A photographer for over 13 years, Keren Stefnasky of Cuddles and Kisses Photography has been snapping dazzling portraits of families while effortlessly getting children to pose, smile and even enjoy what can sometimes be an arduous and dull process.

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Summertime‘s officially arrived. We’ve been traveling, yet as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” reminds us, “There’s no place like Home.”

It’s heartwarming to see that our many combined grandkids are music lovers, and even radio fans, not surprisingly, as music is our love language.

Shlomo Golombeck had a blast as a DJ in the Israel Day Parade on May 22. He floated down Fifth Avenue in the hot sun, playing popular Hebrew songs and wowing the crowd with his trademark energy and performance. He wasn’t with the usual Jewish school

When Congregation Keter Torah was built in Teaneck almost 25 years ago, it was designed to be the go-to venue in the area, with the capacity to hold events of all sizes. There have been hundreds, if not thousands of simchas celebrated here since its inception, from an intimate bris to a large wedding, bar and bat mitzvahs,

Summer’s on the horizon, Soul refresh time, though our musical needs may vary seasonally. Planning, shopping and packing, travel, camp, concerts, simchas, the Three Weeks and Tisha B’av can sure keep us on our musical toes.

We’re very grateful this year to be able to come together again

Rachel and Ari Carus, the husband-and-wife team behind JAP Entertainment, are excited to get back to the party this upcoming simcha season. Emerging from the COVID lull with a bang, the company has a full schedule of events on the calendar—and is getting booked up years in

On Lag B’Omer, this year beginning Wednesday, May 18, after sunset, there will be a reprieve from the days of semi-mourning that began after Pesach. The mourning is for the students of Rabbi Akiva who perished during a plague. But the rejoicing is for the end of the plague, which stopped on the 33rd day of the Omer, and

You’ve seen photo booths at events. But have you seen iParty Pix? It’s a whole different experience. iParty Pix does more than take photos of guests at the party. Behind the large 42-inch screen is a sophisticated computer that customizes the look and presentation of the photos. If you’re having a bar/bat mitzvah,

“So how aw ya, everyone?”—Joey Newcomb style. Believe it or not, there’s a billboard in Lakewood with that slogan and Joey’s face, LOL. Our whole family really does care how people are, and our radio fans know it. The holidays were filled with music as well as collaborations. Concerts, medleys, special adventures

We were honored attendees at Makor’s recent Hall of Fame concert on Long Island. Although my radio show DJ husband Al Gordon knew the music and performers for decades behind the scenes, this was a superlative blend of old and new integration, giving well-deserved kavod to the legends, and support for a very worthy organization

A party is always fun, but according to Steven Tanzman, a party on a yacht is undeniably more fun. Tanzman is the creator and manager of Yacht Events LLC, a premier luxury yacht rental company that offers the perfect venue for weddings, bar or bat mitzvah