Designed by Howard Meyer and Max Sandfield and completed in 1957, Temple Emanu-El is one of Dallas’s most iconic modernist houses of worship. The synagogue campus at Hillcrest and Northwest Highway is home to the largest Jewish congregation in the southern United States.
Temple Emanu-El is home to a number of stunning sanctuaries and chapels, as well as inviting and striking outdoor and interior spaces. It was profiled in Life Magazine for its innovative architecture when it opened in the 1950s. A recent renovation in 2016, including a new chapel designed by Corky Cunningham, has honored the historic design principles of the building while incorporating bold new architectural elements.
Join architect Jon Rollins of GFF and art historian Nancy Israel for tours of the synagogue, its architecture, and its impressive collection of artwork, including pieces by Marc Chagall, Louise Nevelson, and Octavio Medellin. Tours will be held at 11am and at 12:45pm, and will each run approximately 75 minutes. This is a free “members only” event for members of Preservation Dallas and Docomomo.
Location:
Temple Emanu-El
8500 Hillcrest Road
Dallas, TX 75225
Date and time:
Starts on Sunday, July 16 · 11am CDT