Leonard Zheleznyak and Galina Radunsky who were married September 4, 2011. Mazel Tov also to proud parents Alexander and Anna Zheleznyak.

Blossom and Carl Voldman on the marriage of their granddaughter Aileen McCarty Voldman to Benjamin Reid Koffman on September 18, 2011. The couple has moved back to Rochester and Aileen is the new Teen Coordinator at the Jewish Federation.

Sally Hirst and Doug Miller on the marriage of their daughter Molly Miller to Elliot Roberts on October 15, 2011.

Sarah Pierce and Andrew Gordon, who were married October 22, 2011. Mazel Tov also to proud parents Patrice and Jeffrey Pierce and Deborah and Michael Gordon.

Gertrud Lind on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Nora Mae Lind, on October 2, 2011. Nora is the child of Zachary and Kristen Lind of Ithaca NY and the also the great-grandchild of Arthur Lind (z"l).

Dr. Lisa Elliot, senior research scientist at NTID, who secured a 5 year National Science Foundation Grant for $1.6 million to help fund a project at NTID's Center on Access Technology. Lisa is the wife of Joel Elliot, mother of Sam Elliot and daughter-in-law of Florence Elliot.

Dorian Yablin ,daughter of Dr. Bernard Yablin and JoAnn Yablin, who is studying Expeditionary Studies (to lead groups in various outdoor activities) at SUNY Plattsburgh. Older daughter Adrian Yablin will graduate from RIT this year with a degree in Art Illustration.

Hillary Levitt, daughter of Dr. Neal Levitt, who graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and successfully passed the New York State Bar Exam.

Melanie Wolk (Jeremy) and Jon Alhart (Valerie), who were recognized as two of the Forty Under Forty Award. This award is presented to those who have achieved professional success and made significant contributions to our community. Melanie is employed Goldberg Segalla LLP and Jon is with Dixon Schwabl Inc.

Eugene Fram. A gift to RIT's E. Philip Saunders College of Business in the amount of $3 million was presented in his honor, to establish an Endowed Chair in Critical Thinking.

Julie Rogan daughter of Roslyn and Jack Rogan and Brett Goldstein son of Cynthia and Paul Goldstein, who were married on November 26, 2011.

Barbara Festenstein, who has been named to the board of the Friends of the Brighton Memorial Library. Barbara has been a volunteer for over 18 years.

Judge Karen Morris, who won re-election as Brighton Town Justice.