Mazel Tov

Rabbi Aron and Rychel Margolin on the engagement of their son, Levi Margolin to Aidel Gestetner. Levi is director of marketing for Birthright Israel: MAYANOT. Aidel is a licensed tour guide in Israel. They both currently live in Jerusalem, will get married in June and...

Keano Rich, along with his Symposium teammates, Evan Allan and Ryan Nguyen — a l l freshmen at the Mathematics and Science Academy at Ocean Lakes High School— for winning first place in the Senior Division of Behavioral and Social Science category of the 65th Annual...

Jerry Nadler, MD, an internationally known physician/scientist who is making potentially game-changing advances in diabetes research, has been named Virginia’s Outstanding Scientist for 2016. Governor Terry McAuliffe presented the award to Nadler on Thursday, Feb. 25...

Deni Budman for her election last month as communications vice president of North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) for 2016–2017. For more than 75 years, NFTY has offered thousands of young people the opportunity to explore and live Reform Judaism. Today,...

Sherry and Irving Frank on the engagement of their son Matthew Frank of Arlington, Va. to Melissa Doman of Rockville, Md. Matthew is the brother of Marc and Kara, and the grandson of Ray Salken, Lucille Frank and Joe Frank (of blessed memory). Melissa is the daughter...

Rabbi Arthur Ruberg and Miriam Brunn Ruberg on the birth of their second grandchild, Noah Lev on February 2. Parents are Adina (Ruberg) and Ben Kozberg of Columbus, Ohio.

Ohef Sholom Temple for receiving the Elizabeth River Project’s recognition for the first time as a “River Star Business” at the Two-Star Achievement Level for 2015. This distinction is attained after a Restoration Advisory Committee reviews applications and decides...

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.

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.