Cobb County, located in the northwestern area of Metropolitan Atlanta, is a vibrant community full of dynamic opportunities for enriched, quality living. With a population of nearly 700,000, Cobb County has a solid infrastructure, and it hosts two top-ranked public school systems as well as six universities and colleges. Jobs in the service industry as well as the manufacturing and retail industries are abundant.

The Jewish community of Cobb County is extremely vibrant as well. Within Cobb County there are six synagogues, a branch of the JCC, and a satellite office for the Jewish Family and Career Services. Accessing four of Atlanta's Jewish Day Schools is easy with two located within a mile and half of the border? Cobb County is a self contained Jewish community with kosher food available in the markets and a Jewish gift store, as well. Activities such as the annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting and the Shalom Cobb Jewish Festival reflect the growing sense of community. Living a Jewish life in Cobb County promises many opportunities to be involved in the Jewish community as well as a part of warm, thriving community.

Shalom Cobb is a consortium of Jewish organizations working together to build a vibrant area that shares resources and ensures the vibrancy of the community.

Shalom Cobb 
Featured Events  

SIPS, STRIPS & CHIPS: KOL EMETH - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 – a joint WRJ and Brotherhood Event.
Enjoy an evening of professionally guided whiskey and vodka tastings and a unique buffet dinner with steak, latkes, veggies and more. If you are a game player we are running poker and mahjong tournaments. Also, join in for a chance to win a TWO PERSON BIPLANE ride (open cockpit) over the Georgia mountains or downtown Atlanta.. Contact Karyn Parker (karynlarry1989@yahoo.com) or Lesley Litt (prezbhood@crystalflex.com) to join the committee.

TEMPLE KOL EMETH’S 4TH ANNUAL CHINESE DINNER – Sunday, December 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Entertainment is provided by Tevyah Party Express.  Come celebrate the sixth night of Chanukah at TKE.  Enjoy a night of food, dancing, music, games and socializing with your TKE friends and family. Bring your own Chanukiah to light!  TKE Members:  Adult $13, Child (11 or younger) $10.  Non-members: Adult $18, Child (11 or younger) $14.  RSVP no later than Dec. 20 at http//tkechinesedinner2011.eventbrite.com

CHABAD OF COBB- CHANUKAH EXPO – A CHANUKAH EXPERIENCE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!!  DEC. 18, 22, 25 & 26
LOCATION:  Stonewood Village Shopping Center: 4719 Lower Roswell Rd., Suite 140, Corner of Woodlawn and Lower Roswell Rd.  Every Day Activities Include:  Amazing Dreidel House*Chanukah Lego Land*Chanukah Cooking* Interactive Chanukah Computer Center*Crafts (nominal fee for some crafts)*Live Olive Press Demos*Chanukah Theater* Shows and Much More! *Chanukah Treats
Each Day has its own Special Activities and Entertainment:
Sunday, Dec.  18th, 1:00-5:00 pm:  Special Menorah Candle Making
Thursday, Dec. 22nd, 4:00-7:00 pm: Make Your Own Dreidel
Sunday, Dec. 25th, 1:00-5:00 pm: Chanukah Magic Show
Monday, Dec. 26th, 1:00-5:00 pm:  Make Your Own Chanukah Key Chain
Chabad of Cobb In conjunction with Marcus Jewish Community Center

CHABAD OF COBB- GRAND MENORAH LIGHTING:  WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21ST, 6:30 PM AT FOUNTAINS OF OLDE TOWNE SHOPPING CENTER, 736 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta 30068

"FAMILY JEWISH TRIVIA/SPAGHETTI DINNER NIGHT- CHABAD OF COBB” on Sunday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m..  Tickets are $10 in advance and $7 for children 12 and under.  Tickets purchased at the door on the evening of the event will be $13/person. RSVP via email to office@chabadofcobb.com by Sunday, Dec. 4.
 
SHABBAT IN MORROCO-CHABAD OF COBB:  Friday style Shabbat dinner with Gourmet Moroccan Cuisine at Chabad of Cobb, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. (Services Optional, 5:20 p.m.)  Enjoy fabulous Adults $28, Children ages 3-6 $8, ages 7-12  $14.  RSVP via email to office@chabadofcobb.com

EPSTEIN SCHOOL- MY FIRST BOOK CLUB - December 13 (Tuesday)- 10:00 – 10:45Open to parents and children ages 12 months – 4 years old What a great way to introduce your child to the wonderful world of books with an age appropriate story with engaging literacy activities for parents and children.

THE EPSTEIN SCHOOL- TOURS available for students in preschool-middle school. Hebrew transition program available for older students. Contact Admission Office at 404-250-5607.  To experience all that Epstein offers in a true bilingual language program for children from 18 months through 8th grade, please join us for a personal tour by calling 404-250-5607.

MULAN AT THE EPSTEIN SCHOOL - Sunday December 18  11am ,4pm  Monday December 19 4:30pm and   Tuesday, December 20 4:30pm   A junior musical featuring the triumph of young girl against the odds of barbarians and traditions.  - Tickets on sale now at www.epsteinatlanta.org 

CROSSING THE LINE - Open to all parents and students interested and concerned about the growing anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism on college campuses. December 15 (Th)  7:30pm  Epstein School Bet Tefilah.  Documentary followed by panel discussion

EPSTEIN SCHOOL- MY FIRST KABBALAT SHABBAT 9:00 – 9:45am on the following   Open to all children 2 years-4 years old and parents.
Fridays January 6, 2012 and January 20, 2012. Contact Susan Berk at 404-250-5617 for more information. What is My First Kabbalat Shabbat and what ages?  The Epstein School Early Childhood Program invites you to celebrate the joy of welcoming Shabbat with songs and activities.

EPSTEIN SCHOOL PARENT EDUCATION SERIES  BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND BRAIN DEVELOPMENT: A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS WITH DR. TAL DAVID AT 9:45AM, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24.  OPEN TO ALL PARENTS WANTING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BILINGUAL EDUCATION.

KSU HILLEL  SHABBAT DINNER  7:00 p.m.  January 20    Student Center Faculty Lounge
Please join KSU Hillel for a family-style Shabbat dinner on January 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Center Faculty Lounge.  RSVP required:  kennesaw.hillel@gmail.com
KSU Hillel's IsraelFest 2012

Hanukah 101 - Whole Foods, Merchants Walk, East Cobb  Tuesday, December 13 7:30 p.m.
The community is invited to attend a workshop on the basics of Hanukah led by
Rabbi Paul Kerbel of Congregation Etz Chaim and Dr. Shelley Buxbaum of the MJCCA.
The event includes learning about the customs and rituals, the music and great food of
Hanukah.  Please rsvp to: rsvphanukkah101@etzchaim.net.
 
Shalom Cobb Menorah Lighting, Thursday, December 22, 7:00 p.m.  East Cobb Park
The community is invited to participate in the lighting of the Hanukah Menorah at East
Cobb Park.  The program will be lead by Rabbis Paul Kerbel, Steven Lebow and Ephraim Silverman.  Join us for the sing-a-long and Hanukah treats!   For more information, please call:  770-973-0137,
 
Emory at Etz Chaim, Tuesday, January 17, 2012  at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Etz Chaim
Join us as Professor Michael Berger, Associate Professor of Religion at Emory University speaks on:  "Being Jewish in America:   How Our Surroundings Affect Our Jewishness." rsvp at:  rsvpemoryattheetz@etzchaim.net.
 
Melton Graduate Program Begins at Congregation Etz Chaim, Monday, January 9, 2012,  7:15 - 8:45 p.m.
The community is invited to a new 10-week course sponsored by The Lisa F. Brill Institute for Jewish Learning at the MJCCA:  Jews in America:  Insiders and Outsiders taught by Rabbi Albert Slomovitz.  To register, please call Dr. Shelley Buxbaum at 678-812-4152.