Once you've seen one house of worship, you've seen 'em all, right? Not quite! It's time to peek inside a historic synagogue on Fifth Avenue to see one of the most incredible religious sanctuaries in all of New York, the United States, and perhaps the world.

Join New York Adventure Club for an exclusive virtual exploration through the historic Temple Emanu-El, one of the largest synagogues (and houses of worship) in the world.

Led by licensed NYC guide Michael Morgenthal, who went to a yeshiva just blocks away from the temple, our experience surrounding this majestic Art Deco temple dating back to 1929 will include:

• The history and story behind Temple Emanu-El, and its notable Fifth Avenue plot within New York City
• A detailed look at the main sanctuary, which includes a 175-foot long hand painted & gilded ceiling, Guastavino-tiled walls, more than 60 stained glass windows, original Hildreth Meière mosaic works, and 2,500 seats that have an unobstructed view of the ark
• A virtual walkthrough of smaller sanctuaries hidden throughout the temple, one of which contain rare Tiffany stained glass
• Rare photos showcasing rooms in the temple that haven't been touched since 1929
• A discussion around the temple museum with original artifacts

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Mike — any and all questions about Temple Emanu-El are welcomed and encouraged!

Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there, virtually!

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***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

Testimonials

"Great Narrator. Super well informed and excellent voice." -Webb

"Beautiful photos, interesting historical background - almost like being there! (including in the 1800's, etc.!)" -Debbie

"I liked the historical background of buildings intertwined with growth of NYC. Gorgeous architectural and artistic details." -Marlene

"Very well researched and presented. Beautiful photos and lots of details" -Beryl

"Great story well told both visually and verbally" -Jill

"Especially liked the history of the congregation with photos of the past synagogues and the explanation of the symbolism throughout the Temple." -Katherine

"Beautiful photos, interesting historical background - almost like being there! (including in the 1800's, etc.!)" -Debbie

"Everything was perfect The lecture was wonderful. Thank you." -Ingeborg

"Guide was knowledgeable and so interesting. Great conversational style." -Marlene

"It was interesting and beautifully done" -Janice

"The parts exhibited were beautiful & the lecturer was interesting & informative." -Joan

"I liked learning about the incredible history of Temple Emanu-el and I especially am very passionate about Art Deco." -Robin

"Conducted in a very friendly way. Also demonstrated great knowledge of the subject matter." -Howard

"I learned a lot about the synagogue. Michael provided many interesting facts. I enjoyed seeing all the photos, both old and current." -Rise

"I liked the tour guide especially - well versed and well spoken - very knowledgable" -Reva

"Speaker was clear, knowledge and very interesting" -Phyllis

"I liked all-the many historical accounts of its construction in various sites & why(s), the European connections, the architectural details" -Sharon

"Beautiful pictures, extremely informative; knowledgeable host." -Karen

"The presenter is terrific and well prepared. His history of the temple, the maps he found and reproduced with helpful markings so we knew just where the temple was previously located AND he himself photographed the locations Often from multiple vantages so we could see the old locations and recognize them by what is there now. He explained the reasons and the costs of the multiple synagogues built, and the interior photos. He had a pleasant voice and good pacing of material. He is a top presenter. I will watch the recording to absorb everything he showed us a second time. Great!" -Sylvia

"The history of the congregation, the close-up photos of the tiles, architecture and even the exterior shots. Well done!" -Diana s.

"Great photos! Very knowledgeable host." -Larry

"Michael’s presentation skills are outstanding, and the content was more than I expected. Love history and art." -Janine

"The historical overview of, not only the temple, but NYC." -Cathrine

"Very knowledgeable presenter and I appreciated his understanding of the history and current state of the Temple Emanu-el." -Cathy

"Temple Emanu El is gorgeous and it was a treat to see it. I live in Chicago and didn't have to fly to NY to see it." -Ricki

"The tour guide was outstanding. Very informative. Liked learning the history of the congregation in addition to the buildings and putting it in context of what else was going on in the country." -Robin

"The graphics were stunning and the narrator was very knowledgeable. His love of the building was obvious in the energy he displayed and, in fact, stirred in the listener." -Mollyann

"Well organized. Enough info to not be inundated with too many details." -Corinne

"I'm a native NYer & have been in Temple Emanu-el many times (tours, baby namings, etc). I learned things about its history that I didn't know." -Stephanie

"I like the history of the temple, the description of the architecture, the stained glass windows and the mosaics. I like the knowledge of the presenter." -Michael

"The guide was good but there were so many "ahs" and "ums" in his speaking style that it drove me nuts. I would have liked more focus on the inside of the synagogue, too." -Susan

"The presenter is a wealth of knowledge. I liked the combination of history and architecture." -Rosa

"Michael was enthusiastic , knowledgeable, easy to understand." -Tamar

"The tour guide was very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour." -John

"I liked learning both the history of the Jews in NYC as well as the actual architectural significance of the synagogue." -Diana M.

"Michael was very organized in his presentation. He did a great job of explaining background info." -Deirdre

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