Josh will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on August 30, 2008 at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue. Josh is the son of Gail and David Lazar of Bellevue and the brother of Zak and Eli. His grandparents are Rita Robbins of Great Neck, N.Y., Mike Robbins of New York, N.Y.Continue Reading

Marcus will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on August 30, 2008 at Temple B’nai Torah. Marcus is the son of Jacqueline and Carl Roer of Seattle and the brother of Madeline and Elana. His grandparents are Fred and Sarah Roer of Seattle, Stella Tarica of Seattle and the late Morris E.Continue Reading

Martin will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on August 16, 2008 at Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue. Martin is the son of Emmi and Matthew Kearns of Kirkland and the brother of Valerie. His grandparents are Bob and Bunny Rogers of Mercer Island and Alma Kearns of Seattle and theContinue Reading

Samuel celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on July 3, 2008 at Eretz B’Reshit in Yishuv Alon, Israel. Samuel is the son of Hannah and Bob Cordes of Seattle and the brother of Isaac. His grandparents are Barry and LeAnna Wiley of Boston, Mass. and Ron and Mary Cordes of San Clemente,Continue Reading

Nicholas celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on August 2, 2008 at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue. Nicholas is the son of Diana Stone and James Larus of Mercer Island and the brother of Jeremy and Micah. He is the grandson of Jane and Joel Larus of Sarasota, Fla., Estelle Stone ofContinue Reading

Scott Starr and Heidi Leyton of Seattle announce the birth of their daughters, Fina and Emma, on June 27, 2008 at Swedish Medical Center. Fina weighed 7 lbs., 10-1/2 oz. and was 20-1/2 inches long. Emma weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz. and was 19 inches long. Fina and Emma areContinue Reading

Meredith and Benjamin are engaged to be married on December 22, 2008 in Jerusalem. Meredith is the daughter of Suzan Feldman of Philadelphia, Pa. She holds a bachelor’s degree in human services from George Washington University. She is currently in the process of receiving her master’s in community leadership andContinue Reading

Mira will sponsor and speak at the Shabbat kiddush at Congregation Shaarei Tefilah Lubavitch on July 12, 2008 in celebration of her Bat Mitzvah. Mira is the daughter of Rabbi Charna Klein, the granddaughter of the late Rose and Aaron Klein, and the niece of Harris Klein and Lester Klein.Continue Reading

Emma will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on July 5, 2008 at Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue in Bellevue. Emma is the daughter of David Levine and Claire Petersky of Bellevue and the sister of Rose Levine Petersky. She is the granddaughter of Ralph and Joan Levine of Las Vegas, Nev. andContinue Reading

Samuel will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on June 28, 2008 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation. Samuel is the son of Lorri Gottlieb of Mercer Island and Bob Gottlieb of Seattle. He is the brother of Sasha, Amy, Carissa and Emily. His grandparents are Oliver and Fern Johnson of Vancouver, Wash.,Continue Reading

Sam will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on June 28, 2008 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation on Mercer Island. Sam is the son of Brad and Laura Miller of Mercer Island and the brother of Michael and Cora. His grandparents are Sylvia Oseran of Kirkland and the late Melville Oseran, andContinue Reading

Caleb celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on May 31, 2008 at Sephardic Bikur Holim Synagogue in Seattle. Caleb is the son of Albert and Alexandra Angel of Seattle and the brother of Sammy and Denah Angel and Rebecca Fever. His grandparents are Alex and Dena Husulos of Seattle and the lateContinue Reading

Jacob will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on June 28, 2008 at Congregation Beth Shalom in Seattle. Jacob is the son of Hope Harris and Steven Bock of Bellevue and the brother of Joshua and Daniel Bock. His grandparents are Sara Bock of Rockaway Park, N.Y., the late Philip Bock andContinue Reading

Max celebrated his Bar Mitzvah on June 21, 2008 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative congregation. Max is the son of Paul and Robin Zambrowsky of Redmond and the sister of Denielle. His grandparents are Aaron and Edith Dichter of Bellevue, Sheila Zambrowsky of Redmond, and the late Leonard Zambrowsky. Max willContinue Reading

Hillary Madsen and Rob Dolin were married on June 15, 2008 at Lake Chelan. The ceremony was officiated by Rabbi Michael Latz of Kol HaNeshamah. Hillary is the daughter of Barbara and Donald Madsen of Tacoma. Her grandparents are Marion and Edward Rupnick of Renton. Hillary is a graduate ofContinue Reading

Marisa will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on July 5, 2008 at Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation. Marisa is the daughter of Dr. Ralph and Lisa Katsman of Mercer Island and the sister of Danielle. Her grandparents are Dr. Alvin and Sheila Katsman of Mercer Island and Ida Raye Chernin of Tampa,Continue Reading

Alan and Kim Waldbaum of Bellevue are proud to announce the birth of their son John on February 16, 2008. John weighed 8 lbs., 10 oz. and measured 20-1/2 inches at birth. John is the brother of Kenzie, 6, and Hannah, 2. His grandparents are John and Debbie Muscatel ofContinue Reading

Sam will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on June 21, 2008 at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue. Sam is the son of Meg and Gregg Bonda of Snoqualmie and the brother of Max. His grandparents are Dory and Fred Ratner of The Villages, Fla., Bill and Gerry Hutchison of Chadds Ford,Continue Reading

Joshua will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on June 21, 2008 at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue. Joshua is the son of Kevin Peck and Roxanne Springwater of Mercer Island and the brother of David. His grandparents are Roslyn Peck of Wilmette, Ill. and the late Joseph Peck, and the lateContinue Reading

Anneke will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on June 21, 2008 at Temple B’nai Torah in Bellevue. Anneke is the daughter of Judy and Krijn de Jonge of Seattle and the sister of Saskia. Her grandparents are Rita Rosen of Seattle and the late Herb Rosen and Mina de Jonge ofContinue Reading