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Mallory Gonte Biller, formerly of Farmington Hills, and Jared Biller of Timonium, Md., are thrilled to announce the birth of their son Keegan Adam. Proud grandparents are Laurie and Michael Gonte of Farmington Hills, and Sue and Mark Biller of Owings Mills, Md. Keegan Adam is named in loving memory of Jared’s cousin Adam Collins.

Frank, son of Mikki and Ivan Frank, will lead the congregation in prayer as he becomes a b’nai mitzvah with his cousin Jonah at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Friday, March 25, 2022. He will be joined in celebration by his sisters, Mia and Ellie. Charlie is the loving grandchild of Rochelle and Stewart Frank, Elaine and Lee Weinstein, Davee and Don Cucco, and the late Sarah Frank.

Charlie is a student at Berkshire Middle School in Beverly Hills. His most meaningful mitzvah project included making dog bones to raise money for an animal shelter.

Frank, son of Jennifer and Ethan Frank, will be called to the Torah as a b’nai mitzvah with his cousin Charlie at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Friday, March 25, 2022. He will be joined in celebration by his sister, Sophie. Jonah is the loving grandchild of Jill and Jules Goldman, Rochelle and Stewart Frank, and the late Sarah Frank.

Jonah is a student at West Hills Middle School in West Bloomfield Township. His most meaningful mitzvah project was collecting new and used sporting goods for Detroit PAL (Police Athletic League).

Lori and Douglas Soifer are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Elisabeth to Ethan Benjamin Mendelson, son of Susan and Coby Goutkovitch, and Wendy and David Mendelson.

The happy couple, who reside in Chicago, will be wed in Michigan this November.

Paula Spector of Farmington Hills, and Bonnie and Mark Kowalsky of West Bloomfield are excited to announce the engagement of their children Leslie Sara and David Franklin. Leslie is also the daughter of the late Howard Spector.

Leslie is a graduate of Michigan State University and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism. She is a copywriter for Molson Coors.

David earned his bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University and has an M.B.A. from Georgetown University. He is a brand manager for Bel Brands USA.

The two reside in Chicago, and a spring wedding is planned in Michigan.

Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings with a photo (preferably color) can appear at a cost of $18 each. Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th.

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Herskovic, daughter of David and Natalie Herskovic of Bloomfield, celebrated her bat mitzvah at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield on Saturday, March 19, 2022. She is the granddaughter of Alan and Beverly Frieden of Virginia Beach, Va., and the granddaughter of Leigh and Morey Herskovic of West Bloomfield. Her siblings, Isiah, Jordyn and Charlotte, were delighted to celebrate with her.

Abigail is a student at Bloomfield Hills Middle School. For her mitzvah project, she raised money for a charity called Taproots, which sends underprivileged children to overnight camp.

Kutinsky was called to the Torah on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield. He is the son of Brian Kutinsky and Michael Neumann, grandchild of Donna Kutinsky and the late Leslie Kutinsky, and Brenda Neumann and the late LeRoy Neumann.

Ari is a student at Berkshire Middle School in Birmingham. He works every Sunday, assisting at the temple Sunday school.

Kutinsky was called to the Torah on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Temple Shir Shalom in West Bloomfield. She is the daughter of Brian Kutinsky and Michael Neumann, grandchild of Donna Kutinsky and the late Leslie Kutinsky, and Brenda Neumann and the late LeRoy Neumann.

Leah is a student at Berkshire Middle School in Birmingham. She works every Sunday, assisting at the temple Sunday school.