Barrio Viejo in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Temple Emanu-El

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 1, 2010

1. Temple Emanu-El Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Jewish pioneers, among Arizona's earliest settlers, began arriving in the 1850s and for half a century they worshipped in private homes and rented quarters. In 1904, the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society, now the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El, was established formally to provide for social services and religious needs. One of its goals was realized when Temple Emanu-El, the Territory's first synagogue building, was erected at a cost of $4712. It opened on the eve of the Jewish New Year, "Rosh Ha Shanah," October 3, 1910. The congregation worshipped here until 1949.

[Spanish marker]
Templo Emanu-El Pioneros judíos fueron entre los primeros que arribaron a Arizona en la década de 1850-60, estableciendo por media centuria sus cultos religiosos en sitios rentados y casas privadas. En 1904, las Damas Hebreas Auxiliares, hoy Hermandad Femenina del Templo Emanu-El, se estructuraron formalmente para proveer servicios sociales y religiosos. El Templo Emanu-El, primera sinagoga en el Territorio, se eregió con un costo de $4712 y abrió sus servicios la víspera del Año Nuevo Judío, “Rosh Ha Shanah,” el 3 de octubre

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de 1910. La congregación ejerció aquí su culto hasta 1949.

Erected 1982 by Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission and Arizona Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1841.

Location. 32° 12.847′ N, 110° 58.2′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in Barrio Viejo. It is on South Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 564 South Stone Avenue, Tucson AZ 85701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Sky Islands,

in the Sonoran Desert,

and in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Borderlands

and in the Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Gadsden Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 1, 2010

2. Temple Emanu-El Marker

Hebrew translation of marker text.

within walking distance of this marker: Carlos Ygnacio Velasco House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); El Parque de Orlando y Diego Mendoza (approx. 0.2 miles away); One Story from the Barrio Viejo (approx. 0.2 miles away); Scott Avenue (approx. ¼ mile away); Stone Avenue (approx. ¼ mile away); Teatro Carmen (approx. ¼ mile away); Cushing Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Temple of Music and Art (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.

Additional keywords. Judaica

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 1, 2010

3. Temple Emanu-El Marker

Spanish translation of marker text.

Temple Emanu-El Marker and Temple image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 1, 2010

4. Temple Emanu-El Marker and Temple

Temple Emanu-El image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 1, 2010

5. Temple Emanu-El

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,431 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on May 13, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.