JoAkim Cohen Son of Guetty Felin-Cohen and Herve Cohen, Saturday, Aug. 18 at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco.

Adam Friedman Son of Stacy and Frank Friedman, Saturday, Aug. 18 at Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael.

Benjamin Gardner Son of Linda and Peter Gardner, Saturday, Aug. 18 at Peninsula Temple Beth El in San Mateo.

Charles Goldstein Son of Leslie and Jay Goldstein, Saturday, Aug. 18 at Peninsula Temple Sholom in Burlingame.

Alyssa Mikesell Daughter of Beth and Jeff Mikesell, Saturday, Aug. 18 at Congregation B’nai Tikvah in Walnut Creek.

Danielle Mitgang Daughter of Barbara Gottesman and Michael Mitgang, Sunday, Aug. 19 at Congregation Beth Jacob in Redwood City.

Solomon Mitnick Son of Nancy Nagel and Victor Mitnick, Saturday, Aug. 18 at Congregation Beth Jacob in Redwood City.

Sylvie Nelson Daughter of Leslie Nelson and Matthew Nelson, Saturday, Aug. 18 at Temple Sinai in Oakland.

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