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Send us a textThis week on Havdalah Happy Hour, we share stories from an incredible 36 hours of non-stop graduation festivities, recap our school’s epic trip to New York City and we preview the upcoming holiday of Shavuot—a celebration of Torah, cheesecake, and staying up way past your bedtime. Available now on the Beth El Podcast Network—wherever you listen to podcasts.

Send us a textIn case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's Shabbat Sermon at Beth El Congreagation in Baltimore. (May 24, 2025)

Send us a textThis week, Rabbi Schwartz and Rabbi Saroken dive into Parshat Behar-Bechukotai as we continue in the Book of Leviticus. We begin with a fun peek into Rabbi Schwartz’s hat collection, setting the stage for a deeper conversation about the spiritual themes of the week. We reflect on the Torah’s powerful reminder of the need to rest and renew our souls through Shabbat. We also delve into the core belief that our actions truly matter — and that striving to do good can shape our lives and the world around us.

Send us a textIn case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Steve Schwartz's Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (May 17, 2025)

Send us a textIn case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Steve Schwartz's Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (May 10, 2025)

Send us a textThis week, Rabbi Schwartz and Ben Kreshtool dive into Parshat Acharei-Kedoshim as we continue in the Book of Leviticus.  Rabbi Schwartz and Ben discuss the deeper meaning of holiness, personal responsibility, and how your actions ripple through your family and community. They also reflect on the themes of reward and punishment—and what it means to live a life of purpose.

Send us a textIn case you missed it or wanted to share, here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (May 3, 2025)

Send us a textThis week on Havdalah Happy Hour, we're recapping the recent "Yoms"— and unpacking what they mean for us today. Then, in true Havdalah Happy Hour fashion, we veer wildly off course and find ourselves talking about the intersection of sports fandom and... prison rodeos? (Yes, really.) Finally, we wrap things up with everyone's favorite segment: Shonda of the Week—because someone, somewhere, always deserves a little light public shame.

Send us a textOur favorite moms are back to dive into the sticky, stylish, and sometimes cringeworthy chaos of everyday life. From parenting hacks that actually work (yes, really!) to a disastrous run-in with Gorilla Glue (spoiler: it wasn't on purpose), we’re sharing it all.And let’s not forget the segment you didn’t know you needed: “Embarrassing Things Our Husbands Do (and Wear).” Tune in for fashion faux pas, awkward public moments, and the kind of love that survives even that shirt.Kvetch & Co is back and better than ever!

Send us a textThis week, Rabbi Saroken and Ben Kreshtool dive into Parshat Tazria-Metzora as we continue in the Book of Leviticus. The good, the bad, the easy, and the hard—all of it is a gift from God and should never be taken for granted.Judaism keeps an open door, grounded in the belief that people can change—and no matter the journey, they will always be welcomed back into our community.