temple Beth Sholom had the foresight to set a new focus on early childhood learning, with state-of-the-art classrooms and playrooms, designed by The Spector Group, architects, and approved by the Village of East Hills Planning Board. According to Mark Spector, principal architect of the group, "This will be one of the finest traditional facilities in the Roslyn Heights community."

Another facet of the vision is the Lifelong Learning Center, which will enable Temple Beth Sholom to expand Jewish life in the community, with activities for the very young to "seniors." Under the guidance of Gila Hadani Ward, director of Lifelong Learning, the center will feature: adult lectures, film series, art workshops, and the list goes on to make sure everyone is reached.

This project has been funded by the Capital Campaign, generously donated by the members of Temple Beth Sholom.

The celebration will take place at Temple Beth Sholom, 401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights. Featured on the program will be Rabbi Alan B. Lucas, Rabbi Jeni Friedman, Cantor Ofer Barnoy, as well as a special presentation of a Proclamation by Michael Koblenz, mayor of East Hills.

The event, chaired by Dorine Wulwick, Pearl Halegua and Judi Marcus, is open to the public. For further information, call the temple office at 621-2288.