Moments

MAZEL TOV!

MAY 16, 2021

Stephanie and Sean Brownridge of New York City announce the birth of their son, Jack William Brownridge. Delighted grandparents are John and Paulette Baum of Novi, Larry and Lizzie Brownridge, and Filomena MacLean, all of New York. Thrilled great-grandmothers are Joan Baum of Sarasota, Fla., and Pat Brownridge of Delray, Fla. Jack is named in loving memory of greatgrandfathers Jules William Radin and George William Brownridge.

Ella Barnett,

daughter of Linda Sucher Barnett, and Robert and Nicole Barnett, will lead the congregation in prayer as she becomes a bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. She will be joined in celebration by her siblings Alexa, Tessa, Joelle, Larissa and Britney. Ella is the loving grandchild of Sheldon Sucher, the late Peggy Sucher, the late Evelyn and Marvin Barnett

She is a at student at Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills. As part of her most meaningful mitzvah project, Ella volunteered at the Temple Israel Fresh Food Pantry.

Ari Jeffrey Ellis, son of Rachel Grey Ellis and Dr. Jason Ellis, will become a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. He is the grandchild of James Grey and the late Ruth Grey, Darlene Jorden and Steven Ellis; great-grandson of the late Lydia and Archie Grey, and the late Sarah and John Nemon. He will be joined on the bimah by his brother Noam and sister Shira.

Ari is a student at West Hills Middle School. For his mitzvah project, he is collecting activity-based toys and comfy clothes to donate to the Bottomless Toy Chest, where he is volunteering his time.

Noam Grey

Ellis, son of Rachel Grey Ellis and Dr. Jason Ellis, will become a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. He is the grandchild of James Grey and the late Ruth Grey, Darlene Jorden and Steven Ellis; greatgrandson of the late Lydia and Archie Grey, and the late Sarah and John Nemon. He will be joined on the bimah by his brother Ari and sister Shira.

Noam is a student at West Hills Middle School. For his mitzvah project experience, he is collecting activity-based toys and comfy clothes to donate to the Bottomless Toy Chest, where he is volunteering his time.

Emily Hannah

Miller, daughter of Beth and Jason Miller, will become a bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. She is the grandchild of Susan and Samuel Bernstein, and Sandi and Dr. Jeffrey Miller. She will be joined on the bimah by her twin Norah.

Emily is a student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. For her mitzvah project, she volunteered with West Bloomfield-based JARC, leading virtual bingo, a JARC and Yad Ezra garden project, and as a baking sponsor and participant.

Norah Belle

Miller, daughter of Beth and Jason Miller, will become a bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. She is the grandchild of Susan and Samuel Bernstein, and Sandi and Dr. Jeffrey Miller. She will be joined on the bimah by her twin Emily.

She is a student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. For her mitzvah project, Norah volunteered with West Bloomfield-based JARC, leading virtual bingo, a JARC and Yad Ezra garden project, and as a baking sponsor and participant.

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.