42 | SEPTEMBER 28 • 2023 
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Steuer-Gordon
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helley and Geoffrey 
Gordon of West 
Bloomfield and Brenda 
and David Steuer of Orchard 
Lake announce the wedding of 
their children, Veronica Paige 
Gordon and Brandon James 
Steuer. The couple married on 
Sept. 23, 2023.
The maid of honor was 
Janey Gordon, the bride’s sis-
ter. The bridesmaid was Jamie 
Steuer, the groom’s sister. 
Adam Steuer, the groom’s brother, was the best man and 
the groomsman was Andrew Murphy, the groom’s broth-
er-in-law.
Veronica is the owner of Veronica’s Closets. Brandon 
graduated from Michigan State University and works at 
Catapult Concepts.

Papo 65th
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arbara and Sander 
Papo marked their 65th 
anniversary on Aug. 24, 
2023. They celebrated with 
their son and daughter-in-law, 
Brian and Julie Papo; grand-
children, Josh and Amanda of 
Novi; and friend Zach Stulberg. 
 
 They continued their cele-
bration in Teaneck, N.J., where 
they were joined by their 
daughter, Debbie, and son-
in-law, David Schultz, of Los 
Angeles; grandchildren, Daniel and Rachel Small, Dr. 
Aaron and Batya Schweitzer, Sammy and Eliana Schultz. 
Barbara and Sander had a surprise visit via live video 
from Israel with their grandson, Aaron, and his wife, 
Chava, and great-grandchildren. 
 They were joined in person or via video with 11 
great-grandchildren. It was a joyous and unforgettable 
occasion.

MAZEL TOV!

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Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings 
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each. Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs 
or for special birthdays starting at the 90th.
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Quinn Baker 
Barron, son of 
Lori Kaftan and 
Marc Barron, 
will be called to 
the Torah as a 
bar mitzvah at Temple 
Israel in West Bloomfield 
on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. 
He will be joined in 
celebration with his 
brother Brooks. Quinn is 
the loving grandchild of 
Carole Kaftan Rubin and 
Barry Rubin, Geri and Mel 
Kaftan, and Nora and Guy 
Barron. 
For his mitzvah project, 
Quinn has enjoyed 
volunteering at Temple 
Israel’s Fresh Food Pantry.

Natalie Rose 
Levy, daughter 
of Dana and 
Bruce Levy, will 
be called to the 
Torah as a bat 
mitzvah at Temple Israel 
in West Bloomfield on 
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. 
She will be joined in 
celebration by her sister 
Sofie. Natalie is the loving 
grandchild of Vita and 
Slava Valetchikov, and 
Ellen and Jeff Levy. 
She is a student at 

South Hills Middle 
School in Bloomfield 
Hills. Natalie’s most 
meaningful mitzvah 
project was leading 
weekly arts and crafts 
classes at Fleischman 
Residence/Blumberg 
Plaza.

Nicole Brielle 
Miller, 
daughter of 
Karen and Ted 
Miller, will be 
called to the 
Torah as a bat mitzvah at 
Temple Israel in West 
Bloomfield on Saturday, 
Sept. 30, 2023. She is the 
loving grandchild of Judy 
and the late Martin Miller, 
the late Ann Katz, and 
Tom Jacob. 
She is a student at 
Clifford Smart Middle 
School in Commerce 
Charter Township. 
Nicole’s most meaningful 
mitzvah project was 
volunteering her time 
during various events at 
Temple Israel, including 
making sandwiches 
and assembling care 
packages for the 
homeless.