Joel and Jennifer Magalnick announce the birth of Oscar Leo on October 8, 2008 at Swedish Hospital in Ballard. Oscar weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz. and measured 19 inches long. Oscar is the little brother of Ben. His grandparents are Howard Davidow and the late Beverly Davidow and Elliott MagalnickContinue Reading

Rebecca and Daniel are engaged to be married in March 2009 in Atlanta, Ga. Rebecca’s cousin, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, will officiate the ceremony. Rebecca is the daughter of Barry and Judy Frankel of Atlanta. Her grandparents are Shirley and Don Wender, Meyer Frankel and the late Evelyn Frankel, and theContinue Reading

Zeth Iversen and Ariella Milner of Revava, Israel announce the birth of their daughter, Noa. Noa is the sister of Nava and Avital. Her grandparents are Myra and Larry Rothenberg of Seattle and Bobe Rozzy and Zeide Lockie Milner of Newton, Mass.Continue Reading

Molly will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on September 20, 2008 at Temple Beth Shalom in Spokane. Molly is the daughter of Alan and Suzanne Rubens of Spokane, and the sister of Sam and Rachel. She is the granddaughter of Sidney and Rosalie Meltzer of Sun City West, Ariz. and MurielContinue Reading

Mitchell will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on September 13, 2008 at Temple Beth Am in Seattle. Mitchell is the son of Audrey Fine and Stephen Katz of Seattle and the brother of Adam and Sophie. He is the grandson of Norman and Ann Katz of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., Alice FineContinue Reading

Rebecca will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on September 13, 2008 at Congregation Beth Shalom in Atlanta, Ga. Rebecca is the daughter of Michael and Amy Shafron of Alpharetta and the sister of Max. She is the granddaughter of Syd and Annette Shafron of Vancouver, B.C. and Milton and Harriet WhitemanContinue Reading

Alayna will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on September 6, 2008 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation. Alayna is the daughter of Barbara and Chuck Maduell of Bellevue and the sister of Josh. Her grandparents are Betty Arfin of Bellevue and Shirley and Chuck Maduell of Sacramento, Calif. Alayna is a studentContinue Reading

Lauren will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on September 13, 2008 at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue. Lauren is the daughter of Gina and Steve Dichter of Bellevue and the sister of Marisa. Her grandparents are Edith and Aaron Dichter of Bellevue, Naomi Israel of Seattle and the late SamContinue Reading

Harry will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on September 13, 2008 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation. Harry is the son of Amy Wasser-Simpson and the late Chuck Simpson and the older brother of Ariel and Gillian Simpson. His grandparents are Stephen and Barbara Wasser of Niskayuna, N.Y. and the late CharlesContinue Reading

Jessie will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on August 23, 2008 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation. Jessie is the daughter of Iris and Steven Schwartz of Bellevue and the sister of Josh, Jodi and Jamie. Her grandparents are Ella and Eitan Toker of Bellevue, David and Barbara Schwartz of Vineland, N.J.,Continue Reading

Justyn will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on August 30, 2008 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation. Justyn in the daughter of Andrew and Janine Jacobs of Newcastle and the sister of Taylor and Dylane. Her grandparents are Marsha Jacobs of Las Vegas, Nev. and the late Phillip Jacobs and Case deContinue Reading

Michaela will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on August 30, 2008 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation. Michaela is the daughter of Audrey Covner and Dianne Dougherty and the younger sister of Claire. Her grandparents are Arnold and Mickey Covner, the late Beatrice Covner and the late Robert Dougherty.  Michaela will beContinue Reading

Sarina and Michael Natkin announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia on July 19, 2008 at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. Olivia weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. and was 19 inches long. Olivia is the sister of Zoey Lois Natkin. Her grandparents are Suzanne Morhaime of PalmContinue Reading

Eliana celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on August 16, 2008 at Congregation Ezra Bessaroth. Eliana is the daughter of Norman and Lisa Behar of Seattle and the sister of Arielle. Her grandparents are Phillip and Judy Koppel of Bellevue, Isaac Behar of Seattle and the late Eleanor Behar. Eliana is enteringContinue Reading

Samuel celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on August 16, 2008 at Temple B’nai Torah. Samuel is the son of Lee and Dona Finfer of Bellevue and the brother of Sarah. His grandparents are Donald and Belle Finfer of Highland Park, Ill. and Bob and Linda Pickles of Allyn. Samuel is enteringContinue Reading

In April, when the first 10 Microsoft employees reunited to recreate an office photo taken in the company’s early days, 72-year-old Miriam Lubow was proud to be placed front and center. “She had missed the first photo because of a snow storm,” recalled Lubow’s daughter, Michelle Weinberg. “But she wasContinue Reading

Miles Jake Solam was born on April 25, 2008. He is the son of Jason and Alison Solam of Shoreline and the brother of Sophie Jade Solam. His grandparents are Norman and Karen Levin of Mercer Island, Bernice and Sam Benveniste of Mercer Island and the late Morris Solam. HisContinue Reading

Madison will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on August 30, 2008 at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue. Madison is the daughter of Eva Corets and Josh Beloff of Bellevue and the sister of Reid. Her grandparents are Roberta and Ellis Corets of Bellevue, Mollie Braverman and Stanley Beloff of Margate,Continue Reading

Katherine celebrated her Bat Mitzvah on August 16, 2008 at Temple B’nai Torah. Katherine is the daughter of Jerry Ray Smith and Kristina Oom of Seattle and the sister of Trinity. Her grandparents are Arlene and Bob Latham of Bellevue, Terry and Beverly Smith of Seattle, Ilanie Skellington of PortContinue Reading

Lenna will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on August 23, 2008 at Temple B’nai Torah. Lenna is the daughter of Susan and Brandon Rogel of Bellevue and the sister of Emma. Her grandparents are Ann Lee and Joe Rogel of Bellevue and Tom and Lois Hoag of Soap Lake. Lenna isContinue Reading