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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…
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…
The Lights of Chanukah
When lighting Chanukah candles, it’s easy to think that it’s just a beautiful custom, but in fact…
Preventing Mid-year Teacher Burnout: Finding Excitement Amid Exhaustion
It is almost mid-winter and during these dark and cold days, all of us must find some inner light to…