Services

Friday, April 4, services will begin at 7:30 p.m., following the Matzoh Ball Soup Cook-Off and Passover Pot Luck supper.

Friday, April 11 Our youngest Religious School students, in the Pre-kindergarten through First Grades, will join Rabbi Schwartz on the bimah for a Shabbat service at 7:00 p.m.

Join Rabbi Schwartz for Torah Study on Saturday morning, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. in the Temple Library.

Tot Shabbat in April will be on Friday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. with a special Passover activity. Tot Shabbat will be followed by our regular services at 7:30 p.m.

On Friday, April 25, beginning at 8:00 p.m., we will welcome Shabbat with the Union Prayer Book, Sinai Edition and a discussion of Passover texts and traditions.

Services for the last day of Pesach will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26.

. Help Needed

Help is needed in the Gift shop, at TBE.

Gift Shop, great way for newcomers to get involved.

No experience necessary! Contact Jeannie Kidd at 765-3515 or Ric Pasi at 966-5794.

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Kroger gift Certifcates

You can order Kroger Certificates and Fresh Market gift cards by email. It is an easy way to put money in the Temple General Fund and it doesn't cost you a penny out of your pocket! Coupons can be obtained from the Temple Office or any of the following individuals:

Patti Austin , Ruth Sherrill, Evan Sturm

Got Email?

Temple Beth El sends out broadcasts via email about important news and events.

Please send your email to secretary - Temple Beth El office manager 524-3521,

so that we can update our records and improve communications.

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WRJ Beiler Floral Fund

Women of Reform Judaism is very proud to be the custodial keepers of the ‘ Beiler Bimah Flowers ' which provides pulpit flowers at all Friday night services, holidays and life cycle events.

If you wish to honor a loved one, observe a yahrzeit or any other occasion, a payment of $30.00 will buy one urn of flowers. Remember that all checks are made out to: WRJ or WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM (the official name for Temple Sisterhood). Please, send your check to the Temple office at least Two Weeks prior to the Friday on which you wish the flowers.

If you wish to have special arrangements, specific flowers, or extra quantities, please contact Abbie Smith at 212-3909. Abbie will be able to obtain prices and help you with your selection. Prices may vary depending on your choices.

Sharing special times with your TBE Family

Why not share your mitzvah with your Beth-El family. This is your opportunity to “Kvell”, and allow your Temple family to “Kvell” with you! Please let us know about any special events that are presently occurring in your family. We would love the chance to mention your special anniversary, special birthday, job promotion, special award, engagement, wedding., school award, camp award etc. Please share good news with your Beth-El Family. Just send your information to TBEbulletin@knology.net

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Cemetery

Purchasing interment rights in advance of need is one way that caring persons can lessen the additional concerns that loved ones must take care of at times of grief. Although the subject of burials is never easy to discuss, making arrangements ahead of time will lessen the impact on your family and those you love most. Members who wish to purchase interment rights and perpetual care in advance of need at current rates and prepare for the future are urged to consider acting.

OLD CEMETERY : 220 Winona St Knoxville, TN 37917

NEW CEMETERY : 1720 Glenn Ave Knoxville, TN 37921

Any Temple member who wishes to discuss needs is urged to contact the Temple office or the chair of the Cemetery Committee, Ann Wayburn.

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The Funds of Temple Beth El

Throughout the history of our congregation many individuals have established funds devoted to the enhancement of our Temple. We invite you to make contributions to these funds so they can continue to serve our community and us. All gifts are properly acknowledged expressing the appreciation of the congregation. When such gifts are presented on behalf of a life cycle ceremony or a special occasion, cards are sent acknowledging the consideration for the donor.