Celebrations

Marla and Gideon Stein of Jerusalem, Israel, announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Yosef Paz Stein, on Feb. 13, at their local Conservative synagogue in Beit Hakerem.

Elliot Brand and Jasmine and Jonathan Kaplan announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Addison Brand, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Congregation Beth Shalom. Addison is the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Brand and Dr. Jeanne Hayes-Alaman and Mr. Ali Alaman.

Elise Bruce-Bush and Carl Bush III of Louisburg, Kansas, and Robert and Phyliss Bruce of Kansas City, Missouri, announce the engagement of their son, Corey Blake Bruce, to Rebecca Erin Kalla, daughter of Barbara and David Kalla of Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania.

Shira and Keith McManus of Austin, Texas, announce the birth Nov. 2, 2015, of a daughter, Luna Belle McManus.

Taryn Gort-Wasserman and Matthew Wasserman of Overland Park, Kansas, announce the birth Aug. 12, 2015, of a son, Henry Jacob Wasserman.

Frank and Tracy Tankard of Kansas City, Missouri, announce the birth Aug. 26, 2015, of their son, Crosby James Tankard.

At the recent conference of the National Association for Temple Administration (NATA), Jeanne Adler, executive director of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, was awarded the Myron E. Schoen Service to Judaism Award. This award is presented to an executive director who has made a contribution well beyond the requirements of his or her position, through leadership, authorship or involvement.

Brandi and Willis Jackson announce the birth Jan. 2, 2016, of a daughter, Mara Elaine Jackson.

Jay and Kate Levine announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jack Levine, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Congregation Beth Shalom. 

Jack is the grandson of Art and Linda Levine and James and Alice Algie.

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

Marcee Davidson, and Bradley and Sherry Davidson, all of Overland Park, Kansas, announce the engagement of their son, Michael Davidson, to Leah Glazer, daughter of Lenny and Mira Glazer of Cleveland, Ohio.