Mazel tov Yaakov! send me a line when you get the chance: anat@brown.edu

Michaella and Yaakov, Mazel tov is not enough to wish you! I hope and pray that you will have a blessed life together. Truely the greatest blessing is to start and end each day thanking HaShem for each other. May this be your way for a hundred years together - with love and brachos for children as wonderful as you are - Malka and Shmuel Benshir

Mazle tov

Michaella - MAZEL TOV!! Looks like you'll be gaining a new road trip partner ;-) You're such a great girl and I wish you only amazing things and may you be zoche to build a true bayis neeman biyisroel! ~ Bracha ~

Mazel tov! No more secrets to keep :) i knew for a long time now... wishing you both a future of simcha, bracha, and shalom. Now you started the trend 4 the underground 2 follow... Love Suri p.s. can i still come over 4 mango nite?

Dear Michaella and Yaakov, Mazel Tov! We are so happy for both of you! Thank you for letting us share in your L'Chaim. Michaella, you are a fine, intelligent, sweet, beautiful girl both inside and out. It is clear that Yaakov recognizes you for the true gem you are. It just shows what a great guy he is besides being a fine Ben Torah. And the way you both glow when you are around each other! It is truly beshert that you both met at the right time in your lives. May you both only know simchas, nachas, joy and love. We love you very much! Edie and Daddy

Yaakav....Yakkov, I remember back in the day when you where just a wee tzadikal in Netiv. My how you've grown. I wish you both a Mazal Tov, and hope that you bring much nachas to and into this world together.

wat can i say, wat wud the world look like without gmail? no seriously mazal tov, wow yaakov, you got yourself a gem and quite a smart one at that! may you guys grow tremenedously together in simcha and always have a fresh take on life together. Best of wishes, Shirak

Michaella, Mazal Tov!! I'm so happy for one of the best Writing Center tutors!! I'd like to wish you and Yaakov all the best. Shifra Taubenfeld (Bronstein)

Mazal Tov Michaella!! You might not remember us, but we remember you (and the card game you brought...) you came to our house on pesach when you were here for seminary. We're so happy for you! Mazal Tov again and may you be zoche to build a bais neeman b'yisrael!

wishing you a big mazel tov from the uk!

wishing you a big mazel tov from the uk!

Mazel Tov Michaella!!! You were truly glowing last night, and I am so so happy for you!! I am sure Yaakov knows how special his kallah is - sweet, intelligent, growth oriented, inspiring...the list goes on and on. Wishing you both a home of torah, simcha, bracha, and everything else. Can't wait for the wedding!! Mazel Tov!!! Love, Aviva

MAZEL TOV Michaella and Yaakov!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, Michaella, I met a girl today who's father had a really weird first name. What's your Dad's first name? Hehe. We definitely had some fun keeping this little secret from you! I don't think I could be any happier for my neighbor on the other side of the bathroom! Of course I'll miss sharing it with you, but now I'll get to shower whenever I want... Oh wait, I already do :). Thanks for being the best across-the- bathroom neighbor ever! May you and Yaakov be blessed with Bracha, Hatzlacha, Mazel, Simcha, and all that good stuff. Love, Dori

Mazel Tov Mazel Tov to both of you!! After I started ths "simcha post" I guess I forgot to leave a note... Yaakov, it was tremendously impressive that you came all the way to St. Louis to meet us before getting engaged. We are very happy to welcome such a good-looking, sincere, upwardly-mobile (in terms of ruchnius) ben Torah to our family. It was so clear when you both were here that for both of you, the sun rises when the other one walks into the room. I have never seen Micha so glowing and happy -- may it always be this way!! Looking forward to watching your bayis ne'eman b'Yisrael grow over the decades... Meema & Jordan, Yael & Eli

Mazal Tov Shosh! To you both a life of sweetness ahead. Wishing you all good things. Look forward to meeting your fiance!

Michaella, what happy news!! Mazel tov to you and your future husband. May your marriage be long and happy. Love, Molly

michaella!!! hi!!! mazel tov!!!! wasn't it just a few months ago that we were sitting at the back of a bus trying to figure out how to meet our besherts? i'm so happy that you finally did! Yaakov, your future wife is a gem. Michaella, I will see you later!!! May you both have much Hatzlacha and Bracha as you embark on this wonderous journey. May you both be Zocheh to build a BNB and feel free to invite me to it whenever you would like. Bye!!

Mazal Tov Michaella! I have so much feeling, but (uncharacteristically) nothing to say... that can't be said between the hours of one and three in the morning. Besides, I think Pinchas has said enough for the both of us- look, he's being motzi me already! (Say good-bye to chanuka candles) Hashem should give you all of the brachos being wished to you on this page, and my favorite, of course- clarity. "Lots and lots of clarity" "Amen!"

MAZAL TOV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! may God bless you with much happiness in your life together! -naomi

Mazal Tov!! Fantastic news. aml Eliora

Michaella- lucky me, I'm sitting right next to you! MAZAL TOV to you both! Wishing you the happiest life together! - Nilly

Mazal Tov!!!! I am so so so excited for you guys!!! I screamed during work (I don't recommend it)! Wow, Mich, I am so happy for you. I can only imagine the beautiful chinuch that you will provide for your family, what with your amazing dedication to growth and truth and Torah-- and I don't want to get too mushy in public. Yaakov, I hope that you realize what a gem you are getting! I wish you much happiness and peace and may you be a source of happiness and peace to all that you come in contact with. Love, Ellie

Wow, Michaella, this is so unexpected!!! Who knew that all those times you missed speech class were for such good reasons? Huge Mazel Tov to you both, my parents are also thrilled for you. I wish I could have been at the lchaim, but atleast this time I kind of know who the chassan is, even if I havent seen him in years and still think of him as 'Jack'. But I know he makes you happy and that you are both growth- oriented, torah-centered individuals, and you seem very well matched (if i do say so myself!) I feel very priveleged to have been a shaliyach in such an awesome shidduch, I feel sure you are both destined to do great things as you build your home together. Mazel Tov again Michaella and Yaakov, I wish you both much simcah and bracha and all other good things-I can't wait for the wedding!

Hey Jack.(and Michaella) Mazel Tov- I'm really happy for you. May you be zoceh to build a bn"b and may you both cntinue to bring many more smachot to your family(ies)

Holy Gosh man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is such great news!!! Mazel Tov to you J. Lyons, and to you M. Golderg. I am happy and excited for you both. may you bring each other happiness AND joy. Mazel Tov again.

Mazal tov Michaella (and Yaakov)! What wonderful news! May you be blessed with every wonderful thing in the world--and of course, build a bayis ne'eman byisroel!

MAZEL TOV!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mazal tov!!!!!!!!!! This is such wonderful news. All the best :):)

mazel tov!!! it was so nice meeting you today!! :) I am so sorry I couldn't come to the lichaim, so I wanted to let you know that I am so incredibly happy for you. I am sure you are overwhelmed and busy now so if there is anything else I can do for the shabbaton, please let me know! love, leora staiman

Mazel Tov!!!

I wanted to wish you two a mazal tov, but i'm having trouble saying your names. I wanted to begin with the one member of the couple that I thought I knew, but I got stuck at the 'a' that seems to have multiplied and becomes 2 'a's in the name Jack. Jaack, is it? Or maybe Ja'ack? Upon taking but a single glance at the other name I immediately despaired. Mazal tov...guys. -T ps. beware: i heard the giant, freakish insect from way back when asking questions as to your whereabouts...

yay!!! michaella - i am so happy and excited for u!! mazal tov!! may u and yaakov a build a beautiful home full of torah, kedusha, and simcha!

Mazel Tov Michaella!! So I have this friend who kept talking about this shidduch she helped make but she wouldn't tell me who (for obvious reasons). Well, I guess the secret's out. May you be zoche to build a bayis ne'eman b'yisroel and have a life filled with Torah, bracha, simcha and hatzlacha! ~Eva

Mazal Tov Michaella!!! I am so happy for you- I had a feeling this was coming since the Michlalah shabbaton when you already seemed to be glowing. Wishing you much Bracha and Hatzlacha. Love, Aliza

Mazal Tov!

OMG MAZEL TOV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) Now I know why you're too busy to do signups for the Lakewood Shabbaton! :)

MAZEL TOV MICHAELLA!!! This is such exciting news!! May you and Yaakov be blessed with only good things and continue to grow together!! :) Tamar (Frances) Greenbaum

Mazal tov Michaella!

Michaella!!!! Oh my gosh! I'm so happy and excited for you!!!! Mazal Tov!!!! Wishing you much simcha and bracha together, Faigy Burekhovich. :)

Michaella!!!! Mazel TOV!!!!!!!!!!! May the two of you have an amazing and wonderful life together building a BNB! MAZEL TOV!!!! love your friends on the 17th floor (Sharon, Rivka, and Leslie)

Mazel Tov!!! I am so happy for you. Wishing you a life of happiness and bracha. ~Cassie

Mazel Tov Michaella! I am ecastic for you! You are the nicest person I have ever met ( I am being honest here) and deserve all the happiness in the world. Mazel Tov again and all the best!

Mazal Tov, Michaella!! Such great news! May you and Yaakov be zoche to build a true BNB together! Kol Tuv! Love, Rachaely

MAZAL TOV MAZAL TOV MAZAL TOV!!! Michaella, you have no idea how excited I have been for you, I've been jumping for joy--and I couldn't tell anyone for almost a whole day! My, (pat on back) I'm a good secret- keeper! I hope you were pleasantly surprised by your surprise (!) l'chayim! I am really sorry I couldn't come, I really wanted to, but my plans dictated otherwise. Oh well, now I can FINALLY say mazal tov! so "mazal tov!" Did I forget to say "mazal tov?" Michaella, I can't believe I was gushing about Yael's engagement to you, and the whole time you had this up your sleeve as well! :-) Now I know why you want to go to grad school in Philly :-). Speaking of Philly, Yaakov, I feel some sort of affinity with you even though I have no idea who you are, because I too am from Philly. As you probably know, you are marrying one very special girl. As for both you and Michaella, or you and Yaakov (whoever is reading this :-) ), I wish you both lots of bracha in your engagement and marriage, may you build a bayis ne'eman b'Yisrael!!!

Mazal tov Jack (and Michaella)!! Our mouths dropped open - we're so happy for you! May you have a life filled with much bracha, ahava, and mazal... Henry Etches is kveling. Love, Josh and Rachel

WHAT? Mazel tov Mazel tov!!! What a fluke that I happened to look on onlysimchas tonight and saw your name up, otherwise who would know if I'd have found out. This is such incredibly fantastic news! and now the obligatory . . . may you both be zoche to build a home together filled with ruchniyus, happiness, growth, warmth and love. MAZEL TOV!!!! love, Rochel

Mazel Tov our NCSY budyy!!! This is such exciting news. We guess this means not to much more NCSY for you. US and the kiddies will miss you immensly. May we share in many more semachot to come. Love always, Danit and Leora

Mazel Tov to Our Son Yaakov and his wonderful Kallah Michaella!We are so very happy for you both . Yes, Pinchas, Yaakov IS a "lucky Chosson!" Michaella, we are so happy that you are becoming part of our family. We are looking forward to this special Simcha ! Love to you both, Mom and Dad

Mazel Tov!!!

Mazal Tov Michaella (and Lucky Chosson). I have a friend who drops your name occasionally, obviously in the most unflattering of contexts. So consider this my gift to her by getting her (and our) mazal tov in among the first of your onlySimchas posts. It's good to start your marriage off right, and what could be more off than a great onlysimchas post? Well, Lucky Chosson, I feel a strange affinity with you, almost as if you're an in- law. I'm sure we'll be getting to know each other a bit better, so I may as well lay down a few ground rules: 1. No smoking in the car. 2. Don't slurp with the straw at the bottom of the cup. 3. You and Michaella should have a shared life filled with mazal, bracha, hatzlacha, health, satisfaction, direction, ruchniyus, and menuchas hanefesh. May you be zochech to construct a bayis ne'eman that will join with our bayis and all the other batei ne'eman to form a klal yisrael that is worthy to see the rebuilding of the true bayis ne'eman in Yerushalayim ir hakodesh.

Mazal Tov!!

yaaaaaaaaaaaaakov wow well mazel tov sir, i have known u a very long time now and i can tell u, michaella that u have a quality guy here and i can only imagine that if he chose u as his eshes chayel you must truly be just that! i wish both of u much success and happiness and i cant wait to meet you/dance with u at the wedding! jaaaaaaaaaaaaack i so happy for u, we are dropping like flies!

Mazel tov, Michaella! I'm so excited for you!

Mazel Tov!!!! Wow there have been a lot of engagements in our class lately!!! So who is he? What makes him worthy of your hand? Pictures? Wedding planning can get insane, so I am here for advice and venting. Much love, Hava