Send us a text 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)

Send us a text 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 comments. The episode also explores the tradition of eating dairy o...

Send us a text 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.

Send us a text 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 of special shout-outs—listen closely for your name and ...

Send us a text 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)

Send us a text 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 Wicked and Rent to The Wizard of Oz and & Juliet, with plenty...

Send us a text 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)

Send us a text 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.

Send us a text 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.

Send us a text "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.

Send us a text 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 Thanksgiving right around the corner, we discuss our favorite holi...

Send us a text 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.

Send us a text 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.

Send us a text 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 the parent of a college student who explained that their chil...

Send us a text 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.

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

Send us a text 🎙️ 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.

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

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

Send us a text 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.