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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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Temple Beth El Home

Due to Covid-19, and until further notice

Our building is closed, but our congregation continues.
Please join us for online services

Services will be hosted through ZOOM and FaceBook Live until it is safe to resume in person.

Kabbalat Shabbat Services 
 Friday evenings at 7 pm

Join Zoom Meeting:  
Meeting ID: 820 2732 7276      Password: 788114
Dial by your location: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)

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Havdalah Services
 Saturday evenings at 6 pm

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 Healing Services

Every other Tuesday, beginning October 6th,  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

October 18, November 15, January 17th, February 21st
and April 18th

 Join Zoom Meeting

ZOOM Instructions – Click here for details

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

FACEBOOK Instructions – Click here for details

Upcoming Events

  1. Sat 10

    Havdalah Service

    Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85998674544 Meeting ID:
    Apr 10 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  2. Sun 11

    RS

    Apr 11 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  3. Sun 11

    Confirmation Class w/Rabbi Boxt

    Apr 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  4. Sun 11

    Unveiling – Jean Hiller Millis & Dr. Frederick Barry Millis

    Apr 11 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  5. Wed 14

    Mid-Week Hebrew

    Apr 14 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 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.

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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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