West End Synagogue

About

West End Synagogue is a Conservative, egalitarian congregation serving the Middle Tennessee community since 1874. Committed to blending tradition and change we welcome Jews of all ages, and backgrounds.

Description

Founded as Khal Kodesh Adath Israel in 1874 in downtown Nashville, our congregation changed its location and its name in 1950. Affiliated with the United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism, our synagogue family includes those of various backgrounds and ages, born Jews, Jews by Choice, interfaith couples, native Nashvillians, and Jews from places such as Iran, South Africa, South America, the former Soviet Union, and almost every state in America.

Mission

We are a vital, caring, egalitarian, spiritual home, strengthened by our connection to Conservative Judaism, Israel, and the greater community. We develop and enrich our unique Jewish identities through ritual, celebration, education, and social action.

"West End Synagogue is the home for Conservative Judaism in Nashville and the surrounding region of middle Tennessee. With more than 140 years of history in Nashville, our congregation combines respect for our traditions with a contemporary approach to Jewish Life and learning. A diverse, egalitarian congregation, we welcome all who seek to learn Torah, observe our holidays and find spiritual meaning through our daily minyans and Shabbat services."