Help the most vulnerable in Texas devastated by Hurricane Harvey.     Our hearts go out to all affected by the floods in Texas. Our eyes stare in disbelief at the utter devastation that has ravaged Rockport, Houston and other areas of Southeast Texas. And still there is more damage to come, more suffering that will have to be endured.    What is needed most now are generous financial contributions to support the efforts of all the individuals and agencies that have joined together to provide immediate assistance on the long road to recovery in Texas. Be assured that 100 percent of your contribution will go directly to support the vitally needed supplies, services and financial assistance that will be provided to the flood victims.   Ways you can help. . .   1.  Monetary donations directly to Houston:   JCC Houston   Jewish Federation of Greater Houston   Greater Houston Community Foundation   To donate through KJA click here.   Under Choose Program:   select Future Emergency Fund toward bottom of list.   2.  Gift Cards to national chains, including: Home Depot, Target, Walmart, etc.   3.  NEW items:  Clothing, non-perishable food, puzzles, books, games, and individual hygiene products to go directly to shelter locations     Collection sites:  Arnstein Jewish Community Center, Temple Beth El,  Heska Amuna Synagogue, Knoxville Jewish Day School

T H I S   W E E K ' S  H A P P E N I N G S

TODAY 9/10 Noon - 7:00 p.m. - AJCC Pool Open (Last Day) 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Hadassah Unifying for Change Because Women's Health Matters - AJCC Caller Auditorium 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Community Pool Party - AJCC Pool/Grounds     Monday 9/11 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Beginning Sign Language - AJCC BBYO Room - CANCELLED 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Fencing - AJCC Caller Auditorium 6:00 p.m. - KJA Executive Committee Meeting   Tuesday 9/12 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Fencing - AJCC Caller Auditorium 7:00 p.m. - Hadassah Board Meeting - AJCC Orwitz Room   Wednesday 9/13 Noon - Friendshippers Luncheon - Sherrill Hills 1:00 p.m. - Friendshippers Program - Sherill Hills 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Fencing - AJCC Caller Auditorium Thursday 9/14 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Israeli Dancing - AJCC Caller Auditorium Friday 9/15 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. AJCC Preschool Rosh Hashanah Picnic - AJCC Front Lawn Saturday 9/16 Sunday 9/17 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Pre-Rosh Hashana Apple Picking - Fruit & Berry Patch 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Milton Collins Exhibit Opening Reception - AJCC Schwarzbart Gallery Lobby & Orwitz Room      Click the link below for details on all Knoxville Jewish Community Events:  Jewish Knoxville Community Calendar

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS. . .

Friendshippers Marilyn Kallet How to Get Heat Without Fire: Love Poems for Autumn   Wednesday,September 13 Noon - Luncheon (Cost $8.00) 1:00 p.m. - Program (Free) Sherrill Hills Retirement Community 271 Moss Grove Blvd.    Transportation is available upon request-please have your ride requests in by the Monday morning before the program.     For more information, please contact Laura Berry at 690-6343 ext. 18 or LBerry@jewishknoxville.org

Milton Collins Exhibit Opening Reception Sunday September 17 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. AJCC Schwarzbart Gallery & AJCC Orwitz Room   Free Admission - Refreshments

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 7:30 p.m. - 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. September 3 September 24 - CANCELLED for community event Outdoor courts now available for AJCC Member Use Contact KJA Main Office for access codes   If you would like to be added to the Pickleball email list, contact:  office@jewishknoxville.org

JOB OPENINGS. . .

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:  psadmin@jewishknoxville.org with the subject Aftercare   Substitute Teacher Willing to sub in preschool classes ages 1-5 throughout school year Send interest email to:  psadmin@jewishknoxville.org

SOCIAL JUSTICE. . .

Learn more about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)   DACA FACTS

Contact your elected officials: Governor Haslam US Senate - Lamar Alexander & Bob Corker US House of Representatives - 9 Districts   Tennessee Elected Officials Listing/Contact

Please consider donating your  unwanted eclipse glasses.   A collection box is located outside the  KJA Main Office for your convenience.