Rabbi Chase Foster Named to 40 Under 40
Jewish Atlanta has recognized Rabbi Chase Foster on its 40 Under 40 list, honoring his rabbinic work in the Atlanta area.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Judaism
Jewish Atlanta named Rabbi Chase Foster to its 40 Under 40 list. Foster serves at Temple Kol Emeth and is a member of the Atlanta Rabbinical Association.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the work of a local rabbi serving Atlanta's Jewish community and its interfaith and young adult outreach. It also reflects the role of regional Jewish institutions in identifying emerging leaders.
The list is Jewish Atlanta's 40 Under 40 honoree roster, and it recognizes 40 individuals. Foster spent five years as Rabbi for Engagement and Learning at jHUB in Cleveland, Ohio, before his current Atlanta role.
The players
Jewish Atlanta
Jewish Atlanta is a regional Jewish news and community publication serving the Atlanta area.
Temple Kol Emeth
Temple Kol Emeth is a Reform Jewish congregation in the Atlanta area, located in Cobb County.
The details
Foster was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and previously served as Rabbi for Engagement and Learning at jHUB in Cleveland, supporting interfaith families and young adults on their Jewish journeys. He now serves at Temple Kol Emeth, is a member of the Atlanta Rabbinical Association, and is a National Rabbinic Cabinet Member of Givat Havivah.
Timeline
Foster spent five years at jHUB in Cleveland, Ohio before joining Atlanta's rabbinic community.
The Jewish Atlanta 40 Under 40 recognition was published in November 2026.
Community Leadership
Recognition programs such as Jewish Atlanta's 40 Under 40 list identify emerging leaders across the city's Jewish institutions. Foster's selection places a congregational rabbi within that cohort of community builders.
Atlanta-area Jewish families and young adults seeking interfaith programming or congregational connection may find Foster's work at Temple Kol Emeth relevant. The recognition itself does not change how congregations or synagogue membership operate.
The takeaway
Local rabbis who build engagement programs for families and young adults often shape how Jewish communities grow. Readers interested in Atlanta congregational life can look to institutions like Temple Kol Emeth for opportunities to participate.
Further reading
For more on the Jewish community in the region, explore Judaism coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Atlanta Jewish Times.
