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Celebrations

Sophia Avery Brooks

Bat Mitzvah: Sophia Avery Brooks

Published December 31, 2020

Sophia Avery Brooks became a bat mitzvah Nov. 21, 2020 at Congregation Shaare Emeth.Sophia is the daughter of Michelle and Gary Brooks of St. Louis. She is the granddaughter of Maggie and Jerry Brooks...

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Senzer-Weber Wedding

Published December 31, 2020

Leslie Senzer and Bradley Weber were married Oct. 10, 2020 at the courthouse in Denver, Colo., followed by a small celebration. Leslie is the daughter of Linda and Steve Senzer of Denver, and the granddaughter...

Crighton-Weber Wedding

Crighton-Weber Wedding

Published December 31, 2020

Sarah Crighton and Brian Weber were married Sept. 13, 2020 in Dallas, Texas, followed by a small celebration. Rabbi Michael Rovinsky of St. Louis officiated. Sarah is the daughter of Miriam and Gary Crighton...

Hennessy-Welsh Wedding

Hennessy-Welsh Wedding

Published December 31, 2020

Rachel Faye Hennessy and David Scott Welsh were married Oct. 4, 2020 at a small outdoor ceremony and reception at the home of the bride’s parents. Rabbi James Bennett of Congregation Shaare Emeth officiated.Rachel...

Birth Announcement

Birth Announcement: Samara Isabel Reznick

Published December 31, 2020

Josh Reznick and Renee Zerbonia of Denver would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Samara Isabel Reznick, on Oct. 24, 2020 in Denver, weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces.Samara is the granddaughter...

Bronstein-Lyss Engagement

Bronstein-Lyss Engagement

Published December 17, 2020

Gabriela Bronstein and Brendan Lyss have announced their engagement. Gabriela is the daughter of Marcelo Bronstein of La Ecovilla Costa Rica, and Juliana Neiman of New York, N.Y. She is the granddaughter...

Bar Mitzvah: Reid Ordower

Bar Mitzvah: Reid Ordower

Published December 17, 2020

Reid Ordower became a bar mitzvah Oct. 24, 2020 at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in Millburn, N.J.Reid is the son of Lauren and William Ordower of Maplewood, N.J. He is the grandson of Ilene and Henry...

Birth Announcement: Jonah Tilson Kichura

Birth Announcement: Jonah Tilson Kichura

Published December 17, 2020

Jessica and Andrew Kichura of St. Louis would like to announce the birth of their son, Jonah Tilson Kichura, on November 3, 2020, weighing 5 pounds, 7 ounces.Jonah is the grandson of Bonnie Tilson and...

50th Anniversary: Linda & Stephen Glickman

50th Anniversary: Linda & Stephen Glickman

Published December 17, 2020

Linda (Shles) Glickman and Stephen Glickman recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.Linda and Stephen were fixed up by Linda’s aunt. They were married October 11, 1970 at Share Zedek Synagogue...

Gershenson-Andereck Engagement

Gershenson-Andereck Engagement

Published December 17, 2020

Sarah Gershenson, daughter of Debbie and Dean Gershenson of Chesterfield, and Andrew Andereck, son of Debbie and Roger Hunt of Manchester, Mo., have announced their engagement.Sarah is the granddaughter...

Han-Weiss Wedding

Han-Weiss Wedding

Published December 17, 2020

Dr. Britta Han and Benjamin Muni Weiss were married Oct. 25 at Congregation Temple Israel. Rabbi Amy Feder officiated. Han is the daughter of Sookyung Han and Dr. Yongmoon Han of Seoul, South Korea. Weiss...

Birth announcement: Reese Dylan Miller

Birth announcement: Reese Dylan Miller

Published December 10, 2020

Mandy and Adam Miller of Moreland Hills, Ohio, would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Reese Dylan Miller, on Feb. 18, 2020 in Cleveland, weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Reese is the granddaughter...

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