Karl Bach Son of Susan and Colin Bach, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco.

Samuel Backer Son of Wendy and Dean Backer, Saturday, Jan. 22, Temple Isaiah in Lafayette.

Rachel Braun Daughter of Joan DeHovitz and Aaron Braun, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco.

Zachary Filler Son of Deah Schwartz, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Temple Sinai in Oakland.

Jessica Goodman Daughter of Karen Kerner-Goodman and Joshua Goodman, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Congregation Beth Israel-Judea in San Francisco.

Joelle Hagen Daughter of Liz and Randy Hagen, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Congregation Ner Shalom in Cotati.

Maia Kurland Daughter of Dorit Bar-Din and Jonathan Kurland, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette.

David Scott Levitas Son of Gerri and Stuart Levitas, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Congregation B’nai Shalom in Walnut Creek.

Laura Matloff Daughter of Gamis Yu and Norman Matloff, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Congregation B’nai Tikvah in Walnut Creek.

Benjamin Mehr Son of Martha and Robert Mehr, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael.

Sam Mickel Son of Marilyn Zimmerman and Robert Mickel, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Beth Shalom in S.F.

Rachel Shaffer Daughter of Cheryl and Shmuel Shaffer, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Congregation Kol Emeth in Palo Alto

Rachel Williams Daughter of Mansie and Gary Williams, Saturday, Jan. 22, at Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills.

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