Archived Celebrations

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.

Shira Gail Grunspan and Jonathan Caleb Hurst-Sneh were married Sunday, July 10, at Deer Creek Country Club.

The bride is the daughter of Larry Grunspan and Ilene Grunspan and the granddaughter of Jack and Barbara Bornstein and Mira Grunspan and the late Roman Grunspan.

The groom is the son of Daniel Sneh and Susan Hurst and the grandson of Harold and Phyllis Hurst and Avigdor Sneh of Petah Tikva, Israel, and the late Adina Sneh.

The maid of honor was Alexis Levine, Kansas City, Mo. Bridal attendants were Brianne Bruss, Overland Park, Jenny Sander, Overland Park and Alisa Vaysfligel, Overland Park. Junior bridesmaid was Risa Bornstein, Overland Park.

The best man was Coby Hurst-Sneh, Lenexa. Groom’s attendants were David Katz, Overland Park, Zac Pollack, Washington, D.C., and Dan Eveloff, Overland Park.

Ushers were Bradley Friedman, Kansas City, Mo., Aaron Price, Overland Park, Ben Antes, Overland Park, and Mark Kanter, New York, N.Y. Ring bearer was Justin Parmet, Overland Park, and the flower girl was Maya Parmet, Overland Park.

After a honeymoon in Kauai, the couple reside in Overland Park.

Alice Capson of Overland Park announces the marriage of her son, Jules Lipoff, to Renee Garcia, daughter of Richard and Corinne Garcia of Mattituck, N.Y. The groom is also the son of Dr. Jay and Larisa Lipoff of Marion, Ill.

The bride is the granddaughter of Ruth Lessard and the late Victor Lessard of Mattituck and Maria Garcia and the late Frank Garcia of Margate, Fla. She graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and European history and received her juris doctor from Harvard Law School. She currently is an associate in the litigation department of Hogan Lovells US LLP in New York City.

The groom is the grandson of Eleanor Capson and the late Arthur Capson, Bea and Lloyd Lipoff, and the late Emilie and Hy Krohn. He attended Yale University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biophysics and biochemistry. After earning his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University, he is currently a resident in dermatology at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y.

Following a September wedding overlooking Long Island Sound in Mattituck, and a honeymoon in Curaçao, the couple are at home in New York City.

Pearl and Jeffery Ratz of Woodmere, N.Y., (formerly of Kansas City, Mo.) announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Blair Ratz, to Sean Jeffrey Hirschhorn, son of Roz and David Hirschhorn of St. Louis (formerly of Winnipeg, Ontario).

The kallah-to-be is a graduate of CUNY, Queens College in New York as well as Touro College; she earned her Master of Science degree in education and special education and is currently a lead special-education teacher for first and second graders at Manhattan Day School in New York City.

The chatan-to-be is a graduate of Yeshiva University; he earned his Master of Social Work degree from the University’s Wurzweiler School and is currently the assistant Director of University Housing for Yeshiva University in New York City.

The couple and their families and friends are excited for the wedding which will be, I”yh, on Sunday, Jan. 29, at Temple Hillel in North Woodmere.

Teala and John Engle announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Davis Reed, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Congregation Beth Torah. Davis is the grandson of Susan and Irwin Levine, Nancy and the late Earl Engle, and the late Mary Lou and the late David Rosen. Relatives and friends are invited to join Davis and his family for worship followed by a Kiddush luncheon.