Evan Curhan Son of Randi and Gregory Curhan, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael.

Maxim Kipnis Son of Anna and Alexander Kipnis, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Congregation Kol Emeth in Palo Alto.

Natalie Liener Daughter of Caryn Bortnick and Michael Liener, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Temple Sinai in Oakland.

Emma Miller Daughter of Ellen S. Stein and Bennett Miller, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco.

Bud Rubin Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his bar mitzvah, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills.

Jacob Weber Son of Ellen and Kenneth Weber, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael.

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