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Ryan in tallit before the service // Photo Credit: Vanessa Rood
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Nifty 50: Never Too Old for Bar Mitzvah
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ryan Posner celebrated an emotional three-day, action-filled weekend with both theatrics and meaning.
These high tops were designed to match a bat mitzvah dress and were preserved as keepsakes.
June 17, 2026, 10:33 am
Rindsberg’s Sneaker Designs Stun for Simchas
A former décor/event planner executive uses up to 4,000 stones to create wedding and mitzvah custom sneakers.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
More than 350 alumni and undergraduates attended the banquet // All photos by Dillon Meyer
June 17, 2026, 10:31 am
Georgia’s AEPi Celebrates 100 Years Young 
UGA Jewish Greek life takes a bow for a ten-decade run with a bright future ahead.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jack and Abby during the horah. 
June 17, 2026, 10:30 am
Abby & Jack Pick Palm Beach
Culminating in a honeymoon in Australia, Abby Orlansky and Jack Copeland swayed with the palm trees under a blue and white chuppah.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ariella receives her first high heels from dad, Josh.
June 17, 2026, 10:29 am
Multi-Cultural Family Blends it All
Ariella Roames was bat mitzvahed and then tapped her Dominican culture to enjoy a quinceañera.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ryan in tallit before the service // Photo Credit: Vanessa Rood
June 17, 2026, 10:28 am
Nifty 50: Never Too Old for Bar Mitzvah
Ryan Posner celebrated an emotional three-day, action-filled weekend with both theatrics and meaning.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Hazel pictured with parents, Rachel and Jonathan Halitsky
June 17, 2026, 10:27 am
Destination: Virgin Islands
Grandmother Debbie brought precious mandel bread in her suitcase for Hazel’s bat mitzvah.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The couple’s first dance was to “You’re My Home” by Billy Joel // All photos by Laura Stone 
February 25, 2026, 11:20 am
The Best Chanukah Gift: Karlin’s Wedding
In keeping with the holiday, Sarah and Ben served latkes and a deeper meaning of perpetuation.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Stephanie and Scott pictured under the chuppah. // All photos by Laura Stone
February 25, 2026, 11:19 am
Both Moms’ Wedding Wishes Come True
Stephanie and Scott got married at Hotel Avalon without a hitch, except for their recalcitrant dog who declined to be in the procession.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Gaby pictured being interviewed on the red carpet // All photos by Diego’s Photography (Diego Salcedo)
February 25, 2026, 11:18 am
Gaby Goes Batucada for Her Bat Mitzvah
Altered by the attacks on Oct. 7, Gaby Golden finally celebrated locally.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The Levine family dressed up as characters from the “Wizard of Oz.” // All photos by Kate Belle Photography
February 25, 2026, 10:47 am
Eden Channels Wizard of Oz ‘For Good’
Eden Levine’s mission is to raise awareness about homelessness.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Mia Cohen was aglow in candlelight at the Fun Factory on Feb. 7 // All photos by Steve Dewberry SRD
February 25, 2026, 10:46 am
Mia’s Bat Mitzvah was a Regal Affair
Mia Cohen’s D’var Torah highlighted the Ten Commandments serving as a moral compass; 390 guests attended the Fun Factory party on Saturday night.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Emme Spillerman is enjoying her extended hora celebration // All photos by Steven R. Dewberry, SRD Photography
February 25, 2026, 10:45 am
Emme Live from the Pink Carpet
Emme Spillerman celebrated her bat mitzvah at The Temple on Nov. 1.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The three sets of twins: 82-year-olds Rochelle Greenblatt and Helaine Silverboard, 49-year-olds Rebecca and Todd Patt, and 3-year-olds Emily and Anderson Terry.
November 12, 2025, 10:52 am
What are the Odds?
Three sets of twins in the same family spanning three generations all share the same birthday.
By Robert Garber
Lou and several preschool students playing with toys in the classroom // Photo Credit: Tiana Plendl
November 12, 2025, 10:50 am
A Jewish Father Figure to All
“Papa” Lou Rosengarten celebrated the 85th anniversary of his bar mitzvah on Sept. 27 at Congregation Etz Chaim.
By Tessa Scharff
The dancing was lively thanks to a variety of female performers’ songs.
November 12, 2025, 10:49 am
Oui Oui! Cami’s ‘French’ Bat Mitzvah
Camille Weinstein both, trilingual and talented, celebrated her bat mitzvah at Ahavath Achim.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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