KJA is a single organization that manages both our local Arnstein JCC and our UJC organization…more

Heska Amuna Sisterhood Summer Rummage Sale

Does your house and garage still need an “extreme makeover”?  
  
We’re getting some great things ~ period items, vintage and contemporary furniture, lots of glassware, ceramic collectibles,
games and books!  Keep bringing your “stuff” for the Sisterhood Summer Rummage Sale which will be held on Sunday, August 24th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. and Monday, 25th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.   

Schedule a drop off time by calling Debbie Johnson at 522-0701. 
If you have any questions regarding furniture, appliances, etc.
call Pat Rosenberg, 693-3162.  Remember:  NO CLOTHING!!
YOU CAN HELP MAKE THIS SALE A HUGE SUCCESS!
 Marian Jay,  Office Administrator,  Heska Amuna Synagogue
 865-522-0701 ~ phone                          865-522-0461 ~ FAX

Schwarzbart Exhibit, July 30-Aug 16th

“In Judaism we have the concept ‘The Beauty of Holiness’. The idea is to make physically beautiful the objects and spaces used in the performance of ritual. "

FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION on August 1, 5pm until 9pm at the UT Downtown Gallery, 106 South Gay Street

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KJA Campaign 2008 update - $337,073.  Donate Now!

See where your KJA contribution goes ... you'll be amazed at all the organizations we help - locally, nationally, and internationally.  Help us reach our goal..don't wait, donate online NOW!
JTA News at a glance

News at a Glance

In what appeared to be a copy of the July 2 road rampage on Jaffa Road, a bulldozer operator working in the Israeli capital's Yemin Moshe neighborhood began crushing cars without warning Tuesday. The bulldozer also crashed into a passenger bus. At least 16 people were reported hurt, one seriously. read more...

Does your tallit have a story?

The Knoxville Jewish Alliance would like to share history and customs of your family. We plan to exhibit local tallit with their stories in the near future at the Arnstein Jewish Community Center.  Read more details ...
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Israeli Author Sheds Light in Shadowy Corners

by Stephanie L. Freid 

"Coming out" in any culture can be fraught with controversy, internal conflict and emotion. And within religious environs, announcing one's homosexual preferences increases the complications exponentially.

read the article...

JDC Official on the Ground in Myanmar

Jacob Berkman

NEW YORK (JTA) -- Amos Avgar won't talk about the signs of death he saw in Myanmar in the days immediately following Cyclone Nargis. read more...

Address to the Knesset by Shimon Peres on Assuming the Office of President of Israel

I stand here today moved and appreciative of the trust you have placed in me on behalf of our people. Your trust is of value to me, it places a great duty on me, one which I, as President of the State, will carry with reverence and a deep feeling of mission. click here for more

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