• Jewish Congregation

    of Oak Ridge, Tennessee

An Inclusive Spiritual Home for All

Located in the heart of Oak Ridge, just outside of Knoxville in East Tennessee, the Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge (JCOR) is home to a vibrant and welcoming Jewish community.

Founded in 1943 upon Conservative practices, JCOR is an unaffiliated synagogue. Today we include many ways to worship and celebrate our heritage with respect toward individual religious choices.

JCOR is composed of members with many differing theological views and varying degrees of ritual observance, all linked by a common desire to support a strong Jewish presence in our community.

If you are looking for a warm and inviting congregation to call home, we would love to welcome you. You’ll find friendly people, meaningful worship services, plus many social, educational and cultural activities.

For more information about services, events or membership, please contact us at 865-483-3581 or by email at office@jcor.info.

We are happy to announce that JCOR has resumed in-person services, however, when the CDC announces that COVID risks for Anderson County are HIGH, we may close the building for services. Masks are always optional.

We will also continue to provide electronic access, currently through Zoom.  Please contact our office at office@jcor.info for login information.

Please continue to practice the health and safety measures that you feel are in your best interest.

The Shul

Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge, Tennessee building exterior

Sitting on the corner of W. Madison Lane and Michigan Avenue, at 101 W. Madison Lane in historic Oak Ridge, Tennessee, our building- the Beth El Center – was constructed by hand by our congregation and consecrated in 1952.

In the 1960s, classrooms were added, and, in 1980, a separate large social hall with a large kitchen was added allowing for larger events.

Finally, in 2008, we added a new lobby and new entrance with a walkway and wheelchair accessibility.  The Lobby is now one of our favorite places to hold potlucks, meetings, and smaller services.

Access to the sanctuary from the handicapped parking spots in the parking lot is easily accomplished using the ramp to the main lobby.

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Celebrating the New Year of Trees at Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge - JCOR ... See MoreSee Less
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We loved welcoming Rabbi Ahuvah and Dale to JCOR - a wonderful kiddush lunch full of good food and friendship. ... See MoreSee Less
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Lighting candles, good food, and good friends- gets us through the darkness. ... See MoreSee Less
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JCOR/HESKA TREKKERS SUPPORTING THE THOMPSON CANCER FUNDRAISER - RACE AGAINST CANCER- ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you Lt. Governor Randy McNally for showing your support for Israel by joining with us for services today. We appreciate your longtime support and friendship with our community. Every voice of support matters as we find strength from it during these sad times. Thank you also to the Chair of the Tennessee Holocaust Commission, Larry Leibowitz for sharing Shabbat with us today as well. It was so good to see you both and to be together. The statement of support from the State of Tennessee is below. ... See MoreSee Less
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