Celebrations

Emily Hartstone Weiner and Neil Samit Rosenbaum were married Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at The New Reform Temple by Rabbi Jacques Cukierkorn.

The bride is the daughter of Ms. Pamela Fleischer and Kenneth Bruce Weiner and the granddaughter of Ernest and Barbara Fleischer and the late Samuel and Lois Weiner.

The groom is the son of Ms. Robin Samit and the grandson of Irv and Sandy Samit.

The maid of honor was Emily Max, Denver. The best man was Alex Bleier, San Diego. Bridal attendant was Abby Paloma, New York City, and groom’s attendant was Joel Rosenbaum, Palo Alto, Calif.

Others in the wedding party were Ingvild Sagmoen, Trondheim, Norway, guestbook attendant; Miss Eloise Rosenbaum, Orlando, Fla., flower girl; Daniel Frankel, Great Neck, N.Y., usher; Master Daniel Fleischer, Hanover, N.H., ring bearer; Master Hayden Fleischer, Hanover, escort of flower girl.

After a honeymoon in Mexico, the couple reside in Orlando.

Tracy and Robert Mopper of Buffalo Grove, Ill., announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Rachel Renée, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at Temple Chai in Long Grove, Ill. Rachel is the granddaughter of Hope and Marshall Talbot of Overland Park and Joan and Dr. Bud Mopper of Northbrook, Ill. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Shirley Rose celebrated her 90th birthday with her family and friends on Sunday evening, March 6, at the Sheraton Hotel in Overland Park. The birthday celebration was given by her children, Robbie and Steve Small, and Carol and Steve Rose. Her surprise guest was singer Marilyn Maye, who is a lifelong friend.

Entertainment was provided by singer and pianist Kent Barnhart of the Quality Hill Playhouse and Melinda MacDonald.

Shirley has six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Victor Bruller will be 95 on March 26. He was born in 1916 in Vienna. Olga, Victor’s wife of 60 happy years, was very involved with AMIT in Kansas City. She rescued Victor from the Nazi death camp of Dachau and they came to the United States, where he was an upholsterer for more than 75 years.

Victor and Olga had one daughter, Mary, who lives in Overland Park with her husband of 47 years, Jacob. Jacob and Mary met in Israel and have two sons, Jeffrey, married to Leslie, of Overland Park, and Daniel married to Jennifer, of Overland Park.

From Jeffrey and Daniel came six children — Ariella, Michael, Sam, Joey, Jessica and Leorah, which made Victor and Olga great-grandparents.

Victor will now see a new beginning of a great-great-grandchild in a few months from Michael and Brandi. And soon another generation begins.

Mr. and Mrs. John Bauman of Columbia, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Bauman, to Andrew Tecumseh Starr, son of Norton and Irene Starr of Amherst, Mass.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curry and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bauman. She attended the University of Iowa, earning Bachelor of Science degrees in economics and political science and Northwestern University Law School, earning her law degree. She is employed at the Summers Law Firm in Kansas City.

The future groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norman Stiefel and the late Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Starr. He attended the University of Utah, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in economics, and The University of Georgia School of Law, earning his law degree. He is employed at Wayside Waifs in Kansas City.

A spring wedding is planned in Kansas City.

Amanda Tarter and Josh Flaherty of New York City announce the birth Feb. 13 of a son, Ryder Harrison Flaherty. Grandparents are Gina Kaiser and David Gale and Tina and Mark Flaherty. Great-grandparents are Marcelle and Bill Kaiser.

Joan and Pete Cabell announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Gabrielle Cabell, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Congregation Beth Shalom. Gabi is the granddaughter of Susan Grossman Cabell and the late Gerald Frank Cabell and Katie Sinclair Edwards and the late John Edwards. Family and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Jennifer and Steven Paul announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Michael Paul, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Congregation Beth Shalom. Michael is the grandson of Barbara and Phillip Hades and Marcia and Melvyn Paul. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Jennifer and Steven Paul announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Lindsey Paul, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Congregation Beth Shalom. Lindsey is the granddaughter of Barbara and Phillip Hades and Marcia and Melvyn Paul. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Jocelyn and John Fry of Leawood, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Lynne Fry, to Michael Evan Robinson, son of Jeannine Robinson of Overland Park, Kan., and Irv Robinson of Leawood.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Gloria Fry and the late Alvin Fry and Peggy Moser and Warren Moser. She attended Indiana University, graduating from Kelley School of Business with a degree in marketing. She was a member of the women’s soccer team. She owns her own business, Alvin H. LLC, a Web strategy and design firm in Prairie Village, Kan.

The future groom is the grandson of the late Marjorie and David Veitch and the late Celia and Bernard Robinson. He attended Brooks Institute of Photography, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in professional photography. He received the Department Award for commercial advertising. He owns his own business, Michael Robinson Photography LLC – Architectural and Interior.

A May 7 wedding at Oakwood Country Club is planned.