Moments

MAZEL TOV!

NOV. 8, 2021

Ethan Perlman and Meghan Weber of Novi are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Cole Asher. Grandparents are Carrie and Peter Perlman of West Bloomfield, and Ronald and Alexia Weber of South Lyon. Cole is named in loving memory of his great-grandfather Charles Perlman.

Nathaniel James

Emery was called to the Torah on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He is the son of Carolyn and Jerrold Emery; grandchild of Judith and William Martz, the late James Sanders, Arlene Blum, the late Judge Jerome Blum and the late Dr. Allan Emery.

Nate is a student at Power Middle School in Farmington Hills. His most meaningful mitzvah project was volunteering at Temple Israel’s Fresh Food Pantry.

Brady Hunter

Feld, son of Jodi and Dr. Michael Feld, was called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. He was joined in celebration by his sister Bryce. Brady is the loving grandchild of Andy and Steven Weiss, and Ann and Jeff Feld.

Brady is a student at Berkshire Middle School in Beverly Hills. His most meaningful mitzvah project included making and selling LEGO keychains to raise money for Camp Tamarack’s Campaign for Change.

Ava Elizabeth

Friedman, daughter of Pamela and Elon Friedman, will lead the congregation in prayer on the occasion of her bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. She will be joined in celebration by her sister Scarlett. Ava is the loving grandchild of Cindy and Jeffrey Madgy, and Lorraine and Yacov Friedman.

Ava attends West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. As part of her mitzvah project, she collected donations for continued research, family support and advocacy and awareness for PraderWilli Syndrome.

Noah Jacob

Sapeika, son of Amy and Daniel Sapeika, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. He will be joined by his brothers Ethan and Benjamin Sapeika. Noah is the grandson of Linda and the late Harry Applebaum, Raphael and Karen Sapeika, and the late Gillian Cohen.

Noah is a student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. As part of his mitzvah project, he collected supplies for Almost Home Animal Rescue.

Loyd-Papenheim

Lisa Shapiro of Farmington Hills with Erich and Michele Papenheim of Greer, S.C., announce the engagement of their daughter Sydney Marilynn Papenheim to David Adam Loyd, son of Jane Moskola of Port Orange, Fla., and the late John Loyd.

Lisa is employed at Rocket Homes. David is employed at Traverse City Whiskey Co.

An October wedding is planned at the Detroit Golf Club.

Gerger 70th

Renee and Jerry Gerger of Novi were married Feb. 3, 1952, with Rabbi Morris Adler officiating. Their lives have been blessed with three wonderful sons, Zach and wife, Pili, Stuart and companion, Beth, David and wife, Denise. There are four grandsons and five granddaughters who bring great joy to their lives. To celebrate, a family gathering will take place this summer.

Bea & Woody

Kisses are still sweeter than wine! HAPPY 70th ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!

Love forever, your mishpocheh