Temple Emanu-El is a vibrant Reform Jewish community that strives to be a place of sacred encounter. Our Synagogue is a beautiful campus of over 50 thousand square feet of conference, reception, playgrounds, and sanctuaries. Formed in 1872, Temple Emanu-El is the largest congregation in the Southwest and is among the largest in the United States with close to 2600 member families. At Temple Emanu-El, our tent is always open. Temple Emanu-El welcomes all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, as full participants in Temple life.