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Emily (nee Grey) and Jordan of Encinitas, Calif., are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Daisy Frieda, on March 13, 2011. Daisy Frieda is named in loving memory of her paternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Berman, and maternal great-great-grandmother, Frieda Nemon. Her Hebrew name is Devorah Freyda. Excited big brother is Jonah Jeffrey and big sister is Livie Harvest. Proud grandparents are Sandi and Buddy Gilbert of Owings Mills, Md. and Ruth and Jim Grey of Farmington Hills, Mich. Daisy is also the granddaughter of the late Harvey Berman. Excited great-grandparents are Sarah and John Nemon of Tamarc, Fla. and Farmington Hills, Mich.

Seth and Erin (nee Miller) Chado of Pikesville are overjoyed to announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Gray, on Nov. 16, 2012.

Harper’s Hebrew name is Yochana Meira in loving memory of her maternal great-grandmother, Joanne Cahn, and her paternal great-grandfather, Bertrum Kammerman. 

Proud grandparents are Nancy Bart and Robert Miller, Joyce Paul and Scott Hamlin and Jerry and Debbie Chado.

Dr. Rachel and Jared Cordasco of Madison, Wis., are pleased to ann-ounce the birth of their twin sons, Dylan Frank and Paul Nunzio, on July 12, 2012.

Dylan’s Hebrew name is Divri Yitzchak after his maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Marks, and his maternal great-grandfather, Isaac Marks. Paul’s Hebrew name is Pesach Reuven after his paternal great-grandmother, Bernice Miller, his maternal grandmother’s foster mother, Reba Heyman, and his maternal great-aunt, Rose Marks.

Proud grandparents are Susan and Stephen Miller of Baltimore and Michael and Tina Cordasco of Washington Township, N.J.

Allan and Christine happily announce the birth of their son, Layton Parker, on Jan. 7, 2012. Layton’s Hebrew name is Lavan Periel. Excited big brothers are Blake, Logan and Braden, as well as sisters Kelsey, Noa and Marley. Proud grandparents are Robert and Evelyn Mulfinger and Herbert and Carolyn Davis.

Trayce Diskin and Fran Troy of Silver Spring are happy to announce the birth of their son, Reece Franklin, on March 5, 2013.

Reece’s Hebrew name is Rishon Efraim in loving memory of his great-aunt, Rose Weinstein, and his great-grandfather, Frank Diskin.

Excited big brother is Maxwell Paul.  Proud grandparents are Suzie and Sheldon Diskin of Pikesville and Marilyn Troy of Nyack, N.Y. Reece is also the grandson of the late Morty Troy.

Allyson Snyder and Jason Eisenberg are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Madyson Danielle, on July 31, 2009. Madyson is named in loving memory of her paternal great-grandmothers, Helen Eisenberg and Ruth Pruss, her maternal great-grandfather, Daniel Snyder, and great-aunt, Bessie Steinschreiber. Proud grandparents are Linda and Robin Snyder and Linda and Alan Eisenberg. Proud great-grandmother is Rena Simon.

Jenifer Harrington Friedman and Jason Friedman are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Mac Henry Friedman, on Feb. 27, 2013. Mac weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces.

Proud grandparents are Miriam and Herb Friedman of New City, N.Y,. and Ellen and John Harrington of Lutherville.

Naomi and Adam Gerstenblith announce the birth of their daughter, Eden Maya, on Feb. 19, 2013.

Eden Maya’s Hebrew name is Chava Maya, named in loving memory of the late Edythe Samson, Robert Henry Silberg and Morris Gerstenhaber.

Eden’s older sister is Ayla Rose.

Proud grandparents are Joyanna and Richard Silberg and Garth Ann and Gary Gerstenblith. Proud great-grandparents are Evelyn Silberg, Evelyn Gerstenblith and Sonya Samson.

Eddie and Nanette (nee Sagal) Greenberg of New York City are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Henry Duncan, on Aug. 23, 2012.
Henry’s Hebrew name is Aharon Dor, in loving memory of his maternal great-grandfather, Aaron Sagal, paternal great-grandfather, Donald Einhorn, and maternal great-uncle, Dennis Goldman.
Proud grandparents are Beverly and Stuart Sagal of Baltimore and Leslie and Bob Greenberg of Brookville, N.Y.

Carly (nee Cierler) and Jeffrey Greenberg are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Blake Alexandra, on Nov. 19, 2012. 

Blake’s Hebrew name is Gavriella Aviya. She is named in loving memory of her maternal great-grandfather, William Cierler, and her paternal grandfather, Alan Greenberg.

Proud grandparents are Shelley and Neal Cierler and Debbie and Gerald Lichter. Excited great-grandparents are Diane and Marvin Schnitzer.

Michael, Lauren (nee Brenner) and big sister Samantha welcome, with love, Mackenzie Brooke on Dec. 30, 2012. 

Mackenzie’s Hebrew name is Bracha Eliana. She is named in loving memory of her paternal great-uncle, Barry Lipov, and her maternal great-great-uncle, Sidney Edward Glick.  Proud grandparents are Suanne and Paul Breitschwerdt, Sandy and Jeffrey Brenner and Harriet and Fredric Halle. Loving great-grandmother is Gwen Cosman.

Jeremy and Abby (nee Harris) of New York, N.Y., proudly announce the birth of their son, Harris Samuel, on July 20, 2012.

Harry’s Hebrew name is Menachem Mayer. He is named in loving memory of his great-grandfather, Manuel Harris, dear cousin, Harry Daniller, and in honor of his uncle, Samuel Breen.

Proud grandparents are Bob and Estelle Harris of Pikesville and Glenn and Maureen Holmes of Columbus, Ohio. Loving great-grandmother is Betty Cleary of Columbus, Ohio and Bologna, Italy.

Mary and Eric are happy to announce the birth of their son, Ethan August, on Sept. 16, 2011. Ethan is named in loving memory of his great-grandparents, Edith Horowitz and Jerome August Karstens. His Hebrew name, Eitan Akiba, lovingly honors his great-grandfather, Keith Fellerman. Proud grandparents are Rosanne and Marty Horowitz and Debbie and Rod Moore. Loving great-grandmothers are Saundra Fellerman, Molly Karstens and Clara Moore.

Sara (nee Colbert) and Mike are happy to announce the birth of their son, Mason David, on Nov. 3, 2011. Mason’s Hebrew name is Moshe David in loving memory of his maternal great-grandmother, Mae Norin, and paternal great-grandfather, David Kessler. Proud grandparents are Marsha and Ken Colbert and Wendy and Mark Dechowitz. Happy great-grandmother is Mildred Kessler.

Jeremy and Stacey (nee Rudolph) are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Jake David, on Jan. 3, 2013 at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. He weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20 inches.

Jake was given the middle name David to honor his maternal great-grandmother, Doris (Lurie) Rudolph.  His Hebrew name, Reuven Lev, is in loving memory of beloved great-grandfathers, Reuben Krafchin (paternal), and Reuben Richard (Dick) Rudolph (maternal). The name Lev honors his maternal great-grandfather, Louis Gabe.

Proud grandparents are Robbin Rudolph and Alex Rudolph of Baltimore and Ira and Denise Krafchin of Clarks Summit, Pa.

Gerri Miller and Erez Sulzbach proudly announce the birth of their son, Yarden Aaron Sulzbach, on Jan. 27, 2013 in Philadelphia, P.A. 

Proud grandparents are Karen and Ira Miller of Pikesville and Karen and Reuven Sulzbach of Beit Nekofa, Israel. Happy great-grandparents are Bella and Marvin Meyer of Catonsville, Helen Van Elkan and the late Harry Van Elkan of Livingston, N.J., and Hedy Sulzbach and the late Arnold “Atzo” Sulzbach of Beit Nekofa, Israel and the late Geraldine and Julius Miller of Baltimore, M.D.

Hal and Yael Miller of Brooklyn, N.Y., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sarina Isobel, on May 24, 2011. Sarina’s Hebrew name is Yehudit

Simcha after her maternal grandmother, Phyllis Judith Duvdivani, and her maternal great-grandfather, Isaac Marks. 

Proud grandparents are Susan and Stephen Miller of Baltimore, Ilan Duvdivani of Houston and the late Phyllis Judith Duvdivani.

Michael and Nina (nee Swartz) Pachino are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Maddie Rose, on March 8, 2012.

Overjoyed grandparents are Marlene and Joe Pachino of Pikesville and Shelly and Maurice Swartz of Philadelphia.

Each letter of Maddie’s first name is in loving memory of a relative: her great-grandfather, Max Shlian; great-grandmother, Anna Swartz; great-grandmother; Diane Pachino; great- grandfather, Dan Pachino; great-grandmother, Irene Bookfor; and great-great-aunt, Esther Cohen.  Her middle name, Rose, is in honor of her great-grandmother, Ruth Shlian. Her Hebrew name, Aviva Zeporah, honors her great-grandfather, William Swartz.

Jessica and Rachel Perlman proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Riley, on Nov. 8, 2012.

Samantha’s Hebrew name is Schmuela in loving memory of her maternal great-grandfather, (Schmuel) Samuel Finkelstein.

Proud grandparents are Patti and Ira Friedman of Pikesville. Happy aunts are Brooke and Laura Friedman. Her loving great-grandmother is Norma Friedman of Boca Raton, Fla.

Rebecca Hoffberg Phillips and Jason Laurence Phillips of Washington, D.C., are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Violet Phillips, on Nov. 19, 2012. Emma was born at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., and weighed 5 pounds, 10.6 ounces and measured 19.5 inches.

Proud grandparents are Dr. Howard and Esther Hoffberg of Reisterstown and Godfrey and Lauren Phillips of New Canaan, Conn.

Claire (nee Schnitzer) and Zach Worshtil are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Henry Eli, on March 12, 2013.

Henry Eli is named in loving memory of his paternal great-great-grandfather, Harry Greenberg, and maternal great-great-grandmother, Ella Carton. His Hebrew name is Eli.

Excited big brother is Brady Aaron. Proud grandparents are Laurie Schnitzer of Baltimore, Marti and Joel Worshtil of College Park, and Sunny and Joan Schnitzer of Reston, Va. Proud great-grandparents are Diane and Marvin Schnitzer and Hancy and Alvin Singer of Baltimore, and Sylvan Greenberg of New York, N.Y.

Michelle (nee Kramer) and Matthew Zisow of Newton, Mass., are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Samuel Reid, on Feb. 27, 2013.

Samuel is named in loving memory of his paternal great-grandmother, Sylvia Annette Setren, and maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Kramer. His Hebrew name is Shmuel Ravid.

Excited big sister and big brother are Emily Kate and Henry Benjamin. Proud bubbie and zayde are Marcie and David Zisow. Proud nana and papa are Eileen and Bryce Kramer.

Michelle (nee Kramer) and Matthew Zisow of Newton, Mass., are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Samuel Reid, on Feb. 27, 2013.

Samuel is named in loving memory of his paternal great-grandmother, Sylvia Annette Setren, and maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Kramer. His Hebrew name is Shmuel Ravid.

Excited siblings are Emily Kate and Henry Benjamin. Proud bubbie and zayde are Marcie and David Zisow. Proud nana and papa are and Eileen and Bryce Kramer.

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