Temple Emanuel of Tempe

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Temple Emanuel of Tempe is a Reform synagogue in Tempe, Arizona founded in 1976.

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As of March 2021 there are 378 membership families. Senior rabbi is Rabbi Dean Edward Shapiro. [1]

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References

  1. Temple Emanuel of Tempe. Congregations, ReformJudaism.org - Union for Reform Judaism. Accessed 2021-03-23.

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