Mazel Tov

Robin and Ross Kantor on the birth of their son, Brody James Kantor on November 1, 2015. He is the brother of Joseph Adam Kantor, grandson of Dorothy and Edwin Salomonsky and Kathy and J. Jerry Kantor and great-grandson of Evelyn Adler

Graham Eilberg, who, while golfing with his Dad, Seth at the Jamestown, RI course, got a hole in one on the 114 yard par 3 fifth hole. Graham Eilberg, age 11, is the grandson of Susan and Jim Eilberg of Norfolk.

Josh Lannik and Liz Shayne on the birth of their daughter, who was born on August 3, 2015, 18th Av, 5775. Proud grandparents are David and Phyllis Lannik of Norfolk and Mark and Yael Shayne of Great Neck, N.Y. and her great grandmother Marilyn Shayne of Floral Park,...

Dr. Sharon Weinstein, who is exhibiting two watercolors and one mixed media painting at The Artists Gallery on Norfolk Ave. in Virginia Beach. The show’s theme is Textures and runs through August.

Dr. Jenefer Dayle Snyder on earning her doctorate in education. Dr. Snyder is the Dean of Languages, Mathematics and Sciences at the Portsmouth campus of Tidewater Community College. She is the wife of Michael Snyder and mother of Brayden, who had his Bar Mitzvah at...

Danny and Shikma Rubin, who welcomed their first child, Niv Moshe Rubin, on June 1, 2015. Niv was born at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk. Mom and baby are home and doing great. Niv (an Israeli name pronounced “Neev”) is the grandson of Joel and Sara Jo Rubin of...

Dr. Sharon Weinstein, for her second place award in watercolors, for her painting, Flower Whispers, at the Primeplus ArtFest in Norfolk. The exhibit is open through mid-July.

Nisana Siman-tov, a member of Kempsville Conservative Synagogue, on being named to The Virginian-Pilot Scholastic Achievement Team for Bayside High School.

Rabbi Israel Zoberman, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Chaverim, whose poem is included in the forthcoming new Machzor for the High Holy Days of the Reform movement.

Beth and Barry Dorsk on the engagement of their son, Justin to Erin Giblock. Justin is the grandson of Robert Dorsk of blessed memory and Peggy Dorsk, Jack Koonan of blessed memory and Barbara Krampf. Erin is the daughter of John and Cindy Giblock, and granddaughter...

David A. Kushner for his election as a partner with Willcox Savage. Kushner practices in the firm’s Labor and Employment group. He has recently been selected as a Virginia Legal Elite Top Lawyer Under 40, Benchmark Litigation Future Star and Virginia Super Lawyers...

Steve Hornstein, a member of the charter class of EVMS who earned a one gallon blood donation pin and shirt from Fairfax Hospital. His Jewish poetry continues to do well. Poems such as Courageous Ann Frank and The Jewish View are in various collections around the...

Susan Kesser, on being recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as part of its Next Gen class of 2012. The magazine’s annual feature highlights 35 superstars, 35 and under, who are moving quickly up the ranks of Hollywood’s entertainment industry. The Hollywood Reporter,...

Jason Young on his Bar Mitzvah, Feb. 2 at Ohef Sholom Temple. He is the son of Jack and Norma Young and the brother of Melissa. His grandparents are Murray and Annette Sokoloff and Miriam Young

Rabbi Jeremy Ruberg, son of Rabbi Arthur Ruberg and Miriam Brunn Ruberg for being the honoree on Dec. 2 at the annual Israel Bonds for Israel breakfast at New City Jewish Center where he is the assistant rabbi. Rabbi Ruberg works with the youth in the synagogue from...

Harper Lee Williamson, age two, on the birth of her brother, Adler, on Nov. 10. Adler arrived at 10 lbs, 6 oz. Parents are Rebecca and Charles Williamson of Brooklyn, N. Y. The very proud grandparents are Lynn and Solomon Zimmerman of Virginia Beach and Donna and...

Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C. (WEC) on being named as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Virginia for the second consecutive year. The annual list of “Best Places to Work” was created by Virginia Business magazine and Best Companies Group. Alvin Wall, Martin...

Adam Foleck, DMD, for being recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s 2012 Annual Meeting, which was held in Washington, DC, Oct. 3 – 6. As one of 322 dentists who hold this distinguished...

Cary Vaughan and Herb Eilberg of Brooklyn, N.Y. on the birth of their son, Paul Vaughan Eilberg on Sept. 28. Big sister is elated as are grandparents Susan and Jim Eilberg of Norfolk and Dr. Polly and Bill Vaughan of Newcastle, Maine.

Daniel E. Hahn, executive chef of Beth Sholom Village who recently obtained his Certified Culinary Administrator® (CCA®) designation. This designation was only possible after a 10-year journey for Hahn. He obtained his initial certification culinary degree and...

Marcia Futterman Brodie, for becoming director of marketing at Beth Sholom Village. Futterman Brodie has been in sales and marketing for most of her career. For the last five years, she was the marketing director for The Frieden Agency and worked with agents on...

Ilana and Nathan Benson on the birth of their grandson Cooper Harris Benson, born Sept. 4. Cooper’s parents are Glenn and Danielle Benson of Rockville, Md. He is also the grandson of Freda and Jerry Shevitz of Livingstone, N. J.

Cantor Elihu Flax, director of religious services at Beth Sholom Village, who will be honored by The Jewish Theological Seminary on Oct. 29, in New York. He will receive an honorary Doctorate of Music at a special academic convocation. Arnold Eisen, chancellor of the...

Aliza Swain and Kenny Hendon on their wedding on August 23. Parents are Yaakov and Joyce Swain.

Avigayil Mostofsky, daughter of Rabbi Sholom and Tehilla Mostofsky, on her engagement to Baruch Marzel.

Katie Becker on her engagement to Yoni Lazarus. Katie is the daughter of Jon and Susan Becker.

Dr. Gedalia and Jodi Schwartz on the birth of a boy, Chaim Yehuda, on August 27. Grandparents are Earl and Andie Pollock and Abe and Esther Schwartz. Big brothers are Coby, Elya and Tzviki.

Rabbi Sender and Chamie Haber on the birth of a boy, Akiva Meir, on August 9. Big sister is Minna and brothers, Moshe and Ely.

Rena Dorf Rogoff and Jerry Rogoff on the engagement of their grandson, Matthew David Star, son of Robin Rogoff Star and Michael B. Star of Rockville, Md. to Sarai Silverman. The wedding will take place June 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.

Shaina and Andy Moore on the arrival of their son, Caleb Jerome on July 14. Caleb is the grandson of Ben and Brenda Gordon and Darlene and Tom Tupper, and T.J. Moore.