Temple Emanu-El of New York

This temple traces its lineage to the founding of the Reform Jewish community in New York in 1845, although this building itself dates from 1929. The building is an important and impressive landmark, and the congregation numbers among its members many of the pillars of the Jewish community in New York, including major philanthropists, businesspeople, and politicians. If you don't arrange to visit the interior, it's worth just walking past the building and looking at the decorations on its exterior.

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Address

1 East 65th Street

Getting there

at 5th Avenue; Subway: to Lexington Avenue–63rd Street or to 68th Street–Hunter College; Bus: M1, M2, M3, and M4 to Madison Avenue & East 66th Street (northbound) or 5th Avenue & East 65th street (southbound) or M66 and M72 to East 65th Street & 5th Avenue)

Hours

Visitors are welcome Sun-Thu 10AM-4:30PM — except in the occurrence of a holiday or funeral service (call ahead to make sure the temple is open when you plan on going). You can also visit the temple to pray, such as on the Sabbath, if you so choose

Price

No charge for self-guided or guided visits (for groups of 10 or more) is mentioned on the website

Website

emanuelnyc.org (opens in a new tab)