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    Shalom and Welcome

    Temple Beth El is delighted to have you join with us for prayer, study, and community activities. Located near downtown Knoxville, we are the oldest Jewish congregation in East Tennessee.

    We are affiliated with the Union of Reform Judaism and guided by their principles. We hope to enrich your Jewish life and have you enrich ours.

     

     3037 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
    (865) 524-3521

     

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    Our Rabbi, Erin C. Boxt

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Need to get in touch with our Rabbi?

Below are the links needed to get in touch with Rabbi Boxt

Skype, Zoom, Phone Call, Google Chat
OR
Let’s Talk Torah!

 

 

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Livestream with Temple Beth El

Click on the picture of our sanctuary to take you to our TBE Webplayer which includes our High Holy Day service schedule

Our services are in person as well as livestreamed. You can access our services on our FB Page and our Youtube Channel.

https://www.facebook.com/TBEKnoxville

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAAP9rYVWIOd6lL42JDq8A 

ZOOM Instructions – Click here for details

FACEBOOK : You may also connect with us on our Facebook Page:

FACEBOOK Instructions – Click here for details

Kabbalat Shabbat Services 
 Friday evenings at 7 pm

RSVP here for Kabbalat Shabbat Services

Healing Services

Every other Tuesday, beginning October 5th,  Rabbi Boxt and Steve Lewis will host a Healing Service.
Check the Upcoming Events Calendar for actual dates.

Join Zoom Meeting
OR
www.facebook.com/TBEKnoxville

Adult Education

Rabbi Boxt will host this class
on the following Sundays at 10:00 AM

2021 – September 26, October 24, November 7, December 12

2022 – January 9, February 13, March 27, April 24, May 15

 All Classes will be on Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87190865834?pwd=OVhqdUpMTHFlTnlNMTJpWmpMWWlFUT09

Meeting ID: 871 9086 5834
Passcode: 187546

 

Upcoming Events

  1. Sun 24

    RS

    Oct 24 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  2. Sun 24

    Adult Education Class w/Rabbi Boxt

    Oct 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
  3. Sun 24

    Confirmation Class w/Rabbi Boxt

    Oct 24 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  4. Wed 27

    Mid-Week Hebrew

    Oct 27 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  5. Fri 29

    Shabbat Service

    Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82027327276 Meeting ID:
    Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Shabbat Services 

Services are regularly held at 7:00 pm. on Friday nights.

Be sure to check the calendar for our complete schedule of service times.

Everyone Is Always Welcome

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 Sisterhood


Temple Beth El Sisterhood is a very active part of our Temple family. 

 We welcome all women to join us as we reach out to benefit our Temple, the local community, and beyond.

Learn More

TBE Religious School


Religious School classes regularly meet on Sunday mornings 
from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon

Weekday Hebrew classes regularly meet on Wednesdays
from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Learn More

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