Temple Emanuel's archives date back to the mid-1800s.They include the 500 volume personal library of Julius Houseman, one of our founders and the first Jewish mayor of Grand Rapids.

A recent gift includes two scrap books from the Amberg family, a prominent family in the development of Grand Rapids, also a founding family of Temple Emanuel in 1857.

During our 150th Anniversary year, 2006-2007, there will be many events featuring displays and information from the Peg and Mort Finkelstein Archives.

Contact the Temple office at 616.459.5976 for information regarding access to the archives.