Nov. 15 Miriam and Dov Gardin of West Orange, N.J., formerly of Oak Park, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Ava Ryka (Tobe Ryka), sister of Thea Belle. Overjoyed grandparents are Bobbie and Joe Lewis of Oak Park, and Joy and Hershel Gardin of Oak Park. Ava's great-grandmother is Ruth Gardin of Oak Park. Ava is named in lov- ing memory of her paternal great- grandmother Tobe Ryka Lewis. Nov. 15 Samantha (Klein) and Jeremy Lande of Chicago, Ill., are thrilled to announce the birth of their second son, Julian Isaac Lande (Avi Yitzhak). Best big brother is Jack Oliver, 21/2. Ecstatic grand- parents are Noreen and Alan Klein of Farmington Hills, and Phil and Cheryl Lande of Indianapolis, Ind. Also ecstatic are great-grandmother Ann Lande of Indianapolis and great-grandparents Barney and Betty Brooks of Fort Myers, Fla. Julian was named in loving memory of Jeremy's mother, Julie Brooks; his middle name, Isaac, is in lov- ing memory of Samantha's bubbie, Isadora Helfman. Julian is also the great-grandson of the late Jerome Helfman, the late Norman and the late Sylvia Klein, and the late Alex Lande. Oct. 8 Katie and Andrew Feldman of West Hartford, Conn., are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Sydney Feldman Paige. Sydney is welcomed home by proud big sister, Ariella Shay. Sydney's grandparents are Harvey and Arlene Feldman, and Marla and Murray Feldman. Thrilled great-grandmothers are Lou Nelkin and Ethel Feldman. Sydney is named in loving memory of her great-grandmother Pearl Feldman. 20% OFF AUTO SHOW CHARITY PREVIEW ATTENDEE OR CHILDREN'S CHARITY PREVIEW. BEST OF HOUR THE BOARDWALK WEST BLOOMFIELD 248.932.5253 FACEBOOK.COM/MARGUERITEBOUTIQUE WWW. MARGUERITEBOUTIQUE.COM Special orders excluded Sept. 13 Melissa (Lynn) Lafer and Jesse Lafer of West Bloomfield are thrilled to announce the birth of their Lafer son, Jacob Dillon Lafer (Yosef Dov). Proud grandparents are Dee Dee and Norman Lynn of West Bloomfield, Kerry Lafer of Farmington Hills, and Barbara and Larry Elson of Commerce Township. Jacob Dillon is named in loving memory of his paternal great-grandfathers Jack Lafer and Julius Weingarten, his maternal great-grandfather George Barr (Yosef) and his paternal and mater- nal great-grandmothers Dee Dee (Frances) Lafer and Dorothy Lynn. JEWELERS Turn your old GOLD into CASH! We will buy ALL of your precious metals, diamonds & watches. , Come see us Today. 32940 Middlebelt Rd. (At 14 Mile Rd. in the Broadway Plaza) (248) 855-1730 • Katz Jack Noah Katz, son of Rachel and Baruch Katz, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 20, at Aish in the Woods in Oak Park. Participating in the service will be his brother Jared. Proud grandparents are Joe and Joanne Paholak, and Aubrey and Roleen Katz. Jack is a seventh-grader at Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit in Farmington Hills. For his mitzvah project, he has been raising money for the Lone Soldier Project and Neuroblastoma research. How To Submit Announcements 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. For information, contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello@ renmedia.us or (248) 351-5147 for information or for a mailed or emailed copy of guidelines. Farmington Hills, Michigan www.greis.com CANTOR SAMUEL GREENBAUM Certified Mohel — Answering all of your anesthetic & aftercare needs. Skill, Sensitivity and Tradition come together to create your special Bris. Cell: (248) 417-5632 (248) 855-A BOY (2269) Office: (248) 547-7970 855ABoyggmail.corn JN December 18 • 2014 53