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 ...

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 cap...

"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...

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 surpri...

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 ac...

 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 trave...

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

🎙️ 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...

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

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

My Story: Meet Matt LevinsonIn 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 sha...

🎙️ 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 div...

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

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

"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 cas...

 "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 yo...

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

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.  

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’...

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.

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

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...

In case you missed it or wanted to share, Torah Talk with Rabbi Steve Schwartz, Rabbi Dana Saroken, and Ritual Director Ben Kreshtool, at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (September 13, 2025)