DUNWOODY, Ga. — Close to two dozen teams and a hungry crowd were on hand Oct. 22 of David annual Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival at Brook Run Park.
Teams competed in the kosher brisket, beef ribs, chicken, and chili categories. The charity event offered free admission with taste tickets available at $1.25 each. The family-friendly outing also included a silent auction, children’s activities and live music performed by the Roswell New Horizons Band.
“It’s special because it’s our way, as Jewish people, to share part of our heritage and Jewish cooking with all of the people that come to the event,” said Stan Sloan, former president of HOD Lodge Carmel. “It’s a joyous event. And with what is going on in the Middle East, it’s one way of celebrating peace.”
For 11 years, the barbeque competition and festival has celebrated Jewish culture while raising funds for major charities. While this year’s targeted charities await their final selection, all the festival’s proceeds will benefit community organizations in addition to the current events happening in Israel. Previous recipients include the Jewish Education Loan Fund, Backpack Buddies, County Police K-9 Unit, Cobb County Sheriff’s Department and the Greater Atlanta Jewish Community.
“Proceeds are going to Israel after the terrible events that happened,” said David Joss, deputy Grant President of HOD International. “We’re trying to raise funds for them in any way that we can. We’re trying to support the Jewish community and the community at large.”
While remaining fully compliant with kosher food handling requirements, every attendee enjoyed the opportunity to taste food from competing teams. Judges are also in attendance to select the winning team for each category. One of this year’s judges, Rabbi Joshua Heller, has seen the growth of the festival over…
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