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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, Mark Schiftan

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Healing Services

Our Healing Service hosted by Steve Lewis has been suspended until further notice.
Check the Upcoming Events Calendar for dates.

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Kabbalat Shabbat Services 
 Friday evenings at 7 pm

What's Happening

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. 02 Oct

    RS

    9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Next dates: 23 Oct | 30 Oct | 06 Nov |
  2. 02 Oct

    Old Cemetery Service

    10:00 am - 11:00 am
  3. 02 Oct

    New Cemetery Service

    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  4. 02 Oct

    Interfaith Pride Service

    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  5. 04 Oct

    Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre

    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  6. 05 Oct

    Yom Kippur Children's Service

    9:00 am - 10:00 am

Social Justice
Calendar of Events – September:

Deaf Awareness Month
National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month
National Suicide Prevention Month

September 11:   Patriot Day – 9/11
September 11:   Ethiopian Independence Day
September 15:   Beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month   
September 18:   National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day  
September 20:  Beginning of International Week of the Deaf
September 23:   International Day of Sign Language
September 23:   National Bi-sexuality Day
September 27:   National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

 

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Antisemitism Finally Hits Home for Me

Antisemitism Finally Hits Home for Me jemerman September 29, 2022

Interfaith Family
star of david resting on a prayer book
In the many years (57 to be exact) that I have been in an interfaith marriage, I felt somehow removed from antisemitism. I was raised in a Roman Catholic family, and, while there were a few comments from aunts and uncles when I got engaged, it was the 1960s, and I was in love. I believed we would figure it out as we went along.

Rebuilding After the Storms of Life: An Interview with Rabbi Joseph Meszler

Rebuilding After the Storms of Life: An Interview with Rabbi Joseph Meszler jemerman September 22, 2022

Children's Books
purple book cover with book title
We sat down with Rabbi Joseph Meszler, author of "The Sukkah in the Storm: A Sukkot Story," to discuss the ways this story teaches children about strength, resilience, community, and asking for help.

Keeping Family Close, Regardless of Distance

Keeping Family Close, Regardless of Distance jemerman September 21, 2022

Jewish Life Around the World
a laptop on a table with apples and honey, kiddish cup, candle sticks and flowers
As I boarded the plane to Israel in the summer of 2002 for my first year of rabbinical school at HUC in Jerusalem, my mother said, "Please, just don't meet an Israeli." As soon as the plane touched down at Ben Gurion airport, I knew that I was home. A few months later, I met that Israeli. From our first conversation, he understood that I was studying to be a rabbi, and I understood that he wanted to live only in Israel.

A Vegan Rosh HaShanah for a Sweet New Year

A Vegan Rosh HaShanah for a Sweet New Year jemerman September 14, 2022

Vegan Recipes
image of vegan round challah
I am vegan because I am Jewish. Everything that led me to a vegan practice came from my childhood where I kept kosher, learned by asking thoughtful questions, and practiced daily rituals like hand washing and reciting brachot that brought intention to aspects of daily life.