Milestones
Engagements
Berg–Goldsmith
Guest Book (0)Dr. Elliott and Sharon Berg are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alisa Berg, to Jason Goldsmith, son of Barbara and Roy Finley and Dr. Leonard and Anita Goldsmith.
Alisa graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor of science from the Newhouse School of Public Communications. Alisa currently works at Power Presents at Radcliffe Jewelers.
Jason graduated from Towson University with a bachelor of arts in psychology and is the founder and CEO of Carchex.
Alisa is the granddaughter of the late Isidor and Helen Gresser and the late Samuel and F. Jeannette Berg.
Jason is the grandson of Robert and Leone Goldsmith, the late Albert and Emily Levy, Sara Solomon and the late Victor Solomon, and the late Mary and Meyer Finklestein.
A November 2008 wedding is planned.
Bloom–Abramowitz
Guest Book (0)Janet and Alan Abramowitz are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Yonah Chaim Abramowitz, to Sharonna Bloom, daughter of Lynn and Jay Bloom of Fair Lawn, N.J.
Sharonna graduated from the Stern College of Yeshiva University and is completing her master’s of social work degree at Hunter College.
Yonah graduated from Yeshiva University and is preparing to enter New York University School of Law.
Sharonna is the granddaughter of Estelle Bloom and Miriam Berkstein and the late Alex Bloom of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Sol Goldfarb.
Yonah is the grandson of Grace and Irving Abramowitz of Jerusalem, Dr. Arnold Michael and the late Phrona Michael.
An early summer wedding is planned.
Bocanegra–Bernstein
Guest Book (0)Abbey and Ivin Bernstein are happy to announce the engagement of their son, Aaron, to Lorena Bocanegra, daughter of Luis and Pilar Bocanegra of Parkland, Fla.
Lorena received a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Miami and works in the accounting services department of Kaufman Rossin, a regional accounting firm, in Miami.
Aaron earned a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Florida. He is a systems manager of a hedge fund administration team with Kaufman Rossin.
A July 2008 wedding is planned.
Boteach–Salomon
Guest Book (0)Linda and David Boteach are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elana Boteach, to Oren Salomon, son of Dina and Shlomo Salomon of Ramat Yishai, Israel.
Elana graduated from the University of Maryland with a dual bachelor’s degree in government and communication, and earned a master’s degree in applied linguistics from Tel Aviv University. She teaches English as a foreign language in Tel Aviv.
Oren graduated from Ben Gurion University in Beer Sheva, Israel with a B.Sc. in industrial engineering and management. He is currently employed by Intel in Israel.
Elana is the granddaughter of Judy Pinsky and the late Norman Pinsky, and the late Yaakov and Miriam Boteach.
Oren is the grandson of Rika Siluk and the late Moshe Siluk, and Yosef Salomon and Rina Salem.
An August 2008 wedding is planned.
Cohen–Barclay
Guest Book (0)Cheryl Cohen of Pikesville and Robert L. Cohen of Solomon’s Island are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Meredith Paige, to Joshua John Barclay, son of Sherry Walk of Columbia.
Meredith graduated from Towson University with a bachelor of science degree in communication studies. She is a sales account manager at Aerotek Inc.
Joshua, a United States Navy veteran, is a loan officer at Prosperity Mortgage.
Meredith is the granddaughter of Dorothy Wapner of Pikesville and Delray Beach, Fla. and the late Herbert Wapner, and the late Margot and Irving Cohen.
Joshua is the grandson of Sally Wilkinson of Huntington and James O. Walk of Chesapeake Beach.
A spring 2009 wedding is planned.
Duvdevani–Miller
Guest Book (0)Susan and Stephen Miller of Pikesville are pleased to announce the engagementy of their son, Hal Samuel, to Yael Duvdevani, daughter of Ilan Duvdevani of Texas and the late Phyllis Hurwitz Duvdevani.
Yael graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a B.A. degree in English. She is an advertising traffic coordinator for Macy’s Home Store in New York.
Hal graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a B.A. degree in English and is an e-commerce content manager for Giggle.com in New York.
Yael is the granddaughter of the late Jacob and Ruth Hurwitz and Shmuel and Sara Duvdevani.
Hal is the grandson of Isaac Marks and the late Dorothy Marks and Bernice and Herman Miller.
A March wedding is planned.
Friedman–Feingold
Guest Book (0)Marcy and Larry Friedman of Pikesville are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Maura Anne Friedman, to Ari Feingold, son of Elyse Feingold of Philadelphia.
Maura graduated magna cum laude from University of Maryland, College Park with a B.A. in psychology and communications. She is the marketing manager for a private high school in San Francisco and is also a freelance graphic designer.
Ari graduated from University of Maryland, College Park with a B.A. in communications. He is the director of catering at Asqew Grill, a restaurant chain in San Francisco.
Maura is the granddaughter of Rose Rubenstein-Markow, Mary Friedman and the late Meyer Rubenstein and Melvin Friedman.
Ari is the grandson of Phylis Shtendel and the late Leonard Shtendel.
An October 2008 wedding is planned.
Gould–Fellerman
Guest Book (0)Rita and Bob Fellerman are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Michael Jon, to Stephanie Lieb Gould, daughter of James and Paula Gould of Newton, Mass.
Stephanie earned a B.A. in psychology from Arizona State University and obtained certification as a surgical technologist. She is a surgical technologist at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan.
Michael earned a B.S. in business from the University of Maryland, a J.D. from University of Baltimore School of Law and a L.L.M. in tax from NYU School of Law. He is a tax attorney with Windels Marx Lane and Mittendorf LLP in Manhattan.
Stephanie is the granddaughter of Frances and the late David Lieb and the late Charles and Eleanor Gould.
Michael is the grandson of Jacob and the late Esther Caplan and the late Louis and Clara Fellerman.
A May 2008 wedding is planned.
Haman–Lawson
Guest Book (4)Judy and Stuart Haman are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Randi Cara, to Michael Stanton Lawson, son of Elizabeth and Richard Lawson of West Chester, Pa.
Randi graduated from American University with a B.A. in graphic design. She is a graphic designer/ illustrator for a product design firm outside Philadelphia.
Mike graduated from American University with a degree in audio technology. He is a sound engineer and co-owner of Sine Studios, a recording studio in Philadelphia.
Randi is the granddaughter of the late Rachael and Benjamin Michaelson and the late Grace and Charles Haman.
Mike is the grandson of Neal and the late Alice Lawson and the late Raymond and Betty Ann Pace.
An August 2009 wedding is planned.
Hines–Kavalsky
Guest Book (3)William and Cecile Hines of Tupelo, Miss. and Robert and Barbara Kavalsky of Owings Mills are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Kimberly Hines and Benjamin Kavalsky.
Kimberly graduated from Mississippi State University with a B.S. in educational psychology and an M.S. in community counseling. She is a licensed professional counselor and a program coordinator at Recovery House, Inc. in Columbus, Miss.
Benjamin graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. He is currently practicing architecture at Pryor & Morrow Architects in Columbus, Miss.
Kimberly is the granddaughter of Estelle Mattox and the late Milton Mattox, and the late William and Audra Hines.
Benjamin is the grandson of the late Ben and Florence Kavalsky and the late Harry and Minnie Stein.
An October 2008 wedding is planned.
Hoffman–Collins
Guest Book (0)Marie Schott and Craig Hoffman are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Sarah, to Keith Michael Collins, son of Faye and Herbert Collins of Seaford, Del. Elizabeth is the stepdaughter of Britta Hoffman and John Schott.
Elizabeth is a phlebotomist at Keiser Permanente.
Keith is a sales merchandiser with Marshall Services Inc.
Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Gilbert and the late Joan Sandler, and Roslyn and Maurice Hoffman of Delray Beach, Fla.
A May 2009 wedding is planned.
Horwitz–Palmisano
Guest Book (2)Pamela Horwitz and Larry Crouse of Naples, Fla. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica L. Horwitz, to Christopher J. Palmisano, son of Linda and Dr. Frank Palmisano of Stoneleigh. Erica is the daughter of the late Allen Henry Horwitz.
Erica graduated from The University of Baltimore with a bachelor of arts in government and public policy. She is community relations manager at The Baltimore Examiner and an active volunteer at CASA Baltimore.
Chris received a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is a pharmaceutical sales representative.
Erica is the granddaughter of Peggy and William Stone of Williamsburg, Va. and the late Edith and Milton Horwitz of Pikesville .
Chris is the grandson of the late Margaret and Bless Pechulis and the late Alberta and Frank Palmisano.
A November 2008 wedding is planned.
Iliff–Alima
Guest Book (0)Louise and Shlomo Alima are happy to announce the engagement of their son, David, to Laura Iliff, daughter of Judee Iliff and Jacques Fein of Columbia and Walter Iliff of Woodbridge, Va.”
Laura graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in hotel administration and is an event marketer for E&J Gallo Winery.”
David graduated from Ithaca College with a B.S. in marketing. He is marketing director for Groundation Music.
An October wedding is planned.
Kaplan–Kramer
Guest Book (0)Gilda and the late Charles Kramer and Toby Sklut (nee Kaplan) and the late Chaim Kaplan are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Steve Noach, and Breindy.
Breindy graduated from the Bais Rachel in Monsey, N.Y and is employed in administration at the Bais Yaakov.
Steve attended Ohr Someach and Yeshiva University, where he majored in economics.He is in the wholesale beverage business and is fundraising for Jerusalem Open House, a soup kitchen for the needy in Jerusalem.
Breindy is the grandaughterof the late Rabbi Baruch and Rebbetzin Vichnor Kaplan, and the late Yaakov and Kreindel Russ.
Steve is the grandson of the late Chaim and Lena Kramer, and the late Louis and Sarah Fisher.
A March 2008 wedding is planned.
Katzef–Brezicki
Guest Book (0)Paulette Ohana and Menacham Katzef are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelly Katzef, to Jim Brezicki, son of Greg and Ruth Brezicki.
Shelly graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in kinesiology and a M.S. in health science. She is a teacher for Carroll County Public Schools.
Jim graduated from Loyola College with a B.A. in economics and is currently pursuing an MBA at Loyola. He is an associate for Morgan Stanley.
Shelly is the granddaughter of Klara Katzef and the late Moshe Katzef and Nissim Ohana and the late Esther Ohana.
Jim is the grandson of the late Harry and Annette Tennenberg and the late Benjamin and Helen Brezicki.
A May 2009 wedding is planned.
Leboe–Golaner
Guest Book (0)Dr. William and Ina Leboe are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Faith, to David Sydney Golaner, son of Stephen and Roseann Golaner.
Lauren graduated from The University of Maryland, College Park with a bachelor of arts in journalism and earned a juris doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law. She is currently an assistant state’s attorney for the City of Baltimore.
David graduated from Franklin & Marshall College with a bachelor of arts in music and is currently the director of alumni relations at The Park School of Baltimore.
Lauren is the granddaughter of the late Leon and Gertrude Sakolsky and the late Louis and Faye Leboe.
David is the grandson of Joseph and Julia Damizia and the late Sydney and Mollie Golaner.
A May 2008 wedding is planned.
Long–Cohen
Guest Book (0)Allen and Judi Cohen of Crofton are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Adam Cohen, to Sarah Long, daughter of Joseph and Carole Long of Yarmouth, Maine.
Sarah is a graduate of Michigan State University and is an insurance agent in Annapolis.
Adam is a graduate of University of Maryland and of Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He is a trial attorney in Annapolis.
Sarah is the granddaughter of Les Getz of Naples, Fla., the late Clara Getz, and the late Arthur and Lorene Long of Des Moines, Iowa.
Adam is the grandson of Don and Esther Cohen of Severna Park, Phil Zelvy of Solon, Ohio and the late Rose Ann Zelvy.
An August 2008 wedding is planned.
Mitchell–Dahl
Guest Book (1)Edward and Sandra Mitchell of Owings Mills and LaVonne Dahl of Apache Junction, Ariz. are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Sarah Corson Mitchell and Todd Andrew Dahl. Andrew is the son of the late Warren Dahl.
Sarah graduated from Indiana University where she majored in therapeutic recreation. She is a recreational therapist at St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center in Phoenix, Ariz.
Todd received a master’s degree in social work from Arizona State University. He is employed at the Veterans’ Hospital in Phoenix.
Sarah is the granddaughter of Rosalie and Hyman Wishkin of Manchester, N.H. and Eleanor and the late William Mitchell of Newburyport, Mass.
Todd is the grandson of the late Lauretta Gaspard, the late Hugo Rathke and the late Christine and Carl Dahl of Larcosse, Wis.
A May 2008 wedding is planned.
Schloss–Kapson
Guest Book (0)Deborah Schloss and Howard Schloss are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Schloss, of Washington, D.C., to David Kapson, son of Craig and Carol Kapson.
Heather graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, worked at Massachusetts General Hospital, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the American University clinical psychology program.
David graduated from Cornell University, worked as a consultant, and currently attends law school at American University.
Heather is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schloss, Virginia Klucz and the late Capt. J. Raymond Pouliot, USN.
David is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irving Yulman and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Kapson.
A May, 2008 wedding is planned.
Shapiro–Demb
Jessi Jacobs and Marc Shapiro of Columbia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachael Lynn, to Michael Joshua Demb, son of Sharon and Marvin Demb of Pikesville.
Rachael graduated from Towson University with a degree in early childhood education and teaches kindergarten at Waterloo Elementary in Columbia. She is also the principal of the Sunday School for Congregation Shalom Aleichem.
Mike received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and criminal justice from the University of Maryland. He is a staff accountant at Erickson Retirement Communities.
Rachael is the granddaughter of Mary Shapiro and the late Lawrence Shapiro and Gloria Averbach and the late Lynne and Sidney Jacobs.
Mike is the grandson of Esther Kruger and the late Jerry Kruger, and Priscilla Demb and the late Louis Demb.
A January 2009 wedding is planned.
Schloss-Hilson
Guest Book (1)Rheta and Barry Schloss of Pikesville are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Beth, to Gregory Paul Hilson, son of Denise and Dustin Bourgoine of Laconia, N.H.
Lori earned a bachelor of science in health education from University of Maryland, College Park and a master of social work from Boston University. She is a clinical social worker at a group home for adolescent girls.
Gregory graduated from Clark University with a bachelor of arts in computer science. He is a software developer at a retail research and consulting firm.
Lori is the granddaughter of Mildred Beller and the late Leonard Beller and the late Bernice and Jerome Schloss.
Gregory is the grandson of the late Robert and Laurette Cellupica and the late Alfred and Theresa Hilson.
An October 2008 wedding is planned.
Seidman–Wynes
Guest Book (0)Nancy and Edgar Seidman and Ella Wynes-Stuart and Joseph Wynes are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Joanna Seidman and Jacob Wynes.
Joanna graduated from Towson University with a B.A. in mass communications and from University of Baltimore School of Law with a J.D. She currently works in civil litigation in Philadelphia, Pa.
Jake graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in biological sciences and from Univerity of Maryland, Baltimore with a M.S. in physiology. He is currently a candidate doctor of podiatric medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pa. and is pursuing a career in podiatric medicine and surgery.
Joanna is the granddaughter of Doris Berger and the late Howard Berger and the late Marilyn and Herbert Seidman.
Jake is the grandson of Abram Zakharov and the late Polina Zakharov and Sonya Vaynsteyn.
A June 2009 wedding is planned.
Shpritz–Tart
Guest Book (1)Drs. Louis and Deborah Shpritz are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Rachel, to Jeremy Dale Tart, son of Jo Parker of Hillsborough, N.C. and Philip Tart of Sedley, Va.
Lisa has a bachelor of arts degree in biology from Cornell University, a master’s of environmental management from Duke University and a master’s of business administration from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a senior vice president at Bank of America in Charlotte and is the environmental manager for the corporate real estate group.
Jeremy received a bachelor of science degree in computer science from UNC Charlotte. He is a developer for S1 Corporation, managing the company’s software Web portal.
Lisa is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Silvert Shpritz of Ellicott City.
A May 2008 wedding is planned.