Shore & Shajar
Meet Everyone!
Shajar Gonzalez
Bride
Shajar first talked to Shore via Snapchat because he looked sad on the bus on the way home from an NCSY convention. And now we’re getting married!
Shore Goldberg
Groom
When he was in middle school, Shore was cast as Shajar’s childhood crush, Prince Eric, from The Little Mermaid! Shajar was at one of the performances before they became friends.
Maggie Gonzalez
Mother of the Bride
The youngest of three sisters, Maggie always wanted to be a professional contemporary dancer. She took flamenco and tap classes!
Jill Goldberg
Mother of the Groom
The first job that Jill, the groom's mom, had was working as a seamstress's assistant during high school. Years later, that same seamstress designed and created Jill's wedding gown!
Tino Gonzalez
Father of the Bride
One of five kids, Tino used to play trumpet and has always wanted to learn to play piano! He also loves beekeeping and started a small business called Tino’s Honey!
Howie Goldberg
Father of the Groom
The groom’s dad, Howie, once worked the midnight to 6 am shift at an oldies radio station as a DJ! He actually still has a valid broadcast license!
Yael Gonzalez
Sister of the Bride
The bride’s younger sister, Yael has had artwork displayed in a gallery in Manhattan when she was four years old!
Samson Goldberg
Brother of the Groom
Samson is the only one in among his siblings (and future siblings!) without glasses.
Naomi Gonzalez
Sister of the Bride
The bride’s youngest sister, Naomi is the only one who has Samsung technology in the family and wears a size 2 in kids shoes.
Elijah Goldberg
Brother of the Groom
Elijah is the youngest of his siblings (and future siblings!) to start working at a job. He is working this summer as a Teen helper at Indian Ladder Farms!
Bina Kovach
Bridesmaid
Has known Shajar since: 9th grade (7 years ago!) Favorite memory with Shajar: I started tennis and I didn’t know anybody but I saw Shajar had a Jewish star bracelet and then later I heard her tell the coach that she couldn’t come to a match because of “Shabbat” and I got so excited :) Favorite Marvel movie: Ant-Man Is excited for: My friends to begin the rest of their lives together and build a beautiful home :)
Noah Graber
Groomsman
Has known Shore since: 5th grade, 2013 (He was in 6th grade) Favorite Marvel Movie: Morbius (it’s morbin time) Favorite Memory with Shore: While trying to figure out what my favorite memory with Shore was, I realized something; all my memories with Shore are my favorite. Screwing around in middle school, running REBO, stealing his part in the school play, wrestling everywhere, girl problems (never Shajar of course), going to Israel twice, him never being able to eat anything and getting sick everywhere, hanging out in his basement every Shabbas for like ten years, taming wild children, sharing music and sick dance moves, watching every marvel movie with him on his second viewing, hating on the same people (not Shajar of course), forcing him to be my personal therapist, and making tons of inappropriate and immature humor the entire way are just a few of my favorite experiences with this kid. I can’t believe he’s getting married and he deserves all the blessings in the world. Is excited for: Finding a date to bring to the wedding.
Rachel Kim
Bridesmaid
Has known shajar since: 2016 Favorite memory with Shajar: every time we sit and talk but also when we got matching rings <3 Favorite Marvel movie: Spider-Man: No Way Home Is excited for: to hear about her marriage life
Nadav Konstantine
Groomsman
Has known Shore since: 2014 Favorite memory with Shore: One shabbat afternoon at Camp Yavneh in the summer of 2016 Shore and I ate a few watermelon slices that tasted so good, that we kept eating, and eating, and eating , and eating so many watermelon slices we managed to get ourselves on a fruity sugar high that caused us to burst out into uncontrollable laughter that didn’t end for at least two hours, to this day Shore is still “Shore watermelon” in my phone Favorite Marvel movie: Thor: Love and Thunder Is excited for: I’m excited to see Shore rock a suit, then celebrate with him, and then recreate a classic photo from our childhood
Livia Zarge
Bridesmaid
Has known Shajar since: Freshman year of college (2018) Favorite memory with Shajar: Megamarg night (aka Binghamton engagement party) and all the Chabad Shabbat dinners! Favorite Marvel movie: Captain America: Winter Soldier Is excited for: Celebrating and bringing lots and lots of simcha!
Michael Marciano
Groomsman
Has known Shore since 2018 Favorite Memory with Shore: Gossiping about NCSY leadership and the advisors at every Shabbaton out of frustration and laughing about it all including the stupid stuff we do. Favorite Marvel Movie: X-Men First Class Is excited for: to see Shore take the next step in his life with Shajar and hopefully see little Goldberg’s running around 🙈
Sharon Cordova
Bridesmaid
Has known Shajar since: Been by her side since Day-1 Favorite memory with Shajar: WHEN WE WENT TO ARIZONA TOGETHER 💖, SUMMER 2010!! Favorite Marvel movie: Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Is excited for: witnessing the excitement and joy in Shajar on her important day and then to see her do great, amazing things in this world and to be able to do that alongside the person she loves and whom makes her happy💖
Aaron Simansky
Groomsman
Has known Shore since: 2014 My favorite memory with Shore: the countless hours we spent waiting for allergy food Favorite marvel movie: infinity war Is excited to: reunite with Shore and Shajar, have an amazing celebration, and join him in starting this new chapter of his life.
Ellie Scher
Flower Girl
Has Known Shajar since: Summer 2018 (Camp Givah whooo!!!) Has known Shore since: Her whole life Favorite memory with Shajar: Trying Jarritos at a gas station in Lake George Favorite Marvel movie: Thor Ragnarok Is excited for: Being a part of the wedding!! :)