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MAZEL TOV!

Bradley Evan

Bellinger will chant from the Torah on the occasion of his bar mitzvah on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He will be joined in celebration by his proud parents, Amy and Craig Bellinger, and sister Sydney. Bradley is the loving grandchild of Diane Linick, the late David Linick, and Sharon and Bill Bellinger.

He is a student at Clifford Smart Middle School in Commerce Township. Bradley volunteered at the Free Fresh Food Pantry at Temple Israel as part of his most meaningful mitzvah project.

Sean Benjamin

Borlack, son of Hilary and Scott Borlack, will lead the congregation in prayer as he becomes a bar mitzvah on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He is the loving grandchild of Carole and the late Saul Borlack, and the late Joyce and Steve Bell.

Sean is a student at West Bloomfield Middle School. As part of his mitzvah project, he volunteered to assist the elderly with yard work, including leaf raking, stick and branch cleanup, and weed removal.

Samson Green

will chant from the Torah on the occasion of his bar mitzvah Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He will be joined in celebration by his proud parents, Michelle and Eugen Green, and brother Maxwell. Samson is the loving grandchild of Ervin and the late Linda Green, and Ping and Stanley Chiu.

Samson is a student at Bloomfield Hills Middle School. For his mitzvah project, he raised funds for the Miracle League of Southfield, which is home to Michigan’s first baseball field for children with any physical or cognitive disability, offering the true Major League experience.

Hannah Grubbs

(Chana) of West Bloomfield will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday June 12, 2021, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. She is the daughter of Ashley and Jim Grubbs and the sister of Brodie, Chase and Grayson. Grandparents are Susan and Neil Kahn, and Gwen and the late David Grubbs.

Hannah is a seventhgrader at West Bloomfield Middle School. For her mitzvah project, she is collecting items for those staying with the Ronald McDonald House Detroit Charities.

Eli Mitchell

Haenick will chant from the Torah as he becomes a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He will be joined in celebration by his proud parents, Liz and Marty Haenick, and brother Benjamin. Eli is the loving grandchild of Dr. Ervin and the late Linda Green, and Anita and Dr. Edward Haenick.

He is a student at Birmingham Covington School. As part of his mitzvah project, Eli will be donating funds to Canines for Disabled Kids.

Ariella Sage

Kramer will lead the congregation in prayer as she becomes a bat mitzvah on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. She will be joined in celebration by her proud parents, Ali and Evan Kramer, and brother Zimry. She is the loving grandchild of Carol Rosenfeld, Lois Goldman, Janet and Gary Kramer, and the late Jerry Rosenfeld.

Ariella is a student at Berkshire Middle School in Beverly Hills. For her mitzvah project, she partnered with the Oakland County Poverty and Homelessness Task Force to collect baby and young children’s items, which were delivered to underserved families in Pontiac at the Phoenix Community Fund.

HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings with a photo (preferably color) can appear at a cost of $18 each. Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th.

For information, contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello@thejewishnews.com or (248) 351-5147 for information or for a mailed or emailed copy of guidelines.

Talia Benét Sardy

will lead the congregation in prayer as she becomes a bat mitzvah on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. She will be joined in celebration by her proud parents, Elyssa and Joseph Sardy, and brother Mazin. Talia is the grandchild of Ghoussoun and the late Joe Sardy, Belinda Glickoff Morales and the late Bernard Stein, and the great-grandchild of the late Rae Glickoff.

Talia is a student at Birmingham Covington School. As part of her most meaningful mitzvah project, she volunteered for Jewish Federation of Detroit’s Service with Purpose program. She focused on raising funds for Brilliant Detroit along with collecting children’s books and personal hygiene products. She collected more than 1,000 books.

Ryan Ari

Schwartz will become a bar mitzvah at

Congregation

Shaarey Zedek in Southfield on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He will be joined in celebration by his proud parents, Laurel and Joel Schwartz, and sister Carly. Ryan is the loving grandson of Carolyn and Mitchell Simmer, the late Corinne Schwartz, and the late Robert and Rosalyn Schwartz.

He is a student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. For his most meaningful mitzvah project, Ryan volunteered at the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield helping kids with the various sports programs and becoming a friend and a role model.

Ari Jonathan

Sklar of Huntington Woods will become a bar mitzvah at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He is the son of Michael Sklar and Elizabeth Rowin, the brother of Noah, and the grandson of Judith Sklar, the late Dr. Nelson Sklar, and the late Gerald and Helen Rowin.

Ari is an eighth-grader at Norup International School in Oak Park. For his mitzvah project, he tutored younger students.

Hechler 95th

Mark Hechler will celebrate his 95th birthday on June 20, 2021, with family and friends. He is a World War II veteran and is still involved in many activities with friends. He and his wife, Rose, have been married for 73 wonderful years and are still going strong. He has two daughters, Ellen and Andi, a son-in-law, Mark, and five grandchildren. He especially enjoys playing cards with his grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.

Foon 90th

Rita Foon turned 90 on June 4, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Sara and Harry Lipschutz, sister of the late Gloria (late Jack) Smith; the wife of the late Edward. She has three children, Steven (Eileen) Foon, Karen (Irwin) Danto and Debbie (Alan) Strickstein. Her grandchildren are Mike (Samantha) Foon, Joel (Devonie) Danto, Ryan (Lauren) Strickstein, Elliot (Lacey) Foon, Lauren (Nick) Hartig and Ashley (Nathan) Silverman. Great-grandchildren are Lainie and Ellie Strickstein, Riley and Easton Foon, Phoebe and Eloise Foon, Eden and Isla Silverman, and Ezra Danto. The family celebrated at a family dinner.

Brendan Simmons

Congratulations Brendan, we know your future will be as bright and fun as you are. Love Nana and Papa.

Kayla Kapen

Congratulations on graduating from JCLP at the University of Michigan School of Social Work with an MSW. You’ve accomplished great things, you’ll accomplish even greater things, and we are all so very proud of you. Mazal Tov!

Love, Mommy, Abba, Savta, Saba, Grandma Barbara, Don,

Pa, Bubbie, Leah, and Josh (and everybody else)

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