The Magic of Lag B’Omer
Chabad of Cobb celebrates with a picnic, tzedakah and more at East Cobb Park on May 3.
Sarah Moosazadeh is a staff writer for the Atlanta Jewish Times.
A small but lively crowd from Chabad of Cobb gathered for a Lag B’Omer picnic Thursday, May 3, at East Cobb Park, as similar celebrations were held around metro Atlanta on the afternoon of the 33rd day of the Omer.
Ashkenazim, Israelis and Persians schmoozed at the park’s newest picnic area to nosh on kosher hamburgers and hot dogs as well as an assortment of cookies and watermelon. Rabbi Ephraim Silverman led a brief prayer and discussion about the art of giving tzedakah, followed by a magic show. Kids watched in amazement as magician Chris Hanowell performed card tricks, ripped and inserted a portion of a dollar bill back into itself, and made a coin retract into his hand.
The warm weather and Israeli music added to the fun atmosphere.
Photos by Sarah Moosazadeh
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- A young girl collects tzedakah at the picnic, following through on the rabbi’s lesson.
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- A slice of watermelon is refreshing on a warm afternoon.
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- Coleslaw, corn on the cob, cookies and watermelon are among the items to eat.
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- Rabbi Ephraim Silverman shares his insight about giving tzedakah.
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- A magician performs on Lag B’Omer.
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- A young audience gathers for the magic show.
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- Attendees enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers at Chabad of Cobb’s Lag B’Omer picnic.
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- Israel Silverman serves as a DJ at the Lag B’Omer celebration at East Cobb Park.
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- A hot dog comes before the magic show for this child.
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