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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Jan 11, 2024 • 33min
The Israel Connection - 100 days later...
Send us a textIt has been 100 days since the attack on Israel and there are still over 130 people being held in captivity. Esti and Ben share the stories of several of the hostages and their families. We also discuss what you can do to help bring them home.
Jan 11, 2024 • 30min
Kvetch & Co - Back from Vacation
Send us a textThe moms are back from winter break! Join Amanda, Lacey, Jill, and Risa as they play a fun game of High and Low, while recapping their vacations. Can a child using the bathroom on an airplane delay a flight and how long is too long to stay with your in-laws on vacation? The moms answer these questions and more on this episode.
Jan 10, 2024 • 22min
The Chai Life - Back from Winter Break
Send us a textChaos in Prague, navigating air travel, and pink eye. Ben, Jill, Sami, and Jeremy are back from Winter Break. Did they survive?
Jan 8, 2024 • 48min
My Story: Meet Rabbi Steve Schwartz and Dr. Steven Kravet (January 7)
Send us a textOn January 7, we had the pleasure of meeting Rabbi Steve Schwartz and Dr. Steven Kravet on a very informal and personal level through Beth El's My Story program. It was wonderful to hear both of them talk about their lives, friendship and relationship to Beth El Congregation.
Jan 4, 2024 • 16min
BONUS EPISODE: Is the world beginning to forget about those being held in captivity?
Send us a textIs the world beginning to forget about those being held in captivity? Listen to Rabbi Dana Saroken's sermon from this past Shabbat. Rabbi Saroken shares the story of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and his family's efforts to bring him and the other hostages home now. There is also something that all of us can do today to help these efforts.
Dec 15, 2023 • 8min
Preview of Baltimore's New Year's Eve Interfaith Prayer Service
Send us a text Cantor Thom King is joined by St. Ignatius Music Director Paul Teie and Deacon Paul Weber to discuss Baltimore’s upcoming New Year’s Eve Interfaith Prayer Service.
Dec 12, 2023 • 20min
The Israel Connection - "52 hours in Israel"
Send us a text52 hours in Israel - Rabbi Dana Saroken discusses her recent trip to Israel and Esti Zenati reflects on life in the United States since October 7.
Dec 11, 2023 • 12min
Bonus Episode (Rabbi Steven Schwartz Shabbat Sermon)
Send us a textIn 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.
Dec 6, 2023 • 13min
Ritual Realities - Hanukkah Edition
Send us a textApplesauce or sour cream? From latkes to oil, Ben Kreshtool and Rabbi Steven Schwartz prepare for the start of Hanukkah. In the darkness of winter, how can we use the lights of Hanukkah to illuminate our world?
Dec 6, 2023 • 20min
Kvetch & Co - A Mom's Night Out
Send us a textA mom’s night out! Pour yourself a glass of wine and join Amanda, Jill, Risa, and Lacey as they discuss the joys and struggles of motherhood. With Hanukkah right around the corner, what is the worst present your kids ever received and did it come from your mother-in-law?
