Knoxville Jewish Alliance

10/13/2026

Meet Our Shinshinim!

Join us for an enjoyable lunch as Oded and Neta, our Shinshinim from Israel, share stories about their lives in Israel and their experiences so far in Tennessee. They will talk about what they are looking forward to while living here, what they hope to experience during their time in the United States, and the things they would like to do while they are here.

Come get to know our new Shinshinim, hear more about their lives and interests, and help us give them a warm welcome to our community!

📅Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🕛12:00–2:00 p.m.
📍 Orwitz Room
🍽️Lunch will be provided!
Please RSVP by October 16 to Nora at [email protected].

🏡Interested in being a host family for 2027?
If you are interested in hosting, please email Nora to let her know what months you may be available and/or how long you would be able to host.

We look forward to seeing you for this special opportunity to meet
Oded and Neta and welcome them to Tennessee!

10/07/2026

Two men who stood against hate will be honored in an Oct. 20 program at the East Tennessee History Center. See link below ⬇️

📸 The New York Public Library Digital Collections

10/07/2026

Three years after the horrific events of October 7, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the communities that continue to carry the weight of that day.

We remember. We mourn. We stand with Israel and the Jewish people. And we remain committed to building a stronger, more resilient Jewish future - together.

Am Yisrael Chai. 🕯💙

10/02/2026

As the celebrations of Sukkot come to a close, we welcome Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, sacred days filled with reflection and joy.

Shemini Atzeret invites us to pause and linger in the presence of the holiday to reflect on blessings and experiences.

On Simchat Torah, we celebrate the gift of Torah by completing the annual cycle of reading and beginning again. It reminds us that Jewish learning is never finished. There is always another beginning, another, story, and another opportunity to connect.

wishes you all joy and meaningful reflection as you carry the spirit of the season into the year ahead.

Shabbat Shalom & Chag Sameach!

09/30/2026

Back again with our Shin-Shir for this week! With all of this high holidays evergy what can be better than a song about love? Let us know if you liked it! See you next week💘

09/28/2026

🌅 Sundown in the Sukkah is almost here! 🌿✨

In just two days, we’ll gather at the AJCC for a delicious a meal, live music with Watson & Meade, and relish in The Garden of Celebration for Sundown in the Sukkah! So, bring your friends as we gather under the stars for relaxation, connection, and celebration!

See you at Sundown!

09/25/2026

Shabbat Shalom & Chag Sukkot Sameach!

Tonight, we welcome Shabbat and Sukkot together, a beautiful time to pause, reflect, gather with friends, and celebrate the joy of community.

May this Shabbat and holiday bring moments of gratitude and joy under the stars.

And looking ahead, Sundown in the Sukkah is next week! We can't wait to celebrate Sukkot with you.

09/23/2026

Back again with a new Shin-shir this week! And this time, a song by one of the most famous artists in Israel - Noa Kirel. This song represented our country in the Eurovision song contest back in 2023 and won 3rd place!! The Eurovision is a music competition between european countries and every year each country sends a new representative with a totally new song! Hoping you will like the song like we do and cant wait for next week, see y’all😝🦄

09/22/2026

https://emoorheadwallace.com/2026/09/17/from-drawings-to-steel-funding-the-gardens-next-chapter/

Sundown in the Sukkah brings Knoxville together to celebrate the harvest, hear live music, and support the Garden of Celebration sculpture project at AJCC.