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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.
High Holy Days Schedule
- Monday, Sept. 22 – 6:00 pm: Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
- Tuesday, Sept. 23 – 9:30 am: First Day Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
- Tuesday, Sept. 23 – 5:00 pm: Tashlich at the River
- Wednesday, Sept. 24 – 9:30 am: Second Day Rosh Hashanah Morning Service
- Wednesday, Oct. 1 – 6:00 pm: Kol Nidre
- Thursday, Oct. 2 – 9:30 am: Yom Kippur Morning Service with Yizkor at approximately 12:30 pm
- Thursday, Oct. 2 – 5:00 pm: Yom Kippur Afternoon Service followed by Neilah, Ma’ariv, Havdalah, and Break-the-Fast
Fall Holidays Schedule
- Tuesday, Oct. 7 – 9:30 am: First Day Sukkot Morning Service
- Wednesday, Oct. 8 – 9:30 am: Second Day Sukkot Morning Service
- Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 9:30 am: Sh’mini Atzeret Morning Service with Yizkor
- Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 5:00 pm: Dinner followed by Simchat Torah Evening Service
- Wednesday, Oct. 15 – 9:30 am: Simchat Torah Morning Service honoring Marc Forman and William Thompson
Rabbi Adam Rosenbaum
Class Schedule
Pscinitillating Psalms: Mondays, October 20 and 27 at 6:30 pm
Lunch and Learn: Wednesdays, October 22 at noon and October 29 at 11:30 am
Judaism 101: Sundays, October 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 10:00 am
Click *here* to join the classes on Zoom.
** See Nu? News for office hours. **
Dates in Knoxville
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.*
Events in October 2025
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September 28(2 events)
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September 29
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September 30(1 event)
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October 1(1 event)
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October 2(2 events)
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October 3(1 event)
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October 4(1 event)
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October 5(1 event)
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October 6
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October 7(2 events)
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October 8(3 events)
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October 9
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October 10(1 event)
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October 11(2 events)
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October 12(1 event)
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October 13
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October 14(2 events)
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October 15(3 events)
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October 16
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October 17(1 event)
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October 18(2 events)
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October 19(1 event)
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October 20(1 event)
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October 21(1 event)
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October 22(3 events)
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October 23
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October 24(1 event)
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October 25(2 events)
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October 26(1 event)
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October 27(1 event)
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October 28(1 event)
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October 29(3 events)
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October 30
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October 31(1 event)
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November 1(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
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).