View Journal | Congregation Ariel Gala Evening 2025

Gold - Vision of Torah

With so much hakaras hatov
and admiration.

The Brasch Family

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

Gold - Vision of Torah

With profound gratitude, we honor

Rabbi Friedman and Rebbetzin Mora 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.

Adrienne Litt

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, 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.

Michael and Julie Rice

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

Warmly, Isaac Gozdzik

Bronze - Light of Torah

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

Larry and Sandee Glassman

Bronze - Light of Torah

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

Bill and Deborah Hatherley

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 creating a
spiritual home at
Congregation Ariel.

Jay and Susan Rosenheck

Shomer

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

Adrian and Ilene Grant

Shomer

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for creating a spiritual home at
Congregation Ariel.

Steve and Eva Mendel

Shomer

Thank you for creating this
opportunity for us to
learn together.

Rabbi Friedman's Men's Kollel Members

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

Gibor

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for creating a spiritual home at
Congregation Ariel.

Murray Siegel and Staci & Barry Ritz

Talmid

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

Mazel Tov

Rabbi and Dena

Elaine Alexander

Talmid

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

Eric Solomon and Sharon Fleitman

Talmid

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication to

Congregation Ariel.

Stephanie, David, Alec, Joseph and Lily Lubin

Talmid

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

Terry Eden and Marty Stub

Talmid

Thank you,

Rabbi & Morah Dena Friedman,

for 30+ years of dedication

to Congregation Ariel

Hal and Lora Schroeder

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

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

In Honor and Appreciation
of
Rabbi Binyomin Friedman

The Donner Family

chai

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

Jack and Pam Williams

Chaver

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

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

Sponsor List

Gold - Vision of Torah

Fred and Elaine Brasch

Dan and Kim Cohen

Adrienne Litt

Mark and Rasa Teytel

Silver - Pillar of Torah

Anonymous

Lester and Linda Czuper

Michael and Julie Rice

Copper - Sustainer of Torah

Isaac Gozdzik

Bronze - Light of Torah

Larry and Sandee Glassman

Bill and Deborah Hatherley

Charlotte & Joel Marks

Jay and Susan Rosenheck

Shomer

Adrian and Ilene Grant

Steve and Eva Mendel

Rabbi Friedman's Men's Kollel Members

Randy and Cory Shaw

Gibor

Murray Siegel

Talmid

Elaine Alexander

Eric Solomon and Sharon Fleitman

Stephanie, David, Alec, Joseph and Lily Lubin

Terry Eden and Marty Stub

Hal and Lora Schroeder

Chai

Linda and Irvin Rabinowitz

Allan & Robyn Regenbaum

Paul and Ilana Shenk

The Donner Family

Jack and Pam Williams

Chaver

Bunder Family

Chavi and Matt Lewis