East End Temple, Congregation El Emet, was founded in 1948 by a group of World War II veterans and their families. East End Temple's mission is to offer resources and support for living meaningful lives in a Jewish way. Our clergy, our staff, our members, and our children, create rich spiritual, communal, and educational experiences. Led by Rabbi Josh Stanton and Cantor Shira Ginsburg, Religious School Director Mindy Sherry, and Presidents Rebecca Shore and Brian Lifsec, we are large enough to have a diverse membership and small enough to extend a warm welcome to everyone. Explore the opportunities for Jewish expression and personal connections that are the best of East End Temple. Our downtown Reform congregation reflects the interests, diversity and energy of the New York Jewish community: we are women, men and children of all ages; Jewish and interfaith; single and partnered; straight and gay; socially responsible and personally spiritual; traditional and liberal; and everything in between. East End Temple is an intimate, warm and welcoming connected community. We create meaning by cultivating spiritual connection, giving back to our community and incorporating Jewish values into our lives. Located at 245 East 17 Street on beautiful Stuyvesant Park, we serve the greater Manhattan community and invite you to join us.