moments Brooke Renee Bass, daughter of Amy Spilman and Brian Bass, will read from the Torah on the occa- sion of her bat mitzvah at Temple Bass Israel on Saturday, Sept. 9. She will be joined in celebra- tion by her brother Parker and proud grandparents Fran and Gilbert Spilman, and Elaine and Stanley Bass. She is a student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. For her most meaningful mitzvah project, Brooke organized a return- able can and bottle drive to raise funds for donation to the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills. Julia Grace Blumenstein, (Shoshana Yael) daughter of Carol and Ricky Blumenstein of Bloomfield Hills, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitz- Blumenstein vah on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Congregation Shir Tikvah in Troy. She is the wonderful sister of Benjamin, Alana, Jacob and Reuben. Sharing in her simchah will be her grandparents Penny and Harold Blumenstein of Bloomfield Hills and Dr. Seymour Stein of Boca Raton, Fla. She is also the granddaughter of the late Lucille Stein. Julia is entering seventh grade at Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills. Her mitzvah project was at the Friendship Circle in West Bloomfield, where she assisted with cooking classes, helping young kids bake their favorite treats. Lira Bordoley (Leora Matana), daughter of delight- ed parents, Ronna (Greenberg) and Martin Bordoley, was called to the Torah to lead the Bordoley congregation in prayer in honor of her bat mitzvah on Friday, Sept. 1, at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield. She was joined in the celebration by her brothers Adam, David and Anthony Bordoley, and proud grandparents 34 September 7 • 2017 jn Harriet G. Wautelet and Sidney Greenberg. Lira will attend Seaholm High School as a freshman in the fall. As part of her mitzvah project, she worked with Covington Middle School administrators on a plan to promote positive climate, culture and mentoring across grade levels. Charles Levi Finsilver, sur- rounded by family and friends, will chant from the Torah as he becomes a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 9. Finsilver He is the loving son of Brett and the late Lindsey Finsilver and brother of Francesca. Sharing in his celebra- tion will be proud grandparents Shari and Stanley Finsilver, and Leslie and Robert Jacobs, and great- grandmother Frances Finsilver. Charlie is a student at Cranbrook Kingswood Boys’ Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. For his most meaningful mitzvah project, he held a fundraiser with his good friend RJ Carrel at Brooklyn Pizza with pro- ceeds directed to the Lindsey and Brett Finsilver HIPEC Program at the Henry Ford Cancer Institute. Blake Nathan Gedrich (Bani Natan), read from the Torah as he cel- ebrated his bar mitzvah with family and friends on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Gedrich Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield. He is the loving son of Melissa and Paul Gedrich and brother of Adyson, Dylan and Reese. Blake is the grand- son of Rena and Ron Meyers, Dolly and Mike Murley, and the late Hugh Gedrich. Blake is a student at Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills. His most meaningful mitzvah project was volunteering with the Miracle League, helping kids with physical and cognitive challenges play baseball. He found this to be a very rewarding experience, not only for his baseball buddy, but for him- self as well. Hannah Sara Isser became a bat mitz- vah on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Congregation B’nai Moshe in West Bloomfield. She is the daughter of Joshua and Jodi Isser Isser and the younger sister of Daniel Isser. She is the granddaugh- ter of Burton and Laura Roth, Sandra Isser and the late Leonard Isser. Hannah attends Oak Valley Middle School in Commerce, where she will be a seventh-grader this school year. For her mitzvah project, she has collected sample hygiene donations from family and friends to send to the U.S. military to thank them for all they have done for the United States. She plans to collect donations until the end of the year. Garrett Luke Kirschner will lead the congregation in prayer as he becomes a bar mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Kirschner Saturday, Sept. 9. Joining in his cele- bration will be his proud parents, Jayme and Jeffrey Kirschner, and sister Sadie. Garrett is the loving grandchild of Bryna and Jeff Leib, and Suzanne “Suzy” and the late Gerald Kirschner. He is a student at West Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills. Each year, Garrett volunteers at the West Bloomfield Optimists Club’s annual Christmas party. As one of “Santa’s helpers” Garrett helps check families in, distributes gifts to underprivileged children and their families, serves food and facilitates the photos with Santa. He found this experience to be the most meaning- ful of his many mitzvah projects. Ryan Luke Nakisher, son of Allison and Marc Nakisher, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Temple Shir Nakisher Shalom in West Bloomfield. He will be joined in cele- bration by his sister Rachel, brother Jonah and proud grandparents Hazel and Len Nakisher, and Rochelle and Mickey Kole. Ryan attends Norup International Middle School in Oak Park. For his mitzvah project, he raised money for and volunteered at Team GUTS in Ferndale. He helped children with special needs participate in a multi- tude of physical fitness programs. Alison Marie O’Connor, daugh- ter of Dr. Stacey O’Connor and Dr. Ryan O’Connor, will lead the congrega- tion in prayer on the occasion of her O’Connor bat mitzvah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Saturday, Sept. 9. She will be joined in celebration by her sister Emmy and proud grandparents Lois and Martin Haron, and Ginnie and Joe O’Connor. Alison is the great-grand- child of the late Gerry and Harry Haron, and Jean and Morris Limond. She is a student at James R. Geisler Middle School in Commerce Township. Among her many mitzvah projects, Alison collected hats, col- oring books and other items for can- cer patients for Parcels for Patients, a part of the Because We Care pro- gram of Jewish Family Service. Alexa Reese Philko (Ayelet), loving daughter of Lisa and Nick Philko, celebrated her bat mitzvah at Aish HaTorah in Oak Park as she led Philko the Kabbalat Shabbat service on Friday, Sept. 1. She was joined by her sister Lindsey and proud grandparents Joan and Dr. Sheldon Simons of West Bloomfield, and Adelyn Philko of Port Huron. Alexa is also the loving granddaugh- ter of the late Hanley Schreiber and the late Harvey Philko. She was hon- ored to have her nana Edith Levin share in the celebration. Alexa is a student at Norup International School in Oak Park. Among her many mitzvah projects, she found her most meaningful experience was spending time at Coville Apartments, playing games and doing puzzles with the seniors.