BDE: Hedda Medjuck, a’h
Baltimore, MD – September 23, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Hedda Medjuck, a’h, sister of Rabbi Meir Mark.Shiva will be observed at 2535 Smith Avenue on Friday afternoon from 1:00 PM–4:30 PM, with Mincha at 4:30 PM.בלע המוות לנצח ומחה ד’ אלוקים דמעה מעל כל פנים
Rabbi Dovid Fink: Succos/Simchas Torah
The YomTov of Succos represents multiple ideas within the Torah and the Mepharshim. The Torah tells us that the Chag recalls how we lived in these makeshift houses as we left Mitzrayim. (Behar 23:43) The Gemara questions whether we are commemorating the actual “houses” in which we lived temporarily or whether we are really referring […]
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)
