Cole Donald Willson will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on February 20, 2010. He was born on February 20, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He currently lives in the Summerlin area with his family and near a large and loving extended family. Cole has one older sister, Hillary, who is a junior at Palo Verde High School.

Cole is in the 7th grade at Sig Rogich Middle School. He is active in the student council where he serves as the treasurer. When not at school, Cole is a huge lover of sports. He plays baseball for Summerlin South where he represented the league as an All-Star over the summer. Additionally, Cole loves playing and watching sports, hanging out with friends and listening to music.

Cole has created his own Mitzvah project which reflects his interests. He called it Project B.A.S.E. which stands for "Bring All Sports Equipment." He has been very lucky to participate in sports from an early age and realized that many children can't participate in sports because their families can't afford the equipment. On January 23, 2010 he had a large collection day at the Willows in Summerlin. All equipment will be donated to the Doolittle Community Center in North Las Vegas. Anyone interested in donating sports equipment may bring it to Temple Sinai.

Many family members will be traveling from all over the United States to attend this important event in Cole's life and his parents, Tracey and Bruce Willson, could not be more proud of his accomplishments.

Sarah Zeitlin will be called to the Torah on Saturday March 6, 2010 at Temple Sinai with Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Goldberg officiating.

Sarah was born Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and moved to Las Vegas when she was 6 weeks old. She has one brother, Jordan.

Sarah attends the Adelson Education Campus and she loves dancing and acting. 

Proud parents are Sherry Zeitlin and Rick Zeitlin.

Lauren Terezia-Bella Ritter, daughter of Renato and PK Ritter. and sister to Elan and Evan, is honored to be called to the Torah on March 13th, 2010 at Temple Sinai. Lauren is in the 7th grade at Justice Myron E. Leavitt Middle School. Lauren is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and a straight "A" student. She has been awarded special honors for perfect Math and English scores on her CRT testing for both 5th and 6th grade.

Lauren maintains a strict schedule as an extremely talented gymnast, practices 6 days a week as a level 7 gymnast at Vitaly Sherbo School of Gymnastics where she recently achieved 1st place "All Around" at her first competitive meet this year. Sadly due to a recent foot injury, she will be out for the rest of the meet season. Lauren was also a flyer and tumbler on her schools cheerleading team in 2009 and her team won 1st place at the cheer competition as well as Lauren took 1st place for the best toe touch competition.

Our amazing daughter volunteers her time at local gymnastic meets at times up to 14 hours per day. Working with her "second family of gymnasts", she decorates gift baskets, cleans the gym, assists with sales at the snack bar, tabulates scores and sells raffle tickets to raise money for her team.

As well as being a hard worker and over achiever she has a very warm loving personality and loves to spend time with her friends. Her best girl friend, Caitlin, describes her as "a girl who just wants to have fun".

Her family is very blessed to have her in their lives and so proud of her dedication to excellence in everything she does.

Have an amazing Bat Mitzvah, Lauren, and remember we love you very, very much.

Nathaniel Brandon Getz will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on March 20, 2010. He currently lives in Desert Shores with his family. Nathaniel has two older brothers, and a nephew.

Nathaniel is in 7th grade at Becker Middle School. His passion is playing football. He has been involved with the youth football league here in Las Vegas for over 5 years and has helped his team win numerous championships. He also enjoys playing electric guitar, snowboarding, listening to music, and hanging out with his friends.

Nathaniel's love for animals especially his pet dog - "Abby" are the inspiration behind his Mitzvah project. The time he has spent at the NSPCA on W. Dewey Drive in Las Vegas has opened his eyes to the needs of the never ending numbers of homeless animals who occupy the shelter. Nathaniel is working to collect as many NSPCA "Wish List" items as he can to support the NSPCA's efforts. Click here for "The "Wish List". Anyone interested in donating may bring items to Temple Sinai. An area in the Sanctuary will be used to store dropped-off goods from March 1st through March 31st.

Many family members will be traveling from the East and West Coast to attend this important event. Ilda and Ron Getz, are very proud of their son's achievements.