The Temple was chartered in 1875 .
In 1873 , several families founded the first congregation in the Dallas area , Jewish Congregation Emanu - El ( now Temple Emanu - El ) , a Reform congregation .
The Temple Emanu - El was chartered in 1875 .
In 1873 , several families founded the first congregation in the Dallas area , Jewish Congregation Emanu - El ( now Temple Emanu - El ) , a Reform congregation .