Temple Emanu-El: Bronze Doors
August 25, 2008 | Filed Under Avenues, Bronze Doors, Doors/Doorways, East Side, Fifth Avenue, Neighborhoods, Synagogues, Temple Emanu-El
From the archives:
One of the three bronze doors of the Temple Emanu-El
I love the architectural and artistic design of churches and other religious sanctuaries — from its tiny details, stained glass windows, woodwork, to the symbols all around. It doesn’t matter if it’s a small or large structure, there’s always something amazing to see and appreciate.
I always enjoy passing by the Temple Emanu-El , which is located on the Upper East Side on Fifth Avenue. I never tire of taking a few minutes to stop and take in the beauty of its three magnificent bronze doors. The doors are styled with decorative motifs and bas-relief symbols that represent the twelve tribes of Israel. I always think to myself that if the outside of the sanctuary is impressive, I can only imagine how majestic the inside of the synagogue looks. Temple Emanu-El is rich in history, dating back to the 1800s when it was founded by a congregation of German Jewish immigrants.
Paz
An ass representing the tribe of Issachar
Mandrakes representing the tribe of Reuben
A Wolf representing the tribe of Benjamin
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beautiful doors and interesting post Paz!
Hi Lily: Thanks! They really are beautiful doors.
Paz
What a door! Absolutely stunning!! tks for sharing
Amazing these bronze doors! What nice designs and structure.
A great post, Paz.
Beautiful doors. Your photos make me want to step inside.
exquisite! the craftsmanship is amazing!
Interesting post, and very beautiful doors!
Those doors must have cost a fortune. And they are beautiful.
The doors are just fantastic and its design. I like all details you show on your photos. Really impressive and interesting!
I’m almost lost for words, those doors leave me in awe of their beauty…and bronze is such a wonderful material. The details is incredible…But how heavy they must be to open! Thank you for this wonderful post, Paz! Happy Day ((HUGS))
Thses remind me a little of the Baptistry doors in Florence.
So much to study and take in.
Lovely pictures as ever.
NYC has the best doors doesn’t it? These are so wonderfully intricate in design.
Stunning!
Hi M.Kate: Thanks for visiting!
Hi Pietro: Yes, amazing. Thanks!
Hi Ilana-Davita: I want to step inside, too. Let’s go!
Hi Lara: Yes, amazing craftmanship.
Hi Melissa: Thanks!
Hi Abraham: Yes, a fortune, I’d think.
Hi Medam: Thanks for your kind comments.
Hi Tracy: You know, I never thought about them opening the door but you’re right, it must be heavy.
Hi Elizabeth: Oh, yes those baptistry doors in Florence. I’d love to go there again.
Hi Pat: Yes, NYC does have some of the best doors. Were you around when Elizabeth and Frank put together the photo blogging event called DOORS? It was lots of fun in which to participate and look at photos of doors from others.
Hi Pia: Yes, stunning.
Thanks for stopping over, everyone.
Paz
These doors are beautiful and your photos of them reveal it so well. I’ve been looking through your past posts and really appreciate your art.
Hi there, June: Welcome! Thanks for the huge compliment. Thanks for stopping by.
Paz