Celebrations

Jeannie Russell Frank and Norman Frank of Overland Park announce the engagement of their daughter, Molly Jeanne Frank, to Daniel Reuven Brystowski, son of Dr. Henry and Rose Goldman Brystowski of Oak Park, Mich.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Helen Russell Reece and the late Pete Russell, Roeland Park, and the late Molly and Morris Frank, St. Louis, Mo. She is completing her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and will become licensed as a registered nurse at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, New York City.

The future groom is the grandson of the late Rabbi Dr. Leo Yehudah and Sonia Goldman and the late Morris and Sarah Brystowski, all of Oak Park. He is a graduating senior at Yeshiva University, New York City, soon to begin pursuit of his doctor of dental surgery studies at City University of New York.

A June wedding is being planned for the couple.

Stephen and Elizabeth Sobel Blum of Dallas announce the birth Sept. 11 of their daughter, Ava Sobel Blum. They are also the parents of Hannah Sobel Blum.

Grandparents are Carol Sobel of Denver and Jenifer and Dr. Michael Blum of Overland Park.

Rabbi David Stern of Temple Emanuel in Dallas officiated at the naming ceremony where Ava was given the Hebrew name Ahava Maya Sara in memory of her great-grandmothers, Miriam Sherman and Sally Blum, her grandfather Dr. John Henry Sobel, and her great-grandfather Leon A. Smith. Ava is also named in honor of her great-grandmother, Margaret Smith, also of Dallas.

Kurt and Stephanie Kavanaugh announce that their daughter, Molly Joy, will be called to the Torah at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Congregation Beth Shalom. Molly became Bat Mitzvah in Israel in June.

Molly is the granddaughter of Sandy Aaron and the late Dr. Harvey Aaron, St. Paul, Minn.; Deanie Collins, Wooster, Ohio; and Dr. Ed Kavanaugh.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.

Barbara and David Wolock announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Anna Sybil, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Congregation Beth Torah.

Anna is the granddaughter of Thelma Dolginow and the late Newton Dolginow, and Isabel and Melvin Wolock, Metuchen, N.J.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Howard and Charmian Zurovsky of Lenexa announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Leigh Zurovsky, to Bradley Jacob Klein, son of Richard and Betty Klein of Overland Park.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Jean and Arthur Zurovsky and Helen and James Semmons. Megan is the great-granddaughter of the late Esther and Sam Daniels and Josephine and George Tichacek. She graduated magna cum laude from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and is currently a third-grade teacher in the North Kansas City School District.

The future groom is the grandson of the late Dora and Sam Levy and Doris and Eugene Klein. He graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and is currently a market development manager for Coca Cola Refreshment.

A June wedding and reception are planned at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.

Michelle and Eric Cole announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Zachary Andrew, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Congregation Beth Torah.

Zachary is the grandson of Carol and Shel Reznik of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Lana and J.C. Cole of Overland Park.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.

Staci and Michael Kahn announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Noah Aidan, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Congregation Beth Shalom.

Noah is the grandson of Helene and Jerry Ginden, Overland Park, and Phylis and Eugene Kahn, St. Louis.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.

Stacy and Allen Wright announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Owen Thomas, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.

Owen is the grandson of Linda and the late Louis Strassberg, Rockville Centre, N.Y.; Olive Beaham Lansburgh, Eagle Point, Ore.; and Purd B. Wright III.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Jeremy and Ashley Alpert of Overland Park announce the birth Nov. 28 of their son, Jonah Doni.

Grandparents are Nanci and Steve Hirschorn of Overland Park, and Cathy and Jeff Alpert of Leawood.

Lauren and Mitchell Tulper announce the birth Oct. 5 of a daughter, Josie Marlow.

Maternal grandparents are Elyse and Jerry Morris of Lonetree, Colo., and Mark and Gayle Eskanos of Aurora, Colo.

Paternal grandparents are Norma and Robert Tulper of Aurora. Great-grandparents are Nancye and Lenny Frankenthal of Denver, Jean Karner of Denver (formerly of Kansas City) and Leon Tulper of Denver (formerly of Kansas City).