Jack Rosenberg

FUNERAL SERVICE: Sunday August 24, 2025 3:00 pm at Arlington Memorial Park.

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Jack Rosenberg, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at the age of 93. A proud native Atlantan, Jack was born on August 19, 1932.

Jack's life was rooted in devotion to family, faith, and service. Valedictorian of Hoke Smith High School in 1950, he earned a full scholarship to Emory University. Just a month after graduating in 1954, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and stationed at White Sands Missile Range, where he served as a clerk and unofficial base rabbi.

He was a counselor at Camp Rutledge and formed lifelong friendships through his youth group, the Devoted Sons of Israel (DSI). A lifelong athlete, he played softball at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center in his younger years and tennis until he was 85.

For over 70 years, Jack cherished his weekly poker games with close friends-a tradition that offered camaraderie and lasting connection.

In 1957, Jack married Rachael Karp of Sylva, North Carolina. They built a warm and loving home in Atlanta, raising three children-Sharon, Richard, and Marla.

Jack spent 64 years at Shadco Advertising Specialties, which he led for over five decades. He was known for his quiet leadership, integrity, and genuine respect for others.

Deeply committed to Jewish life in Atlanta, Jack served on the boards of Congregation Shearith Israel, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, and Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta. In 1997, he and Rachael co-founded a special needs Passover Seder at Shearith Israel-now a beloved annual tradition that welcomes over 100 participants.

Together, Jack and Rachael were honored with several community awards recognizing their advocacy for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. These included the AMIT Award from Atlanta's centralized Jewish special education agency, the People Power Award from Congregation Shearith Israel for their profound impact on disability inclusion, and the Power of One Award from the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, which celebrates those who have significantly enhanced Jewish life in the community through personal commitment.

Jack was the son of Pauline Schachter Rosenberg and Sam Rosenberg. He was the only child of their marriage, and the last surviving sibling among his half-brothers and half-sisters: Sidney Schachter, Saul Schachter, Izie ("Chick") Rosenberg, Esther Libowsky, Ida Leff, and Mitzi Kornblum.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rachael Rosenberg; his daughter Sharon Kroll and her partner, Larry Love, Sharon's children Jordyn Kroll and Jaime (Kroll) and Michael Dunn and their three children; his son and daughter-in-law Richard and Cheryl Rosenberg and their children Allison Rosenberg, Samantha Rosenberg and her husband Jake Menashi, and Jonah Rosenberg; and his daughter, Marla Rosenberg. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Each of them brought him endless pride and joy.

During his six decades in the advertising specialties business, Jack handed out countless promotional items stamped with the words "Your Imprint Here," but there is no doubt that the most lasting imprint was his own. As a role model, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, trusted business mentor, and dedicated community and philanthropic leader, Jack Rosenberg left a deep and positive mark on everyone who knew him. May his memory be a blessing.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Shearith Israel (select "Jack & Rachael Rosenberg Seder Fund" from the "Type" dropdown list under Payment Details) www.shearithisrael.com or to Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (select "Intellectual & Developmental Disability Services" from the "What would you like your donation to support" dropdown list) www.jfcsatl.org/tribute.
SHIVA: The family will greet visitors between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 24 and Monday, August 25, 2025, with shiva services starting at 7:00 PM at Congregation Shearith Israel, 1180 University Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306.