All in the Beth El Family 2026

Randy Iden and Gail Scully on their 38th wedding anniversary.

Gabriel and Samantha Desser, children of Jennifer Desser, on becoming B’nai Mitzvah.

Jonathan and Alexandra Friedman on their 25th wedding anniversary.

Tamar Aizenberg, son of Deborah and Gabi Aizenberg, and Saul Cohen, son of Nancy Bloom and Alan Cohen, on their Auf Ruf.

Nancy and Maury Fertig on the birth of their granddaughter, Emmie Ruth.

Daniela Magnifico and Pinchas Badra on their 1st wedding anniversary.

Katy and Josh Silvers on the baby naming of their granddaughter, Shai Juliette Polk.Gerald Lasin on the 77th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

Julia Faust on the first anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.

Tami and Reuben Warshawsky on the birth of their granddaughter, Mila Jaye Allen. Proud parents are Adina Allen and Rabbi Josh Warsharsky.

Mazel Tov to Stephanie & Jimmy Levine and Marlene & Seth Halpern on the occasion of the Aufruf of their children, Jamie Levine and Justin Halpern, on Saturday, May 30.

Nathan and Rachel Block, children of Melissa and Phillip Block, on becoming B’nai Mitzvah.

Jenny Dennis in honor of her 35th anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.

Beth El member Hon. Renee Goldfarb who will receive the 2026 Ilana Diamond Rovner Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Jewish Judges Association at its Annual Installation and Awards Dinner in Chicago tonight. Beth El proudly celebrates this special honor and recognition of her distinguished service and accomplishments. Go to Illinois Jewish Judges Association Annual Dinner Registration for more information.

Joan Brodsky, Mary Channon, Beth Cook, Leslie Fox, Ronni Graff, Melany Gurtman, Deborah Herz-Mazius, Marilyn Hirsch, Lois Lourie, Leah Mindell, and Fran Shapiroon becoming adult B’not Mitzvah.
Laura Patterson and Joel Steinbergon their 18th wedding anniversary.
Gabrielle Lipsitz, daughter of Terri and Michael Lipsitz, and Hunter Watts, son of Valerie and Phillip Watts, on their Auf Ruf.
Kiva Kirsche, daughter of Catherine and Dan Kirsche, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah (Monday, May 25).

Heidi Blumenthal, daughter of Rebecca and Daniel Blumenthal and Cody Reiff, son of Robbi and Robert Reiff, on their Auf Ruf.Ken Saffiron his 77th birthday.Laurel Abramowicz on her birthday and in honor of her grandkids Dean, Maya, Kendall, Leia, Gabriella and Eli

All of our Junior Congregation kids who “Leveled Up” and earned a delicious pizza lunch and an awesome afternoon playing in our very own Game Truck: Mason Bennett, Betty Blitzstein, Elie Freedman, Matan Ginsberg, Tobey Lindon, Colt Schwartz, and Sky Schwartz.

Nora Holt, daughter of Mia Levy and Jonathan Holt, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
Sarah Cohen and Robert Schnitzer on the birth and baby naming of their daughter, Ella Miriam Schnitzer. Proud Grandparents are Rabbi Ora and Dr.
David Schnitzer and Debbie and Arnie Cohen.Rabbi Michael Schwabon his 50th birthday.
Mike Kamin on the 40th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Aaron Krumbeinon the 50th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Jared Kamin on the 7th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

Phyllis Shalowitz on her 95th birthday.Ben Lampert, son of Suzie and Mark Lampert, and Lauren Ship, daughter of Andrea and Stuart Ship, on their marriage on March 21, 2026.

Lexee Vainstock, daughter of Victoria and Gregory Vainstock, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
Gail and Brian Bornstein and Carol and John Levy in honor of their granddaughter, Lottie Baker Levy.
Rob Freemanon the 50th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Naomi Cowans, daughter of Deborah Shalowitz Cowans and Bruce Cowans, and Jesse Madwed, son of Karin and Michael Madwed, on their Auf Ruf.
Rabbi Deena Cowanson her birthday.
Stanton and Carole Derdiger on the birth of their great-grandson, Ayreh Zehev Asulin. Proud parents are Lidor and Farrah Symone Asulin.
Ellen Lavin on her 81^stbirthday.
Ron and Eileen Goldberg on their 43rd wedding anniversary.

Avi Freedman, son of Laura and Rabbi Alex Freedman, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Jack Channonwho won the Chidon (Bible Contest) at school this week.
Hazzan Sandler served as one of the judges, and Hazzan Greenbergcame to cheer on all the students.

Sam Iden, son of Gail Scully and Randall Iden and Arielle Lawlor, daughter of Ronit and Steve Lawlor, on their Auf Ruf
Aaron Strauss, son of Deborah and Dale Strauss, and Emily Young, daughter of Mindy and Joel Young, on their Auf Ruf.
Fran and John Sherman on the birth of their grandson, Emmett Aviv Sherman.

Gabrielle Pascal, daughter of Deena and Keith Pascal, and Michael Nussbaum, son of Susan and Steve Nussbaum, on their Auf Ruf.Herbert Lippitzon his 96th birthday.Leah Brajer on her 50th birthday.

Mira and Darryl Temkin on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Gabe Zallik, son of Dr. Ned and Cindy Zallik, and Casey Klein, daughter of Elaine and Jim Klein, on their Auf Ruf.
Bobbi and Jeff Kwall on the birth of their grandson. Proud parents are Nisa and Jordan Salins.
Jeff Gordon on the 55th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Sara and Steve Coven on the birth of their granddaughter. Proud parents are Shoshana and Josh Ostrow. Great-grandparents are Merle and Sheldon Rosenfeld.

Perry Rabin, son of Debbie and David Rabin, and Emily Rubin, daughter of Roberta and Derrick Rubin, in honor of their Auf Ruf.

Rod and Marilyn Slutzkyon their 45th wedding anniversary.Brian Jacobson on the 40th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

Mila Unruch, daughter of Alisa and Joel Unruch, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Rebecca Fivel and Daniel Dexter on the baby naming of their daughter, Tamara Sally Dexter.

Jacob Nemirow, son of Allison and Adam Nemirow,on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Melanie and Seth Pawlow on the birth of their son Eli Jonah. Proud grandparents are Barry and Laurel Abramowicz.

Kooper Halperin, son of Melissa and Todd Halperin, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Eli Schrayer, son of Lynn and Skip Schrayer, and Danielle Epstein, daughter of Linda and Michael Epstein, on their Auf Ruf.Benjamin Lampert, son of Suzie and Michael Lampert, and Lauren Ship, daughter of Andrea and Stuart Ship, on their Auf Ruf.Eli Mordini, son of Jane and Mark Mordini, and Allyson Jacobs, daughter of Jan and Richard Jacobs, on their Auf Ruf.

Adam Rudolph Shemaria and Joseph Shemaria on the birth of their daughter, Orli Rudolph. Proud grandparents are Michael and Miriam Rudolph.

Lila Derman, daughter of Talia and Ari Derman, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.Jori Brajer on his 56th birthday.

Raizel Lieberman, daughter of Alicia and Lawrence Frank Lieberman on her engagement to Jonah Sugarman, son of Jenny and Richard Sugarman.

Alex Srour, son of Lisa and Daniel Srour, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Jonathan Friedman on his 81st birthday.

Hannah Drumm, daughter of Aliza and Michael Drumm, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Rocky and Earl Rubinoff on the engagement of their daughter Tracy Rubinoff to Bobby Borovsky, son of Emily and Jim Borovsky.Barbara and David Lansing on the birth of their granddaughter, Isabelle Jade Cohen. Proud parents are Jessica and Kenny Cohen.
Jared Kaminand Yael Smith on their participation in the Hartman Winter Student Seminar.

Jack Channon, son of Mary and Ben Channon, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Philip Feitelbergon his 90th birthday.Danny Grossberg, son of Marla and Terry Grossberg, and Hannah Landau, daughter of Beth and Josh Landau, on their Auf Ruf.Daniel Dlugie, son of Joyce and David Dlugie and Tyler Froelich, daughter of Katy Froelich and Brian Saltzman on their Auf Ruf.Margaret and Lee Cohn on the birth of their grandson, Shai Jordan Rosen. Proud parents are Rebecca and Aaron Rosen.Robert Schnitzer and Sarah Cohen on the birth of their daughter. Proud grandparents are Dr. David and Rabbi Ora Schnitzer.Sarah Bronson, daughter of Honey and Daniel Bronson, on her engagement to Alex Lipnik, son of Danny and Paula Lipnik.

Jane Shira Senescu, granddaughter of members Marlene and Stuart Senescu, on turning 9 years old on January 6^th, daughter of Reid and Alisha Senescu.

David Gordon, son of Marilyn Hirsch and Gary Gordon, and Samantha Brooks, daughter of Leslie and Marty Brooks, on their Auf Ruf.Sam Shaneson his 82nd birthday.Andy Hochbergon the 50th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Reid R. Senescu, Ph.D., and Carly B. Senescu, MD-MPH, children of Marlene and Stuart Senescu, on their 47th and 44th birthdays, respectively. Both are graduates of Beth El Religious Schools and B’nai Mitzvah.

Daniel Richman, son of Rebecca and Chad Richman, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.David Cook on the anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

Max Berke, son of Michael Berke and Lisa Cooper, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Richard and Janice Small on their 38th wedding anniversary.

Ben Henoch, son of Jeri and Andrew Henoch, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Karen Lobl and David Eisenbergon their 40th wedding anniversary.

Leah Levine, daughter of Luba and Marc Levine, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Sheldon Rosenfeldon his 91st birthday.

Emily Silberman, daughter of Jodi and Mark Silberman, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah

 

Eleanor Arnold, daughter of Sally and Paul Arnold, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.Beverly Dratleron the 75th anniversary of the first Bat Mitzvah at NSS Beth El.Ari Smithon the 2nd anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Zachary Brajeron the 3rd anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

Aly Sider and Sandy Glass on the birth of their son,Solomon Reuben. Proud grandparents are Karen and Hal Sider, Joanne Glass, and Arthur Glass. Congratulations also to aunt and uncle Maxine and Rommie Zatz, uncle Sam Sider, great-aunt Judy Glass, and cousins Auren and Levi Zatz.Phil and Doreen Feitelberg for the wedding of their grandson Elliott Rock to Rachael Koppel, daughter of Dr and Mrs Steve Koppel.

Miles Atlas, son of Dana and Joshua Atlas, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Jeff Grafstein on the 54th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

Jillian Mosk, daughter of Jodie and Mark Mosk and Zach Levin, son of Nancy and Adam Levin on their Auf RufJoshua Pascal, son of Deena and Keith Pascal, and Alexandra Emmerman, daughter of Hillary and Todd Emmerman on their Auf Ruf.Reuben Warshawskyon the anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Justin Halpern, son of Seth and Marlene Halpern, for his engagement to Jamie Levine, daughter of Jimmy and Stephanie Levine.

 

Fran Shapiro, who will be honored as the IsraelLink – Educator Honoree at the StandWithUs Midwest Campus Champions Gala on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
This special recognition celebrates Fran’s dedication, passion, and impact as an educator and advocate for Israel. Learn more about the eventhere.

George and Lena Whittman, children of Leslye and Brian Whittman, on becoming B’nai Mitzvah.Brian Whittmanon his 54th birthday.Marshall and Lita Weinsteinon their 60th wedding anniversary.Len and Bobbie Tenneron their 65th wedding anniversary.

Michael Katzon the 70th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Bobbie and Len Tenneron their 65th wedding anniversary.

Benjamin Gruby, son of Lindsey and Michael Gruby, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Wendy and Danny Kahn on the marriage of their son Richard to Joshua Stadlan. Congratulations also to Richard’s sister and brother-in-law, Lucy and Brian Bortman; niece Shai; and nephews Leo and Miles. 

 

 

Noah Weil, son of Sara and Jason Weil, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Adam Kahnon his 48th birthday.Brian and Gail Boorstein and John and Carol Levy on the birth of their grandchild, Lottie Baker Levy. Proud parents are Alexa and Allen Levy. Great grandmothers are Elena Baker and Enid Robinson.

Annie Block, daughter of Sara and Greg Block, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.Noa Deutch, daughter of Jen and Todd Deutch, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah. (Mincha service)Stuart Cohenon the 60th anniversary of his Bar MitzvahBen and Mary Channonon their 16th wedding anniversary.

Abigail Glick, daughter of Riffe and Jonathan Glick, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.Riffe and Jonathan Glickon their 16th wedding anniversary.Mary Channonon her 41st birthday.Judy and Sandy Kutinon their 25th wedding anniversary.

Mary Ellen Bowers and Larry Goldsmith on their 15^thwedding anniversary.Jeff and Mindy Gordonon their 40th wedding anniversary.Alexa and Allen Levy on the birth of their daughter, Lottie Baker Levy. Brian and Gail Boorstein and Carol and John Levy are proud grandparents and Enid Robinsonis the proud great-grandmother.Janet and Gary Resnick on the birth of their granddaughter. Proud parents are Rebecca and Brad Ader.

Tami and Reuben Warshawskyon their 40th wedding anniversary.Merle and Steven Tovian on their 50^thwedding Anniversary!

Sandy Starkman and Larry Pachteron their 45th wedding anniversary.Anna Solomonon the baby naming of her daughter, Maya Solomon. Proud grandmother is Madeleine Solomon.Mary Ellen Bowerson her 70th birthday.Stuart and Marlene Rubin Senescu on their 53rd wedding anniversary.

Bobbi and Jeff Kwallon their 45th wedding anniversary.Susan and Marc Sackson their 40th wedding anniversary.Ken Levinon his 88th birthday.Amy and Ricky Bortz on the birth of their son. Proud grandparents are Earl and Rocky Rubinoff.

Linda and Leon Gottlieb on the birth of their granddaughter, Lilah Grace Boyman.
Mark Lamperton the 50th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Steve Coven on his birthday.

Mark Edelsteinon his 70th birthday.Sara Covenon her birthday.Hazzan Jacob Sandler on being named one of JUF’s 36 Under 36. Others from Beth El include Daniel Abrams, Adam Seidenberg and Sam Smith.

Steven and Carol Beckerman the birth of their granddaughter, Adeline Jo Beckerman.Anne McDonagh and David Fishbaum on the engagement of their son Daniel to Lexi Heller, daughter of Suzie and David Heller.

 

Marvin and Sara Siegelon their 60th wedding anniversary.Debra and Adam Natenshonon their 22nd wedding anniversary.

Ari Schwab, son of Erica and Rabbi Michael Schwab, as he leaves for West Point Military Academy.Fran and Jon Shermanon their 40th wedding anniversary.Jan and Brian Channon on the birth of their grandson, Akiva Meir Miller. Proud parents are Rachel and Zachary Miller.Renee Kleinon her 82nd birthday.Danny Wolf and the Wolf Family!🏀🇮🇱
We are thrilled to congratulateDanny Wolf on being drafted to the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA — alongside fellow Israeli player Ben Saraf! 🎉
Danny has been a truemenschthroughout this past year, and it was incredibly moving to watch this milestone moment. The Wolf family has been longtime members and supporters of our Beth El community, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Shael and Myrna Siegelon their 67th wedding anniversary and Myrna’s 89th birthday.Asher Zallik,son of Cindy and Ned Zallik, and Zoe Sinton, daughter of Wendi Arnstein and Scott Sinton, on their Auf Ruf.Gerry Kaplanon the birth of her great-grandson, Aron Yechiel Boaz Friedman.JoAnne Blumbergon her 63rd birthday and 50th anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.Carly Humeson her 47th birthday.Rebecca and Corey Derdiger on the birth of their son, Nathaniel Boaz Derdiger; big sister is Elizabeth Derdiger; proud grandparents are Debra and Arnold Landis and Cindy and Lowell Derdiger.

Daniela Magnifico, our communications manager, on her upcoming wedding to Pinchas Badra.Julia Faust, daughter of Marcie and Derek Faust, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.Ellie Goldsmithon her graduation from Northwestern University.

Gabriel Daihes, son of Kristen and Oron Daihes, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Mary Ellen Bowers and Larry Goldsmith on the birth of Mary Ellen’s granddaughter Maeve Doyle Wulff.

Aidan Burack,son of Dina Luke and Alan Burack, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Rob and Marcy Freemanon their 35th wedding anniversary.Ben Rosenkranz, son of Lisa and Jeff, and Emily Simanskis for their engagement.

Daniel and Sarah Channon on the Birth of their daughter Aurora Rose Marie Channon, proud grandparents are Jan and Brian Channon.Jacqueline and Harvey Barnetton his 82nd birthday.Ali Drummon her 46th birthday and 33rd anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.Stacy LaMellon the 39th anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.Sam Minkus, son of Laura and Michael Minkus, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Jared Kaminon the 6th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Michael Kaminon the 39th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Fran Shermanon the 50th anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.Aaron Krumbeinon the 52nd anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

Hannah Maletsky, daughter of Heidi Sachs and Richard Maletsky, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.Zach Fertig, son of Nancy and Maury Fertig and Ali Urman, daughter of Laurie and Brian Urman, on their Auf Ruf.Barbara Stern on the birth of her great grandson, Eliyahu Yaakov Kolom.Allison Zabelin and Misha Reznik on the baby naming of their daughter, Elizabeth Zoe Reznik.

Steven Lipnick, son of Sheryl and Stuart Lipnick, on becoming a Bar MitzvahSheryl Lipnickon her adult Bat Mitzvah.Alyssa Retsky, daughter of Basia and Joel Retsky, and Michael Grey, son of Amy and Martin Grey, on their Auf Ruf and upcoming wedding.

Brandon Weiss, son of Racheal and Jeremey Weiss, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Zach and Sarah Spellman on the birth of their daughter Bettie Roz SpellmanGerry Kaplanon the engagement of her grandson, Jake Lissoos, to Morgan Cutler.Rebecca Jacobsonon the 40th anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.Marla Grossbergon the past 2 years of her Presidency at Beth El.

Emma Chupack, daughter of Svetlana Zavin and Joshua Chupack, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.Ellen Lavinon her 80th birthday.Richard and Lori Rabinowitz on the birth of their grandson.

Joan Harelickon her 83rd birthday.Larry Blockon his 90th birthday.

Julia and Matthew Berk on the baby naming of their daughter, Charlotte. Proud grandparents are Robin and Mark Greenberger.Jacob Drummon his 14th birthday.Hazzan Sandler on his 31st birthday.

 

Larry Pachter on his 68th birthday.

Harrison Miller, son of Blair and Michael Miller, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Melanie Pascal, daughter of Deena and Keith Pascal, and Drew Turchin, son of Charlotte Gutman and Andrew Turchin, on their auf ruf.Matt and Jamie Pestineon Matt’s 70th birthday and their 19th wedding anniversary.Lenna Scott Silberman Scott on her 55th birthday.

Barbara Stern on the birth of her great granddaughter, Etta Kupchik.Jacob Berkowitz, son of Yael Mirelman and Pere Berkowitz, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Ben Channonon his Man of the Year award.Sophie Ripes on her Youth of the Year award.

Ellie Goldsmith on her college graduation

Ellen and Aaron Krumbein on the birth of their grandson, and Eli Krumbein on the birth of his great-grandson. Proud parents are Rachel and Todd Siegal.

Lyla Gray, daughter of Laura and Matthew Gray, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the marriage of their daughter Pamela Renee to Michael Schultz, son of Ruth Pearl and Arthur Schultz.

 

Isaac Wynes, son of Lesley and Jeremy Wynes, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Bob Bergeron his birthday and the 70th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Jodi and David Gimbelon the baby naming of their granddaughter, Abigail Paige Rubinstein, proud parents are Madeline and Roni Rubinstein.Philip and Doreen Feitelbergon their 65th wedding anniversary.Mort Steinbergon his birthday and 67th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

Merle Rosenfeld on her special birthday.

Laurel and Barry Abramowicz on the baby naming of their granddaughter, Leia Esther Gibbs. Proud parents are Ashley and Josh Gibbsand brother Dean.Rebekah Nemirowon her 14th birthday and 1st anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.Abby Silbermanon her 14th birthday.

Jane Alden Shira Senescu on her 8th brithday celebrated on January 6th!. Proud grandparents are Stuart & Marlene Senescu.

Leo Cohen, son of Lindsay and Brian Cohen, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Jonathan Friedmanon his 80th birthday.Eileen and Ron Goldberg on the birth of their grandson, Junot Ellis Goldberg Peralta, son of Rachel and Bryan Peralta, born December 23, 2024.

Madeleine and David Solomon on the birth of their granddaughter.

Sam Shanes on his 81st birthday.

Erica Schwabon the 33rd anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.Ari Schwabon the 5th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Kitah Vavfor leading the entire Junior Congregation service this morning.David Pickard, who has been appointed to the International General Board for USY as Social Action/Tikkun Olam Chair in Highland Park, IL.

Hazel Lynn, daughter of Tracy and Eric Lynn, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Mayer Stiebelfor making Aliyah in the next few months.David Schwartzfor his 84th birthday and anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Richard and Janice Smallon their 37th wedding anniversary.

Richard Grosson his 73rd birthday,Ari Schwabon his birthday.Erica Schwabon her birthday.Molly and Zev Tovian on the birth of their son, Ari Gal Tovian. Proud grandparents are Amy and John McKaig and Merle and Steven Tovian.

Betsy Katzon her 82nd birthday.Sheldon Rosenfeldon his 90th birthday.Steven Horak and Lenna Silberman Scott on the birth of their granddaughter. Daughter of Ahron and Meirav Schwartzmessing. Great granddaughter of Margaret and Alan Silberman.

Margaret Silberman on her 80th birthday.

Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the auf ruf of their daughter Pamela Hochwert to Michael Schultz, son of Ruth Pearl and Arthur Schultz.Hazzan Jenna Greenbergon her birthdayElizabeth Uryon her Hebrew birthday.Shael Siegelon his 92nd birthday.

Rhoda Levineon her 100th birthday.Jane Adler on the 37th anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah at Beth El.MARY CHANNON, YINAM COHEN, and RAMONA CHOOS, for being honored at Simchat Torah services! May you continue to go from strength to strength. Mazel tov!

Rachel Kaminon her 50th birthday.Jan and Brian Channonon their 40th wedding anniversary.Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the marriage of their son Ross Becker, to Sonali Yvonne, daughter of Dr. Miran and Yasmin Salgado.

Michelle Fetea, Beth El’s Events Coordinator, on her birthday!

Sam Smiley, son of Jill and Jeremy Smiley, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Mira Temkinon her 73rd birthday.Julie and Mark Gerstein on the marriage of their son Evan Benjamin to Ali Nicole Farr, daughter of Debbie Farr and Robert Farr.

 

Michael Millensonon the 58th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Dylan Poll, son of Allyson and Ryan Poll, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Michael Katzon his 82nd birthday.

Jeff and Beth Grafstein on the birth of their granddaughter, Sydney Nora, daughter of Britt Karp and Jake Grafstein, born August 31. Mazal Tov to extended family aunt and uncle Kate and Josh Rosenberg, cousin Charlie Rosenberg, as well as proud great-grandmother, Annette Grafstein.Micah Natenshon, son of Debra and Adam Natenshon, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
GrandpaLou Natenshon and Saba Alan Brodsky’s83 birthdays and 2nd Bar MitzvahsGabi Natenshonhigh school graduation and 5th anniversary of his Bar MitzvahAdam Natenshon’s35th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah, and Zachary’s inspiring davening.Laurel and Barry Abramowicz on the birth of their granddaughter, Leia Esther Gibbs. Proud parents are Ashley and Josh Gibbs.Marlene and Seth Halpern on the birth of their granddaughter, Joni Maya Caminer. Proud parents are Emily and Mitchell Caminer.

 

Jodi and David Gimbel on the baby naming of their granddaughter, Nora Elle Kapadia.Marcy Freemanin honor of her 60th birthday.Mary and Ben Channonon their 15th wedding anniversary.Ben Channonon the 27th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Jeff and Beth Kopin on the birth of their granddaughter, Dahlia Meira, daughter of Rabbi Sofia Zway and Rabbi Brett Kopin, born August 23. Additional Mazal Tov to extended family aunt and uncle Samantha and Yoni Silverman, cousins Noa and Elan Silverman, as well as proud great-grandmother, Myrna Kopin.

Micah Steinberg, son of Laura Patterson and Joel Steinberg, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Sid and Sylvia Pachteron their 72nd wedding anniversary.Mary Channon on her 40th birthday.

Jackie Rubinoff, daughter of Rochelle and Earl Rubinoff, and Harry Orenstein, son of Leslie and David Orenstein, on their Auf Ruf.Rochelle and Earl Rubinoffon their 36th wedding anniversary.Mort and Miriam Steinbergon their 50th wedding anniversary.Sarah Shanes, daughter of Diane and Daniel Shanes, and Zachary Cohen, son of Anita and Steven ^(z”l) Cohen on their Auf Ruf.Harrison Freeman, son of Marcy and Rob Freeman, grandson of Barbara Freeman, married Anna Warshay, daughter of Ida Benson and Nathanial Warshay, July 7, 2024.

Andrew and Joelle Swatez Freeman on the birth of their daughter, Mira Charlotte (מירה אשירה), August 5. Proud grandparents, Marcy and Rob Freeman, Proud great grandmother, Barbara Freeman.

Mark Moskon his 55th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

Jodi and David Gimbel on the baby naming of their granddaughter, Nora Elie Kapadia. Proud parents are Jessica and Elan Kapadia.Matan Ginsbergon his 10th birthday.Ken Levin on his 87^thbirthday.

Sara and Steve Coven on the birth of their granddaughter, and Sheldon and Merle Rosenfeld on the birth of their great-granddaughter, Yakira Lev.Ira and Elise Frost on the birth of their grandson, and Eenie Frost on the birth of her great-grandson, Franklin Werner Santana.

 

Ken Saffir and David Eisenbergon celebrating their 75th birthdays and 65 years of friendship. David is also celebrating 71,000+ lifetime miles run.Sam Smith, son of Judy L and Michael Smith, who married Ali Stone, daughter of Debbie Garten and Gary Stone, on July 14th.Leslye Whittmanon her 50th birthday.Adam Glazeron his 60th birthday.Scott Topal, Jordan Shapiro and Nate Wellek for being selected to the 2024 JUF 36 Under 36 list! Click here to read more.

 

Judy Millerin honor of her birthday.Jessica Dlugie, daughter of Joyce and David Dlugie and Nate Wellek, son of Liz and Jeff Wellek, on their Auf Ruf.Steven Sacks, son of Susan and Marc Sacks, and Annie Glasser, daughter of Sharon Jaffe and Jim Glasser, on their recent wedding last weekend.

Eli Krumbeinon his 98th birthday.JoAnne Blumbergon the birth of her granddaughter. Proud parents are Peri and Scott Babendir.Barbara Blumbergon the birth of her great-granddaughter.Mayer Stiebelon his birthday.

Rabbi David and Judy Weisson their 55th wedding anniversary.JoAnne Blumbergon her Bat Mitzvah anniversary.

Gerald Lasinon the 75th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.Betsy and Michael Katzon their 60th wedding anniversary.Steven Blitzsteinon his 40th birthday.

Lorelai Lindonwho will be on the 2024-2025 USY International Exec Board as the Social Action and Tikkun Olam (SATO) Vice President!
We are so proud of her and can’t wait to see all she accomplishes this year!

Steve Lampert, son of Suzie & Mark Lampert, who got married to Cori Sloan, daughter of Marcia & Marc Sloan, on June 1st.

Sam Smiley, My Family Story International Winner!

 

Isaac Reinsdorf, son of Holly and Jonathan Reinsdorf, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Tayor and Logan Biermanon their baby naming.Tome and Matt Traverson their baby naming.Alan Gandelman on the birth of his granddaughter, Chloe Jane Gandelman. Proud parents are Steph and Eddie GandelmanRichard Zelinon his 70th birthday and 57th Bar Mitzvah anniversary.Michael and Sharon Rosenberg on the birth of their granddaughter, Malka Hadassah Rosenberg. Proud parents are Marissa and Jonathan Rosenberg.

Adam Patinkin and Megan Michaelon their Auf Ruf.Barbara and Michael Salbergon celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this week.

Max Feldman, son of Eva and Jeffrey Feldman, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Jacob Drumm, son of Ali and Michael Drumm, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.Aaron and Ellen Krumbeinon their 36th wedding anniversary.Ron Goldbergon the 57th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

-Dylan Buzin, son of Melissa and Samuel Buzin, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah
-Steven Sacks, son of Susan and Marc Sacks and Annie Glasser, daughter of Sharon Jaffe and JIm Glasser on their Auf Ruf
-Rabbi Schwab on his birthday.
-Ellen Krumbein on her 65th birthday.

Maya Good, daughter of Yael Rajstein and Seth Good, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.Robert Schnitzer, son of Rabbi Ora and Dr. David Schnitzer and Sarah Cohen, daughter of Devorah and Arnie Cohen on their Auf Ruf.

Ellen Lavinon her 79th birthday.Benjamin Apter, son of Leslie and Greg Apter and Chloe Scherer, daughter of Paul Scherer and the late Diane Scherer, on their Auf Ruf.Danielle Doppelt, daughter of Ellen and Robert Doppelt and Corey Levin, son of Sheri and Alan Jolcover, on their Auf Ruf.Happy 65^th birthday on 5/3 to Bob Doppelt.Happy 65^th birthday on 5/5 to Alan Jolcover.

Leah Spellberg, daughter of Audra Kaplan and Alan Spellberg and Jeremy Brown, son of Robin Greenhouse and Kyle Brown on their Auf Ruf.Maya Schondorf, daughter of Sivan and Mark Schondorf, on her 13th birthday and her Bat Mitzvah last year in Israel.Bruce Greenpahnon his 75th birthday.Lean Brajeron her 48th birthday and Bat Mitzvah anniversary.Matt Scott Grayon his 45th birthday.Ellie Goldsmithon her 21st birthday.Judith Kaufman on her 76^thbirthday.

Steven Lampert, son of Mark and Suzanne Lampert, and Cori Sloan, daughter of Marc and Marcia Sloan on their Auf Ruf and upcoming wedding.

Larry Goldsmith on his 70th birthday.Alexa Boorstein, daughter of Gail and Brian Boorstein and Allen Levy, son of Carol and John Levy, on their Auf RufSadie Sher, daughter of Heather and Benjamin Sher, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Hazzan Jacob Sandler on his 30th birthday.

Samuel Smith, son of Judy and Michael Smith, and Ali Stone, daughter of Debbie Garten and Gary Stone, on their Auf Ruf.

Laura Patterson on her birthday.
Emma Arnold, daughter of Candace and Daniel Arnold, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

 

Andie Lawrence, daughter of Samantha Amdursky and Marc Lawrence, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

 

Aidan Burack and Sam Smiley, winners of “My Family Story Project.”

Dylan Weininger, son of Jennifer Weininger and Noah Weininger, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

 

Eliana Humes, daughter of Caryl and Jefford Humeson becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Matt Pestine on his Man of the Year award.
Lorelai Lindonon her Youth of the Year award.

Eli Pearl, son of Danielle and Jonathan Pearl, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Bradley Feinberg on his 50th birthday.
Jefford Humeson his 46th birthday.

Hailey Blumberg, daughter of Stephanie and Ryan Blumberg, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

 

Mary and Jerry Kaltman on the birth of their granddaughter. Proud parents are Rebecca Weissman and David Kaltman.

June Back Frydmanon her birthday.Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the engagement of their daughter Pamela to Michael Schultz son of Ruth Pearl and Arthur Schultz. Racquel Hochwert, grandmother.

Abigal Silberman, daughter of Jodie and Mark Silberman, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Rob Freeman on his birthday.
Matt Pestine and Jamie Glass-Pestine on the engagement of their daughter Sidney Glass to Scott Krugel, son of Erica and Gary Krugel.Jori Brajer on his 54^thbirthday.

Anne and Matthew Doppelt on the birth of their daughter, Bea Houser and to big sister Moonie Rae and to proud grandparents Ellen and Bob Doppelt.Galit Goldenberg, daughter of Nami and David Goldenberg, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

Darryl Temkinon his 75th birthday.Sid Pachteron his 92nd birthday.

Steve and Wendy Abrams on the birth of their grandson Noah Gabriel. Proud parents are Josh and Gabi Abrams.
Rebekah Nemirow,daughter of Allison and Adam Nemirow, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

 

Len and Bobbie Tenneron their 85th birthdays.

Sam Shaneson his 80th birthday.

Steve and Merle Tovian on the birth of their granddaughter. Proud parents are Rachel and Jason Greenberg.

Rachel Leibovitz and Howard Foster on the baby naming of their daughter, Aviva Hope Foster.Maya Chiswick, on becoming Bat Mitzvah.

 

Noah Ripes, son of Ronit and Daniel Ripes, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Jane Shira Senescu on her 7th Birthday. Proud grandparents are Stuart & Marlene Senescu.

Isla Green, daughter of Era and Ben Green, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
Ari Schwab on the 4th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
Erica Schwab on the 32nd anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah.
Erin and Jon Gordon for their new baby born Eden Rayah. Proud grandparents are Mindy and Jeff Gordon and Ellen and Bob Doppelt and great grandparents are Abby and Larry Block! Such a Beth El baby!!Dr. Alexis Braverman and Charlie Gandelmanon the birth of their son.Alan Gandelmanon the birth of his grandson.

Jordan Meyers, son of Marni Futterman and Evan Meyers on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Richard and Janice Smallon their 36th wedding anniversary.Lawrence and Susan Silberman on the birth of their grandson Reid Shane Silberman. Proud parents are Kyle and Daryl Silberman.

Jerry and Annette Blumberg on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Marla Hand and James Nyeste on their 40th wedding anniversary and on Jim’s birthday.
Elizabeth Ury on her 62nd birthday.

Michael and Barbara Salberg on the wedding of their son Max to Erin Kazarian.Harrison Freeman, son of Marcy and Rob Freeman, on his engagement to Anna Warshay.Sheldon Rosenfeld on his 89th birthday.

Ari Smith, son of Michelle Wasserman and David Smith, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Zachary Warren, son of Lisa and Todd Warren and Danielle Parmacek, daughter of Jacki and Eric Parmacek on their
auf ruf.
Yael Rajstein and Scott Drucker on the birth of their son, Liam Jose Drucker.
Dr. David and Rabbi Ora Schnitzer on the birth of their granddaughter, Mila Rose. Proud parents are Mark Schnitzer and Jamie Cooper.
Mitch and Karen Kopin and Myrna Kopin on the birth of their granddaughter and great-granddaughter, Dara. Proud parents are Melissa and Sam Levenback.

Jack Srour, son of Lisa and Danny Srour, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Nina and Mark Gaines on the baby naming of their granddaughter, Tamara Meg Friedman. Proud parents are Jill and
David Friedman.
Sheldon and Merle Rosenfeld on their 27th anniversary.
Barbara Stern on the birth of her great-grandson, Yakir Dov Stern.

• Ruthie Plankar, daughter of Shayna and Dennis Plankar, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
• Rachel Kamin on her 49th birthday
• Evan Kamin on the first anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

 

• Alan Silberman on his Bar Mitzvah Sheini.
• Zachary Brajer on his 14th birthday.

• Our three Simchat Torah honorees:
  Erica Lindon – Kol HaNearim
  Dana Atlas – Kalat Torah
  Mark Gaines– Hatan Beresheet

• Madeline Goone, daughter of Kim Levy and Jordan Mark on their auf ruf.
• Michael Katz on his 81st birthday and 68th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.

• Abby and Larry Block on their 66^th wedding anniversary
• Larry Block on the 75^th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah
• Larry Block on the 45^th year as founder, manager and principal cellist of the Highland Park Strings

 

• Walker Leeb, son of Jori and Daniel Leeb, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

 

• Beckett Shifrin, son of Chari and Aaron Shifrin, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah
• Sidney and Sylvia Pachter on their 71st wedding anniversary.
• David Rosenberg and Carolyn Kangavari on their auf ruf.
• Jerry and Adriene Lasin on the marriage of their granddaughter, Maya Rosen to Erez Bleicher.
• Helaine Liebman, daughter of Sarah and Richard Liebman, and Joshua London, son of Ellen and Jeffrey London, on their auf ruf.

• Julia and Mark Gerstein on the engagement of their son, Evan Benjamin to Ali Nicole Farr, daughter of Debbie Farr and Bob Farr.
• Dalia Heftman, daughter of Michele and Jeffery Heftman, on becoming Bat Mitzvah.
• Seth Halpern on his 60th birthday.
• Fran Alpert on her 87th birthday.
• Judy Berkeley on her 50th birthday.
• Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the engagement of their son, Ross Becker Hochwert to Sonali Yvonne Salgado, daughter of Dr. Miran and Yasmin Salgado.

 

• Aaron Zelin, son of Judith Hirsch Zelin and Richard Zelin and Erika Jerwick, daughter of Ilene and Jeff Jerwick on their auf ruf and upcoming wedding.
• Sarah Shanes, daughter of Diane and Daniel Shanes, on her engagement to Zach Cohen.

 

• Rachel Small, daughter of Michael and Sheila Small and Dave Tramonte, son of Anthony and Cindy Tramonte, on their auf ruf.
• Larry Pachter and Sandy Starkman on their 43rd wedding anniversary.
• Madeline Solomon on her 75th birthday.

• Eleanor Weingardt on her birthday.
• Larry and Ellen Goldstein on the birth of their grandson, Benjamin Michael Goldstein. Parents are Jamie Worsek and Jay Goldstein.

 

• Rebecca Fivel, daughter of Judy and David Fivel, on her upcoming wedding in September to Daniel Dexter and their Auf Ruf on Saturday, August 29.

• Danny Hochberg, Melanie Axelrod, and Jamie Hendler for being selected to this year’s 36 Under 36.

Read their full profile here:The JUF Magazine

 

• Marlene Halpern on her 60th birthday.
• Jordan Kravitz and Danielle Perle on their Auf Ruf.
• Eugene and Renee Goldfarb on their 50th wedding anniversary.

 

• Eli Krumbein on his 97th birthday.

• Mallory Cohen and Brad Lipton on their wedding and the birth of their child Syler Cohen Lipton. Proud grandparents are Mark and Marla Cohen.

• Ronit & Danny Ripes, on the celebration of their 20 year anniversary!
• Terry Grossberg on his 60th birthday.
• Paulette Margulies on her 80th birthday.

• Irene Savine on her birthday.
• Rachel Leibowitz and Howard Foster of the birth of their daughter, Aviva Hope Foster.
• Marcy and Ken Levin on their 55^th wedding anniversary.
• Shael and Myrna Siegel on their 65^th wedding anniversary.

• Maya Schondorf on her upcoming Bat Mitzvah this week in Israel.

 

• Rabbi Ora and Dr. David Schnitzer on their 40th anniversary.

• Coral Kaufman, on becoming Bat Mitzvah.

• Jonah Kaufman, on the commemoration of his bar mitzvah.

• Vered Hankin Kaufman and Jeremy Kaufman, on the B’nai Mitzvot celebration of their children Coral and Jonah Kaufman.
• Deanna Joy and Morry Sable, on their 45th Wedding Anniversary.

• Jake Ephraim, Ryan Lederer and Eli Simmons on their graduation from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. All three were fraternity brothers in the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity.

• Avram Pachter for being one USY Alumni’s Double Chai Honorees. Honoring 36 outstanding Alumni Aged 36 or Under. Avram is currently the USY Director of Business Operations.

• Rocky and Earl Rubinoff on the birth of their grandson, Ben Sydney Bortz. Proud parents are Amy and Ricky Bortz.
• Susan Millner on her birthday.
• Sarah Fischel, daughter of Phyllis Fischel, on her engagement to James Schondelmeier and their Auf Ruf.
• Andrew Freeman, son of Marcy and Rob Freeman, and Joelle Swatez on their engagement and Auf Ruf.
• Jay Levine on his birthday.

• Aaron Krumbein on his Bar Mitzvah anniversary.
• William Caplan, son of Amanda and Donald Caplan, on becoming Bar Mitzvah.

• Jessica Lansing, on her engagement to Kenny Cohen.
• Elizabeth Ury on her Master’s from Spertus.
• Beth Wigoda on her birthday.
• Barbara and David Lansing on the engagement of their daughter Jessica to Kenny Cohen, son of Nancy and Harvey Cohen.
• Mia Berke, daughter of Lisa Cooper and Michael Berke, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

• Rebecca Weininger, who works on behalf of survivors of survivors of domestic violence.

“I am fortunate enough to work on behalf of survivors of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The goal of my practice is to move each survivor who comes to the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic closer to their independence. Domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking do not discriminate against socioeconomic status or religion or ethnicity or gender identity and every client deserves to be heard and accepted and deserves zealous advocacy based on unconditional belief in their story. I am honored to be recognized with the Purple Ribbon Award Legal Advocate of the Year 2022-2023 and will go right back to the work that fulfills me and is my privilege to do every day.”

 

• Alex Fox, son of Debbie and Joe Fox, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

• Our 8^th graders who traveled to Israel with IsraelNow in March. We recognize Blake Atlas, Austin Blumberg, Jonathan Faust, Mason Jacobson, Reese Lindon, Lexi Rosenthal and Levi Rosenthal and can’t wait to hear about their trip!

• Bobbie and Jeffrey Kwall on the birth of their twin grandchildren, baby boy and baby girl Hill. Proud parents are Shanna and Andrew Hill.
• Arnie Kamen on his 90th birthday.
• Rachel Leibowitz and Howard Foster on their anniversary.
• Joyce Kamen’s 85th birthday.
• Ron and Eileen Goldberg on their 40th wedding anniversary.
• Ellie Goldsmith on her 20th birthday.
• Lorelai Lindon who was voted to be the incoming CHUSY regional president.
• Mia Feinberg who was voted to be the incoming CHUSY Communications vice president.
• Richard Rabinowitz on his 60th birthday.

 

• Melanie and Seth Pawlow on the birth of their daughter, Kendall Mara Pawlow and to her grandparents, Laurel and Barry Abramowicz.
• Daniel Posner, on his upcoming Bar Mitzvah.

• Serena Savine, daughter of Irene and Gary Savine, on her upcoming Bat Mitzvah.

• Mazel tov to Brad Pickard in honor of his birthday.

• The 8^thgraders in our community who traveled to Israel this past February and those who are currently in Israel with IsraelNow. We are so excited for all those who were a part of this program and can’t wait to hear about their trips!

Micah Humes, Julia Block, Leo Sher, Blake Atlas, Austin Blumberg, Jonathan Faust, Mason Jacobson, Reese Lindon, Lexi Rosenthal, Levi Rosenthal.

• Jan and Brian Channon on the birth of their new grandson Theodore Cooper Channon. Proud parents are Daniel Channon and Sarah Ford.
• Noa Weinstein, daughter of Danielle and Brian Weinstein, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

• Rachel Greenbaum on her 85th birthday.
• Barbara Stern, for the birth of her great grandson Israel Mayer Kupchik.

 

• Michael Levin on his 70^th birthday.

 

 

• Micah Natenshon and Rebekah Nemirow, winners of My Family Story this year.

 

• Earl and Rocky Rubinoff on the engagement of their daughter Jackie to Harry Orenstein, son of David and Leslie Orenstein.
• Mark and Nina Gaines on the birth of their granddaughter, Tamara Meg Friedman.
• Jill and David Friedman for the birth of their daughter Tamara Meg Friedman.
• Zev and Avi Friedman, sons of Jill and David, and brothers of Tamara Meg Friedman.

 

Ellen and Robert Doppelt on the engagement of their daughter, Dani Doppelt to Corey Levin.

• Noa Minkus on becoming Bat Mitzvah

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• Darryl Temkin on the 61st anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
• Mort Steinberg on the 65th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
• Lorelai Lindon, the new CHUSY SATO Vice President! Lorelai is a current BEANS USY board member, and is an active member of our teen community. We are so excited for her as she begins this role with CHUSY and are excited for the social action programs and Tikun Olam (fundraising) events she has planned!

 

• Linda Clark on her 71st birthday.
• Karen and Michael Kesner on the birth of their grandson, Jackson Lee Katz.

 

• Noa and Miri Schwab, daughters of Erica and Rabbi Michael Schwab, on becoming B’not Mitzvah

• Jori Brajer on his birthday aliyah.

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• Beth Shapiro Kopin on her 65th birthday.

 

• Rabbi Ora Schnitzer on her Bat Mitzvah anniversary.
• Rabbi Ora and Dr. David Schnitzer on the birth of their granddaughter Riley Jane Jones
• Ruby Maxine Schnitzer on her 1^st birthday
• Robert Schnitzer and Sara Cohen on their engagement
• Happy 90^th birthday to Pearl Zaid

 

• Jay and Mindy Sterns on the birth of their grandson.
• Elior Baruch, son of Hazzan Jenna Greenberg and Rabbi Joshua Ginsberg, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

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• Alicia Vinocur (our Beth El High School Programming Director) on her engagement to Ben Fooden.

 

• Martin Rosenthal and Robyn Newman on their Auf Ruf and upcoming wedding.

 

• Zachary Rosenberg, son of Pamela and Jonathan Rosenberg, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
  

 

• Aiden and Kira Feinberg, on their B’nai Mitzvah in Israel.
• Brad and Eve Feinberg, proud parents of Aiden and Kira.

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• Sheldon Rosenfeld on his 88^th birthday.
• Ellie Levy, daughter of Marissa and Lawrence Levy, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

 

• Jaclyn Wynes, daughter of Lesley and Jeremy Wynes, on her Bat Mitzvah.

• Dana Levin and Aaron Zell on their Aufruf.
• Michelle Reisin and Jared Heller on their Aufruf.
• Steve and Sara Coven on the birth of their grandson, Avyatar Simcha Ostrow.
• Shoshana and Josh Ostrow on the birth of their son, Avyatar Simcha Ostrow.
• Avi Coven and Arielle Housmann on their engagement.

 

• Zachary Brajer, son of Leah and Jori Brajer, on becoming Bar Mitzvah.

• Shael Siegel on his 90^th birthday.
• Yinam Cohen on his birthday.

• Samantha Lipnick, daughter of Sheryl and Stuart Lipnick, on her Bat Mitzvah.

 

• Merle and Sheldon Rosenfeld on the birth of their great grandson, Evyatar Simcha Ostrow.
• Madelyn Wasserman, daughter of Lori and Matthew Wasserman, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah (Mincha Service)
• Betsy and Michael Katz on their 80^th birthdays.
• Cindy Shekhtman on the birth of her granddaughter Malka Elisheva Shekhtman. Proud parents are Louis and Rachel Tiferet. Mazel tov to big brother Asher Aaron.
• Ari Coven and Ariela Housman on their engagement.
• Rachel and Michael Kamin, on their son Evan’s Bar Mitzvah.
• Evan Kamin, on his Bar Mitzvah.

• Our Simchat Torah Honors 2022:Hatan Torah – Aaron KrumbeinHatan Bereshit – Mary Ellen Bowers GoldsmithKol Nearim – Holly Reinsdorf

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• Sara and Steve Coven on the birth of their grandson.
• Eli Cohen on his Bar Mitzvah.

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• Mira Temkin on her 71^st birthday.
• David Shapiro and Lori Stark on their 36 wedding anniversary.
• Gerry Kaplan on the marriage of her grandson Ben Kaplan to Melissa Adler.
  

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• Rabbi Schwab on the anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah.
• Melissa Weinberg, daughter of Joanie and Barry Weinberg, and Austin Lerner, son of Robyn Cohen and Jay Lerner, on their Aufruf.
• Leora Sherman, daughter of Fran and Jonathan Sherman, and Gavin Ross, son of Laurie Content, on their Aufruf.
• Julie Rheinstrom, daughter of Jori Saks and Stephen Rheinstrom and Joshua Fattal, son of Thea Wieseltier and Isaac Fattal, on their Aufruf.
• Miriam Hirschfield, daughter of Michelle and Jack Hirschfield, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
• Adam Rudolph, son of Miriam and Mike Rudolph, and Joseph Shermaria Pipco, son of Esther and Marcos Shemaria Pipco, on their Auf Ruf.

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• Mollie and Matt Levin on the birth of their twins, Alana Leigh and Zoe Emunah.
• Mark and Sandra Levin on the birth of their grandchildren, Alana Leigh and Zoe Emunah.
• Bobbi and Jeff Kwall on the birth of their granddaughter, Kaia Madison.
• Miranda Smerling and Jason Gaines on their engagement.
• Stephanie and Michael Smerling, Jan Gaines and Andrew Kenoe, for the engagement of their children Miranda Smerling and Jason Gaines.

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• Jan and Brian Channon on the birth of their granddaughter.
• Justin and Lauren Hefter, son and daughter-in-law of Steve and Janice Hefter had a baby boy.

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• Rabbi Charles and Deborah Dobrusin on the birth of their grandchild Zev Asher Dobrusin.Proud parents are Sam and Shai Dobrusin.

• Elliott Solomon on his 75^th birthday.

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• Michael and Barbara Salberg for their son engagement Max Salberg to Erin Kazarian.
• Max Salberg for his engagement to Erin Kazarian.

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• Rabbi Josh Warshawsky and Adina Allen on the birth of their baby girl Jona Liba Allen.
• Reuben and Tami Warshawsky on the birth of their granddaughter.

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• Paul Sherman, son of Fran and Jonathan Sherman and Kerry Honan on their Auf Ruf.
• Rachel and Mike Kamin on their 20^th wedding anniversary.

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– Susan and Marc Sacks on the wedding of their son Joshua to Tess Glassman-Kaufman– Eugene and Renee Goldfarb on their 49^th wedding anniversary, who were married at NSS Beth El

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• Eli Krumbein in honor of his birthday and the birth of his great-grandchildren
• Peri and Scott Babendir on the birth of their daughter, Eliana Rachel Babendir
• JoAnne Blumberg on the birth of her granddaughter, Eliana Rachel Babendir
• Barbara Blumberg on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Eliana Rachel Babendi
• Melanie Axelrod on the birth of her niece, Eliana Rachel Babendir

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Cheryl and Ted Banks on the engagement of their daughter, Mimi Banks to Michael Brombart.

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Michael Pollack who married on June 11th, 2022 to Ellen Robinson. Son of Susan and Mark Pollack.

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Ellen and Aaron Krumbein on the birth of their grandson, Ezra Benyamin.
Proud parents areRachel Krumbein Siegal and Todd Siegal.
Proud great-grandfather isEli Krumbein and great-aunt and great-uncle are Judy and Philip Stein.

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Mallory Chernof Cohen for her engagement to Brad LiptonMarla Chernof Cohen and Mark P. Cohen for their daughter engagement Mallory Chernof Cohen to Brad Lipton

 

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Allison Levin and Max Affrunit on the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Lynn Affrunti

Amy Levin on the birth of her niece, Charlotte Lynn Affrunti

Betty Ann Levin on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Charlotte Lynn Affrunti

Stephen Levin on the birth of his granddaughter, Charlotte Lynn Affrunti

Debora and Michael Pinzuron the birth of their grandson, Oliver Jacob Pinzur. Proud parents are Devra and Noah PinzurGerald Lasin on his 86^thbirthday and the anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah

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• Phoebe Berkowitz, daughter of Yael Mirelman and Pere Berkowitz, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, June 11

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• Sage Whittman, daughter of Leslye and Brian Whittman, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, May 28
• Elliot and Anne Rossen on the engagement of their daughter, Chloe, to Clay Miller

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• Kourtnie Halperin, daughter of Todd and Melissa Halperin, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, May 21
• Rinna and Eric Maletsky on the birth of their granddaughter, Aidyn Tess Maletsky

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• Jana Schmidt, daughter of Jennifer and Paul Schmidt, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, May 14
• Sarah and Scott Topal on the birth of their son
• Marcie and Rick Eskin on the birth of their granddaughter, Elisheva Yonah Eskin

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• Sam Viner, son of Anya and Victor Viner, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat, May 7
• Julia Herz, daughter of Jennifer and Josh Herz, becoming a bat mitzvah on Mincha Shabbat, May 7
• Debra and Barry Kravitz on the engagement of their son, Jordan, to Danielle Perle
• Ellie and Andras Sevi on the birth of their son
• Stephanie and Michael Smerling on the birth of their grandson

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• Gerry Kaplan on the birth of her great-grandson
• Gerry Kaplan on the engagement of her grandson, Ben Kaplan, to Melissa Adler

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• Rebecca Jacobson on her special birthday
• Rabbi Ora and Dr. David Schnitzer on the birth of their granddaughter, Riley Jane Jones.
• Marcie and Rick Eskin on the birth of their granddaughter

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• Shana and Jason Domash on the birth of their son, Miles Henry Domash and to grandparents, Stacey and Mark Sternberg

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• Janet and Gary Resnick on the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebecca, to Brad Ader
• Hazzan Jacob Sandler on his birthday
• Leah Brajer on her birthday

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• Fran Sherman on her 60th birthday
• Rachel Greenbaum on her 84th birthday

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• Marcy and Rob Freeman on the engagement of their son, Andrew, to Joelle Swatez

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• Josh Sacks (son of Marc and Susan Sacks) and Tess Glassman-Kaufman on their upcoming marriage
• Gerry Kaplan on the birth of her great-grandson

Each year, students in the Vav Class of the Cohen Religious School, participate in theMy Family Story Project. This year’s winners are Alex Fox and Beckett Shifrin. Their work will be submitted for competition at the Anu Museum’s Manuel Hirsch Grosskopf International Competition. If one of the student’s work is chosen, they are flown to Israel to participate in the exhibit with their work and that of other students all over the world!
Four Beth El Members Awarded HP Character Counts Pillar Award
Come celebrate these four amazing women who are recipients of the City of Highland Park’s 2022 Character Counts Pillar Award on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 pm.

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• Azzi Green, son of Era and Ben Green, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat, March 12
• Eden Deutch, daughter of Jennifer and Todd Deutch, becoming a bat mitzvah on Mincha Shabbat, March 12
• Joseph Deutch, son of Jennifer and Todd Deutch, becoming a bar mitzvah on Mincha Shabbat, March 12

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• Gabriella Goldstein, daughter of Dr. Andrea Goldstein and Eric Goldstein, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, February 19

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• Jonathan Faust, son of Marcie and Derek Faust, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat, February 5
• Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the birth of their grandson, Eli Lawrence Newman
• Racquel Hochwert on the birth of her great-grandson, Eli Lawrence Newman

The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is delighted to announceNaturally opening on February 5, 2022 featuring works by Judith Roston Freilich and NSS Beth El member, Lilach Schrag. Fascinated by forces of nature and mind, Judith Roston Freilich and Lilach Schrag examine, each in her own way, essence, energy, and evolution. With images and materials drawn from both her natural and domestic environment, Lilach Schrag uses organic found objects, fabric, paper, enamel, and acrylic paints, charcoal, graphite, threads, pins, and staples in making large-scale energy-packed paintings with epic figures and creatures transforming into each other and into vegetation. Layered, camouflaged, and not immediately identified, they convey a sense of awe, urgency, determination, and vulnerability. The natural materials rich with texture, meaning, and previous life sends Schrag on a fantastic flight, and at the same time keeping her grounded in this physical world. For more information, go to https://uima-chicago.org/events/2022/2/5/naturally-opening-reception

 

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• Jamie Cooper and Mark Schnitzer on the birth of their daughter, Ruby Maxine Schnitzer
• Rabbi Ora and Dr. David Schnitzer on the birth of their granddaughter, Ruby Maxine Schnitzer
• Darryl Temkin’s 60th anniversary of his bar mitzvah
• Barbara Stern on the birth of her great-grandson, Simcha Kupchik

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• Liana Schwab, daughter of Erica and Rabbi Michael Schwab, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat, January 15
• Barbara and Stuart Hochwert on the birth of their grandson, Eli Lawrence Newman
• Barbara Stern on the birth of her great-grandson, Simcha Kupchik

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• Ellie Goone, daughter of Kim Levy, and Jordan Bender on their upcoming wedding

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• Marissa and Dr. Jonathan Rosenberg on the birth of their daughter, Zelda Lielle Rosenberg and to big sister, Golda
• Sharon and Dr. Michael Rosenberg on the birth of their granddaughter, Zelda Lielle Rosenberg

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• Levi Rosenthal, son of Martin Rosenthal and Cantor Jodi Rosenthal z’l”, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat, December 18
• Lexi Rosenthal, daughter of Martin Rosenthal and Cantor Jodi Rosenthal z’l”, becoming a bat mitzvah on Shabbat, December 18
• Katie and Matt Doscher on the birth of their daughter, Julia Elle Doscher, and to big brothers Gabbey and Noah
• Suzanne and Donald Horwitz on the birth of their granddaughter, Sloane Dot Bradley

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• Reese Lindon, daughter of Erica and Zach Lindon on becoming a bat mitzvah, Shabbat, December 11
• Thank you to Beth El for our mezuzah! Samantha and Michael Bilow
• Bob and Roberta Goldman on the birth of their grandson, Jacob Michael Goldman. Proud parents are Sam and Allyson Goldman

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• Janice and Rick Small on the occasion of their wedding anniversary
• Mayer Channon on the occasion of his 3rd birthday

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• Jack Reinsdorf, son of Holly and Jonathan Reinsdorf, becoming a bar mitzvah on Shabbat November 20
• Debbi and Ira Rosenberg on the birth of their granddaughter, Elana Margo Freedman, daughter of Shauna and Daniel Freedman

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• Mason Jacobson, son of Dr. Rebecca and Brian Jacobson, Shabbat November 13
• We are pleased to announce that the following Beth El poets, prose writers and visual artists have had their work published in the 20^th Anniversary Edition of East on Central, a Journal of Arts and Letters from Highland Park, Illinois. Mazel Tov to writers Julie Isaacson, Betsy Katz, Judith MK Kaufman, Rochelle Rubinoff, Sandra K. Strauss, Lynn Weitz, and Judith Bernstein plus visual artist Suzanne Horwitz. The journal may be purchased online at www.eastoncentral.org or at Sunset Foods and The Art Center of Highland Park.

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• Mary and Jerry Kaltman, on the marriage of their son, Dr. David Kaltman, to Rebecca Weissman

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• Aidan Stoltze, daughter of Alexis and Barry Stoltze, on becoming a bat mitzvah, October 30
• Sam Stoltze, son of Alexis and Barry Stoltze, on becoming a bar mitzvah, October 30
• Fran and Steve Shapiro on the birth of their granddaughter, Rebecca Hannah Garfinkel
• Welcome the 97th Grand Aleph S’gan, Ben Berkeley (son of Judy and Stephen Berkeley) hailing from BBYO Great Midwest Region! In his free time, you can often find Ben on Twitter, playing the piano, going to the beach, or listening to music. Ben is super passionate about fantasy football, learning from others, and combating anti-Semitism. When he’s not doing backflips on the trampoline, he’s enjoying his favorite snacks of goldfish, popcorn, and fruit snacks. We’re excited to have Ben’s passion and enthusiasm on the team and can’t wait to see all the amazing things he accomplishes during his term. Be sure to follow Ben on Twitter (@AZASgan) to stay up to date with all things programming in BBYO. Congrats Ben! #MeetTheIBoard #ShabbatShalom

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• Nancy and Richard Becker on the birth of their granddaughter, Sydney Jenna Pevtsov!
• Rebecca and Zach Garrett on the birth of their son, Simon Jack Garrett!
• Karen and Scott Bieber on the birth of their grandson, Simon Jack Garrett!
• Eenie Frost on the birth of her great-grandson, Daniel George Frost!
• Skip Frost on the birth of his grandson, Daniel George Frost!
• Mary Ellen Bowers (Larry Goldsmith) on the engagement of her daughter Kerry Doyle Bowers to Michael Wulff!

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• Austin Blumberg, son of Stephanie and Ryan Blumberg on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, October 16!
• Merle and Sheldon Rosenfeld on their 25th wedding anniversary!

October 14, 2021, 6pm – 8 pm: Miracles of Hadassah, a special event honoring Marlene Kaplan. The event will take place in-person at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood and will also be offered via livestream.

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• Blake Atlas, daughter of Dana and Joshua Atlas on becoming a Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, October 9
• Hattie Weininger on her 2nd birthday!
• Anne and Matthew Doppelt on the birth of their daughter, Moonie Doppelt!
• Ellen and Robert Doppelt on the birth of their granddaughter, Moonie Doppelt!
• Dr. Alexis and Charlie Gandelman on the birth of their son!
• Nancy and Alan Gandelman on the birth of their grandson!

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• Zachary Natenshon, son of Debra and Adam Natenshon on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, October 2
• Michael Bilow (son of Sharon and Dr. Paul Bilow) and Samantha Wyman on their upcoming wedding

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• Leo Sher, son of Heather and Benjamin Sher, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat, September 25
• Mira Temkin on her 70th birthday!
• Daniel William Channon and Sara Pearl Ford on their upcoming marriage!

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• Karen and Michael Kesner on the birth of their granddaughter, Goldie Ava Kesner!

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• Gila Bronner on the upcoming marriage of her son, Benjamin Bronner to Danielle Voloshin
• Cindy and Ned Zallik on the upcoming marriage of their son, Ethan Zallik, to Dr. Leslie Cohen
• Michael Katz on the 66th anniversary of his bar mitzvah

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• Lauren Smiley, daughter of Jenna and David Smiley, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah, Shabbat, September 4
• Linda and Steven Feinstein on the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Melissa Feinstein, to Joshua Berns, son of Elyse and Scott Berns
• Sandy Starkman on the 50th anniversary of her becoming a Bat Mitzvah
• Rachel Smiley on the 4th anniversary of her becoming a Bat Mitzvah

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• Jack Gordon, son of Terri and Thomas Gordon on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat August 28

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• Jordan Blaustein, son of Chantal and Ron Blaustein on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Shabbat August 21

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• Erin Doppelt, daughter of Ellen and Robert Doppelt, and Jon Gordon, son of Mindy and Jeff Gordon, on their marriage!
• Jason Sable on his 40th birthday!
• Maurice Sable on his 80th birthday!
• Jason and Melissa Sable on their 18th wedding anniversary!
• Alana Elaine Sable on her 4th birthday!
• Melissa Sable on her 41st birthday!
• Larry Weiner on his 80th birthday!

The Beth El Men’s Club softball team has their first playoff game thisSunday, August 8th at 11:35 amat Techny Fields, 1750 Techny Road in Northbrook. Come out and cheer on the Beth El Men’s Club! At their final regular season game last Sunday, they beat the first place team, Northbrook’s Temple Beth El. They finished the regular season 5-3 , one game out of first. Way to go!

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• Debra and Adam Natenshon on their 18th wedding anniversary!
• Michael Salberg on his 65th Birthday!

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• Debra and Adam Natenshon on their 18th wedding anniversary!
• Michael Salberg on his 65th Birthday!

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• Wishing Frances Rabinowitz a very Happy 91st Birthday
• Wishing Joel Rabinowitz a very Happy 96th Birthday
• Mazel tov to Marlene & Seth Halpern on the engagement of their daughter, Emily Halpern, to Mitchell Caminer
• Mazel tov to Dr. Leslie Cohen (daughter of Barb Cohen) and Ethan Zallik (son of Cindy and Dr. Ned Zallik), on their upcoming wedding
• Mazel tov to Dr. Robert and Maxine Greenstein on their 62nd wedding anniversary
• Mazel tov to Misa Reznik and Allison Zabelin-Reznik on the birth of their baby boy on July 8

Tune in Sunday night, July 18th, at 8:00pm CSTon ABC, Jeopardy! champion and Beth El religious and high school graduate Michael Bilow (son of Sharon and Paul Bilow) will be a contestant on the trivia game show, The Chase. He is one of three prey being pursued by one of the best trivia experts in the world.

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• Mazel tov to Hazzan Barbara and Philip Barnett on their 40th wedding anniversary!
• Wishing Lisa Rosenkranz a very Happy Birthday!
• Wishing Gary Savine a very Happy 50th Birthday!
• Mazel tov to Katie and Spenser Solis on the birth of their child, Shai Solis, on June 30th!

• Wishing Gerald Goodman a very Happy 100th Birthday!
• Wishing Eli Krumbein a very Happy 95th Birthday!

• Mazel tov to Jackie Pinsler Levine and Jay Levine on their 42nd wedding anniversary!
• Wishing Mayer Stiebel a very Happy 90th Birthday!
• Mazel tov to Betsy and Michael Katz on their wedding anniversary!

• Mazel tov to Victoria Schaffer and Greg Vainstock on their marriage, May 27. And to Lexee Schaffer-Vainstock, for a job well done as her mother’s flower girl!
• Wishing Ina Schaffer a very Happy 75th Birthday. The wedding of her daughter, Victoria Schaffer to Greg Vainstock, was her surprise birthday present!
• Mazel tov to Beth and Jeff Kopin on the birth of their granddaughter on June 17. Proud parents are Brianna and Gabi Kopin.

GREETINGS FROM ISRAEL:

• Rabbi Kurtz and Bryna at the JNF Limonim Forest in Tzvat. Rabbi Kurtz remembering when we planted the grove and wanting to share with our community.

Bar Mitzvah: William Hirschfield, Shabbat June 12

Lindsey, David, Mikela, and Brody Ross

Shoshana, Matt, Elliot and Ezra Gordon

Greg, Victoria, & Lexee Schaffer-Vainstock

• Mazel tov to William Hirschfield, son of Michelle and Jack Hirschfield, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on June 12
• Mazel tov to Mindy Block Gordon and Jeff Gordon on the birth of their second grandson, Erza Benjamin Gordon, on May 21. Proud parents are Shoshana and Matt Gordon and proud big brother is, Elliott Gordon.
• Mazel tov to Abby and Larry Block on the birth of their second great-grandson, Erza Benjamin Gordon, on May 21.
• Mazel tov to Lindsey Goldstein Ross and David Ross and Mikaela the birth of their son and brother, Brody Zev Ross.
• Mazel tov to Eileen and Dr. Paul Goldstein the birth of their grandson, Brody Zev Ross.
• Mazel tov to Victoria Schaffer and Greg Vainstock on their marriage, May 27. And to Lexee Schaffer-Vainstock, for a job well done as her mother’s flower girl!
• Wishing Ina Schaffer a very Happy 75th Birthday. The wedding of her daughter, Victoria Schaffer to Greg Vainstock, was her surprise birthday present!