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.
Episodes
In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Abe Friedman's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (January 10, 2026)
This week’s Havdalah Happy Hour brings together Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Cantor Emily Ellentuck for a delightfully nostalgic, winter‑cozy conversation you won’t want to miss.
They dive straight into the golden age of 90s mall culture, complete with pay phones, food courts, and the joys of growing up before smartphones ruled the world. There’s a little collective sigh over Ravens football heartbreak, balanced by ...
In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Steve Schwartz's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (January 3, 2026)
"In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Abe Friedman's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore." (December 27, 2025)
In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (December 20, 2025)
This week on Havdalah Happy Hour, Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Emily Ellentuck are joined by special guest Sami Halle for a sweet and spirited conversation.
The spotlight is on sufganyot as the group samples and rates an incredible spread—four bakeries, two dozen donuts, and plenty of opinions to go around. Listeners are invited to join the fun by sharing their favorite donut flavors or go‑to bakeries in the comment...
In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Steve Schwartz's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.
Havdalah Happy Hour – Beth El Podcast Network Join hosts Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Emily Ellentuck for a festive Havdalah Happy Hour brimming with holiday spirit. This week’s conversation celebrates all things Hanukkah, from favorite sufganyot flavors to the excitement of the first candle tomorrow night.
They also share laughs about the ups and downs of Black Friday shopping and slow shipping, along with plenty ...
In case you missed it or watned to share, here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's Shabbat Sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (December 6, 2025)
This week on Havdalah Happy Hour, Ben, Jill, and Emily pour a fresh round of conversation and dive into everything people have been buzzing about.
We take time to reflect on Thanksgiving and the joy of family traditions, while also swapping stories about Black Friday shopping and the best deals of the season—listeners are invited to share their own finds. The conversation then turns to the world of musicals, from Wicke...
In case you missed it or wanted to share, here is Ben Kreshtool's Shabbat Sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (November 29, 2025)
This week, we’re switching things up with a special Wednesday edition of Havdalah Happy Hour on the Beth El Podcast Network. As we get ready for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, join us for a fun conversation filled with laughter and a touch of Havdalah-style wisdom to carry into your long weekend.
Join two of Beth El’s longest-serving leaders—Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Dr. Eyal Bor —whose combined tenure approaches a full century—for an evening filled with laughter, reflection, and treasured memories.
Tune in as they share captivating stories from Beth El’s past and present.
"At the end of the day, we're all just looking for a place of belonging and a place that we can call home." In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.
This week on Havdalah Happy Hour, Ben, Jill, and Emily pour a fresh round of conversation and dive into everything people have been buzzing about.
We take a moment to reflect on a shift at Beth El as the hostage boards came down this week—sharing what the transition has meant for the community and for each of us personally.
We also look back at the iconic (and questionable) wardrobes of the COVID-19 era and with Thanksg...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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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