

The Beth El Podcast Network
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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Mar 25, 2024 • 10min
BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's Shabbat Sermon (March 23, 2024)
Send us a text"We shouldn't be afraid to cry when we talk to God. We shouldn't be afraid to imagine that God listens and that God answers." In case you missed it or would like to share with your family and friends - here is Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's sermon from this past Shabbat.

Mar 24, 2024 • 22min
Havdalah Happy Hour - A Spring Break Travel Nightmare
Send us a textShavua Tov and Chag Sameach! On a special Purim episode of the Havdalah Happy Hour we discuss a spring break travel nightmare and opening day baseball. Who is our “Shanda of the Week?” Pour yourself a drink and tune in!

Mar 20, 2024 • 12min
BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Steven Schwartz's Shabbat Sermon (March 16, 2024)
Send us a textI hope and pray that the leaders of the Jewish community around the world, wherever they are, be blessed and guided by the deep sense that as Jews, we must first and foremost care for one another.In case you missed it or would like to share with your family and friends - here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz's sermon from this past Shabbat.

Mar 19, 2024 • 45min
BONUSE EPISODE - My Story, Dr. Roni Levin
Send us a textListen to proud father, Dr. Eyal Bor, as he interviews his highly acclaimed daughter, Dr. Roni Levin. Dr. Levin is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Associate Professor in Pediatrics and Director of Medical Student Education in Ophthalmology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Roni serves in Medical Missions in Central and South America and leads vision screenings for the underserved in the Baltimore Community. Dr. Bor and Dr. Levin discuss the impact of her service work, health education and how to get the most out of your medical visit.

Mar 16, 2024 • 20min
Havdalah Happy Hour - Weather, Royals and the "Shanda of the Week"
Send us a textShavua Tov! Pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink. Ben, Jill and Esti talk about the weather, Kate Middleton's picture controversy and the "Shanda of the Week" - the Oscars.

Mar 10, 2024 • 18min
Havdalah Happy Hour - Spring Forward or Spring Back?
Send us a textShavua Tov!!! Pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink. Spring forward or spring back? Tonight we discuss daylight saving time, meal prepping, and Baltimore cemeteries.

Mar 7, 2024 • 33min
Kvetch & Co - When moms are away....
Send us a textWhen mom's go away - the dad's are left with the kids. Amanda, Lacey, Jill, and Risa are back! Today we discuss purim costumes, kids in restaurants, millennial-ish Torah study, and a freak accident with a toy airplane.

Mar 6, 2024 • 9min
BONUS EPISODE - Blood Drive
Send us a textBeth El Congregation's upcoming blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9. Today we are joined by the co-chairs of the blood drive, Stacey Harvey and Steve Silber.

Mar 4, 2024 • 26min
The Israel Connection: Shinshinim
Send us a textEsti is joined by three Israeli Shinshinim: Ronnie, Eshel and Tamarina. They talk about this amazing program and the girls' experience as Shinshinim in Baltimore during the current war in Israel. The Shinshinim program is a collaboration between the Jewish Agency of Israel and The Associated. The Jewish Educational Services manage this program.

Mar 4, 2024 • 24min
חיבור ישראלי: שינשינים
Send us a textחיבור ישראלי: שינשיניםאסתי מדברת עם שלוש שינשיניות ישראליות: רוני, אשל ותמרינה. הן מדברות על תכנית השינשינים הנהדרת ועל החוויה של הבנות בתור שינשיניות בבולטימור בזמן המלחמה בישראל. תכנית השינשינים הוקמה ע"י הסוכנות היהודית לישראל ו-The Associated. החברה לחינוך יהודי מנהלת את התכנית.