The Beth El Podcast Network

The Beth El Podcast Network

The Chai Life at Beth El Congregation is our flagship podcast, blending Judaism with contemporary issues. Engaging and informative, it sparks intriguing conversations to educate and entertain, both in the Jewish community and beyond.

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November 18, 2025 29 mins

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In this special episode of Kvetch & Co., our favorite moms return from their unforgettable trip to Israel and share all the stories from their time away. 

Join us as they reflect on what it meant to be there, what surprised them, and how the experience is still resonating now that they’re home.



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Devotion, Faith and Commitment. In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Abe Friedman's sermon from this past Shabbat morning at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. 

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College campuses today offer clubs for just about every interest—dance, debate, improv, gaming, environmental action, and even some that sound so unusual you’re not entirely sure what they do. But sometimes, amid all the sign-ups and student activities fairs, something much deeper is happening beneath the surface.

During her Friday evening Shabbat sermon, Rabbi Dana Saroken shares a conversation she recently had with t...

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November 15, 2025 20 mins

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 Havdalah Happy Hour: Back Together Again! This week Jill Suffel, Cantor Emily Ellentuck, and Ben Kreshtol reunite in person fresh from Israel! After missing each other so much they even showed up matching, the crew dives into travel plans and airport shenanigans, debates who’s team warm weather (and who definitely isn’t), and shares the joy of being back together.

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Steve Schwartz's Shabbat Sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (November 8, 2025) 

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November 8, 2025 20 mins

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🎙️ Havdalah Happy Hour: From Falafel to Forecasts 

This week, Jill Suffel and Cantor Emily Ellentuck are joined by Ben Kreshtol calling in from Israel! We dish on delicious Israeli eats, celebrate the return of good vibes, and unpack the shifting seasons—both meteorological and political. Plus, we dream big about a Beth El staff trip to Israel. Tune in for warmth, wisdom, and a little wanderlust.

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Abe Friedman's Shabbat Sermon, at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. ( November 1, 2025)

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Steve Schwartz's Shabbat Sermon, at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. ( October 25, 2025)

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My Story: Meet Matt Levinson

In case you missed it, Dr. Eyal Bor had a fascinating conversation with Matt Levinson of Sol Levinson & Bros. — a multigenerational family business that has served our community for decades. Hear Matt share stories about his family’s legacy and his connections to Beth El Congregation.

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🎙️ Season 3 is here—and your favorite Havdalah crew is back in action! From sun-soaked summer highlights to heartfelt reflections on the return of hostages, from High Holiday memories to the buzz around this year’s brand-new programs… we’re diving deep and lifting spirits.  Don’t miss the Shonda (and Blessing) of the Week—because this season? It’s soulful, surprising, and seriously unmissable.



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In case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Abe Friedman's Shabbat Sermon, at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. ( October 18, 2025)



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In case you missed it or wanted to share,  Rabbi Abe Friedman's Shabbat Sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (October 4, 2025)

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 "People will remember if you showed up for them - if you were there for the big things, they'll remember it. They'll remember it even more when you're there for the small things. Showing up makes memories and those memories last beyond you through the generations of your family."

In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz's sermon from Yom Kippur. 

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"If your hope was challenged this year, which moments were the defining ones for you? I am convinced and I thank God every morning that the most precious gift in the world is to be a Jew and to the Jewish people hope is mandatory."

In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's sermon from Yom Kippur. 

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Steve Schwartz Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (September 27, 2025)

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September 26, 2025 13 mins

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Rabbi Abe Friedman's Rosh Hashanah Day 2 sermon encourages us to slow down and look around us. It's a new year and it's an invitation to find new possibilities and new perspectives.  

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September 26, 2025 20 mins

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Rabbi Steven Schwartz’s final Rosh Hashanah sermon as Senior Rabbi of Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. We invite you to listen, reflect, and join us in honoring his decades of leadership and inspiration to our community.

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September 26, 2025 25 mins

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Rabbi Dana Saroken's Rosh Hashanah sermon explores what it means to live proudly as a Jew in today’s world. Together, we must learn our history, embrace our heritage, speak up as ambassadors for our people, and build bridges with those who don’t yet know our story. 

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Abe Friedman's Shabbat Sermon, at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (September 20, 2025)

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In this episode, Ora is joined by Rabbi Ben Shalva to delve into the radical transformative potential of prayer. Together, we will get lost in the Redwoods, jump into a lake, and open our hearts to new ways of being in conversation with God. We wonder: why is prayer sometimes so challenging? What is uniquely Jewish about prayer? How can Elul and the High Holy Days open the gates to a whole new relationship with the Di...

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