Faith & Form

A visual timeline tracing Temple Emanu-Els locations from its founding in 1845 to today, featuring historical photographs of the synagogue’s previous buildings and a current image, with captions highlighting key moments and architectural developments in the congregation’s rich history.

Since its founding in 1845, Congregation Emanu-El has moved five times. Its first home was on the second floor of a private dwelling located at the corner of Grand and Clinton Streets on the Lower East Side. Later, it occupied in succession two churches that were rededicated as temples. The fourth move was to Fifth […]