life cycles sk the Orthodontist Jordan and Erica (Levine) Tritt of Atlanta, Ga., joyfully announce the birth of their son, Isaac Daniel (Yitzchak). Delighted grandparents Caren Landau and Howard Kloc, Jeffrey Levine and Susie Lederer Levine, and Ramie and Joyce Tritt welcome him with love to the world. Isaac is named in memory of great-grandfather Erwin Bodzy and great-grandmother Del Landau. Lucille Amelia Alpert will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Township. She is the daughter of Keren Alpert and Ted Alpert and the sister of Margot and Ali. Her proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Alpert and Rabbi and Mrs. A. David Packman. Lucy attends school at the University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods. She volunteered at the Temple Beth El nursery school and was a madricha for the PreK class in religious school. Samantha Michelle Berman (Sarah Margalite) will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah Saturday, Feb.4, at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Berman Farmington Hills. Proud parents are Barbara and Gary Berman. Samantha is the terrific sister of Jordan and Rebecca. Sharing in her simchah will be her grandfather Charles Berman. Samantha is also the grandchild of the late Maxine Berman, the late Joan Cafara and the late Alfred Cafara. Samantha attends Dunckel Middle School in Farmington Hills. She has participated in numerous mitzvah projects to help those in need, both here and abroad; her most meaning- ful mitzvah project was contribut- ing money and soccer equipment to a program run by the U.S. Soccer Foundation, which collects new and gently used soccer equipment for use by underprivileged communities around the country. Klein Joshua Benjamin Klein (Yehoshua Benyamin) will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield. He is the son of Steven and Amy Klein. Proud grandparents are Sharon and Leonard Shebses of West Bloomfield, Gary and Toni Drasin of Commerce Township, Marvin and Caroline Klein of Corrales, N.M., and Joyce Klein of Farmington Hills. Joshua is a seventh-grader at Orchard Lake Middle School in West Bloomfield. His mitzvah proj- ect included volunteering at the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield, working with children throughout the year. n orthodontics. as s ee n s. ore efficient and lighter forces with orchwires made of new material ave brought many smiles to orthodontic patients. Some wires hat cause movement are temperature sensitive, so patients have ore control as to the level of comfort and speed at which the teeth ove. Warm foods and mouth temperatures activate some of these ices, while if a patient feels uncomfortable, a cold drink brings a miler Headgears are virtually a technique of the past as alternative techniques now exist. The actual braces have become smaller, so less noticeable, with the added benefit that with smaller brackets come lighter forces. Titanium braces are available for added comfort or a different look. Clear braces have been improved to resist stain and are almost invisible. Aug. 24 Tritt Parents and kids are continually amazed at the modern and patient friendly techniques that are now routinely utilized Licensed Specialists for Children & Adults West Bloomfield Commerce Township 248.926.4100 Waterford 248-673-4100 Fun and creativity can be brought into the picture as patients can now elect and change the colors used for the braces monthly. You may even choose glow in the dark colors as there may b _ e as many as 70 colors to choose from at each appointment. Our state-of-the-art orthodontic facility is located in West Bloomfield/Commerce Township. 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1160 248-926-4100. We are also pleased to announce a 2nd location in Waterford (at the corner of Crescent Lake Road and M-59) 5133 Highland 00. Samuel Henry Koretz, son of Pamela and Eric Koretz, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah Saturday Feb. 4, at Temple Emanu-El in Oak Koretz Park. Joining in the simchah will be Sam's sister Ellie, proud nana Patty Littman, and many aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Sam is a seventh-grade student at Norup International School in Oak Park. For his mitzvah project, he vol- unteered at Camp Invention, where he assisted young children in realizing their imaginative inventions. Jacob Martin, son of Francine and Aaron Martin, will become a bar mitz- vah on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Congregation B'nai Moshe in West Bloomfield. Joining Martin in this simchah will be his brother Adam. Proud grandparents are Steven and Marcia Meyers. He is also the grand- son of the late Henik and the late Mina Martin. Jacob is a seventh-grade student at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. For his mitzvah project, he volunteers at Schulze Elementary School in Detroit, helping children with math and teach- ing them about sportsmanship and Jewish customs. B'nai Mitzvah on page 42 248-926-4100 vvww.hershbeattieortho.com OFF 0 a sing!ge item New Items Arriving Daily! a Still located in West Bloomfield Plaza 248/855-321 4 Dons may not combined Monday-Friday 10:00 am-5:30 pm orders, previous Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm and Icp/owcrys exotuded discount per customer. Tax amount. Must Present Coupon. Expires 216/42.,, Golnick Pediatric Dental Associ_ Jason M Golnick DDS, MS Arnold L. Golnick DDS, MS Gail Molinari DDS, MS Andreina Castro, DDS, MS Peclii!,trigiams Golnick Pediatric Dental Associates treat the dental needs of infants, children, adolescents. • • • • • Positive and friendly staff Emergencies seen promptly Most insurances accepted Nitrous oxide and sedation available Open daily Lakes Medical Center 300 Haggerty Road • Suite 1180 est Bloomfield, MI 48323 • 248-668-0022 21213 Ecorse Rd. Taylor, MI 48180 3 0-292-7777...41 February 2 • 2012 41