Rachel Berwald, daughter of Bruce and Laurie Berwald of St. Louis, and Russell Cohen, son of Ethan and Gena Cohen of Shaker Heights, Ohio, would like to announce their engagement.

Rachel is the granddaughter of Gayle and David Berwald of St. Louis, and Sandy (z’’l) and Arnie (z’’l) Peck of Cincinnati.

Russell is the grandson of Susannah and Avery (z’’l) Cohen of Beachwood, Ohio; and Myrna (z’’l) and Lawrence (z’’l) Kutin of Mount Arlington, N.J.

Rachel graduated from Parkway Central High School and Tulane University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in international relations. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in political science at UCLA. 

Russell is a graduate of Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in both history and film studies. He is currently a creative executive at a production company.

Rachel and Russell met at The Library Minyan of Temple Beth Am the first Shabbat after Rachel moved to Los Angeles.

A November 2024 wedding is planned.