Melanie Mirowitz and Scott Soltz

Marcia and Edwin Soltz of Overland Park, Kansas, announce the engagement of their son, Scott Soltz to Melanie Mirowitz, daughter of Jacqueline Herzog of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Scott Mirowitz of Chicago, Illinois.

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Matthew Richard von Ende, son of Richard von Ende and Dr. Harriet Langley of Leawood, Kansas, graduated from Dickinson College on May 17 with a bachelor of arts in political science. von Ende is a graduate of American Hebrew Academy.

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Jacob Bell

Jacob Bell recently graduated from Blue Valley High School and was awarded the Faculty Scholarship, an academic scholarship to attend Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, this fall. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}Jacob was also recruited to be a member of the school’s golf team. He is the son of Marla and Jeff Bell.{/mprestriction}

 

CaiLyn Ilyse Nye

Blaine and Meredith Nye announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, CaiLyn Ilyse Nye, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at Congregation Beth Shalom.

CaiLyn is the granddaughter of Bill and Cindy Noon, Jim and Charlene Nye, Bryan and Rose Davis of Scottsdale, Arizona, and the late L. Michael Weintraub. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}She is the great-granddaughter of Margarett Gutekunst.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.{/mprestriction}

Brady Wordsworth

Jeff and Jamie Wordsworth announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Brady Gordon, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at Congregation Beth Shalom. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}Brady is the grandson of Judy Bell and James and Judy Wordsworth. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following the service.{/mprestriction}

 

Dahlia Cukierkorn

Rabbi Jacques and Denisse Cukierkorn announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Dahlia, at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 13. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}The Temple Israel service will be held at Congregation Beth Torah.

Dahlia is the granddaughter of Jorge and Lucila Dickerman of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and Brenda and the late Ily Cukierkorn of Aventura, Florida. 

Relatives and friends are invited to the oneg and dessert reception following the service.{/mprestriction}

 

 

David Rope

Stacy and Clif Rope announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, David Franklin Rope, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at Congregation Beth Torah.

David is the grandson of Soni and Merrill Talpers, and Corinne Rope and the late Herbert Rope. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.{/mprestriction}

 

 

Michael Novorr and Amy Applebaum

Victor and Adrianne Applebaum announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth, to Michael Samuel Novorr, son of Keith and Vicki Novorr.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Alex and Ida Applebaum and the late Albert and Sylvia Lewis. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}She attended the University of Kansas, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in community health and a master’s degree in education from Avila University. She is currently employed by the Olathe School District.

The future groom is the grandson of Shirley Novorr and the late Eugene Novorr and the late Stuart and Sylvia Levinson.

He attended the University of Kansas, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He is currently employed at Michael’s Fine Clothes for Men.

An August wedding in Overland Park is planned.{/mprestriction}