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We are an inclusive Conservative Jewish congregation offering both egalitarian traditional and contemporary services. The synagogue has served the Jewish community of Knoxville, Tennessee for over 130 years. We have grown from having a horseback circuit riding rabbi to broadcasting our services on the internet. Balancing respect for tradition with an openness to new ideas and practices, we come together as a family in the warmth of Shabbes, the spirituality of Jewish holy days, and the sharing of life’s important passages.
Small enough to be personal, yet large enough to meet the needs of a diverse membership – we invite you to make your home in our congregation.
We welcome all to be a part of our family.
Special Event – September 6 -7
Saturday, September 6 – Celebrate Our Jewish History in Appalachia
Sunday, September 7 – Re-Dedication of the Middlesboro Jewish Cemetery & Reception
Click here for details.
There are no charges for any event this weekend,
but please RSVP to Mary Ann Merrell (mamerrell@yahoo.com) to assist our planning.
Rabbi Adam Rosenbaum
Class Schedule
Pscinitillating Psalms: Mondays, August 4 and 18 at 6:30 pm
Lunch and Learn: August 6, 13, and 20 at 11:30 am
Judaism 101: Sundays, August 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10:00 am
Click *here* to join the classes on Zoom. The class on August 4 is also in-person at the synagogue.
Dates in Knoxville
July 29 – August 5
September 9-16, 21-24
October 1-2, 6-15
November 3-10
December 15-22
Make an appointment with Rabbi Rosenbaum here, email him here, or call (865) 522-0701.
Keep up with Rabbi’s blog *here* and his YouTube channel *here.*
August Events
Heska Amuna Women’s League Sisterhood
Summer Celebration!!
Sunday August 31st at 1:00 pm
All are welcome to this free event to socialize and plan for the year ahead.
As we prepare for the High Holy Days during the month of Elul, it is a time for introspection, cheshbon hanefesh, strengthening connections and exploring opportunities to deepen our commitment to tzedakah (charity and justice). Please bring your suggestions about how we can be a source of tzedakah to our Knoxville community.
Please RSVP by Thursday, August 28 click to email Angela Brunelle .
The location will be a private home. Address will be shared upon RSVP.
Events in August 2025
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July 27
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July 28
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July 29(1 event)
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July 30(3 events)
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July 31(1 event)
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August 1(2 events)
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August 2(3 events)
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August 3(1 event)
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August 4(1 event)
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August 5(1 event)
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August 6(3 events)
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August 7(1 event)
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August 8(2 events)
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August 9(2 events)
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August 10(1 event)
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August 11
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August 12(1 event)
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August 13(3 events)
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August 14(1 event)
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August 15(1 event)
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August 16(2 events)
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August 17(2 events)
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August 18(1 event)
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August 19(1 event)
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August 20(3 events)
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August 21(1 event)
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August 22(2 events)
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August 23(2 events)
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August 24(1 event)
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August 25
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August 26(1 event)
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August 27(3 events)
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August 28(1 event)
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August 29(2 events)
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August 30(2 events)
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August 31(1 event)
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September 1(1 event)
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September 2(1 event)
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September 3(3 events)
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September 4(1 event)
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September 5(2 events)
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September 6(2 events)
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P – in person at the synagogue
Z – on the synagogue’s Zoom link here
R – on the Rabbi’s Zoom link here
Coming in September
Regular Service Schedule
- Tuesday minyan: 8 pm, led by Michael Burnett (zoom-only)
- Wednesday minyan: 6:30 pm, led by Jack Love (zoom-only)
- Friday Kabbalat Shabbat: 6:30 pm, led by Jack Love (zoom-only) or Rabbi Adam Rosenbaum (a mix of in-person and zoom-only depending on Rabbi Rosenbaum’s travel schedule)
- Shabbat morning Traditional services: 9:45 am, 1st and 3rd Saturdays in the month, led by the Rabbi and Religious Services Committee or Rabbi Rosenbaum (in-person and zoom)
- Shabbat morning Contemporary services: 10 am, 2nd and 4th, (and 5th when there is one) Saturdays in the month, led by Rabbi Shush Carson (in-person and zoom)
Ongoing Programs
Rabbi’s
Judaism 101
Join Rabbi Rosenbaum for a back-to-basics look at our tradition — regardless of what you’ve already learned! Sundays @ 10:00 am (Zoom only)
Rabbi’s
Lunch & Learn
Wednesdays @ 11:30 am -12:30
(Always on Zoom; monthly also in-person)
Rabbi’s
Pscintillating Psalms
Alternating Mondays @ 6:30 pm (Zoom only)
Shabbat Morning
Text Study
Join William Thompson each Saturday @ 9:15 am in the synagogue library to discuss various Jewish texts. The group is currently studying The Thirteen Petalled Rose, which covers an accessible introduction to Kabbalah from a Hasidic perspective. (in-person only)
- Heska Amuna Synagogue is a sacred home,
animated by Jewish tradition: - • Finding purpose through reflection (Cheshbon HaNefesh);
- • Healing lives through service (Chesed); and
- • Celebrating God with awe and joy (Yirat Shamayim).