Zalman Charytan

Zalman Charytan is the Executive Director and Rabbi at the Center for Jewish Life - Chabad of Kennesaw, which he founded in 2008 along with his wife Nechami.1 As the leader of this Chabad center, Rabbi Charytan plays a crucial role in fostering Jewish life and community in the Kennesaw area.

Background and Leadership

Rabbi Charytan and his wife Nechami established the Chabad of Kennesaw to serve the local Jewish community.2 Together with their children, they continue to make Jewish life accessible and vibrant in the area.2 The Chabad center operates under their dynamic leadership, offering various programs and services to meet the needs of Jewish residents and students.

Responsibilities and Initiatives

As the Executive Director, Rabbi Charytan oversees the operations and growth of the Chabad center. Some of his key responsibilities and initiatives include:

1. Community Outreach: Engaging with the local Jewish community and providing religious and cultural services.
2. Educational Programs: Offering Jewish education and spiritual guidance to community members of all ages.
3. Student Engagement: Focusing on serving the Jewish student community, particularly at Kennesaw State University (KSU).3
4. Facility Development: Working on expanding the center's physical presence to accommodate growth. In 2020, zoning was approved for a larger space near KSU, which Rabbi Charytan described as fostering "the continued growth of our Jewish student community".3

Contact Information

For those wishing to reach out to Rabbi Charytan or the Chabad of Kennesaw, he can be contacted at:

• Address: 3590 Frey Lake Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA, 30144-7193
• Phone: 770-400-9255
• Email: rabbi@chabadkennesaw.org4

Through his role at the Center for Jewish Life - Chabad of Kennesaw, Rabbi Zalman Charytan continues to play a significant part in nurturing Jewish community, education, and spiritual life in the Kennesaw area.