Knesseth Israel Congregation (Birmingham, Alabama)

Knesseth Israel Congregation
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
RiteNusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusSynagogue
StatusActive
Location
Location3793 Crosby Drive Mountain Brook, Birmingham, Alabama 35243
CountryUnited States
Knesseth Israel Congregation (Birmingham, Alabama) is located in Alabama
Knesseth Israel Congregation (Birmingham, Alabama)
Location in Alabama
Geographic coordinates33°28′03″N 86°44′10″W / 33.46750°N 86.73611°W / 33.46750; -86.73611
Architecture
Architect(s)Jeffrey S. Fowler, Evan Terry Associates
TypeSynagogue
General contractorBirmingham Hallmark Builders
Date established1889 (as a congregation)
Completed2007
Website
kicong.org

Knesseth Israel Congregation (abbreviated as KI) is an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, located at 3793 Crosby Drive Mountain Brook, in Birmingham, Alabama, in the United States. The congregation was formed in 1889. Eytan Yammer, a graduate of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, served as rabbi from 2010 through 2016 and was named by The Forward as one of its 33 most inspiring American rabbis in 2015.[1]

Since 2021, the congregation has been led by lay members.

  1. ^ "Rabbis 2015". The Forward. 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2018.