The Beth El Podcast Network
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.
Episodes
In case you missed it or wanted to share, the first Beth El's SummerSpeak Series, Susan Radov Epstein's sermon at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (July 4, 2026)
In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (June 27, 2026)
In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Ze'ev Lowenberg's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (June 20, 2026)
In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Ze'ev Lowenberg's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (June 13, 2026)
In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (June 6, 2026)
As Beth El Congregation prepared for a historic weekend, Rabbi Dana Saroken delivered an inspiring and heartfelt Friday evening sermon.
This came at a truly meaningful moment as Rabbi Saroken prepared to become Beth El's fourth Senior Rabbi and the first woman to serve in that role in our congregation's history.
We invite you to watch Rabbi Saroken's sermon and join us in celebrating this exciting new chap...
In his final sermon as Senior Rabbi of Beth El Congregation, Rabbi Steven Schwartz reflects on the relationships and memories that have shaped his rabbinate, and the profound journey of our congregation.
And for those who may be wondering—there is no need to say goodbye. While Rabbi Schwartz is concluding his tenure as Senior Rabbi, he will continue to serve as a valued member of Beth El's clergy te...
This week’s season‑finale episode is a full blast of fun as Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Cantor Emily Ellentuck go all‑in on the 90s with a hilarious round of 90s trivia pictionary. Did you guess any of the answers correctly?
We also recapped an incredible Jewish Heritage Night at the Orioles game — seeing tons of familiar faces, enjoying amazing kosher food with so many options, taking in the firework...
This week’s episode is the perfect blend of pre‑recording chaos, summer excitement, and classic Maryland confusion as Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Cantor Emily Ellentuck gather for one of the final conversations of the season.
We kick things off with their beloved pre‑recording catch‑up session, which naturally leads straight into the eternal mystery of why Maryland weather is so unpredictable and confusing....
In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Steve Schwartz's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.
This week’s episode is pure behind‑the‑scenes joy as Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Cantor Emily Ellentuck settle in for a conversation that feels like sitting at the table with your favorite people. Before the mics were even on, we dove into first jobs, weekly feelings, and the kind of pre‑recording gossip and mini‑dramas that only the lucky few ever get to hear.
Once we hit record, the fun continued with a v...
Join Rabbi Schwartz and Ben Kreshtool as they dive into this week's Parasha.
Morah to Talk About : Teacher Appreciation, Book Fair Magic & Vehicle Day Adventures
Hosted by Sami Halle with Morahs Janice Hurwitz, Kenzie Lewis, and Kayla Jackson, this episode is a full celebration of the joy, chaos, and heart of teacher life. We relive an unforgettable Teacher Appreciation Week, complete with thoughtful surprises from clergy and senior staff and all the gratitude that filled our halls.
Then w...
In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Abe Friedman's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (May 9, 2026)
This week’s episode is a full‑on nostalgia trip as Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Cantor Emily Ellentuck dive into the memories, malls, and mayhem that shaped so many of our childhoods.
We kick things off with the two constants of Havdalah Happy Hour life: traffic and weather, making their reliable weekly appearance. From there, we tumble straight into a joyful spiral of nostalgic board games, the lege...
Join Rabbi Schwartz and Ben Kreshtool as they dive into this week's Parasha.
Your moms are BACK.
This week on Kvetch & Co., we’re unpacking it all — picture‑day nostalgia, music‑video throwbacks, field‑trip chaperone drama, the wild world of curated TikToks, girls’ beach trips, and every little life moment we’ve been dying to kvetch about together.
"In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Abe Friedman's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore." (May 2, 2026)
This week’s episode is peak classic Havdalah Happy Hour energy as Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Cantor Emily Ellentuck dive into the everyday debates, memories, and hilarity that make this hour the happiest.
We kick things off with the ever‑present topic that somehow always finds us: traffic — and the big existential question of adulthood — when do you fill your gas tank. From there, we tu...
Join Rabbi Schwartz and Ben Kreshtool as they dive into this week's Parsha.
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