The Beth El Podcast Network

Send us a textIn this episode of the Soul Center's podcast, Ora and her guest Maury Garten, Director and Shareholder of the Law Firm Fedder and Garten discuss the difference between tzedakah and charity; what does it mean to give a “meaningful amount” and how might we determine how much tzedakah is the right amount for us. They’ll share their thoughts on pertinent Jewish text and leave us with 3 concrete suggestions to do this week to practice charity.

Send us a textIn case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Steven Schwartz's Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (September 6, 2025)

Send us a textSoul Center Pop-Up Podcast: Inward, Outward, Upward- Moving Through the High Holy Days with Soul Elul!!! It’s a countdown. It’s a pump-up. It’s the Jewish month before the High Holy Days. The month of Elul is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what really matters. Tune in each Sunday of the month of Elul as Ora, the Soul Center’s Resident Scholar, explores three powerful themes of this season: Repentance, Prayer, and Charity. Alongside Ora and her thought-provoking guests we’ll unpack these practices in ways that feel expansive, relevant, and inspiring. At the end of each episode listeners will receive practical suggestions on how to prepare spiritually for the holiday ahead. Do you live nearby? Embrace the opportunity to meet in-person on September 28th for a special session of The Pod — a gathering where we’ll reflect on the season, share what moved us, and connect with one another.So press play and open your soul – our journey through Elul starts here!On this first episode of Inward, Outward, Upward, our new podcast for the month of Elul, Ora sits down with Rabbi Dana Saroken to discuss Teshuva, or repentance. Tune in now for a conversation that fuses traditional textual wisdom as well as contemporary, practical suggestions for practicing Teshuva today.

Send us a textIn case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Abe Friedman's Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (August 30, 2025)

Send us a textIn case you missed it or wanted to share, Director of Membership and Programming, Jill Suffel's Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (August 23, 2025)

Send us a textIn case you missed it or wanted to share, here is the Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (August 16, 2025)

Send us a textIn case you missed it or wanted to share, Cantor Emily Ellentuck's Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (August 9, 2025)

Send us a textIn case you missed it or wanted to share, Chief Advancement Officer and Development Director Amanda Beitman's Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (August 2, 2025)

Send us a textIn case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Steven Schwartz's Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (July 27, 2025)

Send us a textIn case you missed it or wanted to share, Rabbi Dana Saroken's Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (July 19, 2025)