Weddings
Robin Raphael and Jack Simke of Burlingame, and Julie and John DeRubes of San Diego, are very pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Ariella Simke and Brian DeRubes, at Monastery Beach in Carmel on Oct. 27, 2024, with Brian’s father, John, officiating. Ariella is a senior editor at Scuba Diving magazine, and Brian owns Monterey Expeditions, a local adventure and guide company. Brian will be known as Brian John-DeRubes Simke. The couple will continue to reside in Monterey with their two cats.
B’nai Mitzvah
Yishai Baskin
Son of Aaron and Helem Baskin, Saturday, Feb. 8, at Beth Jacob Congregation in Oakland.
Ben Charlson
Son of Susan Austin and Michael Charlson, Saturday, March 1, at Temple Sinai in Oakland.
Zachary Herbach
Son of Marah and Jonathan Herbach, Saturday, March 1, at Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills.
Theo Niemczura
Son of Alexis Hayman and Jeff Niemczura, Saturday, Feb. 22, at Temple Sinai in Oakland.
Griffin Michael Riendeau
Son of Michael Benjamin Riendeau and Lauren Victoria McGough, Saturday, Feb. 22, at Congregation Beth Shalom in Napa.
Gabe Stein
Son of Hoang and Eric Stein, Feb. 22, at Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael.