Weddings
Melissa Blaustein and David Saxe of Sausalito are pleased to share news of their recent marriage. The couple celebrated their wedding in October at the di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art in Napa. The weekend reflected their shared love of art, community and meaningful Jewish life.
Melissa is a former mayor of Sausalito who remains active in civic and nonprofit work. Dave is involved with several Bay Area Jewish and arts institutions. They look forward to beginning this new chapter together in Sausalito and to continuing their commitment to service, community and the creative life of the region.
B’nai Mitzvah
Paolo Solomon Berman
Son of Catherine and Zachary Berman, Saturday, Nov. 22, at Temple Sinai in Oakland.
Phoebe Elsa Brill
Daughter of Stephanie and Elliott Brill, Saturday, Dec. 6, at Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills.
Laila Golub
Daughter of Jo and Michael Golub, Saturday, Dec. 6, at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland.
Ruth Melamed
Daughter of Rebecca Lubens and Matt Melamed, Saturday, Dec. 13, at Chochmat HaLev in Berkeley.
Alexander Michael
Son of Lillian Leong and Dan Michael, Saturday, Dec. 6, at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette.
Leah Miller
Daughter of Julie and Robert Miller, Saturday, Dec. 6, at Congregation B’nai Tikvah in Walnut Creek.
Violet Shapp
Daughter of Stacy Lau and Marc Shapp, Saturday, Nov. 29, at Temple Sinai in Oakland.
Elle Silverstein
Daughter of Marjorie and Max Silverstein, Saturday, Dec. 6, at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette.