Temple Emanu-El of East Meadow was founded in 1950 and has been a staple of local Jewish cultural since. The current temple was built in 1957 and features a sanctuary enclosed in beautiful stained glass. The temple offers an array of programs, including a men's club, youth groups, a Hebrew school, a sisterhood program and bingo. Temple Emanu-El holds candle-lighting services every Friday night and regular services on Saturday mornings.