The Beth El Podcast Network

Send us a text"Today, we are grateful for the return of the four hostages, for their families, and for the courage of the IDF soldiers who led them to freedom; in a complicated and dangerous mission." In case you missed it, here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz's full sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.

Send us a textShavua Tov! Summer sweaters and people who leave their shopping carts unattended in parking lots…Who made the list for our Shanda of the week? Join Ben, Jeremy, and Jill for Havdalah Happy Hour! 

Send us a textEsti and Ben share the latest updates on the ongoing war in Israel and tell the story of the Cunio family members who were kidnapped on October 7th. Sharon Aloni Cunio and her 3-year-old daughters Yuli & Emma were released in November, her husband David is still held hostage in Gaza. 

Send us a text"We are all God's children and our choices can lead us to good, or our choices can lead us to evil.Our Parsha tells us that if you choose good, you will be blessed, and if you choose bad, you will be cursed. It is a choice that each and every one of us makes every single day."In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's full sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. 

Send us a textDuring our Friday evening Shabbat service, we had the opportunity to hear from Lara, a member of our Beth El community who is currently attending college. Lara shared how life on her college campus has changed since October 7. 

Send us a textShavua Tov! How many Americans can drive a vehicle with a manual transmission? Does anyone still have a phone in their home? Ben, Jeremy and Jill recap our holiday weekend,  including a trip to Atlantic City and Rhode Island. Who made the list for our Shanda of the week? Join us for Havdalah Happy Hour! 

Send us a textDuring a busy season of college and high school graduations, Rabbi Steven Schwartz delivered an inspiring message to the class of 2024. In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Schwartz's full sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.

Send us a textShavua Tov! After a week off, Ben, Jeremy and Jill are back. Who made the list for our Shanda of the week? Grab a drink and join us for Havdalah Happy Hour! 

Send us a textEsti Zenati and Ben Kreshtool talk to our special guest, Idan Tzameret, owner of Kitchen Design by Idan on Falls Rd in Baltimore and Beth El member, about the experience he had with antisemitism in early May, his life as an Israeli, including his years in the IDF, and the current war.

Send us a textBen Kreshtool and Amanda Beitman are joined by Mark Plakotoris of Designed with Purpose to discuss Beth El Congregation’s new Shulchan (reading table.)