Stettenheim Library
Explore the latest from Jewish authors of fiction and nonfiction in the welcoming space of Stettenheim Library.
Stop by to catch up on the day’s news in contemporary periodicals, browse picture books with your preschooler, or get lost in a volume of stirring Jewish poetry. We also offer programming for every age and interest.
Library Hours
Library hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 – 5:00 PM, but please call Marjorie Shuster at 212-744-1400, ext. 360 or email mshuster@emanuelnyc.org to make an appointment. Book carts with new books are available in the Temple Emanu-El lobby on East 65th Street.
Be sure to check out our dedicated e-book site, Boundless, which is always open. Contact mshuster@emanuelnyc.org for access.
What Our Library Offers
Whether conducting research, satisfying your curiosity, or attending any number of author events, the Stettenheim Library offers an abundance of Jewish literature and learning resources at your fingertips.
The Stettenheim Library features Judaica materials and relevant programming to enhance the religious and intellectual life of the congregation’s members, our students, and staff.
Members, looking for a place to catch up on the day’s news? Our Klau Reading Room is a warm and gracious setting to spend an hour or two.
Parents, need some quality time with your children? Consider a trip to our Goodman Children’s Library — a perfect place to enjoy books together.
Students, working on a special classroom assignment or term paper? Our knowledgeable library staff is available to provide you with bibliographic assistance and reference materials during office hours (M & W: 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM | T & T: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Library Services
These services and much more are available at the Stettenheim Library:
- Reading and reference lists
- Curriculum materials for Religious School and Streicker Center staff
- Reserved books for Streicker Center courses
- Internet and WiFi access
- Online library catalog
- Classic Jewish texts
- Holocaust resources
- Fiction, including current novels
- Nonfiction
- Reference materials
- Children’s books, music and games
- Music CDs
- Judaic software
- Jewish periodicals: including The Jerusalem Report, Tikkun, The Forward, Commentary and The Jewish Week
E-Books
The current eBook collection features more than 600 fiction and nonfiction selections, many that correspond to upcoming Streicker Center programs.
Accessing the collection is quick and easy:
1. Download the free Axis 360 app for your Apple, Kindle, or Android device.
2. Find our library through the app by searching for “Congregation Emanu-El.”
3. Enter your Member ID, which is your library card number. Library cards are available to temple members by visiting the library, emailing our Temple Librarian – 212-507-9560, or contacting the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center – 212-507-95
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Online Catalogue
Parse an extensive collection to find your next big read, whether it’s an inspiring memoir, a contemporary best-seller or a classic Jewish text.
