Moments

MAZEL TOV!

JULY 28, 2021

Peter and Chelsea (Landau) Anthony of South Lyon are overwhelmed with joy to announce the birth of their beautiful son, Lucas James Anthony. Lucas was welcomed home by big sister Ava Alexandra, proud Grumpy and Bubbie Marc and Denise Landau, equally proud Grandpa and Grandma Tim and Beth Anthony, and kvelling GreatBubbie Beverly Hellmer. Lucas was named Yesha’ya Tzvi after maternal great-grandmother Irene Soloway and paternal grandfather Thomas Anthony. Also sharing in the naming ceremony, Ava was named Chaviva Ruti after her maternal great-aunt Carole Landau and paternal grandmothers Helen Ruth Anthony and Ruth Williams.

JULY 18, 2021

Pierce Jasper McMahon was a joyful blessing to all when he was welcomed into the world by Amy Bershad McMahon and Brad McMahon. He is the grandson of Barbara and Stan Bershad, and Elaine and Dan McMahon. He is named in memory of his maternal grandparents Pauline and Joseph Slusky.

MAY 10, 2021

Dr. Tamara (Brodsky) and Sam Lerer of New York are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Ryan Jetty Lerer. He is welcomed into the world by his grandparents Stacy and Jeffrey Brodsky of West Bloomfield, and Michele and Dr. Rene Lerer of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Thrilled greatgrandmother is Dina Brodsky of Franklin. Ryan is named in loving memory of his great-grandfathers Jerry Berg and Jack Friedman. His Hebrew name is after his beloved great-grandfather Herman Brodsky.

Gabriel Alan

Abramson will lead the congregation in prayer as he becomes a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. He will be joined in celebration by his proud parents, Alyson and Bob Abramson, and sister Danielle. Gabe is the loving grandchild of Pandy and the late Louis Lan, Ginny and Milt Abramson, and the late Toby Abramson.

He attends Clifford Smart Middle School in Commerce Township. As part of his mitzvah project, Gabe chose to work with Camp Casey, which helps kids with life-threatening illnesses. He collected money and supplies for their Horsey House Calls program.

Jace Braeden

Bernard, son of Drs. Robin and Michael Bernard, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. He will be joined in celebration by his siblings Alexa, Kaela and Carly. Jace is the loving grandchild of Darlene and Ron Oklin, and Etta and the late Helmut Bernard.

He is a student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. For his most rewarding mitzvah project, Jace volunteered at the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield for the Sunday Buddy System program.

Sarah Ostheimer

of Clarkston became a bat mitzvah at

Temple Beth El

on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. Participating in the ceremony were her parents, Camilo and Jennifer Ostheimer, and brother Noah Ostheimer. Proud grandparents are Leonor Ostheimer of Bogotá, Colombia, and Alice Labowski of Chesterfield, Mich. She is also the granddaughter of the late Gerd Ostheimer and the late John Labowski.

Sarah is a student at Clarkston Junior High School. Her mitzvah projects include creating pet beds for local dog and cat rescues.

Sasha Gianna

Pipia, daughter of Regina and Tony Pipia, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. She will be joined in celebration by her brother Anthony. Sasha is the loving grandchild of the late Galina and Alexander Pavlov, and the late Julie and Tony Pipia Sr.

She is a student at Derby Middle School in Birmingham. Sasha turned her love of summer camp into her most meaningful mitzvah project. She created a GoFundMe for the Bear Hug Foundation to provide a summer camp experience for at-risk and underserved children.

Meyer Rautbort

Saperstein of West Bloomfield will become a bar mitzvah at Knollwood Country Club on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Participating in the ceremony will be parents, Andrea and Drew Saperstein, and siblings Sarah, Jessica, Benjamin, Elijah and Ryan. Proud grandparents are Leba and Sanford Rautbort, Diane Mittenthal, and Linda and Mel Saperstein. He is also the grandson of the late Stuart Mittenthal.

Meyer is a student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. His mitzvah projects include raising money for the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield and American Cancer Society by tie-dying and selling masks.

MAZEL TOV!

Tisdale 65th

Paul and Alicia Tisdale will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 26, 2021. This awesome, exciting, wonderous event will be marked at as private dinner with their children, grandchildren, significant others, relatives and friends.

Vishniac-Kaufman

Mrs. Marlene Kaufman of Farmington Hills and Drs. Ilene BuschVishniac and Ethan Vishniac of Baltimore, Md., announce the engagement of their children Jeffrey Kaufman and Cady Vishniac.

Ms. Vishniac is a senior medical editor and published short story author. Mr. Kaufman is an attorney and partner at Berman and Kaufman PC.

A December wedding is planned at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills.

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Council Re|Sale’s Fall Showcase

Council Re|Sale’s popular Fall Showcase event, offering women’s and men’s fall fashions and accessories, had to be postponed when the store (3297 W. 12 Mile Road, Berkley) lost power mid-August.

Now rearranged for Sunday, Aug. 29, from noon-4 p.m., the showcase promises to offer high fashion, including designer wear, at bargain prices. Avid shoppers can also register for a $25 VIP early entry from 10 a.m.-noon; preregister at the store or by calling (248) 548-6664. The store, operated by National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan uses proceeds to support its projects which benefit women, children and families in the community.

Pre-Fall Showcase, the store is offering some endof-season events: Thursday, Aug. 26, there is 75 percent off all items and Friday, Aug. 27, there is a $15 FillA-Bag sale. The store will be closed on Saturday, Aug 28.

NCJW

A feather cape and cocktail dress, some of the items available at the Fall Showcase.

PJ Library’s Guide to the Fall Holidays

Why do we blow a shofar? What should we do in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? When do we sit in the sukkah? The answers to these questions can be found in “A Time to Grow: A PJ Library Family Guide to the Fall Holidays,” a colorful, free resource to help Jewish families around North America celebrate the fall holidays in engaging fashion. PJ Library’s bigger refreshed guide for 2021 is available to download now at pjlibrary. org/fallholidays.

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.