Celebrations

Jackie and Keith Arlotti are pleased to announce that their daughter, Taryn Arlotti, will become a Bat Mitzvah during the morning service at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah on Saturday, September 18, 2021. An 8th grader at Frontier Trail Middle School, Taryn participates in BBYO Connect, Kesher, and is a Madricha at B’nai Jehudah Religious School. She plays baseball, basketball, is in cross country and track, and is a web leader at her school. She plays the trumpet and shofar, and loves to read Stephen King novels and play Fortnight on Xbox. For her mitzvah project, Taryn raised $500 to assemble “Happy Kits” for Children’s Mercy Hospital. The kits have books, games, and other fun items to help young patients enjoy a little happiness while in the hospital.

Brian Furey and Amy Ravis Furey announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Michael Gus Furey, on August 7, 2021.

Benjamin (Ben) Rosenthal is the son of Janna and Daniel Rosenthal. He has an older sister, Emma. He is the grandson of Susan and Ernest Rosenthal of Overland Park, Kansas, Susan and Kenneth Cohn of Arlington, Virginia, and Theresa and William Schuster of Aiken, South Carolina. 

Jennifer and Jeff Burns announce the b’nai mitzvah of their sons, Thomas Jeffrey Burns and Andrew Donald Burns, on Sept. 4, 2021, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.

Thomas and Andrew are the grandsons of Ann and Dennis Burns, and Harriet and the late Don Boresow. Their siblings are: Sydney, Anna, Taylor, Ryan, Daniel, Matthew, Sam and Mark.

Both boys enjoy running, soccer, basketball, baseball and golf. They are both Boy Scouts and enjoy hiking and camping. The boys did a one-day summer camp for young kids to raise money for Harvesters. 

Born in Kansas City, MO, he attended Paseo High School and served in the Korean War. Married to Marcia Lerner Horwitz (obm) for 60 years, he has three children, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Bob is loving life at Town Village of Leawood where he is active.

Rachel Zoller and Jacob Lipsman of New Orleans, LA, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Celia Rose Lipsman, on July 9, 2021. Grandparents are Janet Mark and Frank Lipsman of Kansas City, MO, and Debbie and Leon Zoller of Allentown, PA. Great-grandmother is Mildred Zoller of Scottsdale, AZ. Celia Rose is named after maternal great-grandmother Lorraine Siegel and paternal great-grandmother Suzanne Mark.

Barbara & Robert Frager of Prairie Village will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 20.

Robert DeWitt celebrated his 90th birthday on August 7. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bob made his way to Kansas City as a young boy, attended Central High School, graduated from UMKC Law School, and practiced law for more than 65 years. Bob and his wife, Kathy, are proud parents of four children and three grandsons. Bob remains active in the local community, at the Jewish Community Center and The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. He enjoys horse racing, traveling, collecting antiques, and attending Royals and Chiefs games.

Chris and Leslie Myers are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Hayden Ameila Myers, on July 6, 2021. Along with sister Sadie, the family resides in Chicago.

Chris and Leslie Myers are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Hayden Ameila Myers, on July 6, 2021. The family resides in Chicago.