Rabbi Jenna Brofsky and Ethan Corson of Fairway announce the birth June 2, 2019, of a son, Isaac Louis Corson.

Grandparents are Laurie Stone Brofsky and Joseph Brofsky of Lynbrook, New York, and Judy and Niles Corson of Overland Park. Great-grandparent is Anita Stone of New Jersey and Florida.

 

 

Michael Schonwetter and Kasey Kowalski were joyfully married on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Mildale Farm in Edgerton, Kansas. Both are graduates of Kansas State University.

The groom is the son of Mark and Janice Schonwetter and the bride is the daughter of John and Angela Kowalski. The couple and their parents reside in Overland Park.

The bride’s sister, Cali Kowalski, served as maid of honor and the groom’s brother, Ben Wiedermann, served as best man.

Bridesmaids were Morgan Priest, Victoria Wiebke, Marissa Leonard, Jessica Steppe and Kennedy Wools. Groomsmen were Armani Williams, Kevin Furdek, Kyle Marra, Joe Kowalski and Alex Ephraim.

Ushers were Connor Yost and Hunter Koch. Sloane Steppe, Presley Steppe, Ansley Gingerich and Harbor Kate Kovak served as flower girls and Cooper King was the ringbearer. Owen and Everett Gingerich were sign holders. Finley King was the reader and Jacob Gingerich was the guestbook greeter.

The interfaith ceremony was officiated by Rev. Gar Demo and Rabbi Jacques Cukierkorn.

Family and friends of the couple comprised the wedding party.

 

 

Rabbi Dr. Bernhard and Charlene Rosenberg of Edison, New Jersey, announce the engagement of their son, Ari Rosenberg, to Ayelet Mael, the daughter of Joel and Lynn Mael of Lawrence, New York.

Ari works in sales and Ayelet is an attorney. Both are residents of New York City.

The wedding will be held in the fall of 2019 in New York City.

 

Diana and Sam Stasi of Overland Park announce the engagement of their daughter, Shaina Stasi, to Daniel Tabakh, son of Diana and Eugene Tabakh of Leawood.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Ruth and Lester Shalinsky. She attended the University of Kansas, where she earned a Master of Arts degree in speech language pathology. She is currently employed at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas.

The future groom is the grandson of Esfir Azbel and late Solomon Azbel and the late Isaac and Bella Tabakh. He attended the University of Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He is currently employed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in Topeka.

A Sept. 1 wedding at Kehilath Israel Synagogue is planned.

 

Lisa, Larry and David Mallin invite the community to celebrate their father, Mel Mallin, on his upcoming 95th birthday.

They are planning an Oneg Shabbat on Saturday, July 6, following regular Shabbat services at Kehilath Israel Synagogue. All are welcome.

 

Charity Laine Deutch and Samuel Loren Deutch, Ph.D., announce the birth June 21, 2019, of their son, Simon Allen Deutch.

Paternal grandparents are Drs. Neal and Michelle Deutch. Maternal grandparents are Pamela and Dale Barnum. Paternal great-grandmother is Charlene Hecht.

Simon was 6 pounds, 12 ounces and 20¾ inches. Mom and baby are in good health and are at home. The Deutch’s are members of Congregation Ohev Sholom.

The bris was held Friday, June 29, at Neal and Michelle Deutch’s home.

 

Adina and Norman Glass announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Asher Micha Yaer Glass, at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 22, at Congregation Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner.

Asher is the grandson of Judith and David Solomont, Ann Stern and Leonard Glass, and the late Carol Glass, of blessed memory. His siblings are Sara Glass, Nadia and Adam Glass and Netanel Kass.

Relatives and friends are invited to worship with the family and to attend the Kiddush luncheon following services.

In his free time Asher enjoys playing video games, bike riding, collecting sports memorabilia and getting them signed by the players.

 

 

Evan Sandhaus and Tara Bobiak of Brooklyn, New York, announce the birth May 11, 2019, of a son, Leo Ezra Sandhaus.

Grandparents are Becky and Ron Sandhaus, and Carol and Joe Bobiak of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

 

 

Adeline Robinson became a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, May 25, at Beth Hillel Bnai Emunah in Wilmette, Illinois. She is the daughter of Brian and Christa Robinson and the granddaughter of Mark and Sandy Robinson of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Adeline enjoys travel, soccer and fencing, as well as basketball and volleyball for her school. For her mitzvah project, Adeline volunteered with the Ark Chicago helping to feed those in need.

 

 

Julia Rose Siegel and David Matthew Nielsen were married on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Kinloss Hall in London, England. 

The bride is the daughter of Lori and Charles Siegel of Kansas City, Missouri, the granddaughter of the late Stanley and Ruthine Simon of Kansas City, along with the late Ada and David Siegel of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The groom is the son of Carl Nielsen and the late Lesley Nielsen (of blessed memory) of London, England, the grandson of the late Peter and Sonia Packer of Bournemouth and Nancy Nielsen and the late Dennis Nielsen of London. 

The couple had pre-wedding engagement celebrations in New York and Kansas City last summer, and currently live in Northwest London