Chabad of Knoxville
Fuel the Future
We raised $44,218 for Chabad of Knoxville!
Help Launch a New Era for Chabad of Knoxville
Partner with us!
Thank you so much for your interest in partnering with us as we launch our Shlichus! Your gift will inspire, engage, and enrich the lives of Jewish teens, children, and adults in Knoxville, TN.
The opportunity to be Shluchim of the Rebbe is an honor and a dream come true!
Please partner with us and help fund our move, and initial expenses as we begin a new era for the Yidden of Knoxville.
We will bezH be moving with our son, Yaakov, from Crown Heights to Knoxville in August and are excited to help bring the Joy of Yiddishkeit to all Jews in Knoxville.
Serving as Youth Directors, we will be working under the guidance of the Shluchim, Rabbi Yossi and Miriam Esther Wilhelm to expand the already amazing teen, youth, and children's programming. Our vision is to empower the youth by giving them opportunities to lead, thereby instilling in them a passion for Judaism.
We are passionate about making Judaism a fun and wholesome experience. We can't wait to hit the ground running in Knoxville!
We look forward to bringing innovative programming and engaging educational initiatives to invigorate the community and its youth. We aspire to establish lifelong friendships, foster personal and spiritual growth, and create a sense of belonging within the Jewish community of Knoxville. We are excited to be a part in the growth of the already vibrant and flourishing Jewish presence in Knoxville, Tennessee.
In merit of your generosity, may Hashem bless you and your family with an abundance of health, wealth and happiness with Gezunte Chasiddishe Nachas!
We thank you so much for your partnership!
Rabbi Mendel and Mimi Pinson (nee Sputz)
Chabad of Knoxville
In the twenty-two years since Rabbi Yossi and Miriam Esther Wilhelm moved to Knoxville, Chabad has electrified the community and lifted Yidden to new heights. Many unaffiliated Jews have become involved in Jewish life and the small community has grown to approximately 2,500 Jews. Almost every Yid is connected to Chabad in one way or another.
One of the outstanding accomplishments of Chabad has been successfully opening and running the first Jewish day school in Knoxville. The school is one of a handful of Chabad-run community day schools in the US geared towards the broader community. Thanks to Chabad, Knoxville is one of the smallest Jewish communities in the US with a Jewish Day School.
The connections formed during elementary school make Cteen of Knoxville a natural next step in keeping the youth of the community connected to Yiddishkeit. An astounding fifty percent of Jewish teens in Knoxville participate in Cteen programs. As Cteen continues to grow and as the Chabad activities grow there is a real need for another Shluchim couple.
Rabbi Mendel and Mimi Pinson are energetic, innovative, and passionate about Shlichus and will focus on Yiddishkeit among the youth and teens and join the Wilhelms in providing community wide holiday events.
About Knoxville
Knoxville is a city with Southern charm and friendly people, known for its natural beauty and famous as “the Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains.” It is also home to the University of Tennessee and the nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
As the needs of our teens and youth in the community continue to grow, it has become vital to have an energetic team of dedicated youth directors who are passionate to help grow Yiddishkeit among our youth and teens. Their ideals, goals, and talents make Rabbi Mendel and Mimi the perfect new Shluchim to take on this position. We (and our children) are excited to have the Pinsons join us as Shluchim in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Rabbi Yossi and Miriam Esther Wilhelm and family