Temple Emanu-El, Honolulu

Name: Temple Emanu-El
Address: Honolulu, United States

#173 among attractions in Honolulu

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Temple Emanu-El is a Reform Jewish congregation in Honolulu that was established in 1938, and joined the Union for Reform Judaism in 1952. The synagogue building at 2550 Pali Highway was consecrated in 1960 under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Roy A. Rosenberg. The architect was Edward Sullam, and the builder was T. Takahashi. The sanctuary is decorated with 12 8-foot paintings by the New Mexico-based artist Alice Flitter. ()

Coordinates: 21°19'50"N, 157°50'38"W

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Nuuanu - PunchbowlHonolulu United States

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Day trips

Temple Emanu-El – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queen Emma Summer Palace, Liljestrand House, Royal Mausoleum, Kyoto Gardens of Honolulu Memorial Park.

0.5 miNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Queen Emma Summer Palace, Honolulu
13 min walk • Hānaiakamalama or Queen Emma Summer Palace, served as a retreat for Queen Emma of Hawaii from 1857 to 1885, as well as for her husband King Kamehameha IV, and their son, Prince Albert Edward.
0.9 miSE
Museum
Liljestrand House, Hanauma Bay
25 min walk • The Liljestrand House at 3300 Tantalus Drive in Honolulu, Hawaii, was designed by Vladimir Ossipoff for Betty and Howard Liljestrand, a doctor and nurse who had bought the hillside site overlooking downtown Oahu in 1948.
0.4 miSW
Cemetery, Gothic Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
Royal Mausoleum, Honolulu
11 min walk • Mauna ʻAla in the Hawaiian language, is the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii and the final resting place of Hawaii's two prominent royal families: the Kamehameha Dynasty and the Kalākaua Dynasty.
0.6 miSW
Cemetery
Kyoto Gardens of Honolulu Memorial Park, Honolulu
16 min walk • The Kyoto Gardens of Honolulu Memorial Park is a cemetery located in the eastern half of the Honolulu Memorial Park, 22 Craigside Place, Honolulu, Hawaii.
1.5 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Mission, Temple
Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, Honolulu
39 min walk • The Izumo Taishakyo Mission is a Shinto shrine located in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. It is one of the few active Shinto shrines in the United States. The wooden A-frame structure was inspired by Shimane Prefecture's classical Japanese shrine Izumo Taisha.
1.2 miW
Church
Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, Honolulu
30 min walk • The Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church and its Diocese of Honolulu. Located in the outskirts of downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. It was named in honor of the Saint Theresa of Lisieux. The original church parish was established in 1931 by Msgr.
~410 ftSW
Church, Spiritual
First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, Honolulu
2 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of Honolulu is the largest Hawaii-based congregation within the Unitarian Universalist Association. It is located at 2500 Pali Highway in the Nu'uanu Valley. The congregation was founded in 1952 as a lay fellowship.
1.2 miSW
Botanical garden
Foster Botanical Garden, Honolulu
31 min walk • Foster Botanical Garden, measuring 13.5 acres, is one of five public botanical gardens on Oahu. It is located at 50 North Vineyard Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, near Chinatown at the intersection of Nu'uanu Avenue and Vineyard Boulevard.
0.6 miSW
Cemetery
Oahu Cemetery, Honolulu
15 min walk • The Oʻahu Cemetery is the resting place of many notable early residents of the Honolulu area. They range from missionaries and politicians to sports pioneers and philosophers. Over time it was expanded to become an area known as the Nuʻuanu Cemetery.
1 miS
Native Hawaiian plants on a royal estate
Liliuokalani Botanical Garden, Honolulu
27 min walk • The Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden is a city park and young botanical garden located on North Kuakini Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It is one of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens, and open daily without charge.
1.7 miSW
Interesting neighbourhood
Chinatown, Honolulu
45 min walk • The Chinatown Historic District is a neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, known for its Chinese American community. It is one of the oldest Chinatowns in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Temple Emanu-El?

Nearby attractions include First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, Honolulu (2 min walk), Royal Mausoleum, Honolulu (11 min walk), Queen Emma Summer Palace, Honolulu (13 min walk), Oahu Cemetery, Honolulu (15 min walk).

How to get to Temple Emanu-El by public transport?

The nearest stations to Temple Emanu-El:

Bus

Nuuanu Avenue + Opposite Kawananakoa Place • Lines: 4 (10 min walk)
School Street + Liliha Street • Lines: 1L, 2, 2L, W3 (31 min walk)