Pueblo’s ‘Little Jewelbox’ Temple Emanuel celebrates 125 years

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Historic red brick building with complex roof and architecture including a large arch entryway with decorative work. Next door is a smaller more modern building
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Temple Emanuel on the north side of Pueblo was constructed in 1900. (October 10, 2025)

Two men wearing prayer shawls and skull caps stand beneath colorful leaded glass windows at a lectern covered with blue velvet
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People gather around blue velvet covered lectern where a scroll is unrolled and the people are engaged in the content.
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sacred torah scroll written in hebrew
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Most of the seats are filled in a synagogue sanctuary with stained glass windows and other Jewish motifs
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Five women are gathered around a table, holding their their hands in front of their eyes. The table has a vase on it, and lit candles.
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