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B I RTH
MARRIAGE AARON ELI HIRSCH
MAISTER-LEON Alan and Sheila Snyder of
Bensalem and Mitch Hirsch
and Sylvia Lifschitz of Lower
Gwynedd announce the birth
of their grandson, Aaron Eli
Hirsch, son of Josh and Stacey
Hirsch of Camden, Delaware.

Aaron Eli was born on
Oct. 25. He is named in
loving memory of maternal
great-grandfather Aaron
Snyder, and paternal great-
grandmother Eileen Hirsch.

Sharing in the joy are great-grandmother Rose Lifschitz, aunt
and uncle Allison and Scott Snyder and cousin Sophia Snyder.

Photo by Stacey Hirsch
www.jewishexponent.com Susan and Alan Flexner of Horsham, Eric Maister of Philadelphia, and
Florence and Michael Leon of Southampton announce the marriage
of their children, Ashley Jill Maister and Stefan Robert Leon.

The wedding took place at Normandy Farm in Blue Bell on Oct. 10.

Sharing in the couple’s happiness are their grandparents,
siblings, family and friends.

Ashley is a clinical pharmacy specialist in psychiatry who
works at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. Stefan is an entre-
preneur and co-owner of S & B Sports Collectibles.

The couple resides in Philadelphia.

Photo by Barrie Anne Photography
WEISS-NEMTSOV Jill and Rich Weiss announce the marriage of their daughter,
Emily Lauren, to Elly Michael Nemtsov, son of Galina Nemtsov
Wohl and the late Louis Nemtsov.

The ceremony and reception took place at 1720 Nostalgia in
Chalfont on Oct. 2.

The matron of honor were Emily’s sister Carly Weiss and Elly’s
sister Estelle. Elly’s sister Celia Grin was maid of honor.

Emily is a sales and marketing analyst for the Kellogg’s Corp.,
while Elly is a motion graphics designer at US Health Connect.

The couple honeymooned in Hawaii.

Photo by Lindsey-Pulse Entertainment
COMMUNITYBRIEFS Congregation Beth Israel Completes ‘A Better Start for Babies’ Project
RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONGREGATION Beth Israel of Media wrapped up its
“A Better Start for Babies” project on Dec. 14, delivering 60 packages of basic supplies
for newborns to ChesPenn Health Services’ administration building in Woodlyn.

Beth Israel’s Social Action Committee worked with ChesPenn pediatricians to
focus on the 10 most-needed baby items, such as diapers and clothing.

The packages, each of which contained items valued at more than $100, were
packaged in colorful bags. The 60 packages doubled the number donated in 2020.

From left: Judy Kinman of Congregation Beth Israel, Tamara Fox of ChesPenn, Carol
Briselli of Beth Israel and Dr. Gary Davis of ChesPenn
Courtesy of Congregation Beth Israel
JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Former Philadelphia-area Jews Lead Production of ‘The Oldenburg Suite’
Former Philadelphia area residents are playing a key role on the Jan. 2 production
of the “The Oldenburg Suite,” which is slated for 9:45 p.m. at Feinstein’s 54 Below
in New York City.

Composer Matt Rose, director Jen Wineman and actor Bryan Freedman all
hail from the Philadelphia area. Non-Jew Lizzy McAlpine, a singer from the
Philadelphia area, also is associated with the production.

The musical tells the story of three American immigrants who contribute
to modern art, including Claes Oldenburg — known locally for the Clothespin
Sculpture in Center City — his brother Richard, who was the director of the
Museum of Modern Art, and Dutch art historian Coosje Van Bruggen. l
“The Oldenburg Suite”
JEWISH EXPONENT
Courtesy of Feinstein’s 54 Below
DECEMBER 23, 2021
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