History: Temple Emanuel of Tempe was founded in 1976 -- a reform congregation that honors tradition. Learn more.
Meet Our Executive Staff: Rabbi Dean Shapiro, Susan Schanerman, director of education and cantorial soloist, Leslie Sheck, director of preschool, and Jami Goldman, executive director. Learn more.
Join Us: We cordially invite you to make Temple Emanuel of Tempe your religious home and to become part of our congregational family. Learn more.
Temple Emanuel Newsletter
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Our Mission Statement
The Mission of Temple Emanuel of Tempe is to cultivate and nourish a closer relationship with G-d, our community, Israel and each other. Our aims are accomplished:
By creating pathways to a meaningful, spiritual existence through worship, study and shared experiences among our members and community at large;
By awakening and sustaining Jewish pride and Jewish living, bringing Judaism alive through everyday practice;
By promoting a caring community by the performance of heartfelt mitzvot;
By finding and rekindling a Jewish awareness, drawing from our past to guide our actions for today.
