Keith and Laurie Anderson announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Nathan Snowden Anderson, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. Nathan is the grandson of Allan and Letty Wasserman of Overland Park and Kirk and Patricia Anderson of Homestead, Fla. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.
Rita and Gilbert Kahn will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 11, 2011. They were married on November 11, 1951, at the Ambassador Hotel. Rabbis Gershon Hadas and Samuel S. Mayerberg officiated. They have a son, Stuart Kahn (Elvira) and two granddaughters in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and a daughter, Sarilee (David) Singer who live in New York City.
Debbie and Jeffrey Buchbinder of Needham, Mass., announce the birth Oct. 19 of a daughter, Emily Elizabeth. They are also the parents of Hillary Shoshana. Grandparents are Bonnie and Herb Buchbinder and Carol and Ron Rabitz of Framingham, Mass.
Daniel and Erin Margolin of Fairway announce the birth Oct. 21 of a daughter, Piper Lynn. They are also the parents of Abby and Izzy, twin girls. Grandparents are Carol Margolin of Kansas City, Mo., Jim and Susan Margolin of Mission Hills, Julie Best of New Orleans, and Larry Best and Kory Chatelain of Hattiesburg, Miss.
Sherry and David Worth announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Alex, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. Alex is the grandson of Arlene and Jon Worth, Jackson, N.J., and Doris and Zolie Gilgus.
Julie and Michael Birger announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Amanda Maryn, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. Amanda is the granddaughter of Joni Cohen, Rancho Mirage, Calif., and the late S. Robert Eisen, and Marianna and Felix Birger, Leawood. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family.
Benny and Stephanie Cohen announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Sheli Miriam, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Congregation Beth Shalom. Sheli is the granddaughter of Azaria and Zehava Cohen, Haifa, Israel, and Mike and Joanie Shields, Marco Island, Fla.
Debra and Michael Gill announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Lindsay Porter, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Congregation Beth Torah. Lindsay is the granddaughter of Karen and Ed Porter and the late Alma and Foster Gill of Altoona, Pa. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.
Amy and Peter Shapiro announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Emma Florence Shapiro, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the White Theatre in the Jewish Community Center. Emma is a member of Congregation Beth Shalom. Emma is the granddaughter of Beth and Jeff Dorfman, Randi and Larry Haith, and Alvin and Patti Shapiro, all of Kansas City. Great-grandparents are Hortense Haith and Babbette Prostok, also of Kansas City. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.
Stephanie and Adam Elyachar and Lisa and Nick Hughes hosted an intimate 85th birthday party on Saturday, Sept. 24, for their father, Issy Ozar, at the Bohemian Gallery. Delish catered a delicious spread of tasty appetizers, including salmon skewers, chicken slider sandwiches and a special coffee bar with chocolate surprises.
Guest enjoyed playing various casino games with “Issy Bucks” and winning prizes. Dan Meiners added his special touch, which made the Gallery a wonderful place to entertain.
The highlight of the evening was a unique Slot Machine, which was a sweet treat for all the family and friends who sang Happy Birthday to the honoree.
