None of the synagogues in the Greater Vancouver area were willing to let the production crew use their space, so the scenes in the synagogue were actually filmed at Shaughnessy Heights United Church. The church was chosen because its "gothic interior" and "stained glass windows ... resembled many New York synagogues". The church was booked for two weeks so that the entire interior could be redecorated to look like a legitimate Jewish temple. This included completely redesigning the pews, carpet, and light fixtures, as well as crafting a Jewish altar. During the construction of the altar, a Hebrew translation of the Ten Commandments was needed, but the series' on-set Hebrew advisor was not available. Consequently, the art staff, to quote art director Gary Allen, "ended up faking it the text."