Temple Kol Emeth Celebrates 40 Years in Cobb County
Founded in 1982 by seven families seeking to create a Reform Jewish congregation in Cobb County, the community has become a center for those looking for an inclusive and diverse Jewish congregation.
As the community welcomes 5783, Temple Kol Emeth prepares to celebrate its past, its present, and its future. Founded in 1982 by seven families seeking to create a Reform Jewish congregation in Cobb County, the community has become a center for those looking for an inclusive and diverse Jewish congregation.
Senior Rabbi Larry Sernovitz remarks, “This community is truly special. Forty years is a long time, and we are thrilled for the opportunity to honor that past as we continue to grow and welcome our second-generation families, our new-to-East Cobb families, and all who are seeking an inspired Jewish life.”
Rabbi Sernovitz is passionate about the intersection of faith and secular life, dedicating his career to inspiring individuals and families to create sacred moments in their lives.
“We want to make sure,” continues Rabbi Sernovitz, “that everyone in our community recognizes the value of reaching this 40th anniversary milestone.”
As Jodi Roberts, Board President, explains, “We want our families, our young people, to be proud of who they are. This means understanding our history and the history of the community in which we live. I am excited to lead the congregation in this celebratory year and to be a part of building for the future.”
Co-chairs of the 40th Anniversary Steering Committee, Sarah Thalheimer and Ryan Singer, both second-generation members of TKE, are planning a range of engaging activities to commemorate the year.
“We want this anniversary to reach every member of our congregation. We were astonished to discover we have over 110 families who have been with us for 25 years or more! From an 80s Dance Party to a Storytelling Weekend with Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Gary Zola, Executive Director of the American Jewish Archives, to a commemorative community art installation, it is going to be a tremendous celebration of TKE!” explains Thalheimer and Singer.
The anniversary celebrations culminate in a congregational trip to Israel in early June and a unique “TKE Phones Home” party shared between those in Israel and East Cobb. “This pilgrimage is a chance for our community to celebrate our 40th anniversary alongside Israel’s 75th anniversary.” explains Rabbi Sernovitz.
Temple Kol Emeth looks forward to the next 40 years and beyond, providing a unique and inclusive environment in which to seek meaningful spiritual growth and Jewish learning, to strengthen ties to Jewish life and practice, and to build relationships that last a lifetime.
You can join this thriving community and learn more at Temple Kol Emeth at
https://www.kolemeth.net. Follow them on Facebook at @TempleKolEmethMariettaGa.
Contact Information
Temple Kol Emeth
1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta 30062
770-973-3533
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