Temple Emanu-El in New York City
This colossal sanctuary stands 103 feet tall, 100 feet wide and 175 feet long and seating for 2,500 people, New York’s Temple Emanu-El is one of the largest Jewish temples in the world.
Inside, Temple Emanu-El is full of color. The ceiling is painted and gilded, its arches are lined with mosaics of glass and marble, and there are more than 60 stained glass windows. The temple is also home to a museum that houses artifacts important in Jewish history.
