Celebrations

Karen Loggia and David Spizman announce the bar mitzvah of their son Shaefer Loggia Spizman on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Congregation Beth Torah.

Dr. David and Anya Kricsfeld of Overland Park, Kansas, announce the bar mitzvah of their son, Mark Benjamin Kricsfeld, on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Congregation Beth Shalom.

Jamie and Mindi Squire announce the bar mitzvah of their son, Drew Ryan Squire, on March 26, 2022, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.

Gertrude Stern is preparing to celebrate her 112th birthday on Feb. 27. Birthday plans include a video call with family and friends and a celebration dinner.

Stern was born in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1910. Her family moved to Kansas City in 1913. 

The Chronicle has covered Stern in the past at age 104 and age 110. She told The Chronicle that she attributes her longevity to vitamins and “good, clean living.” 

Phil Stern, Gertrude’s son, said she is keeping a positive attitude during the pandemic.

Gertrude Stern is the oldest person in Kansas. 

Joshua and Laura Galler announce the bar mitzvah of their son, Daniel Garrison Galler, on Feb. 26 at Congregation Beth Shalom.

Paul and Susan Himmelstein announce the bat mitzvah of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth Himmelstein, on Feb. 26 at The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah.

Kansas Citian Eta Mandelberger is looking forward to Feb. 10 when she will celebrate a double milestone: her 100th birthday, and her Holocaust survival. 

Jason and Dara Tyler announce the bat mitzvah of their daughter Summer Ryann Tyler on Jan. 29, 2022, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. 

Sondra and Frank Friedman of Leawood, Kansas, announce the engagement of their son, Micah Friedman, to Morgan Quist, daughter of Bernadette and Eric Quist of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Lara and Ben Pabst announce the bat mitzvah of their daughter Norah Rose Pabst on Jan. 22, 2022, at Congregation Kol Ami.