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.
Rabbi Adam Rosenbaum
Rabbi Rosenbaum will be at Camp Ramah Darom July 2-28, with limited access to email.
He will return to Knoxville July 29th-August 5th, during which he will lead Shabbat services August 1st-2nd as well as Tisha B’Av services August 2nd-3rd.
In the event of a family emergency or if concerns arise, please contact the Office 865-522-0701 during week days, or Laura Floyd 865-661-6863 or Mark Siegel 865-546-2221.
Rabbi will continue to email a new blog post on Thursdays and a short original video on Fridays, even while at camp!
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Z – on the synagogue’s Zoom link here
R – see Rabbi Rosenbaum’s block above
Coming in August
Mark Your Calendar
Deadline Approaching for having a Craft Booth – Call soon!
If you are interested in setting up a booth at the craft fair, please contact Marc Forman 865-705-7075 or
Harriet Glasman 865-805-1516. (Everyone invited to apply!)
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
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)
Daf Yomi
Talmud Chat
Come spend 30 minutes learning a bit of the Talmud with Raphe Panitz and Jack Love. Each week, we do our best to enlighten and entertain you. Wednesdays @ 7 pm (immediately after the 6:30 pm Minyan, on the same Zoom link)
- 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).