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Beth El Congregation of Baltimore
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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Jul 21, 2024 • 27min
Havdalah Happy Hour: Ben’s Israel Adventure & The Trump Assassination Attempt (July 20, 2024)
Send us a textShavua Tov! Welcome to another enlightening episode of Havdalah Happy Hour! Ben is back from his trip to Israel. We recap his journey and share a failed attempt to prank Jill. But that's not all—we delve into the latest headlines with a discussion on the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Pour yourself a drink and unwind with the Havdalah Happy Hour!

Jul 8, 2024 • 8min
BONUE EPISODE - Clergy Talk with Rabbi Zaslow and Ben Kreshtool (June 6, 2024)
Send us a textClergy Talk from Shabbat at Beth El Congregation with Rabbi Zaslow and Ben Kreshtool.

Jul 7, 2024 • 22min
Havdalah Happy Hour - Special Daytime Episode (July 6, 2024)
Send us a textShavua Tov! We are back for a special daytime episode of the Havdalah Happy Hour. Ben, Jeremy, and Jill are joined by special guest, Rabbi Naomi Zaslow. Today we discuss our plans for the upcoming holiday weekend, including an upcoming trip to Israel. Who made the list for our Shanda of the week? Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and join us for Havdalah Happy Hour!

Jul 2, 2024 • 14min
BONUS EPISODE - Clergy Talk (June 29, 2024)
Send us a textClergy Talk from last weekend's Pride Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore, with Rabbi Schwartz and Rabbi Zaslow.

Jul 1, 2024 • 9min
BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's Friday evening Shabbat Sermon (June 28, 2024)
Send us a text"With this Pride Shabbat, it's easy to fall into a mistake that what we're doing is new or wouldn't have been accepted in the past. But, I think that this week's Torah reading is telling us exactly the opposite. We get to be who we are and we get to celebrate our past and all the sages of our traditions." In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's full sermon from this past Friday evening Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.

Jun 30, 2024 • 28min
Havdalah Happy Hour - An Unplanned Visit to CowTown USA
Send us a textShavua Tov! Ben, Jeremy, and Jill are back. Tonight we recap Shavout, summer camp, and an unplanned visit to CowTown USA. Who made the list for our Shanda of the week? Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and join us for Havdalah Happy Hour!

Jun 26, 2024 • 22min
Kvetch & Co (June 26, 2024)
Send us a textThe moms are back from their summer vacation. Is it really a vacation when there is no school or camp? Who was more anxious about the start of summer camp - the moms or kids? Don't miss out!

Jun 24, 2024 • 11min
BONUS EPISODE: Rabbi Steven Schwartz's Shabbat Sermon (June 22, 2024)
Send us a text"Determined and with the strength of will that has carried us all the way since the time of Moses to the present day, should continue to sustain us for many generations to come." In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz's full sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.

Jun 17, 2024 • 23min
The Israel Connection - Summer in Israel & Sleep Away Camp
Send us a textEsti is joined by her own 9-year-old daughter, Jazz, and Beth El's Executive Director, Ben Wachstein, to talk about Esti & Jazz's trip to visit their family in Israel this summer and Jazz's upcoming first time at a sleep away camp. Stay tuned for a trip & camp recap in August!

Jun 17, 2024 • 15min
BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's Shabbat Sermon (June 15, 2024)
Send us a text"What if these two angels are God being with us all the time and witnessing our baggage, our fears, and our hopes? And every Shabbat they are with us, and they say, I see you as God sees us and we are not alone."In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's full sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.