As we approach the end of 2025, we’re excited to share a few remarkable milestones from the Beit Karen site. While the city slowed down for Hanukkah, the construction site has remained full of energy—and the progress is now visible across multiple levels.
A Slice Through the Site
One of the clearest views of progress came earlier this week, when four underground levels—from level -5 through level -2—were visible at once. Like an archaeological cross-section, the photo (see below) reveals the layers of structure taking shape below street level. We’ve marked the levels to help you appreciate just how much has been built.
In the 7 or so hours between the two pictures, cement was poured for the ramp between parking levels -3 and -2 which raps around the southern and western sides of the lot. And lastly, if you look closely in the bottom left hand corner of the pictures, once can see that that work is underway in the back are of the lot which will contain parking on the lower level, and our future auditorium nearer to ground level.
Parking Becomes a Reality
This week also saw the pouring of the parking ramp to level -2, a major milestone for future access and function. After years of imagining it, Pardes will indeed have its own underground parking—and the ramp now physically connects multiple sublevels of the building.
Construction Begins on Level -1
In the most recent photos, you can spot workers standing on what will become level -1. Right now, it’s still framed with boards and rebar, but it represents a huge step—this is the level that will eventually meet the public entrance to the building. We’re getting closer to the entry floor!
