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KJA Happenings for the week of August 13, 2017

Welcome Back AJCC Preschool Students & Families

 
JOIN US TODAY. . .
Eclipse Program
Monday August 21
Knox County Schools will be closed
Open to students in grades K-6
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (full session)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (1/2 session)
 
After a couple of weeks of school, come back to MCDC to play your favorite camp games and swim at the pool in addition to eclipse viewing on the fields.
 
Full day session cost:  $65 AJCC members / $80 non-members
1/2 day session cost:  $40
 
Minimum of 10 participants by August 16.
 
Price includes lunch, pool, and transportation to view the Eclipse at Cove Park.
 
865-690-6343
T H I S   W E E K ' S  H A P P E N I N G S
TODAY 8/13

  • 10:00 a.m. - Generation B Brunch & Eclipse Lecture - AJCC Orwitz Room

  • 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - TBE & HAS Religious Schools Pool Party - AJCC Pool

  • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Pickleball Open Play - AJCC Gym

  • 1:00 p.m. - Hadassah Cuban Mission Trip Reception - AJCC Orwitz Room
Monday 8/14
  • 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - AJCC Preschool Bet 2 Parents Lunch
  • 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Beginning Sign Language - AJCC BBYO Room
  • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Fencing - AJCC Gym
  • 6:00 p.m. - KJA Executive Committee Meeting
  • 7:15 p.m. - KJA Board Meeting
Tuesday 8/15
  • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Fencing - AJCC Gym
  • 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Teen Kickoff Planning Meeting - Wilhelm Home
Wednesday 8/16
  • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Fencing - AJCC Gym
Thursday 8/17
  • 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - AJCC Preschool Dalet Parents Lunch
  • 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Israeli Dancing Resumes - AJCC Gym
Friday 8/18
Saturday 8/19
  • 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. - AEPi House Dedication
Sunday 8/20
  • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Pickleball Open Play - AJCC Gym
  • 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. - PJ Library Gathering for Good - AJCC Orwitz Room
  
Click the link below for details on all Knoxville Jewish Community Events: 
AJCC Pool
2017 Pro-rated memberships now available
 
Summer Pool Hours
Mon  4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tue  4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Wed  4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Thu   4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fri     4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Sat    1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Sun   Noon - 7:00 p.m.
 
 
Beginning August 7, the pool will open at 4:00 p.m. Mon - Fri
 Sat and Sun hours will remain the same.
 
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS. . .
Generation B
Brunch & Eclipse Lecture
Sunday August 13
10:00 a.m.
AJCC Orwitz Room
 
Lecture by award-winning author and UTK Jewish Faculty Member Mark Littmann for Generation B, the KJA/AJCC's newest social group for baby boomers.
 
RSVP to:  LBerry@jewishknoxville.org
AEPi House Dedication
Saturday August 19
7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
1848 Fraternity Park Drive 
 
AEPi is on Fraternity Park Dr this academic year! We are so excited, we think this calls for a celebration! All AEPi alumni, members of the Jewish community, and members of the UT community are welcome to come out to the house where we will have refreshments, give tours, hang Mezuzot and bless the house, ending Shabbat with Havdallah, and unveiling our letters! 
 
Please RSVP so we can get an idea of how much food to provide! Can't wait to see everyone and celebrate this momentous occasion for AEPi and the UT Jewish Community!
 
RSVP to:  
Benji Ballin, Master, Alpha Epsilon Pi Psi Deuteron
 
Understanding Israel/Palestine
Professor Erin Danielle Darby
Sunday August 27
11:00 a.m.
Westside Unitarian Universalist Church
616 Fretz Road
Knoxville TN
 
This week we continue exploring the complex situation in the Middle East.  Prof. Erin Danielle Darby is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at University of Tennessee, and is just returning from work in Jordan. With extensive experience living and working in the area of Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Egypt, Prof. Darby will be helping us recognize our own positions and assumptions about the region, and better understand its complex history and cultures.   
 
WEEKLY PROGRAMS AT THE AJCC. . . 
Beginning Sign Language
Mondays
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
AJCC BBYO Room
 
Contact:  Bob Grimac
546-5643
bobgrimac@gmail.com
Israeli Dancing
(Weekly Classes Resume August 17)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Thursdays
AJCC Caller Auditorium
 
Contact:  Fay Campbell
384-3872
faheetagal@gmail.com
Pickleball @ the AJCC
Sundays @ the AJCC Gym
Open Play:  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
August 6, 13, 20, 27
 
Outdoor courts now available for AJCC Member Use
 
If you would like to be added to the Pickleball email list, contact:  office@jewishknoxville.org
SOCIAL OUTREACH. . . 
IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS
 
Preschool After Care Worker
Monday thru Friday 12-6. 
Must have experience with children ages 1-5 years. 
Pay DOE, Education & Certifications. 
Must be able to pass a background check and medical physical. 
 
Interested parties should email resume to: 
with the subject Aftercare
 
Substitute Teacher
Willing to sub in preschool classes ages 1-5 throughout school year
Send interest email to:   
JOB OPENING:
Full Time Social Worker
Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga 
 
Immediate opening.  Duties include case management, visitation, assessments, referrals, advocate, work with families, some supervision and more.  Experience Required.  Good candidates should be self-motivated, caring, organized and professional.  Competitive Salary including benefits and moving expenses.  
 
Resumes and cover letter should be sent to:
Michael Dzik
PO Box 8947, Chattanooga, TN  37414
Help a family in need. . .
 
Contact:  Bob Grimac
546-5643
bobgrimac@gmail.com

 

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