The Beth El Podcast Network

Send us Fan Mail Everything in this world is a gift of joy and hope from previous generations. What brings you joy?  In case you missed it, or would like to listen again, here is Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation. 

Send us Fan Mail Shavua Tov!!! Pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink and join us for the happiest happy hour in Pikesville. Ben, Jill, and Jeremy discuss the Lunar New Year, Nascar, Lox Rangoon and much more. 

Send us Fan Mail On a special bonus podcast episode, we discuss Beth El Congregation's Judaica Shop. The original shop was started in 1947 and as Beth El grew over the years, so did the shop. 

Send us Fan Mail Shavua Tov!!! Tonight is the night! The Brisket Cook Off of 2024 is upon us. Ben, Jeremy, and Jill each prepared a brisket. How did Rabbi Steven Schwartz, Rabbi Dana Saroken, and Ben Wachstein rank each brisket? 

Send us Fan Mail Esti is joined by Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Rabbi Dana Saroken who just returned from a mission to Israel. We discuss the mission and share some of the stories from the people we met during our time in Israel. We also reflect on the devastating news released yesterday about the confirmed murder of 32 of the hostages being held in captivity. 

Send us Fan Mail Amanda, Lacey, Jill, and Risa are back!  Join us for a recap of Shabbat dinner at our Rabbi’s house….with our spouses. What could go wrong???? Lacey keeps a list of restaurants with round tables and we explain how “chub rub” saved the day at Disney World. 

Send us Fan Mail  In case you missed it, or would like to listen again, here is Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation. 

Send us Fan Mail Shavua Tov!!! We hope everyone had a nice and relaxing Shabbat. Ben is back from Israel and we discuss travel, raccoons, and the New Jersey Hall of Fame -  proudly displayed at Newark International Airport. 

Send us Fan Mail During this week's Shabbat sermon, Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Rabbi Dana Saroken are just back from Beth El Congregation's mission to Israel and reflect on the experience  (January 27, 2024) 

Send us Fan Mail In case you missed it, or would like to listen again, here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz's sermon from this past Shabbat (January 20, 2024)

Send us Fan Mail Shavua Tov!!! Jill "of all trades" joins Ben and Jeremy for our Havdalah Happy Hour. This week we chat about the triple B's -  Brisket, Boca, and Betting. We also discuss the controversy surrounding a local high school principal. 

Send us Fan Mail In case you missed it, or would like to listen again, here is Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation. 

Send us Fan Mail It 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. 

Send us Fan Mail Shavua Tov! This is not your parent's podcast.  Pull up a chair to the table and join Ben and Jeremy and they chat about the weather, anxiety, and a tunnel under Chabad Headquarters in New York.  You never know who might drop by to hang out with us.  

Send us Fan Mail The 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. 

Send us Fan Mail Chaos in Prague, navigating air travel, and pink eye. Ben, Jill, Sami, and Jeremy are back from Winter Break. Did they survive? 

Send us Fan Mail On 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. 

Send us Fan Mail Is 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. 

Send us Fan Mail  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. 

Send us Fan Mail 52 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. 

Send us Fan Mail 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. 

Send us Fan Mail Applesauce 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? 

Send us Fan Mail A 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?

Send us Fan Mail Rabbi Dana Saroken's sermon from December 2, 2023 at Beth El Congregation.  Rabbi Saroken discusses the sexual violence that occurred on October 7 at the music festival massacre in Israel. 

Send us Fan Mail My synagogue has a podcast? Yes, we do! Ben, Jeremy, Sami and Jill discuss our new podcast and provide a preview of what we have planned. Tell all of your friends and remember to call your mother! L'Chaim!