View Journal | Congregation Ariel Gala Evening 2025

Congregation Ariel

In truth, it's hard for us to imagine what our family and the Atlanta community would look like without you.
You have been dear friends, amazing mentors, and role models for thousands of people like us. You have profoundly changed countless lives, ours amongst them.

May Hashem grant you the zechus to continue to
lead and inspire in the next chapter of your illustrious careers.

With gratitude, love and admiration,

Rabbi Menachem and Dena Deutsch

Congregation Ariel

The kiddush HaShem that is Congregation Ariel is testimony to the single-minded commitment the Friedmans have to exemplify the loving relationship HaShem desires with each of His children.

When the Friedmans arrived in Dunwoody, Shabbos came with them. Rarely has a couple and Shabbos been so intimately intertwined that it is accurate to say that to know them is to know Shabbos.

Rabbi Ilan and Miriam Feldman

Congregation Ariel

It is an honor to pay tribute to Rabbi and Rebbetzin Friedman.

Your decades of visionary leadership, heartfelt teaching, and unwavering dedication have shaped Congregation Ariel into the vibrant kehillah it is today. Your vision and integrity have cultivated a spiritual home filled with Torah and warmth.

As we join Ariel, we are constantly aware that we do so standing on your shoulders. Your legacy is felt in every corner of this community and in the lives of individuals and families you've touched with compassion,

insight, and love. It is our privilege to follow in your footsteps.

May Hashem bless you with good health, joy, and

continued nachas in this well-earned next chapter.

With deep respect and admiration,

Rabbi Pinchas & Naomi Fink

Congregation Ariel

Thank you Abba and Emah for lifting us up for the last 30 years. You gave us constant enjoyment of an "Ariel" view of the world. Life on your higher track is simply sublime.

We love you so much!

Your dear children,

Avi & Brach, Avraham Yaakov & Orah, Avigdor & Shaynie, Label & Elisheva and Yoyo & Hadasa

Diamond - Fountain of Torah

Thank you Rabbi and Morah Dena!

We feel so blessed to have been welcomed into
your family and your home.

Thank you for the Torah you've taught us, your
leadership, guidance, and loving care over the years.

With much love and best wishes,

The Mermelstein Family

Diamond - Fountain of Torah

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah
Dena Friedman, for 30+ years
of dedication to
Congregation Ariel.

Yishai, Devorah and Batsheva Thurlow

Gold - Vision of Torah

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman-
We want to express our gratitude for the wisdom, compassion, and leadership you have shared with our community. You have been a source of strength and guidance through our most meaningful moments - from joyous celebrations to times of reflection and sorrow.

We wish you joy, health, and fulfillment in this new chapter. May you go from strength to strength.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Michael Berkowitz & Debra Bernstein, Adam and Alexandra

Gold - Vision of Torah

With so much hakaras hatov
and admiration.

Fred, Elaine, Ben, Adam, Zahava, Leah and Yehoshua Brasch

Gold - Vision of Torah

With profound gratitude, we honor

Rabbi Friedman and Rebbetzin Morah Dena

whose wisdom and guidance have illuminated our path, instilling in us

a love for Torah and a deeper connection to Hashem. Your impact is immeasurable,

and our hearts overflow with appreciation.

Dan and Kim Cohen

Gold - Vision of Torah

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication

to Congregation Ariel.

Larry and Sandee Glassman

Gold - Vision of Torah

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication to
Congregation Ariel.

Adrienne Litt

Gold - Vision of Torah

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication to

Congregation Ariel.

The Spektor Family

Gold - Vision of Torah

We've been fortunate to attend many lessons and events where Rabbi Binyomin and Morah Dena Friedman poured their heart and soul into every moment.

In your most recent class, you shared the Vilna Gaon's teaching-that we are obligated to feel lifelong gratitude toward a teacher for even a single lesson that imparts new understanding.

With that special feeling that began from the very first time we met you both, our family is deeply thankful for the impact you've had-an impact that has truly changed the trajectory of our lives and the lives of our children.

May Hashem grant all your heartfelt wishes, for you and your loved ones.

As for us, we just want to say one simple thing-THANK YOU.

Mark and Rasa Teytel

Silver - Pillar of Torah

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for creating a spiritual home at
Congregation Ariel.

Anonymous

Silver - Pillar of Torah

Thank you for your 30 years of dedication

and commitment to the Ariel Community.

Your leadership role has greatly impacted my family personally, as well as the community at large.

Mazel Tov and Todah Rabah!

Lester and Linda Czuper

Silver - Pillar of Torah

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication to

Congregation Ariel.

Tzoli and Gila Decker

Silver - Pillar of Torah

Thank you, & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication to
Congregation Ariel.

Danny and Melanie Frank

Silver - Pillar of Torah

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for creating a spiritual home at
Congregation Ariel.

Michael Frank

Silver - Pillar of Torah

We cannot express in words how much you mean to us.

You have helped us grow in our Judaism and guided us while raising our children and providing them a Jewish home.

You opened your home to us for countless holiday meals, and you are family to us.

You have stood by our side through really tough times and celebrated with us through family simchas. You have forever changed our lives and our children's lives.

We are better Jews because of you.

We wish you continued success, and may you keep making the impact on others that you had on our family.

Gabe and Alyson Lembeck

Silver - Pillar of Torah

With immense Hakaras HaTov to you both.

Your commitment made your shul our shul, your

Shabbosim our Shabbosim, your family our family.

Your friendship is always there as well as your wisdom from which we learn with you are beyond words.

There's no place like home.

And home is where the heart and soul are.

With our Love

Your Chairman and Closer,

Jonathan and Ilene Miller and Family

Silver - Pillar of Torah

With gratitude

for Rabbi and Morah Dena's

30 years of service to Congregation Ariel

and with excitement for the journeys ahead.

Michael, Julie, Mallorie and Ethan Rice

Silver - Pillar of Torah

We can think of no two people who have had more impact on our Jewish life and growth than the two of you.

We owe you an eternal debt of gratitude for how much you have helped our family grow into what it has become in the Jewish world and elsewhere.

"To eternity and beyond ..."

David & Nancy Weissmann and Family

Copper - Sustainer of Torah

Dear Rabbi and Dena,

Thank you for being a part of every Cooper life cycle event for the last 28 years!!! You helped bring us closer to Hashem and we are grateful. You developed and nurtured a beautiful Orthodox community in Dunwoody and have positively impacted so many people. We are all lucky to be a part of this special community, and we thank you both for making Dunwoody a wonderful place to call home. You will always be our Rabbi and Rebbetzin and our dear friends.

Wishing you and your family continued good health, happiness, and success.

With respect, appreciation, and love,

Neal, Sydne & Sol Cooper

Copper - Sustainer of Torah

Rabbi and Dena,

Thank you for your friendship, guidance and support.

You have both been there for my family and myself since we arrived in this community. I will always be grateful for the encouragement and uplifting words that you have shared.

Mazel Tov on all of your achievements, accomplishments and influence that you have had in building this community.

Wishing you continued good health and success in all of your future endeavors.

In Loving Memory of Brenda Gozdzik A"H

Isaac Gozdzik

Copper - Sustainer of Torah

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

We wish you bracha and shalva as you transition

into the next phase of your life!

Thank you for the many years of inspiration and guidance

along my path - and to Rabbi Friedman

for being mesader kiddushin at our wedding.

Wishing you hatzlocha rabba on your big life decision, and may you merit to see all of your dreams fulfilled ad meah v'esrim.

With much appreciation,

Michael and Ariella Yaschik

Copper - Sustainer of Torah

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah
Dena Friedman, for 30+ years
of dedication to
Congregation Ariel.

The Zalik Foundation Fund

Bronze - Light of Torah

I am so grateful for all you have given me and my family.

Only Hashem knows what you have given HIS children.

What a great reward you will receive, IyH.
Lots of love and thanks!

Lora Fruchtman and Family

Bronze - Light of Torah

We are proud to be a part of this vibrant Torah community that you built over the last thirty years. You have inspired many people, and you helped us personally in our growth as we became more observant. You are a dynamic team exemplifying wisdom, guidance and encouragement. We fondly remember how you opened your home time and again and made us feel welcomed and supported. Bill feels privileged and fortunate to have studied with the Rabbi at shul and at the Kollel for many years, well before our joining Congregation Ariel.

What a great impact you have both made on our community! We wish you well as your journey takes you to your next opportunity.

Bill and Deborah Hatherley

Bronze - Light of Torah

Rabbi and Morah Dena,

Thank you for all the
instruction, encouragement, friendship and
love you have provided to the Italiaander
family for the past almost 30 years!

Words cannot express

how important you are to us!

We love you!

Scott and Leah Italiaander

Bronze - Light of Torah

Thank you, Rabbi Friedman & Morah Dena,
for 30+ years of dedication and devotion to
Congregation Ariel, ASK, TDSA, Camp Shamayim,
and the Atlanta Jewish community!

You have taught us, shaped us, loved us, and
inspired us - and we are grateful!

Neil and Marcy Kalnitz

Bronze - Light of Torah

ODE TO DENA AND RABBI FRIEDMAN

From sunrise to sunset, they did not sleep.

Oh, Dear L-rd, they did not cease.

For 30 years, they toiled away, Worked G-d's plan, day by day.

He, teaching class before daybreak.Shabbos for 30 or more she did make.

Inspiring words he did speak, Challenging us all to learn and seek.

Loving heart and gentle smile, She provided us all the while.

This my friends, we must say- Can their energy fade away?

Winter cold and summer hot- Their energy fade? We think not!

The both of us love the both of you.

Susan & Richard Krohn and Family

Bronze - Light of Torah

Thank you

Morah Dena & Rabbi Friedman

for inspiring, educating, guiding and encouraging us for so many years,

even after physically we were no longer

in your community.

Ira and Sandra Leff

Bronze - Light of Torah

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for all that you did for us personally.

Thank for your spiritual and halachic guidance and teaching.

You walked beside us as we moved along the Path.

Thank you for opening your home to our family
for Shabbos and the Chagim.

Thank you for creating a spiritual and
welcoming home at Congregation Ariel.

Gail and Harve Linder

Bronze - Light of Torah

Thank you for the amazing growth in our community for over 30 years.

You have inspired our family and watched us grow and become who we are today. Hopefully our Torah education

will continue and encourage others

for the next generations.

We are Torah cheerleaders.
Love, The Lips Family

Renee & Gary Lips

Bronze - Light of Torah

With profound gratitude we honor

Rabbi Friedman and Morah Dena

You have consistently created personalized experiences not only for our family and the Ariel community-but for all those in the Jewish community who are looking for meaning in prayer and learning. You provide an authentic, warm experience of Yiddishkeit to any and all who come through the doors of our shul or your home.

May you be blessed with many more years of Torah, health, joy, and prosperity.

Jill, Hugh, Zechariah, and Yael Mainzer

Bronze - Light of Torah

Yasher Koach!

With profound gratitude,

we celebrate Rabbi & Morah Dena

for their 30+ years of inspirational

leadership, teaching and friendship

Charlotte & Joel Marks

Bronze - Light of Torah

Thank you Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman

for leading us on the path of righteousness.

You have been an inspiration to us for many years.

May your future be as bright as your past.

Elliott and Charlotte Rich

Bronze - Light of Torah

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Binyomin Friedman and Rebbitzin Dena Friedman on your retirement.

You have touched many lives and brought Torah learning to countless individuals. Your dedication and leadership was profound as you nurtured Congregation Ariel from a start up Synagogue to a highly respected and special Orthodox Synagogue in Dunwoody Georgia.

May Hashem continue to bless your entire family with good health and happiness in all of your future endeavors.
With heartfelt love and gratitude,

Jay and Susan Rosenheck

Bronze - Light of Torah

Thank you, Rabbi and Morah Dena Friedman for
housing us and "raising" us in Yiddishkeit
over so many years!

You guided us through the years and shared in
our simchas and trying times.

May you go from success to success.

Looking forward to many more simchas together.

Gershon and Chana Rudnick

Bronze - Light of Torah

We are so grateful for the profound impact you have had

on our lives, our family, and our community.

Your presence, guidance, and unwavering support have helped us grow in ways we never imagined. You've shown us that living a true Jewish life is not only possible, but deeply beautiful and meaningful. It's hard to put into words just how much your influence means to us. We feel truly blessed to have had you both in our lives. May Hashem continue to bless you with strength and success as you inspire even more souls on your journey.

With endless gratitude and affection,

Harold, Lora and Family Schroeder

Shomer

Congregation Ariel has been
so fortunate to have you both
as their spiritual leaders.

Mazel Tov

Rabbi and Morah Dena!

Elaine Alexander

Shomer

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication to
Congregation Ariel.

Josh, Sarah, Lida, Talia, Hadas, Yitzchak, Dena Bakhshi

Shomer

Thank you Rabbi & Morah Dena for your
endless hospitality and always being there for
us with never-ending support, kindness
and friendship.

Thank you for putting Dunwoody on the Jewish map!

Bruce & Diane Barron

Shomer

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication

to Congregation Ariel.

Michel Lallouz & Carole Bernard

Shomer

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for decades of spiritual education to the
children and adults of the Atlanta
Jewish community.

Your dedication to Torah and sharing that
Torah is beyond description.

Michael and Betsy Cenker

Shomer

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah
Dena Friedman, for 30+ years
of dedication to
Congregation Ariel.

Sheila, Kevin, Katherine, and Caroline Cranman

Shomer

Thank you for your loving,
exceptional & extraordinary dedication!

Barbara Frank

Shomer

Thank you,

Rabbi and Morah Dena Friedman

for you 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.

And thank you for all that you

have done for our family.

Adrian and Ilene Grant

Shomer

With much gratitude for the gifts you both have bestowed on the community. Ariel has been the benefactor of your wisdom, kindness, and sacrifices over the past 30 years.

As you enter into this new phase, we hope you are able to look back with pride on what was once just a thought and is now a beautiful loving community reflecting your care and guidance.

There are many stories you know of, all the lives you have touched, and many more for the generations to follow that are yet to be told! It is our hope that you continue to find fulfillment, meaning, joy and happiness in the exploration of what is to come for you.

May we merit to watch as you go from strength to strength.

Steve and Eva Mendel

Shomer

To our Rav and our Friend from the Retirees Kollel

Our deepest appreciation and gratitude

for the many years of learning you have given us.

Our lives have been greatly enriched.

Jacob Bogan, Dan Cohen, Orrin Davis, Robert Dorsky, Allan Freedman, Leonard Habif, Bill Hatherley, Malcolm Joel, Jay Kessler, Neal Mandelbaum, Peter Morris, Louis Morris, William Needle, Yossi Ovadia, Efram Prater, Marty Stub

Rabbi Friedman's Retirees' Kollel

Shomer

Thank you for sharing what it truly means to be a Torah Jew.

You've modeled mitzvos including chesed and hospitality for us to emulate.

Kol HaKavod on a life filled with meaning.

Randy and Cory Shaw

Shomer

שיהיו פרותיה כמוך

May all of your efforts to create and build

this makom Torah continue to bear fruits and give you, Klal Yisrael and the

Ribbono shel Olam great nachas!

May you find new avenues to use your

talents and serve Hashem.

Love,

Rabbi David and Julie Silverman

Shomer

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication to
Congregation Ariel.

Arthur and Roni Tillem

Shomer

With respect and admiration to

Rabbi Binyomin and Morah Dena Friedman

for your years of tireless devotion to Congregation Ariel

and the entire Jewish community.

With love from the family of Samuel N. Werbin (A'H"),

Renee Werbin, Yosef Werbin, Dr. Jeffrey and Robyn Klugman, Rabbi Yitzchok and Sarah Werbin

Gibor

Dear Morah Dena and Rabbi Friedman,

Thank you for welcoming us into Congregation Ariel

from day one. Your dedication and vision

have profoundly impacted our lives,

and we will always cherish our special

connection with both of you.

You will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

With gratitude,

Amy and Woody Alpern

Gibor

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for creating a spiritual home

at Congregation Ariel.

Michael and Lisa Banov

Gibor

Dear Rabbi and Morah Dena,

How blessed we have been to have you in our community!

You have used all your special abilities to
educate us, uplift us, connect us, and guide us!

Your sincere caring impact on all of us is immeasurable

and it will continue to manifest itself till 120!

Allan and Sheila Bleich

Gibor

With heartfelt gratitude for your wisdom,
vision, and dedication in building an
exceptional Torah-observant community where we can all live, learn and grow.

Thank you,

Darren, Andrea, Jonah & Rebecca Carter

Gibor

We wish you a wonderful,

well deserved retirement.

May Hashem bless you with

love and gratitude.

The Doloboff Family

Gibor

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for creating a spiritual home at
Congregation Ariel.

Murray Siegel and Staci & Barry Ritz

Talmid

Dear Rabbi Binyomin and Morah Dena Friedman,

You are the wonderful blessing and HaShem's Bina!

Our gratitude is hard to express,

You lightened our lives and paths!

You gave us all of your life, and your heart,

Your life is role model and your teaching is art!

The meaning of Torah and life you have done, and concreted:

"Treat others as you would like to be treated."

The eye-opening wisdom you live and teach,

We are striving to get and to reach!

Generations of lives you teach and touch,

And we all love you very much!

Marina Arav, Hein Van der Holst and Our Children

Talmid

In honor of our dear Mechutanim

Rabbi Binyomin & Rebbetzin Dena Friedman who demonstrate to us all what the tent of Avraham looked like. We are awed by your generous chessed and are eternally grateful to you for opening your home and your hearts to us, our family, AND our Young Israel of Kendall community!

Rabbi Hershel and Sima Becker

Talmid

Thank you Rabbi Friedman for
all the opportunities to learn
with you and from you.

Ted Britton

Talmid

Thank you Rabbi and Morah Dena for opening your home and your hearts to create incredible and memorable summers!

With hakaras hatov from Camp Shamayim counselors

Bas-sheva Alterman, Ahuva Bacharach, Talia Bakhshi,

Chaya Rivka Berkowitz, Miriam Cohen, Laya (Senior) Diener, Leah Feldman, Devorah Glustein, Chana Miriam Haller, Adina Hershenfield, Baila Hess, Tova Kalatsky,

Elisheva (Goldberger) Landesman, Bayla Meth, Toby Meth, Sara (Deutsch) Pearlman, Chaya Prero, Simi Richter,

Ettie Tendler, Reena Zauderer

Camp Shamayim Counselors

Talmid

Thank you for 30 years of

devotion and dedication to the

Ariel community.

Wishing all the best for

your much deserved retirement.

Eric Solomon and Sharon Fleitman

Talmid

Thank you for your dedication to our family

and for being a support throughout all of our
life's journeys.

We further thank you for being the foundation to our spiritual growth.

We will miss your leadership tremendously.

The Hotz Family

Talmid

Thank you, Rabbi and Morah Dena, for the
opportunity to work with you, learn from you,
and be inspired by you.

May Hashem grant you an abundance of brachos
in your new chapter.

Debbie and Jeff Kalwerisky

Talmid

Rabbi Friedman,

You inspired us so many years ago with in-home

study groups when the Kollel was just beginning

to make a presence in Atlanta.

We have grown so much thanks to you and Morah Dena!

Wishing you all the best, always.

Faye and Craig Lefkoff

Talmid

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication to

Congregation Ariel.

Stephanie, David, Alec, Joseph, Lily and Isaac Lubin

Talmid

Thank you for your vision and passion in transforming our community, our lives, and our families in ways

we could never have imagined.

We stand in awe of your

wisdom, love, and generosity.

Terry Eden & Marty Stub, Michele & Shimshon Kaplan and Rachel & Daniel Eden

Talmid

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for creating a spiritual home at
Congregation Ariel.

Eli & Shoshie Melamed and Family

Talmid

Dear Rabbi Friedman, Morah Dena & Friedman Mishpacha,

Your chesed, your warmth, and your unwavering presence have nurtured our family in ways words cannot fully capture. You've celebrated with us in times of simcha, and stood beside us during moments of challenge, offering strength, encouragement, and quiet acts of kindness that made all the difference. You've helped our family grow, literally, but also in emunah, resilience, and ahavas Yisrael. Your home is a beacon of Torah values, generosity, and sincerity. The love you extend is felt deeply and remembered always.

This small tribute is but a whisper of the hakaras hatov we carry in our hearts.

Lee & Jennifer Pearlman

Talmid

We are so grateful for creating such a warm
and inspiring shul, leading our family on the
path of Torah.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication,
you are inspiration to us.

Artur, Raya, Sara, Bension, Moshe and Leah Pinkhasov

Talmid

We appreciate your
involvement with our family
for all these years.

Rory, Mindy and Ethan Russo, Carly and Adam Friedman

Talmid

In honor of Rabbi Binyomin & Morah Dena,

Thank you for all the wisdom and guidance you
have shared with us these past ten years.

We are blessed to have in our lives such
examples of tzaddim doing Hashem's will.

May Hashem give you good health and nachas,
may you go m'chayil l'chayil.

Rabbi Elchanan & Bracha Schulgasser

Talmid

Thank you for creating memories that won't fade,

for kindness, learning, and fun that's been made.

We appreciate your hard work and care,

Rabbi Binyomin and Morah Dena we're grateful to share.

Ovadia Armstrong, Yisrael Geliebter, Yehuda Heber, Yoel Krigsman, Hillel Muller, Yaakov Zehnwirth

The SEED Boys 2007-2008

Talmid

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for creating a spiritual home

at Congregation Ariel.

The Shuman Family

Talmid

Thank you,

Rabbi Friedman for your

mentorship throughout the years.

Alona and Zevi Solomon

Talmid

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for creating a spiritual home at
Congregation Ariel.

Rabbi Reuven and Rachel Stein

Talmid

With great appreciation to Morah Dena Friedman

who generously gives of herself to improve the lives

of our students, families and community.

You have made a lasting imprint on

our hearts and in Atlanta forever!

May you and Rabbi Friedman continue

to go from strength to strength!

Best Wishes,

Your TDSA Mishpocha

Talmid

Thank you to

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman
for your years of mentorship,

guidance, love and inspiration.

We are forever grateful for your influence on
our family.

Jan Tenenbaum and Family

Talmid

Dear Rabbi and Rebbetzin Friedman,

As you move on to your next chapter,

we want to express our deepest gratitude for

everything you've built and nurtured here.

Your vision, warmth, and open hearts created a truly special community-one that embraced everyone, especially the Israeli families who found a home thanks to you. Your presence, kindness, and leadership will be deeply missed.

Thank you for being such extraordinary people.

With love and appreciation,

Rabbi Yossi and Malka Vakrat

Talmid

Mazel Tov to Rabbi Binyomin and Morah Dena Friedman

on this well deserved evening of honor.

The Rabbi and Dena made us feel welcomed into the Ariel community three years ago from day one as our boxes were coming off the moving truck.

Morah Dena's "haimash" Shabbat dinners were always beautiful and warm and very much appreciated. We wish you both continued success in all your future endeavors to add to your long list of many accomplishments already achieved.

Len and Charlene Winer

Talmid

Thank you Rabbi and Morah Dena Friedman for your dedication to the spiritual growth of the Atlanta community.

You are an inspiration to everyone and you have touched every member of our greater Atlanta community.

Your former students forever remember your influence on their Jewish Education. We appreciate everything you have done to enrich our community and our lives.

With admiration,

Michael & Yael Wolf, Ariella, Avigayil, Tali, Yechiel, Kiki, Orli

Talmid

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication to
Congregation Ariel.

Marsha and Dennis Yaschik

chai

With gratitude and appreciation we thank you both
for ALL that you do!

Mitch and Linda Adler

Thank you for being such a good educator and the
best role model for our children and grandchildren.

Bizhan and Janet Afrah

chai

Thank you,
Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for creating a spiritual home at
Congregation Ariel.

Dr. Alan Belinky

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman, for creating a spiritual home at Congregation Ariel.

Sarah, Mashiach, Judah, Jacob and Jasmine Benson

chai

Rabbi Binyomin and Morah Dena
Real friends, real leaders.
With love and admiration,

Shlomo and Sarah Faigie Berkowitz

Thank you for your contributions to the Jewish community of Atlanta and for your personal connection to our family.
Wishing you hatzlacha in your next chapter.

Mindy and Jay Cinnamon

chai

Thank you Rabbi and Morah Dena
for your warmth, wisdom and kindness.

Elayne and Ron Gabbai and Arlene & Arnold Coleman

Dear Family Rabbi Binyamin and Morah Dena
"בכל לבבכם עשיתם והצלחתם"
devray hayamim II
Keep up the good work in your new status.
Love,
The Dancziger Family

chai

Thank you for everything you have done for this community. You have been such an important part of our lives, and it is hard to imagine the community without you.

Mark, Angela, Jacob, Yair & Ariella Davydov

In Honor and Appreciation
of
Rabbi Binyomin Friedman

The Donner Family

chai

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.

Eli and Tzeryl Ebrams

Thank you for decades of leadership & friendship to us,
greater Atlanta, & Klal Yisrael.
May you continue to share your
אהבת ישראל upon all who merit to know you!

Aaron & Devorah Feldman

chai

Thank you Morah Dena & Rabbi Friedman
for your profound, immeasurable, positive impact
on the Atlanta Jewish Community!

Keren Fisher & Ben Flusberg and Family

Dear Rabbi Friedman and Morah Dena,
Thank you for being our role models and friends.
We have endless hakaras hatov for what you
have given to the klal and to us.

Rabbi Daniel and Rivka Freitag

chai

May the One Above continue to
bless you with good health to
continue to lead and inspire
Klal Israel.

Rhoda Gleicher

Mazel tov from the Goldwasser family
and thank you for so many years of inspiration
and for being family to us.
The Goldwasser Family

chai

Thank you,
Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman
for all you have done for our family and the
many other families and individuals you have
touched in Dunwoody!
Ad 120+ !!
Rabbi Shai and Paula Gorlin

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel and TDSA.
Our son Yaakov had an incredible Kitah K year!

Aryeh and Brocha, and Yaakov Holzer

chai

Thank you for welcoming our family nearly 10 years ago.
At Ariel, we have grown, made our best friends,
and been supported during celebrations and challenges.

Jonathan and Heather Kamenear

Dear Rabbi and Morah Dena,
Memories to cherish.
Bracha v'Hatzlacha!
Love,
Stanley & Ruby Katz

chai

With Hakaras HaTov
for all you have done for our family.

Marcia and William Lerner

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.

Marc & Beverly Lewyn

chai

In honor of a dynamic couple who have contributed
so much to Congregation Ariel and beyond.
It is a zchus to be part of your mishpacha!

Chaya and Baruch Lovett

Rabbi Friedman & Morah Dena,
Our gratitude & respect
we have for you is immeasurable.
Leslee and Pete Morris

chai

לא ינום ולא ישן
In honor of Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman
with tremendous admiration for a devotion to the Klal
that leaves no time for sleep.

Mayer & Rivka Neuberger

Dear Morah Dena and Rabbi Binyomin,
Thank you for your friendship and guidance for 35 years.
We wish you much Hatzlacha!

Much love,
Carmela & Sam Ofer

chai

Thank you for showing us how to make
the world a better place through your example.
We wish you all the best.
Alex Pindrik

We are so grateful for all you have given us.
Thank you for your guidance, inspiration
and the wisdom through the years!
Wishing you all the best!
Rafael, Ella, Yael Pinkhasov

chai

Your guidance & selfless devotion have
touched and inspired generations.
May you continue to be a source of light and blessings.

Barbara and Arnie Podber

In admiration for
Rabbi and Morah Dena Friedman
השיבו
לב אבות על בנים
ולב בנים על
אבותם
Rabbi Doniel and Esther Pransky

chai

Thank you for your service and leadership.
Thank you for lighting the way for so many.
Thank you for making a difference.
Linda and Irvin Rabinowitz

Thank you for everything you have done for the Shul
and our Family. We have so many memories of
our time with you and your Family.
We will Treasure them all.
Allan & Robyn Regenbaum

chai

Morah Dena, you brighten my day every time you pop into my room through 'that other door'. I love stopping by your room to see the master at work. Rabbi Friedman, you light up my night, with my 7000 lumen flashlight on the streets of Dunwoody late at night. In appreciation of all you have done for us and our children. You bring out the best in all of us.
Avi and Shira Rubin

Thank you
Rabbi and Dena Friedman for
enriching our lives with Torah, wisdom,
and countless Shabbos and Yom Tov meals!!

Steven and Pearl Schaikewitz

chai

In honor of Morah Dena and Rabbi Binyomin Friedman,
whose kindness and selfless acts have touched
countless lives and inspired an entire community.

Rabbi Yosef and Rookie Shapiro

We respect & love you & are honored
to have you as dear friends. May your future hold
good health, adventure & guidance of Klal Yisrael!
Love,

Paul and Ilana Shenk

chai

Thank you Rabbi and Morah Dena Friedman
for everything you have done for Congregation Ariel
and the entire Atlanta community for the last 30+ years!
Yoel and Chavie Spotts

Not enough words to express our love and
gratitude to this dynamic duo.
From ASK, Congregation Ariel,
TDSA "K" teacher, Camp Shamayim .
Hatzlacha rabbah.

Leah & Jay Starkman

chai

To our Simchat Torah family, Thank you for the
amazing years we spent chag together.
Looking forward to celebrating the chaggim in Yerushalayim.
Harold and Shoshana Stiefel

With gratitude for guiding us over 30 years
with spirituality, growth, being a role model.
We would not be where we are today without you!
Forever grateful.
Esther & Aaron Taratoot

chai

Thank you,
Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for creating a spiritual home at
Congregation Ariel.
Todd and Stephanie Wachtel

Thank you,
Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for creating a spiritual home at Congregation Ariel.
Jeffrey and Elena Wand

chai

Mazel Tov on this well
deserved honor You have really
built a community!
Warmly,

Jack and Pam Williams

Chaver

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for creating a spiritual home at Congregation Ariel.
Arlene Appelrouth - A Way With Words

We, and the entire Atlanta community, have been enriched
by the contributions of the Friedmans!
Yasher Kochachem!
Rabbi Ariel & Michele Asa

Dear Rabbi Friedman & Morah Dena,
Thank you for your leadership and presence in our lives!
Best of luck on your future journey!
Simon and Victoria Barayev

Chaver

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman, for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.
Eliyahu, Veronika, Moshe, Sarah, Ari Bari

Thanks for making Ariel such a warm, wonderful & welcoming Shul! Wishing yall much mazel in this next chapter!
Cindy and Joel Bauman

Thank you for 30 years of inspirational leadership to Congregation Ariel and the greater Atlanta Jewish community.
Larry and Elaine Benuck

Chaver

Not enough words to describe our Hakarat Hatov
to you for always being there for us.
With love,
The Bunder Family

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.
Lee and Mindy Caplan

Thanks for all you've done for Ariel and the impact you
have had on our family.
Karen, Mike, Matthew and Noah Chen

Chaver

115 characters to sum up our relationship TDSA, shabbosim, sukkos, shmoozing, laughing, supporting, hakaras hatov!
Mordechai and Naomi Cohen

With heartfelt gratitude for all you have given to me,
my family and Congregation Ariel.
The Drukman Family

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.
Steve and Bonnie Ellenoff

Chaver

We want to recognize the
tremendous spiritual accomplishments of
Rabbi Binyomin and Morah Dena Bracha v'hatzlacha!
Rabbi Daniel and Bluma Esteicher

My heartfelt gratitude to Rabbi & Morah Dena
for all you generously gave to the community & me.
You will be missed.
Melody Euchman

Thank you for always offering us a seat
at your table and in your heart!
Tamir & Mirit Eyal

Chaver

Much hakores hatov for your boundless efforts in connecting so many of us to Hashem and His Torah.
Tizku l'mitzvos
Janie Feldman

Thank you, Rabbi Friedman and Morah Dena
for all you've done to build Yiddishkeit in Atlanta.
Joey & Kay Fink

Rabbi and Morah: Your Torah and Chinuch have made a lasting impression on generations in Dunwoody and beyond!
Rabbi Dov & Rivka Foxbrunner

Chaver

May Hashem bless you and keep you always.
We are blessed having you in our lives.
Yoram, Sarit, Shmueli and Yaeli Franzen Family

I feel so privileged to have grown up in the Ariel community. Thank you, Rabbi Friedman and Morah Dena!
Chaya and Yitz Gamus

Rabbi and Morah Dena, Thank you for being such important role models for us in how to serve Klal Yisroel!
Rabbi Yerachmiel and Rochelle Garfield

Chaver

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman, for creating a spiritual home at Congregation Ariel.
Sam Getty

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.

Jodi and Jonathan Ginsberg

Our multiple generations (over 42 years) have looked up to you since 4 years of age and always will. May HKBH grant you the finest possible and BeH you'll continue be shluchim d'Rachmona and make your mark on whatever you come near.
Rabbi Chaim & Chaya Glazer and Family

Chaver

Thank you, Rabbi and Morah Dena Friedman for showing us the way. With tremendous Hakaras Hatov, Go Shamayim Go!!
Yosef and Dassie Goldberg

Mazal tov to the Friedmans on this wonderful & well-deserved honor! Thank you for all that you've done!
Michelle and Moshe Goldfeder

You model sincere and selfless dedication to the klal.
Thank you for the impact you've had on our entire family!
Daniel and Tova Gopin

Chaver

Mazal tov Morah Dena and Rabbi Friedman on your unparalleled impact on the Atlanta Jewish community.
Rebecca and Josh Gottlieb

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.
Arie and Shoshanna Gurin

Thank for your incredible work building Congregation Ariel and growing Jewish souls in Dunwoody.
Renee Haas

Chaver

Thank you for such wonderful summers
of life-building experiences!
Dunwoody Seed 2005-2006
Eitan Herskovitz

With Gratitude, Love & Respect you two built a wonderful community from your hearts & souls. Thank you forever.
Phil, Cheryl, David, Tova Isaacs and Family

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for creating a spiritual home at Congregation Ariel.
Avrohom and Sorah Larimer

Chaver

Thank you for sharing your love of Torah with your beloved community. May your light continue to shine to 120.
Davida Levin

Mazel Tov on this much deserved honor. Thank you for
decades of leadership and inspiration to the Atlanta community
Chavi and Matt Lewis

Thank you for your kindness, inspiration
and guidance through the years!!
Marc, Rita, Michael, Daniel and Ellie Lor

Chaver

Back from the days before the shul was built - I'll always remember all you taught me! Mazel tov!
Brenda Lowenberg

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman, for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.
Yosef and Chana Melamed

Thank you Rabbi B. & Dena so very much ~ for your tremendous chesed, leadership and spiritual guidance to us all
Tsiporah (Janice) Metzel ~ Art Concepts Unlimited

Chaver

May you go from strength to strength continuing to touch many lives as you have at Ariel. Wishing you all good things.
Linda Miller

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman, for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.
Brenda Mooney

Rabbi & Morah Dena, Thank you for your leadership, and being pillars of our community to learn from and lean on!
Stacy and Paul Morris

Chaver

Your words and actions inspired growth
in each of us that will continue to blossom forever.
תודה רבה
The Norman Family

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.
Jeff Prince - Chemical Corporation

Rabbi and Morah Dena Friedman, thank you
for everything you have done for the Ariel Community.
Rachel, Ari, Hannah and Evan Rosner

Chaver

We still sing all the Kitah K songs,
30 years later!
Shneur Zvi and Miriam Silverman

Wishing Rabbi Binyomin and Morah Dena Friedman
TZEITCHEM LESHALOM!!
Saul Sloman

Thank you so much for 30 years of spiritual support
and warm hospitality. We love you and will miss you.
Bob and Susan Sobel

Chaver

Thank you for welcoming us into the community
and being such wonderful role models!
Natalie and Joel Sokol

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for creating a spiritual home at Congregation Ariel.
Janet Spector

Thank you, Rabbi Friedman and Morah Dena,
for your 30+ years of dedication and commitment to Congregation Ariel.
Aaron & Beth Valenta

Chaver

Thank you, Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,
for 30+ years of dedication to Congregation Ariel.
Reuben and Ellen Wechsler

With Love and deep Hakaras Hatov for all that you have done for our family and for the community
Rabbi Shimon & Chana Wiggins

.שלנו, שלכם
With infinite gratitude,
Yaakov & Tova Zehnwirth