Simchas and Celebrations – March 2025

Births & Baby Namings

Rabbi Eliana Fischel & Rabbi Eric Abbott, on the birth of their son, Ami Samson Abbott-Fischel.

Elaine & Rick Melnick, on the birth of their first grandchild, Romy L. Melnick.

Karen Monsein and Doug Monsein, on the birth of their grandson, Jack Michael Monsein.

Alexander & Christine Solomon, on the birth of their son Noah Francis Solomon.

Weddings

Becca Appel & James Bendetson, on their marriage.

Delainey Boyd & James Whaley III, on their marriage.

B’nei Mitzvah

Marlowe Venner, Sasha Bindeman, Leo Blacklow, Katie Schenker, and Felipe Gross.

Other

Mitch Berliner, on receiving a Proclamation from Montgomery County for Central Farm Markets’ community work during Covid and with the Manna Food Center.

Rabbi Susan Shankman, on receiving The Hakarat HaTov (Recognizing the Good) award, by the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR). The award is given each year to volunteers who have made significant contributions to the CCAR. This recognition stems from Rabbi Shankman’s service as Chair of the Admissions and Membership Committee.