Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
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Alexander Dylan Bishop, son of Missy Ward-Spaulding, Beaudon Spaulding and Paul Bishop of Longwood, Fla., will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Alex is in the seventh grade at Teague Middle School where he is a member of the chorus and karate club. His hobbies and interests include skate boarding, surfing and fishing. He is also a member of the Boy Scouts. Sharing in the family's simcha will be his brother, Chase Spaulding;...
Jacob Isaac Senderowitz, the son of Robin and Phillip Senderowitz of Maitland, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Jacob is in the seventh grade at Trinity Preparatory School. His hobbies and interests include art, reading, guitar, agility training with his dog Cooper, and spending time with family and friends. Sharing in the family's simcha will be Jacob's brother, Noah; grandmothers, Joan Wagner of Altamonte Springs,...
Nadav Zachary Weil, son of Sharon and Aaron Weil of Maitland, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at Central Florida Hillel in Oveido. Nadav is in the seventh grade at the Jewish Academy of Orlando where he is a member of the soccer and basketball teams, and is playing the role of Mayor Shin in the school play "Music Man." His hobbies and interests include collecting gems and minerals, playing sports and Dr. Who. He is also a member of Kadima. Sharing in the...
Kayla Marilyn Lewis, daughter of Sheri and Tom Lewis of Winter Springs, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Jan. 25, 2014 at Congretion of Reform Judaism. Kayla, is a seventh-grader at Indian Trails Middle school in Winter Springs where she is in mixed chorus and Beta club. She maintains a 4.0 GPA. Her hobbies and interests include reading, swimming and hanging with her friends. Kayla’s mitzvah project was collecting donations for the Seminole County Animal. Sharing in the family’s simcha are family and friends from Alaska, Tex...
Chadwick Sikora, son of Risa and Jeff Sikora of Ocoee, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation in Orlando. Chad is in the seventh grade at SunRidge Middle School where he is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, is in the gifted program and plays guitar for the school. His hobbies and interests include playing guitar, sports and Xbox. He is also vice president of Kadima at SOJC. Sharing in the family's simcha...
Chloe Michele and Olivia Laine Garfinkel, daughters of Dr. Bobby and JoAnn Garfinkel of Longwood, Fla., will be called to the Torah as b'nai mitzvah at the Southern Wall in Israel on Dec. 29, 2013. Chloe and Olivia are in the seventh grade at Markham Middle School where they are members of the volleyball league, drama and tennis. Their hobbies and interests include skiing, biking and being with friends, and they are on the Winter Park Volleyball League. They are both on the A/B Honor Roll....
Jenna Elise Jacobson, daughter of Barry and Sharon Jacobson of Orlando will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Dec. 7, 2013, at Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation. Jenna is in the seventh grade at SunRidge Middle School in Winter Garden where she is an honor roll student. Her interests include competitive swimming, soccer, and music. When's she's not doing homework, you will most likely find her listening to her favorite band, One Direction. Jenna has decided to share her bat mitzvah...
Charlie Harrison Aronson, son of Stacy Aronson and Mark Aronson of Maitland, Fla., will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 at Congregation Ohev Shalom. Charlie is in the seventh grade at Trinity Preparatory School where he is a member of the Blue and Gold Society. His hobbies and interests include baseball and music. Sharing in the family's simcha will be his grandparents, Laurence and Rochelle Richman of Maitland, and Judie and Joel Aronson of Hilton Head, S.C.;...
Aaron Zev Soll, son of Stacey and Michael Soll of Winter Park, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Aaron is in the seventh grade at the Jewish Academy of Orlando where he is a member of the National Junior Honors Society, the student council, and is the JAO soccer team captain. He also enjoys playing piano, running and sports. Sharing in the family's simcha will be Aaron's brother and sister, David and Jules;...
Brooke Jaynee Levitt, daughter of Keith and Julie Levitt of Orlando, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Nov. 2, 2013 at Congregation Reform Judaism. Brooke is in the seventh grade at Glenridge Middle School, where she is in the High Honors IB program. Brooke is a competitive cheerleader for Winter Park Cheer Athletics. When Brooke is not at the gym she is often studying or face timing or texting her friends. Brooke is a very compassionate and caring young lady who looks forward to s...
Ethan Cayado, son of Michael and Lauri Cayado of Lake Mary, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Ethan is in the seventh grade at Markham Woods Middle School where he is in the accelerated classes. His hobbies and interests include playing baseball, tennis and basketball and he plays electric guitar. Sharing in the family’s simcha will be his brother and sister, Jacob and Chloe....
Hannah Lynn Schenkel, daughter of Mark Schenkel and Jodi Rubin of Orlando, Fla., will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. Hannah is in the seventh grade at Lee Middle School where she is a member of the International Baccalaureate program, choir, photography club, and is on the Principal’s Honor Roll. She enjoys reading, singing, photography and arts and crafts. She is also a member of the Edgewater Junior Crew Team. S...
Haydn Emmerson Cohen, son of Dawn and Joseph Cohen of Orlando, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Congregation Beth Emeth in Orlando. Haydn is in the eighth grade at Legacy Middle School, where he is an honor roll student and plays with the jazz and symphonic bands. He also enjoys swimming, going to parks, camping and is a star rank Boy Scout. Sharing in the family’s simcha will be Haydn’s sister, Morgyn; his brother, Massin; grandparents, Arlene and Cha...
Lauren Michelle Herwitz, daughter of Lisa and Lawrence Herwitz of Casselberry, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, June 8 at Congregation Beth Am. Lauren just finished the seventh grade at South Seminole Middle School, where she played flute in the band and was the graphic designer for the yearbook. Her main passion in life is dancing. She has been dancing for the last six years and especially likes competing. Sharing in the family’s simcha are her grandparents from New Y...
Noah Bartfield, son of Sharon and Michael Bartfield of Orlando, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Noah excels academically as a straight A student in the Advanced Placement program at Avalon Middle School. Besides his vast academic accomplishments, Noah is a clarinet player in the Wind Ensemble at his school and is also on the varsity track team. His other interests include playing basketball, reading, video games, boogie...
Victoria Lynn Geismar, daughter of Clifford and Shari Geismar of Oviedo, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Temple Shir Shalom in Oviedo. Vicki is an honor-roll student in seventh grade at Lawton Chiles Middle School where she plays flute in the concert band. She also helps lead her religious school youth group, SHIFTY, as ritual vice president. She is an avid reader and hopes to pursue her passion for all things musical and dramatic. Sharing in the...
Shiloh Shassian, son of Richard and Michelle Shassian of Longwood, will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Congregation Beth Am In Longwood. Shiloh attends Sanford Middle School and excels in the Pre-International Baccalaureate program. He plays lacrosse for the Lake Mary Mohicans, enjoys hanging out with friends, eating out, going on vacations and spending time with his family. Sharing in the family’s simcha will be Shiloh’s brothers, Logan and Justin; gra...
Alana Reese Halperin, daughter of Cindy and Scott Halperin of Longwood, Fla., will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Alana is an A-honor roll student in the gifted program at Teague Middle School in Altamonte Springs, where she was selected as a member of the National Junior Honor Society. She participated in Odyssey of the Mind, a creative problem solving competition, and is also involved in Upstanders, a club that promotes...
Leah Golub, daughter of Craig and Stephanie Golub of Altamonte Springs, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on May 18 at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Leah is in the seventh grade at Milwee Middle School where she is part of the Engineering Magnet program. Leah is involved with volunteering at Beth Am’s Sunday School. When not in school or at Beth Am she is with her friends, family or taking a dance class at Starving Artist. Leah shares her bat mizvah with her parents, her sister J...
Molly Rose Kaplan, daughter of Jeff and Julie Kaplan of Chuluota, Fla., will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on May 4, 2013. Molly is a seventh grader at Lawton Chiles Middle School, where she is in the gifted program as a straight A student. She plays the French horn in the Symphonic Band at her school and is on a soccer team. She also enjoys traveling with her family, attending Stetson’s School of Music brass camp each summer and the Florida State Flying High Circus camp. For the p...
Elijah Ben Goldberg, son of Russell and Amy Goldberg of Lake Mary, Fla., will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Eli is an “A” student in the seventh grade at Sanford Middle School. He has his black belt in Tae Kwon Do, enjoys hanging out with friends and plays a tuba in the school band. Sharing in the family’s simcha will be his brothers, Jonah and Noah; his grandparents, Dr. Alan and Anita Guy of Maitland; grandmother, Ingri...
Morgan Ray Ulch, the son of Heidi and Richard Ulch of Altamonte Springs, Fla., will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Morgan is in the seventh grade at Rock Lake Middle School. Morgan plays flag football with the City of Altamonte Springs league and golf with his father. He enjoys League of Legends, padded weapon fighting, playing with his dogs (Hobbes and Gadzookes), and hanging out with friends at the park. His interests...
Shira Rebecca Weiss, daughter of Kevin and Rona Weiss of Winter Park, Fla., will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Congregation of Reform Judaism in Orlando. Shira is in the seventh grade at Jewish Academy of Orlando, where she is a high honors student. She works on the yearbook and will be performing in the school musical, “Flapper,” in the spring. Her hobbies and interests include reading, photography, listening to music, playing the piano, theater and dan...
Maxwell Benjamin Ihns, son of Joe and Barbara Ihns of Winter Springs, Fla., will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Temple Israel in Winter Springs. Max is a seventh-grade student in the Pre-International Baccalaureate program and engineering magnet program at Milwee Middle School. Max participates in SECME (engineering), student government, First Lego League (robotics), cross country, track and field, and flag football, as well as Kadima. Among Max’s p...
Maxwell Goldstone, son of David and Juli Goldstone of Apopka, Fla., will be called to the Torah as a bar mitzvah on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood. Max is an A student in the gifted program at Apopka Memorial Middle School. When not involved in academics, Max is active in local theater, either performing or working behind the scenes. His hobbies include writing, comedy, science fiction, comic books, music, singing, going to the theater, and traveling as often as he...
