Food Trucks Return to East Cobb
The postponed event is scheduled for Monday afternoon at Paper Mill Village, and sunny weather is in the forecast.
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Food Trucks Return to East Cobb
The postponed event is scheduled for Monday afternoon at Paper Mill Village.
East Cobb’s Paper Mill Village is hosting Food Truck Monday once again on Monday, April 29. Happy Belly, WOW, Snap Franks, Yumbii, Fry Guy, Mighty Meatballs, Honeysuckle, King of Pops and Paper Mill Village’s Sugar Benders will have tasty food and treats available for purchase from 5-8 p.m. The Neighbors will perform live entertainment and Temple Kol Emeth will be accepting donations for Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta. Paper Mill Village is located at 137 Johnson Ferry Road, at the intersection of Paper Mill Road.
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Share Laughs, Libations for Cobb Habitat
Rabbi and standup comic Bob Alper will be entertaining at East Cobb's Temple Kol Emeth April 20 in a benefit performance.
An announcement from Temple Kol Emeth: One of the funniest rabbis in the business is coming to Cobb County to help Temple Kol Emeth celebrate three of its favorite members. Rabbi Bob Alper, who touts himself as the only practicing clergyman intentionally doing stand-up comedy, will return to the Atlanta area to perform at the East Cobb synagogue Saturday night, April 20, in a show whose proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Rabbi Alper has done stand-up comedy for more than a quarter-century and has appeared on Showtime, CNN, the BBC and “Good Morning America” and at the Montreal Comedy Festival. His local stops have included Temple Beth Tikvah, Congregation Beth Shalom and Congregation Shearith Israel. His website has a sample of …
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
Newtown Lesson: Love Your Neighbor
What we take away from the Newtown, CT, massacre should go beyond gun control, mental health and school safety to the root of how we live as a society.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Menorah Lightings in East Cobb
Hanukkah observances continue with events at Fountains of Olde Towne and Temple Kol Emeth this week.
Hanukkah, the eight-day festival of light, began on Saturday, and two Menorah lighting events in East Cobb will take place this week. On Tuesday, Chabad of Cobb will present "Light Up the Night" and "A Taste of Chanukah" starting at 6:30 p.m. the Fountains of Olde Town Shopping Center, 736 Johnson Ferry Road. The event includes the lighting of what's claimed to be the tallest menorah in the metro Atlanta area, as well as samples of Hannukah food favorites. On Wednesday, Temple Kol Emeth will have a menorah lighting, along with Israeli dancing, storytelling and crafts and food. That event begins at 6:45 p.m. at the synagogue, 1415 Old Canton Road.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
A Call For Peace and Truth in the Middle East
A letter to the editor from Temple Kol Emeth Rabbi Erin Boxt about the situation in Gaza.
The following is a letter to the editor submitted by Rabbi Erin Boxt of East Cobb's Temple Kol Emeth on the current conflict between Israel and Hamas: On November 14th - in response to an escalation of rocket attacks from Gaza - the Israeli Defense Forces initiated Operation Pillar of Defense. Since the launch, and the killing of Hamas Commander and Chief-of-Staff Ahmed Jabari, Hamas has launched both a military and public relations campaign to destabilize and delegitimize the State of Israel. Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, one of many organizations, has worked tirelessly over 100 years to ensure the delivery of quality health and education services to the people of Israel. In doing so they have created a bridge to …
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
East Cobb Ecumenical Service This Week
This year's event at Temple Kol Emeth includes more than a dozen faith communities from East Cobb, Marietta and the metro Atlanta area.
The eighth annual Thanksgiving Ecumenical Celebration at Temple Kol Emeth will focus its community spotlight on MUST Ministries. The service takes place on Thursday, Nov. 15, starting at 7 p.m. The synagogue is located at 1415 Old Canton Road, at the intersection of Sewell Mill Road in East Cobb. Started by TKE Rabbi Steven Lebow in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2011 attacks, the service aims to bring together people from Jewish, Christian, Muslim and other traditions with scripture readings, song and in giving thanks. The following faith communities will be participating in this year's service: Guests are asked to bring canned goods for MUST Ministries, and donations will be accepted for Give-A-Gobble. A dessert reception will follow the …
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Jewish Book Festival Events in East Cobb
Authors will be speaking at Etz Chaim Sunday and Kol Emeth on Tuesday.
The Book Festival of the MJCCA is pleased to announce that two of its unique author events will take place in East Cobb. On Sunday, Nov. 11, Doreen Rappaport, author of Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust will discuss her book at Congregation Etz Chaim, 1190 Indian Hills Parkway. On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Ronda Robinson, author of Beyond Politics will discuss her book at Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road. Both events are free and open to the community. For information, call 678.812.4005, or visit www.atlantajcc.org/bookfestival. Author Doreen Rappaport (Sunday, Nov. 11, 1:00 pm) Ms. Rappaport will discuss Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust, at Congregation Etz …
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
East Cobb Ecumenical Service is Nov. 15
This year's event at Temple Kol Emeth includes more than a dozen faith communities from East Cobb, Marietta and the metro Atlanta area.
The eighth annual Thanksgiving Ecumenical Celebration at Temple Kol Emeth will focus its community spotlight on MUST Ministries. The service takes place on Thursday, Nov. 15, starting at 7 p.m. The synagogue is located at 1415 Old Canton Road, at the intersection of Sewell Mill Road in East Cobb. Started by TKE Rabbi Steven Lebow in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2011 attacks, the service aims to bring together people from Jewish, Christian, Muslim and other traditions with scripture readings, song and in giving thanks. The following faith communities will be participating in this year's service: Guests are asked to bring canned goods for MUST Ministries, and donations will be accepted for Give-A-Gobble. A dessert reception will follow the …
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Rob Maynard
10:15 am on Sunday, October 14, 2012
Come one, come all. In two hours' time you will learn more good things about your neighbors than you might the rest of the year. more ›
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Yom Kippur Observations in East Cobb
Temple Kol Emeth, Congregation Etz Chaim and Chabad of Cobb all will have services starting today.
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Jewish religion and culture. It is also referred to as the “Day of Atonement,” and the tradition is to solemnly fast for repentance and atonement of sins. Yom Kippur marks the end of the annual High Holy Day period (Sept. 16 to Oct. 8 in 2012), which begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. According to the Jewish calendar, a holiday begins at sunset on the previous night. Today, observing Jews will celebrate Yom Kippur at sunset. All three East Cobb synagogues will be holding Yom Kippur services: Temple Kol Emeth, Congregation Etz Chaim and Chabad of Cobb. Yom Kippur falls annually on the 10th day of Tishrei, a Jewish month, which is nine days after the first day of Rosh Hashanah. To …
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Temple Kol Emeth
9:08 am on Monday, December 10, 2012
Temple Kol Emeth is lighting our outdoor menorah every night at 7. Everyone is welcome to join us. Wednesday's event (http://patch.com/E-rgtW) is a big, open community celebration of the holiday and includes the involvement of our neighboring congregations in Cobb County and Roswell. Again, everyone is invited to join us every night of the Festival of Lights. more ›