613 Seconds with Dr. Chana Richter: Founder, Gemstone Development and Medical Director, Gemstone ABA
Tell us a little about yourself and how you entered the world of developmental pediatrics. Dr. Richter: I grew up in Brooklyn, and life later took us to Lakewood, Israel, and Baltimore. My work with children with special needs began in high school, when friends and I launched a local bnos program for them. I […]
BDE: The Candy Has Fallen — Sunkist Fruit Gems Discontinued
BDE to Sunkist Fruit Gems, the little neon-colored candies that have been flying through synagogue airspace at bar mitzvahs and aufrufs for generations. After more than 70 years, the iconic kosher candy has been discontinued.Despite their popularity, Ferrara discontinued the candy on May 1, citing declining consumer demand. Other fruit candies may be available as […]
Mazel Tov To Muttie And Shira Kohn On The Birth Of A Baby Boy
Baltimore, MD – September 24, 2026 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Muttie and Shira Kohn and their family on the birth of a baby boy. !יה”ר שיזכו לגדלו לתורה לחופה ולמעשים טובים. אמן
Watch: HaRav Michoel Sorotzkin – Would You Sell Your Fancy House to Buy a Beautiful Esrog? A Fascinating Shiur for Sukkos (video)
STAR-K – Sukkos 5787 – Info & Links
Below are links to helpful articles and lists related to schach mats, along with Sukkos-related videos on our STAR-K Sukkos Video Channel. Guide to STAR-K Certified Schach A summary of Rav Moshe Heinemann’s guidance regarding kosher schach Kosher Certified Schach Manufacturers A list of schach manufacturers certified by STAR-K The Halachos of Schach A more […]
Watch Rabbi Yonah Sklare – Sukkos: The Secret of Attachment and the Saga of Yonah (Video)
Daily Dvar Torah – Sept. 22 / Tishrei 11: Esrog upside down?
Torah Institute Talmidim Prepare for Sukkos with Learning and Creativity
Baltimore, MD – September 23, 2026 – Talmidim in Grades 3–5 at Torah Institute enjoyed a fun and meaningful day of Sukkos-related activities as they prepared for the upcoming Yom Tov. Third and fourth graders put their creativity to work designing beautiful Sukkos-themed decorative posters, combining hands-on fun with the excitement and spirit of Yom […]
Huckabee Receives a Giant Esrog
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee received a giant esrog during a special meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem ahead of the Sukkot holiday. The unusual gift was presented by Duvi Honig, founder and CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, and Rabbi Chaim Michoel Gutterman of the Shuvu educational network. Honig explained […]
Jewish Educational Services Inspires Creativity, Curiosity and Capability
What happens when preschool teachers are given time to play and explore? That was the challenge Jewish Educational Services (JES) presented to educators at Cheder Chabad during a recent professional development workshop, Curious, Creative, and Capable: Supporting Creativity, Development, and Meaningful Learning Through Process Art, Books, Boxes, and Open-Ended Materials, developed and facilitated by Leah […]