Moments

Oliver Finn Dodge was adopted with great love by Joshua and Philip Dodge of West Bloomfield. Very proud grandparents are Risa and Mark Finn of Waterford, and Nancy and Michael Dodge of Grand Rapids. Thrilled great-grandparents are Jeanette and Leonard Finn of Oak Island, N.C., and Lola Dodge of Jackson. Late great-grandparents are Claire Finn, Bea and Dave Dashow, Marjorie and Russell Noble, and James Dodge. Oliver will be given his Hebrew name in loving memory of his great-aunt Sandra and great-uncle Mark (Shalom Matan).

Glazer (Chana Sarah) of West Bloomfield will become a bat mitzvah at

Zedek in Southfield on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Participating in the ceremony will be parents, Lisa Glazer and Mendy Glazer; sister, Lilah Glazer. Proud grandparents are Charles and Linda Soberman of West Bloomfield, and Martin and Susan Jackier of Traverse City.

Hannah attends Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. Her mitzvah project is Soul4sole, which provides new and gently used shoes from local communities to needy families worldwide.

(Ahava Chaya) will be called to the Torah for her bat mitzvah at

Shaarey Zedek in Southfield on Saturday, June 18, 2022. She will be joined by her loving parents, Tracey Jackier, Britton Turkett and Scott Gilden; her brother, Asher, and extended family. Proud grandparents are Charles and Linda Soberman, Martin and Susan Jackier, JoAnn Turkett, and Lynn Hand.

Kaiya is in the seventh grade, at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. Kaiya’s passion for fashion led her to an organization called Soul4sole, which is dedicated to helping provide shoes for needy families all over the world, among many other things.

Komorn, daughter of Katherine Solomon and Michael Komorn, will be called to the Torah on the occasion of her bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Friday, June 17, 2022. She will be joined in celebration by her sister Lucy and her brother Nathan. Lyla is the loving grandchild of Lauri and Steven Solomon, and Diane and Dr. Harvey Komorn.

Lyla attends Bloomfield Hills Middle School. Her most meaningful mitzvah project was volunteering with the Doberman Underground Dog Rescue.

Beth (Peedee) and Sherman Freund of West Bloomfield are celebrating 60 years of marriage on June 16, 2022. Their love, commitment and value of family has been practiced every day of their beautiful marriage. They are celebrated by their children, Adam and Robyn Freund, and Connie and Fred Sher, by their granddaughter, Isabelle Freund, as well as their many friends and family.

Elissa and Danny Kline of West Bloomfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 11, 2022. Their lives have been blessed with two wonderful daughters and a son-in-law, Karen Kline, and Susie and Marty Parker. They have two cherished granddaughters, Brooke and Mia Parker. Their children and grandchildren bring joy to their lives. They plan to celebrate with family and friends this summer.

Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings with a photo (preferably color) can appear at a cost of $18 each. Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th.

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