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Family First Lecture Explores Raising Healthy Children Through Torah Values
The 5th Annual Family First Lecture on February 9th at Ner Tamid Synagogue, was a heartfelt tribute to…

Ask an Educator – February 2026
Dear Educator,It’s mid-school year, and my prize box isn’t working as well as a behavior management…

A Day of Inspiration and Play with Lisa Murphy, The Ooey Gooey® Lady
We are excited to welcome more than 275 early childhood educators to our 2026 Early Childhood Conference…

JES Educator Expo 2026 Brings Baltimore’s Jewish Educators Together for a Day of Connection and Inspiration
The JES Educator Expo 2026 brought together educators, families, and community partners for an afternoon…

Why I Became a Jewish Communal Professional
This was not the plan. In truth, I never really thought about working in the Jewish community, didn’t…

Game Recommendations for Kids with ADHD/Executive Function Weakness
Executive function is a set of mental skills. It includes working memory, organization, planning, flexible…