Celebrations

Jacob Elyachar, chief content producer-writer of jakes-take.com, has received a top designation in the national Small Business Influencer Awards. Elyachar was named a 2015 “Community Choice” honoree. The title is given to select award candidates who received outstanding community support of their nomination and has accomplished major achievements in their chosen field. Elyachar was nominated in the “Journalist” category.

Judy Sherry, the founder and president of Missouri-Kansas Grandparents Against Gun Violence (GAGV), has been named to a new 18-member anti-violence task force created by Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Sly James.

Marcelle and Jonathan Rudnick announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Shir-el Rudnick, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Congregation Ohev Sholom.

John and Beth O’Bryan announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Sarah Grace O’Bryan, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at The New Reform Temple.

David Elyachar of Shawnee, Kansas, and Andrea Elyachar of Overland Park, Kansas, announce the engagement of their son, Michael Leonard Elyachar to Danielle Renee Wertheim, daughter of Brian and Sue Wertheim of Dallas, Texas.

Larry Silver and Renée Polsky Silver announce the birth of their son Nathan Gilon Silver on May 25, 2015.

Brian and Tamara Goldstein announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Leah Sydney Goldstein, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Congregation Beth Torah.

Jennifer and Barnett C. Helzberg III announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Sawyer Benjamin Helzberg, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Adam and Debbie Lindenlaub announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Noah Henry Lindenlaub, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.

Ben Clayman and Brandy Clayman announce the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Noah, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Congregation Ohev Sholom.

Grandparents are Alvin and Lois Clayman and Randy and Gail Heierding of Edmond, Oklahoma. Great-grandparents are the late Ann and Al Deutch.