More than two decades after he left his post, former students who had attended events at Hillel at the University of Washington still stopped in to ask how Rabbi J, as people knew him, was doing. That’s the impact Arthur Jacobovitz had on the Seattle Jewish community, said Rabbi WillContinue Reading
Three days before his death, Samuel Ruben Owen became a Bar Mitzvah. Sam, who turned 13 on Oct. 11, died Oct. 21. He had been diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma in February of this year. “He was just a very sweet child, and always wanting to do good and to doContinue Reading
Sam will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on October 31, 2009 at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue. Sam is the son of Laura and Andy Petrini of Bellevue and the brother of Sarah and Leah. His grandparents are Sally and Morton Schweitzer of Pittsburgh, Penn. and Carole and Francis Petrini ofContinue Reading
Noam will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on October 31, 2009 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation on Mercer Island. Noam is the son of Cantor Bradlee Kurland and Sandy Samuel of Mercer Island and the brother of Akiva and Talya. His grandparents are Inez Kurland of Revere, Mass., Miriam Samuel ofContinue Reading
Sara celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on October 24, 2009 at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue. Sara is the daughter of Jeff Adelson and Nancy Grayson Adelson of Sammamish and the sister of Danielle Bernard and Lori Adelson. Her grandparents are Ethel Abelman Rocco of Oro Valley, Ariz., Mike and HellaContinue Reading
Joshua will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on October 24, 2009 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Congregation on Mercer Island. Joshua is the son of Laurie and Alan Powazek and the big brother of Sarah and Jonah. He is the grandson of Linda and Mervyn Gerson and theContinue Reading
Hannah will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on October 17, 2009 at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue. Hannah is the daughter of Robert and Sandy Piatok of Redmond and the sister of Jake. Her grandparents are Milton Piatok of Renton, Susan Nir of Kiryat Yam, Israel and the late JosephContinue Reading
Jodi and Rick Negrin of Mercer Island announce the birth of their son Jonah on August 13, 2009 at Swedish Hospital. He weighed 4 lbs., 8 oz. and was 17 inches long at birth. Jonah is the brother of Josh and Daniel and the grandson of Saralyn and Marvin NegrinContinue Reading
Rachael and Roy Schnitzer announce the birth of their son Zev on October 2, 2009 at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue. He weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz. and was 19 inches long. Zev is the younger brother of Chana and the grandson of Jacob Engelstein of Mercer Island, Amy Granat ofContinue Reading
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harris announce the wedding of their daughter Molly to Charles Sherer, son of Dr. and Mrs. David Sherer. The wedding took place on Aug. 2, 2009 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation with a dinner dance at the Glendale Country Club following the service. Molly is theContinue Reading
Kristina and Aaron were married on August 23, 2009 in Seattle. The ceremony was officiated by Rabbi James Mirel of Temple B’nai Torah. Kristina is the daughter of Cleo and Vicki Rubalcaba of Renton. Her grandparents are Mabel Thomas of Camano Island and the late David Thomas and Maxine BatesContinue Reading
Adam, son of Tia Pliskow and Carl McBee and brother of Gabriel, was born June 14, 2009. He weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz. and measured 19 inches at birth. Adam is the grandson of Drs. Raymond and Vita Pliskow of University Place, Aiko McBee of Lakewood and the late WayneContinue Reading
Dr. Yael Kantor and Clive Egdes announce the birth of their son, Brandon Raphael, on July 24, 2009. He weighed 7.5 lbs. and was 21 inches long at birth. Brandon is the brother of Raquel and Ryan. His grandparents are Abe and Edie Egdes of Johannesburg, South Africa and EllisContinue Reading
Noam will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on September 12, 2009 at Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath Congregation in Seattle. Noam is the son of Judy Posner of Seattle and the late Steven Posner, and the brother of Daniel. His grandparents are Hanna Marx of San Diego, Calif. and the late Henry Marx,Continue Reading
Michael will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on September 5, 2009 at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue. Michael is the son of Mayer and Sara Yashar of Redmond and the brother of Elliot and Noah. His grandparents are Arthur Hartman of Toronto, Ontario, Susanna and David Bensinger of San Francisco, Calif., Continue Reading
Jennifer and Jonathan were married on July 5, 2009 at the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. The ceremony was officiated by Rabbi James Mirel of Temple B’nai Torah. Jennifer is the daughter of Edward and Adele Brady Bolson of Redmond. Her grandparents are Carol Bolson of Bellevue and the late HarryContinue Reading
Rebecca and Daniel were married March 21, 2009 in Atlanta, Ga. The ceremony was officiated by Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, who is a cousin of the bride. Rebecca is the daughter of Barry and Judy Frankel of Atlanta. Her grandparents are Shirley and Don Wender of Atlanta and the late MiltonContinue Reading
Suzanna and Aron were married at the Lakeside Event Center in Seattle on June 14, 2009. The ceremony was officiated by Gavin Lazarow. Suzanna is the daughter of Bobbi and Dick Eller of Phoenix, Ariz. She has a B.A. in psychology from Brandeis University and an M.A. in psychology fromContinue Reading
Ben will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Aug. 1, 2009 at Congregation Beth Shalom in Seattle. Ben’s parents are Michelle Brot and Douglas Ramsay of Seattle. He is the brother of Jonathan. His grandparents are Nathan and Gloria Brot of West Orange, N.J., RuthAnn Ramsay of Maui, Hawaii and theContinue Reading
Florine and Annette, born June 14, 1929, are celebrating their 80th birthdays. They were born in Seattle to Norman and Zeena Griff and grew up in the Madrona area along with two brothers, Irving and Merle. Both graduated from Garfield High School and attended the University of Washington. Florine marriedContinue Reading
