Randolph Hills shopping center in Rockville, MD, has long been a hub for Jewish-owned businesses, from kosher restaurants to Judaica shops. Owners like Ramesh Zahed of Sienna’s and Tracy Yitzachy of Motis Market blend entrepreneurship with community service, providing trusted kosher food, unique products, and a welcoming space for the broader Jewish community across the DMV. These businesses thrive not just on sales, but on relationships, values, and cultural connection.

Growing up in Brazil taught me that the price you see isn’t always the price you pay. Unlike the U.S., where sales tax is added at checkout, Brazil embeds taxes in the listed price, making purchases transparent but obscuring government costs. Understanding these subtle differences in pricing systems reveals how even small details shape consumer behavior, trust, and perceptions across the globe.