honoring drs. marianne and stephen garber Garber Honor Roll Award

The JELF Garber Family Honor Roll Award honors individuals with years of dedicated service to JELF, including leadership roles on the Executive Committee, and significant contributions to the organization’s mission.
Award Recipients
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Dr. Stephen Garber
Dr. Marianne Daniels Garber
Dr. Marianne Daniels Garber

Drs. Marianne and Stephen Garber are deeply connected to JELF’s mission, inspired by Stephen’s father, Al Garber, who was raised in the Hebrew Orphans’ Home, JELF’s predecessor, and benefited from the community’s support for his college education. Both have served as JELF Board Chairs, with Marianne leading twice (2003–2005 and 2015–2017) and Stephen from 1992–1994.

Professionally, Marianne and Stephen co-founded the Behavioral Institute of Atlanta, where they specialized in learning disorders, ADHD, and parenting support. They have also authored numerous educational resources for parents and educators.

Active leaders in the Atlanta Jewish community, Marianne and Stephen take great pride in their family and their lasting dedication to JELF’s mission and the broader community.

Garber Honor Roll Recipients

  • 1996 – Al Garber*
  • 1997–Joseph and Ruby Patterson*
  • 1998 –Joseph Hass*
  • 2001 – Beryl Weiner*
  • 2002 – Nancy Abrams* and Marvin Botnick*
  • 2003 – Bea Feiman
  • 2005 – Hank Greenstone*
  • 2007 – Marianne Garber
  • 2009 – Judy Wolman and Ed Hyken
  • 2010 – Rob Smulian and Ned Montag
  • 2011– Jeff Alperin
  • 2012 – Kathe Brown
  • 2013 – Jerry Riemer & Faye Silverman
  • 2014 – Bob Thompson
  • 2015 – Randie Siegel
  • 2016 – Philip Kahn
  • 2017 – Rob Rickles
  • 2018 – Don Sklar
  • 2019 – Donna Freedman
  • 2020 – Stan Lowenstein
  • 2022 – Jane Aronoff
  • 2023 – Jeff Alperin
  • 2024 – Rob Rickles

*of blessed memory