Celebrations

John and Arlene Rubenstein of Prairie Village announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lynn Rubenstein to Maximilian Aron Kosoglad, son of Jerome and Cynthia Kosoglad of Highland Park, Ill.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Jack and Margaret Gersh of Overland Park and Richard Rubenstein and the late Jean Rubenstein of Kansas City, Mo. She attended the University of Miami, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and religious studies, and a master’s degree in social work from Washington University in St. Louis.

The future groom is the grandson of the late James and Rae Block of Kansas City, Mo., and Bernyce Kosoglad and the late Leonad Kosoglad of Highland Park. He attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and is currently employed at Block & Company Inc. Realtors in Kansas City, Mo., as a hospitality and retail specialist.

An Aug. 11 wedding in Kansas City, Mo., is planned.

Debbie and Jeff Chase announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Oscar Robert, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Congregation Beth Torah. Oscar is the grandson of Diane and Arnold Balanoff; Margaret and the late Robert Chase. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Stephanie and Bobby Boresow announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Allison Katie, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. Allison is the granddaughter of Carol and Robert Yarmo, and of Harriet and Donald Boresow. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.

Jessica and Aaron Kroll announce the birth Jan. 19 of a daughter, Madelyn Ava. They are also the parents of Isabella Grace. Grandparents are Marcia Karbank and Joe Smuckler, Leawood, and Patti Kroll, Overland Park. Great-grandmother is Rose Karbank, Overland Park.

Lisa Rose Bivens and Sam McClintock were married Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Flagstaff, Ariz.

The bride is the daughter of Sandy Price and Don Bivens and Trish Refo of Phoenix, and the granddaughter of Harold and Janet Price of Overland Park and Paul and Sandra Gale of Lee’s Summit.

The groom is the son of Richard and Kelley McClintock of Tucson, Ariz., and the grandson of Max and Sue Mayes of Tucson.

The bride is completing her master’s degree at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. The groom is a former Marine and is now attending Coconino Community College in Flagstaff.

The couple reside in Flagstaff.

Dr. Larry and Roberta Rosen of Leawood announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Rosen, to Isaac Chopp, son of Doris Chopp and the late Jacob Chopp of Leawood.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Judge Louis Davis and the late France Davis and Marion and Joe Rosen, Overland Park. She attended Boston University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and religion and earned a master’s degree in education at Rockhurst University. She is a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She is currently employed as a communication arts and reading teacher at Oxford Middle School in the Blue Valley School District.

The future groom is the grandson of Alice Seltzer and the late David Seltzer of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Fanny Chopp and the late Willie Chopp of Mexico City, Mexico. He attended Arizona State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management. He is a member of Theta Chi fraternity. He is currently employed at McQueeny-Locke in Kansas City, Mo., as a sales consultant.

A July 21 wedding in Kansas City is planned.

Richard and Sherrill Rosenstock celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in style the weekend of Feb. 4 and 5. Their two sons, Allan and David, along with their wives, Jackie and Sandy, and five grandchildren planned a week- end filled with food, fun, family and friends.

The weekend began with lunch at Trofie’s at the Doubletree, hosted by two lifelong friends of the couple, Mrs. Robert Sanditz and Mrs. Peter Dale. The luncheon gave the couple a chance to be with immediate family and out of town guests. That evening, Allan and Jackie and their children hosted a night of Italian cooking and fun.

Sunday morning, the grand affair and brunch at Avenues Bistro was hosted by David, Sandy and their children, Rachel and Lauren; and Allan, Jackie and their children, Ashly, Lizzy and Nicky.

Friends and family from in-town and out-of town were there to celebrate 50 years of building a life together. A slide show filled with memories and fashion trends called “Time of Your Lives” brought much laughter and re-telling of wonderful stories.

On Feb. 4, 1962, Richard G. Rosenstock married Sherrill Sixta at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. The couple were married by Rabbi Bernie Frank and Rabbi James Rudin. They have been living happily ever after ever since.

Bryan and Felice Azorsky announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Chloe Nicole, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Congregation Beth Torah. Chloe is the granddaughter of Michael and Gloria Azorsky and Josef and Shirley Sands of Van Nuys, Calif. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.

Lisa and Ken Schifman announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Andrew Bennett, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. Drew is the grandson of Sherry and Mike Blumenthal and Brenda and Allan Schifman. He is the great-grandson of Dorothy Peltzman. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.

Jane and Josh Sosland announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Leah, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at The Performing Arts Center, Kansas City, Mo. Leah is the granddaughter of Nancy and Lloyd Nailman, Baltimore, Md., and Blanche and Neil Sosland of Mission Hills. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.