Scott and Shira Zigler announce the birth Feb. 13 of a daughter, Raya Isabel. They are also the parents of Orli Rose. Grandparents are Marsha and Seymour Krinsky, the late Thomas Goldenberg, and Sheryl and Larry Zigler of Chesterfield, Mo.

Grace and David Ernstein will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on April 16 with their children, Scott and Annette Ernstein; grandchildren, Drew and Kenneth Ernstein; other family members; and friends toasting the occasion.

Beth and Steve Cole announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Cole, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at Congregation Beth Torah. Lauren is the granddaughter of Ilsa Cole and the late Walter Cole, Myra and David Rieger of Denver, the late Richard Kupper and Ellen and Eddie Rose. Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush following the service.

Jake and Shayna Hirsekorn of Chesterfield, Mo., announce the birth Jan. 27 of a daughter, Haley Philippa. They are also the parents of Joanna. Grandparents are Howard and Lynda Hirsekorn and Steve and Tammi Laiderman of Chesterfield. Great-grandparents are Henry and Louise Hirsekorn, Henry and Shirley Pasch and Lorraine Laiderman, all of Chesterfield.

Karen and Alexander Hallock announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Hannah Reuben-Hallock at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at Congregation B’nai Jehudah. Hannah is the granddaughter of Bert and Ruby Reuben and Elisabeth Hallock and the late Robert Hallock.

Sam and Danielle Levine of Overland Park announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexis Levine, to Neil Miller, son of Marc and Susan Miller of Overland Park.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mina Nisenkier and the late Abe Nisenkier and the late Max and Arlene Levine. She attended the University of Kansas and Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

She is currently a registered nurse at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.

The future groom is the grandson of Paul and Florence Rosenthal and Sue Miller and the late Neil F. Miller. He attended the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business administration and a law degree in taxation. He is currently employed as an analyst at Royal Blue Capital in Leawood.

A Sept. 2 wedding at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center is planned.

Denise and Jonathan Hankin announce the birth Feb. 7 of a son, Ari Jacob. They are also the parents of Leslie Jenna. Grandparents are Marvin Rogolsky of Overland Park, Martin Leitner of Boca Raton, Fla., and Marvin Hankin of Jerusalem. Great-grandmother is Anna Leitner of Delray Beach, Fla.

Cody and Erika Showalter announce the birth Feb. 28 of a son, Zachary Nathan. Proud grandparents are Matthew and Rita Sudhalter, and Ronald and Inge Showalter.

Jessica and Jordan Tilzer of Los Angeles, formerly of Kansas City, announce the birth Feb. 28 of a daughter, Ila Wren. Grandparents are Evy and Lowell Tilzer, Sharon Clark and Paul Clark.

Gary and Jan Glauberman of Overland Park announce the engagement of their son, Joseph Patrick Glauberman, to Erin Krasow, daughter of Michael and Dyanne Krasow of Redwood City, Calif.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Barbara and the late Donald Schrager and William and the late Evelyn Krasow. She attended Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, earning a degree in product development. She is currently employed as an online inventory specialist at Gap Inc. in San Francisco.

The future groom is the grandson of the late Norman and Twilla Robinson and the late Jack and Jean Glauberman. He attended the University of Missouri, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance. He is a member of Raconteur and Ornithology Club. He is currently employed as a senior manager with Ormco, a division of Sybron, a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation.

An Aug. 18 wedding at Guerneville, Calif., is planned.