Lisa Renee Rauchwerger and Kaila Jessica Schwartz were joined in a brit ahavah (covenant of love) on Aug. 1 at Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills. Rabbi Janet Marder officiated, with additional singing and blessings by Cantor Melanie Fine and Rabbi Carie Carter.
Lisa received a bachelor of arts degree from Cal State Northridge, in illustration/graphic design, with a minor in Jewish studies. She is an artist, author and illustrator specializing in Judaic paper cuts, ketubot and children’s book illustration. She also is owner of Cutting Edge Creations. She is the daughter of Diane and George Rauchwerger of Sunnyvale. She is the sister of Misha Rauchwerger of Sonora. Grandparents are Ida and Sam Levin, and the late Gisi and Ernest Rauchwerger.
Kaila received her bachelor of fine arts degree from Syracuse University in acting/directing. She spent 11 years as a professional actor, director, stage manager and singer/songwriter in the Midwest. She then received a master of art’s degree in education from John Carroll University in Cleveland. Kaila teaches English and theater at Milpitas High School. She is the daughter of Dr. Howard and Trudy Schwartz of Cleveland. She is the sister of Adam Schwartz of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Michael Schwartz of N.Y. Grandparents are the late Edna Schwartz, and the late Clara and Jacob Blody.
The couple met four years ago in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, on a new moon, and they moved out to California on their first anniversary. They married on a blue moon, and after a honeymoon in western Canada, the newlyweds are living in San Jose.
Aviva Rind and Yoni Marrus were married June 14 in Palo Alto. The reception was at Crowne Plaza Cabana in Palo Alto. Rabbi Yosef Levin of Chabad in Palo Alto officiated.
The bride is an event planner at Cantor’s World in Brooklyn, N.Y. She is the daughter of Shoshana (and Gad) Shelef and Israel Rind of Palo Alto. She is the sister of Gabriella Smith of Beit Shemesh, Israel. Grandparents are Chaya Eisenbach of Brooklyn and Eva and Julius Young of New York.
The groom is a teacher in Ohlei Torah in Brooklyn. He is the son of Sarah and Pinchus Marrus of Monsey, N.Y. He is the brother of Yossi (and Malky) Marrus of San Antonio, Texas; Naftali (and Rachel) Marrus of Brooklyn; Dalia (and Avraham) Cohen of Houston; Naomi (and Menashe) Amitay of Brooklyn; Levi Marrus of Miami; Yehudi Marrus of Brooklyn; and Sheina Marrus and Mushki Marrus of Monsey. Grandmother is Anna Barouk of France.
After a honeymoon in Montreal and Lake George, the newlyweds are living in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.
Andrea Aal and Bruce Gehrke were married Aug. 1 at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills. Rabbi Myer Heller officiated.
The bride is the national advertising director of Privilege magazine. She is the daughter of Sy Aal of San Francisco and Alex Aal of Mill Valley.
The groom is the manager of special projects at Power One in Camarillo. He is the son of Betty and Ed Gehrke of Arlington, Texas.
Matron of honor was the bride’s sister Leslie Jacobs. Maid of honor was the groom’s sister Sandy Gehrke. Best man was Leif Jonassen. Groomsman was David Allen. Flower girls were the bride’s nieces, Alexandra and Elana Aal and Kaitlin and Lindsay Jacobs. Ring bearer was the groom’s godson David Pasquini.
After a honeymoon in Vancouver, the newlyweds are living in Santa Monica.
Julie Brown and Scott Aal were married June 12 at an outdoor ceremony in a private garden in Inverness.
The bride is a partner of the firm Redesign in San Francisco. She is the daughter of Josephine and Norman Brown of Wilson, N.C.
The groom is a partner at Grant, Scott and Hurley in San Francisco. He is the son of Sy Aal of San Francisco and Alex Aal of Mill Valley.
Attendants were the bride’s sister Sylvia Brown and the groom’s brother Richard Aal. Twenty nieces and nephews were in the wedding party.
After a honeymoon in Thailand and Bali, the newlyweds are living in San Francisco.