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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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Havdalah Happy Hour (2/21/2026)
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This week’s episode brings a whole new flavor to the table as Ben Kreshtool is joined by special guests Sami Halle and Tzippi King, while we send love across the ocean to our co‑hosts adventuring in Israel — Jill Suffel and Cantor Emily Ellentuck, we miss you!
With Purim right around the corner, we dive into all things Purim prep, costumes, and community celebrations (and yes, don’t forget to check out our website for every upcoming Purim event). From there, the conversation takes a delightfully unexpected turn into country music, classic Western movies and shows, and even a few conspiracy theories that had us laughing, debating, and spiraling in the best way.
And because it wouldn’t be Havdalah Happy Hour without it, the weekly saga of weather updates and car shenanigans makes its inevitable appearance.
As always, we wrap things up with a heartfelt blessing of the week and a perfectly on‑brand shonda of the week.
✨ Tune in and enjoy the ride.
