Ask the Orthodontist Hannah Michelle Handloff, daughter of Rachel (Berlin) and Rich Handloff of Rockville, Md., will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, March 6, Handloff at Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg, Md. Family members joining in the sim- chah include sister Sophie and grand- parents Marie and Gerald Berlin of Mt. Desert, Maine, and Sandra and Barry Handloff of Silver Spring, Md. For her mitzvah project, Hannah raised money to make backpacks with blankets and other essential camp items for kids who attend camps in northern Michigan through the Bear Hug Foundation. She is in seventh grade at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville. Meghan Emma Lederman, daugh- ter of Sheryl and Ronald Lederman and sister of Nicole and Jennifer, will read from the Torah at Temple Israel Lederman in West Bloomfield Saturday, March 6, as she celebrates her bat mitzvah. She is the granddaughter of Sheila and Martin Lederman and Charlotte Rose and the late Morris Rose. Meghan attends Orchard Lake Middle School in West Bloomfield. She felt her most meaningful mitz- vah project was assisting senior citizens at Meer Apartments in West Bloomfield. Aaron Orel (Aharon) of West Bloomfield will cel- ebrate his bar mitz- vah at Congregation Shaarey Zedek West Bloomfield, B'nai Israel Orel Center Saturday, March 6. He is the son of Matthew and Lori Orel and brother of Elianna. Grandparents are Stanley and Doreen Millman of West Bloomfield, Beverly Orel of Millburn, N.J., and the late Leo Orel. Aaron attends Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. For one of his mitzvah projects, he participates annually since 2005 in the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure. Chase Oliver Yarber, son of Judy and Terry Yarber and brother of Rita, Clark and Grant, will become a bar mitzvah on Friday, March 5, at Temple Shir Shalom Yarber in West Bloomfield. He is the grandson of Janice Bronstein and the late William and Rita Bronstein. Chase is a student at Orchard Lake Middle School in West Bloomfield. His mitzvah project includes working with second-graders at Temple Shir Shalom Sunday school. Emily Ruth Zonder will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah at Minchah services on Saturday, March 6, at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park. Zonder She is the daughter of Amy Zonder and Jeff Zonder and the older sister of Hannah. Emily is also the grand- daughter of Marilynn and Richard Emmer, Michael Zonder and the late Barbara Zonder. Emily is a seventh-grade student at Norup International School in Oak Park. Submitting Announcements Maze! 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. For information, go online to thejewishnews. corn; on the toolbar, click on "Announcement." You may also contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello®thejewishnews.com or (248) 351-5147 for information or for a mailed or e-mailed copy of guidelines. Going Above and Beyond typical Orthodontists Being an orthodontist is, in our opinion the greatest occupation imaginable. We use the word job because, although It is a responsibility, ifs also a pleasure...and to be quite honest, also a lot of fun! Becoming involved in kids lives and watching them grow and mature generates tremendous gratification. Changing someone's appearance for the better and seeing his or her self-esteem increase, is a true delight. In our office, we all try to go that extra mile, and not only make kid's feel comforta with the environment we have created, but work constantly in boosting their self worth and esteem. We want them to grow both physically and emotionally. It is an opportunity to influence others positively and make our community a better place. Dr. Nelson Hersh and Dr. Marsha Beattie Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Both Dr. Hersh and Dr. Beattie recognize the importance of community involvement They both Iive in the lakes area and have become involved with the local school . districts. They share a passion for education and volunteer both time and finances - improve local education, both public and private. We participate in medical mentorship programs and allow local adolescents to 'job shadow.' Dr. Hersh is also a member of the West Bloomfield school board and enjoys showing kids how science is Wilt outside the office by giving science presentations and participating in career day_ activities. Community responsibilities don't end with-schools but go *and. By becoming involved with sports leagues, school teams of varying types, extra-curricular ' gymnastic gyms, dance studios, etc. we recognize the importance of being involved' with kids, generate opportunities for them, and help to make a difference in their lives. Drs. Hersh and Beattie and their staff also want to thank all our patients and lives and male 411A t a .of families for giving us the honor and beautiful smiles along the way! If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Hersh or Dr. Beattie at the newest state of the art orthodontic facility West Bloomfield/Commerce Township at 248 926-4100. 248-926-4100 www.hershbeattieortho.com S ATURDAY NIGHT WERE GONNA e fan( LIKE ITS S1 1558180 999! (AND EVEN LESS ON SUNDAYS!) ENTERTAINMENT V MCs, DJs, Dancers 2 4 8 . 3 5 6 . 6 0 0 0 www.JoeCornell.corn Co01 Music Lighting Staging The Original 6th Grade DANCE EXPERIENCE Michael B. 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