Situated in a seven-acre park-like atmosphere, but just minutes from the intersection of 1-270 and I-40/64 (link to directions/map), Temple Emanuel is home to 260 families. It is large enough to serve all of our community's needs, yet small enough so that the Rabbis can know everyone's name.

The Sanctuary

Temple Emanuel's sanctuary, designed in 1962 by renowned architect William Bernoudy, has an intimate first-floor seating area that allows for up to 100 members to worship at one time - perfect for intimate Friday evening Shabbat services and small life-cycle events. During larger events, such as Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebrations or the High Holy Days, the first-floor wings and second-floor balcony are available, expanding the seating capacity to about 400. This flexibility reflects not only our approach to design, but also the way we approach all matters secular and spiritual.

The attached social hall is perfect for small congregational gatherings of up to 100 seated guests, or 150 for receptions. It is situated right next to the sanctuary so that worshipers can flow seamlessly from one venue to the other, using two separate doors, making the transition from a wedding ceremony to the reception easy, yet private.

The social hall is served by a full kitchen that is just a few steps away. Whether prepared by our own congregation members or brought in by an outside catering company, the kitchen serves as a staging area for a wide variety of preparations.

Classrooms

We have two wings of classrooms, with enough rooms to serve all twelve grades: pre-Kindergarten through 10th Grade (confirmation class). During the week, these two wings can be closed off from the rest of the building.