MAZEL TOV! Olivia Mira Goldstein (Mira Shayna) of Huntington Woods became a bat mitzvah May 22, 2021, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Participating in the ceremony were her parents, Robin and Jonathan Goldstein, and proud grandparents Arna and Dr. Michael Goldstein of West Bloomfield, and Linda and Steven Friedlander of Pittsburgh, Pa. Her late grandfather David Schwartz was lovingly remembered. Olivia is a student at Norup International School in Oak Park. For one of her mitzvah projects, she wrote letters to dozens of Jewish seniors who have been isolated from loved ones due to COVID-19. Molly Lynn Greenberg became a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor. She is the daughter of Laurie and Jayson Greenberg, sister of Sam and Gracie Greenberg, and the granddaughter of Harriet and Stanley Remer, and Elliott Greenberg and Judy Greenberg. Molly is a seventh-grader at Greenhills School in Ann Arbor. For her mitzvah project, she donated to her alma mater, Hebrew Day School, and inspired others to donate as well.
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Mia Clare Latinsky will chant from the Torah as she becomes a bat mitzvah on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. She will be joined in celebration by her proud parents, Tatyana and Igor Latinsky, and brother Mark. She is the loving grandchild of Bella and the late Monja Leynzon, and Lubov and the late Albert Latinsky. Mia is a student at Birmingham Covington School in Birmingham. A competitive figure skater, she spent time volunteering at Detroit Skating Club, helping kids of all ages learn how to skate as part of her most meaningful mitzvah project. Payton Claire Renusch, daughter of Pamela and Paul Renusch, will become a bat mitzvah at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Her proud brother is Connor. Her loving grandparents are James Michaelson and Josephine Renusch. She is also the granddaughter of the late Bonnie Michelson, and the late Clarence Renusch. Payton is a seventh-grader at Bloomfield Hills Middle School.
Jordan Shaye Schoenberg and Dylan Reese Schoenberg will share the bimah as they lead the congregation in prayer on the occasion of their b’not mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Friday, June 4, 2021. They will be joined in celebration by their proud parents, Karen and Jeff Schoenberg, and brother Cooper. Jordan and Dylan are the loving grandchildren of Susan and the late Robert Sosnick, the late Marilyn Zack, and Lester and the late Shirley Schoenberg. They are great-grandchildren of Estelle Miller. The girls attend Derby Middle School in Birmingham. Among their many mitzvah projects, both Jordan and
Dylan found it most meaningful to support the Wish Room at the Judson Center and Child Safe Michigan. Jessica Brielle Tracht, daughter of Debbie and Ryan Tracht, will lead the congregation in prayer as she becomes a bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She will be joined in celebration by her siblings Emily and Noah, and proud grandparents Janice and Arnie Tracht, and Phyllis and Donald Rochen. Jessie is a student at Clifford Smart Middle School in Commerce Township. As part of her mitzvah project, she volunteered at Temple Israel’s Free Fresh Food Pantry to help those in need in our community.
CAP & GOWN HIGH SCHOOL GRADS RILEY GESUND Walled Lake Central High School Scholar Athlete, 5 Varsity Letters, Varsity Hockey Captain, Student Council, Outreach Program. Western Michigan University GRACIE GREENBERG Skyline High School Varsity Lacrosse Captain, JV Lacrosse Captain, National Honor Society, DECA State Champion, Senior Company Ballet Chelsea. University of Michigan GABRIELLA JACOBS Farber Hebrew Day School Basketball Captain, Soccer, BBA Swim Team, Dance Team, National Honor Society, UMatter, Eimatai, YIS Youth Leader, NCSY Chapter Board, Bnei Akiva, Foster children volunteer, Bookstock volunteer, Yad Ezra volunteer, Jerusalem Pizza manager. Binghamton University
