Happenings: October/November 2014

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Steven A. Exler, alum of the WGF (Class 17), on becoming the Senior Rabbi of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale.  

Elisha Gechter, Program Manager of the WIF (Staff), on being named to Combined Jewish Philanthropy’s Chai in the Hub.

Jonathan Gribetz, alum of the WGF (Class 16), on the publication of his book "Defining Neighbors: Religion, Race and the Early Zionist-Arab Encounter."

Sheila Katz, fellow of the WFF (Class 26), on receiving the JPRO Young Professional Award from the Jewish Communal Service Association. 

Stuart Kurlander, alum of the WHP (Washington DC 03), on receiving the BBYO Alumni Award at the BBYO 90th Anniversary Celebration.

David Lentz, alum of the WHP (MetroWest), on being honored at the New Jersey Israel Bonds Annual Tribute Dinner. 

Lesley Plachta, alum of the WHP (Los Angeles 05), on becoming Director of Development at  the Los Angeles Jewish Home. 

Estee Portnoy, member of the WHP (Washington DC 13), on receiving the BBYO Alumni Award at the BBYO 90th Anniversary Celebration.

Jason Rodich, alum of the WGF (Class 22), on joining Shir Tikvah Congregation in Twin Cities, MN as Assistant Rabbi and Director of Lifelong Learning. 

Dana Savoray, alum of the WIF (Class 17), on joining The Wexner Foundation Staff as Associate Director in the Wexner Israel Office. 

Shira Stutman, alum of the WGF (Class 14), on being honored by Jewish Women International in this year’s cohort of Women to Watch.

MAZEL TOV TO:


Ilana Aisen, alum of the WGF (Class 20), and her husband Eli on the birth of their daughter, Avital Reut. 

Barb Gelb, alum of the WGF (Class 4), on her marriage to Kenny Weinstein.

Steven Green, alum of the WGF (Class 22) and his wife Alana on the birth of their son, Zev Benjamin.

Ami Hersh, alum of the WGF (Class 19) and his wife Loni on the birth of twin daughters, Noa Margalit and Yael Naomi.

Scott Newman, alum of the WHP (MetroWest 08), and his wife Wendy on the engagement of their daughter Rachel to Corey Minerva.

Mark Reisbaum, alum of the WHP (San Francisco 08) on his marriage to Michael Case. 

Elizabeth Richman, alum of the WGF (Class 17), and her husband Ben Dreyfus on the birth of their daughter, Avital Nechama.

Jane-Rachel Schonbrun, alum of the WGF (Class 13), and her husband Aaron on the birth of their son, Isaiah Hillel.

David Segal, alum of the WGF (Class 18), and his wife Rollin Richmond Simmons on the birth of their daughter, Bea.

Biana Shilshtut, member of the WHP (New York RSJ), and her husband Sasha Veytsman on the birth of their son, Alan Etan. 

David Shternberg, fellow of the WIF (Class 26), and his wife Limor on the birth of their daughter, Yael. 

Alan and Lisa Stern, alumni of the WHP (LA/Bear Stearns), on the birth of a granddaughter and a grandson.

Victoria Treyger, alum of the WHP (San Francisco 08), on the birth of her daughter, Sofia. 

Simcha Willig, alum of the WGF (Class 22), and his wife Sari on the birth of their son, Roey. 

Randi Zuckerberg, member of the WHP (San Francisco 14), and her husband Brent Tworetzky on the birth of their son, Simcha Drew. 



MAY YOU BE COMFORTED WITH ALL WHO MOURN IN ZION AND JERUSALEM (DEATHS):

Elisa Spungen Bildner, alum of the WHP (MetroWest), on the death of her parents, Kenneth and Norma Spungen, z”l.

Josh Fixler, fellow of the WGF (Class 25), on the death of his mother, Jill Friedman Fixler, z”l. 

Danny Grossman, fellow of the WIF (Class 26), on the death of his mother, Nechama Reyzel, z”l. 

Marcia Cohodes, alum of the WHP (Minneapolis), on the death of her sister, Sandee, z”l. 

Mark Neuman, alum of the WHP (Washington DC), on the death of his father, Rabbi Isaac Neuman, z”l. 

Jan Uhrbach, alum of the WGF (Class 10), on the death of her mother, Leila Uhrbach, z”l.

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