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Rabbi Steve Lebow |
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He is a skilled teacher and speaker whose talents and charm attract listeners of all ages and all persuasions. In 1987, Rabbi Lebow began to offer "Introduction to Judaism" classes that have been attended by hundreds of people, Jews and non-Jews alike. His courses, sponsored by the Atlanta Bureau of Jewish Education, were ultimately broadcast by the Atlanta Interfaith Broadcast Network (AIB), in an effort to reach out to the entire Atlanta community and to dispel myths and prejudice about Judaism. Because of the success of his original broadcasts, Rabbi Lebow began to broadcast Kol Emeth's holiday services five years ago on the Atlanta Interfaith Broadcast Network. These broadcasts, a first in the nation, have helped to open up the synagogue service to both Jews and non-Jews. Using the medium of television, Rabbi Lebow has tried to communicate the humanistic values and openness of Judaism to the Atlanta community. In 1990, Rabbi Lebow was among a group that helped found Atlanta's first Reform Jewish Day School, the Davis Academy. He served on its first interim Board and remains active in the school. Because of his advocacy for abused children, Rabbi Lebow was selected clergyman of the year in 1993 by the National Conference of Christians and Jews. In 1994 Rabbi Lebow organized and was the keynote speaker at a mass rally in protest of an anti-gay resolution passed by the Cobb County Council. He was also instrumental in the erection of a plaque to mark the spot, here in Cobb County, where Leo Frank was lynched by a mob after having been falsely accused and convicted of murder. For his human rights activities, the Rabbi has received awards, citations and honors from the Cobb Citizens Coalition, the Clergy and Laity Concerned, the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches, and the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Rabbi Lebow is married to Madeline Sable, a school
counselor. They have two lovely daughters, Shira and Julia. |
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