Best Congregation Beth Torah Podcasts (2024)

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Torah Talk at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore (September 21, 2024) 15:26

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Send us a text Torah Talk from this past Shabbat with Rabbi Steven Schwartz, Rabbi Dana Saroken and Naomi Zaslow.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Why Were Humans Created Last? 16:26

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To start preparing for Rosh Hashana, a week from when we are putting this episode out, we revisit the creation of the world (since traditionally the world was created on Rosh Hashana) as well as other New Year's themes of humility and the need to contemplate the consequences of actions before taking them. We discuss a text from Mashechet Sanhedrin …

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Kvetch & Co - To Goodie Bag or Not To Goodie Bag 32:41

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Send us a text In the season 1 finale of Kvetch & Co, we're diving into the world of kid birthday parties and ask the eternal question: To goodie bag or not to goodie bag? And why does it feel like we’re planning a small wedding for a 5-year-old?! Plus, we’re tackling those after-school meltdowns and bedtime sagas. If you’ve ever found yourself Goo…

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Upcoming Prostate Cancer Walk with Dr. Sanford Siegel and Cantor Thom King 18:39

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Send us a text In this special bonus episode on the Beth El Podcast Network, we are joined by Cantor Thom King and Dr. Sanford Siegel for a heartfelt conversation about the upcoming Prostate Cancer Walk / Run on September 29 at Towson University. Cantor King shares his personal journey with prostate cancer—his diagnosis, treatment, and recovery—and…

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My Story with Cellist Evan Drachman 1:01:06

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Send us a text Beth El Congregation presents My Story, hosted by Dr. Eyal Bor. Get to know cellist Evan Drachman as he talks about his career, family and connection to Beth El Congregation. He also entertains us with a few special musical selections. Hear his interesting story about the very special cello he plays and more!…

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Steven Schwartz's Shabbat Sermon (September 14, 2024) 12:17

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Send us a text As we get ready for the High Holidays, it’s time to reflect not just on the fun moments, but on our spiritual lives as well. Just like we judge others, we need to take this time of year to judge ourselves with honesty and humility. In case you missed it or would like to share with your family and friends - here is Rabbi Steven Schwar…

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BONUS EPISODE - The Rabbi's Dog 8:52

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Send us a text The Rabbi's Dog. Even though pets don't speak our language, they somehow become part of our lives and even our spiritual journeys. 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 Friday evening at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.…

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Being Responsible for the Earth or Watching it Fall 18:25

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In this week’s episode we talk about a text from Bereshit Rabah that discusses a quote from the creation story “dominate over the fish of the sea”. We discuss how the text sets up this idea that the one who is created in G-d’s image will dominate while those not created in G-d’s image will fall. While this can be a troubling idea because of the exp…

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Saroken shares a letter she wrote to the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin 16:48

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Send us a text During the Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation, Rabbi Dana Saroken shared a heartfelt letter she wrote to the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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The Israel Connection: Meet Blake Flayton 36:56

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Send us a text Esti Zenati is joined by Jewish writer, activist and co-host of the We Should All Be Zionists podcast with Dr. Einat Wilf. They talk about Blake's activism experience and why he has chosen to be active in the fight against antisemitism, Zionism, his recent aliyah and more!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE: Torah Talk from Beth El Congregation (August 31, 2024) 14:12

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Send us a text In case you missed it or would like to share with your family and friends - here is our Torah Talk from this past Shabbat with Rabbi Steven Schwartz, Rabbi Naomi Zaslow, and Ben Kreshtool.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE: Shabbat Sermon with Rabbi Schwartz (August 30, 2024) 7:31

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Send us a text Last month, catcher Danny Jansen became the first player in Major League Baseball history to play on both teams in the same game. Did you know Rabbi Schwartz once led services at two different shul's on the same Shabbat morning? In case you missed it or would like to share with your family and friends - here is Rabbi Schwartz's sermo…

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Havdalah Happy Hour (August 31, 2024) 29:47

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Send us a text As the kids head back to school and we settle into the fall routine, join us for a cozy and fun-filled Havdalah Happy Hour on the Beth El Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the vibrant world of Kosher Baltimore, exploring the best eats and treats our city has to offer. We’re also thrilled to welcome our special guest, Cantor Emily…

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Trees Conversing, People Praying 16:24

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In this week’s episode we talk about a text from Bereshit Rabah that discusses the trees conversing with each other and with human beings, and then humans talking with each other and praying about the land and the temple. We talk about how now we know that trees do communicate with each other, but that there has always been an idea that nature is t…

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Shabbat Sermon: Exams, hardships, Jewish traditions and the story of a flat tire... (August 24, 2024) 16:28

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Send us a text Exams, hardships, Jewish traditions and the story of a flat tire... In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz's full sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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The Rabbi and Her Dress (August 23, 2024) 10:03

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Send us a text The Rabbi and Her Dress! 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 Friday evening.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE - Clergy Talk (August 17, 2024) 15:32

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Send us a text Clergy Talk from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore with Rabbi Schwartz, Rabbi Zaslow and Cantor King.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Havdalah Happy Hour: Globes and Encyclopedias (August 17, 2024) 27:54

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Send us a text After a refreshing week away, we're back with a brand-new episode of Havdalah Happy Hour! Tune in as we share stories from our recent vacations, unravel some conspiracy theories, and debate whether the media is helping or hurting us with their news coverage. Are globes and encyclopedias relics of the past? And, we kick off the planni…

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Impossibly Good Fruit? 19:37

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In this week’s episode we discuss the section in Bamidbar about the spies who were sent by Moshe to observe the land of Canaan before the Israelites go in to inhabit it. We talk about how the report they bring back emphasizes both the impossibly large fruit but also the seeming impossible task of confronting the giants who live there, and how the n…

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Kvetch & Co - Spiked Iced Coffee Taste Test (August 09, 2024) 29:22

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Send us a text The moms are back and we dive into the latest Olympic drama, swap stories about planning our big 40th birthday bashes, and hear all about Risa's awkward moment at school. Plus, we're doing a taste test of the new Dunkin Spiked Iced Coffee—because what’s a podcast without a little caffeine? Tune in for a fun-filled episode that’s as r…

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Three Weeks 2024 8.8.24 5:18

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Three Weeks 2024 8.8.24 by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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Three Weeks 2024 8.7.24 3:51

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Three Weeks 2024 8.7.24 by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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Three Weeks 2024 8.6.24 6:06

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Three Weeks 2024 8.6.24 by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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Three Weeks 2024 8.5.24 4:32

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Three Weeks 2024 8.5.24 by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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Three Weeks 2024 8.1.24 8:28

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Three Weeks 2024 8.1.24 by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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The Israel Connection: Dr. Einat Wilf 28:41

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Send us a text Esti Zenati is joined by a special guest, Dr. Einat Wilf. They discuss the importance of Zionism, the right path to peace in the Middle East, and her latest book, We Should All Be Zionists.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE: Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's Friday Evening Shabbat Sermon (August 2, 2024) 9:29

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Send us a text Olympics, Prayer and Desire. In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's full sermon from this past Friday evening Shabbat service at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Havdalah Happy Hour: Navigating News, Olympic Highlights, and Jill's New Hobby (August 3, 2024) 28:10

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Send us a text Today, we dive into the world of news consumption, discussing where and how people get their news. We'll also explore the latest international prisoner swaps and their global impact, as well as the latest updates from the Olympics. Plus, Jill shares her new hobby with us, adding a fun twist to the show. Tune in for these discussions …

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Three Weeks with Rabbi Feldman July 31, 2024 5:19

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Three Weeks with Rabbi Feldman July 31, 2024 by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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Three Weeks 8.1.24 8:28

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Three Weeks 8.1.24 by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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Three Weeks 7.30.24 4:33

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Three Weeks 7.30.24 by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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Three Weeks 7.29.24 3:37

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Three Weeks 7.29.24 by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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Honoring G-d's Creation by Improving it 19:09

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In this week’s episode we discuss a verse from Genesis (and Friday night Kiddush) and commentary on it from Bereshit Rabbah which asks the question of why the extra word of “La’asot” sometimes translated as “(that G-d) had done” is included in the verse. Bereshit Rabbah states that everything G-d created in the six days of creation still “requires …

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Connection Between The Destruction Of The Bais Hamikdash And The Light Of Torah 4:34

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Connection Between The Destruction Of The Bais Hamikdash And The Light Of Torah by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Steven Schwartz Shabbat Sermon (July 27, 2024) 10:41

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Send us a text Sports trivia and Torah. In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz's full sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Havdalah Happy Hour: Olympics Kickoff, Travel Turmoil, and DC Drama (July 27, 2024) 25:25

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Send us a text Welcome to another exciting episode of the Havdalah Happy Hour! This week, we discuss the much-anticipated kickoff of the Olympics, a major disruption to air travel that left thousands stranded and frustrated, and the chaos that erupted in Washington, DC. Grab your favorite drink and join Ben, Jeremy, and Jill for Havdalah Happy Hour…

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Introduction To The Three Weeks with Rabbi Ilan D. Feldman 7:42

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Introduction To The Three Weeks with Rabbi Ilan D. Feldman by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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Introduction To The Three Weeks 5784: Soaring between the Straits 15:48

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Introduction To The Three Weeks 5784: Soaring between the Straits by Congregation Beth JacobBy Congregation Beth Jacob

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Clergy Talk with Rabbi Zaslow and Ben Kreshtool (July 20, 2024) 15:31

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Send us a text Clergy Talk from Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore with Rabbi Zaslow and Ben Kreshtool.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Havdalah Happy Hour: Ben’s Israel Adventure & The Trump Assassination Attempt (July 20, 2024) 27:04

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Send us a text Shavua Tov! Welcome to another enlightening episode of Havdalah Happy Hour! Ben is back from his trip to Israel. We recap his journey and share a failed attempt to prank Jill. But that's not all—we delve into the latest headlines with a discussion on the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Pour yourself a d…

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Honoring G-d's Creation by Not Meddling 21:29

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In this week’s episode of Honi’s Circle we study a verse from Leviticus (19:19) about not interbreeding cattle, mixing seed in a field, and not mixing textiles and Ramban's deeper read of this verse as being about not diminishing creation by trying to be a Creator oneself. This verse brings up mixed feelings about Halacha's role in hampering Jews f…

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BONUE EPISODE - Clergy Talk with Rabbi Zaslow and Ben Kreshtool (June 6, 2024) 8:11

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Send us a text Clergy Talk from Shabbat at Beth El Congregation with Rabbi Zaslow and Ben Kreshtool.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Havdalah Happy Hour - Special Daytime Episode (July 6, 2024) 21:30

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Send us a text Shavua Tov! We are back for a special daytime episode of the Havdalah Happy Hour. Ben, Jeremy, and Jill are joined by special guest, Rabbi Naomi Zaslow. Today we discuss our plans for the upcoming holiday weekend, including an upcoming trip to Israel. Who made the list for our Shanda of the week? Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and jo…

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BONUS EPISODE - Clergy Talk (June 29, 2024) 14:11

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Send us a text Clergy Talk from last weekend's Pride Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore, with Rabbi Schwartz and Rabbi Zaslow.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's Friday evening Shabbat Sermon (June 28, 2024) 9:23

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Send us a text "With this Pride Shabbat, it's easy to fall into a mistake that what we're doing is new or wouldn't have been accepted in the past. But, I think that this week's Torah reading is telling us exactly the opposite. We get to be who we are and we get to celebrate our past and all the sages of our traditions." In case you missed it or wou…

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Havdalah Happy Hour - An Unplanned Visit to CowTown USA 28:03

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Send us a text Shavua Tov! Ben, Jeremy, and Jill are back. Tonight we recap Shavout, summer camp, and an unplanned visit to CowTown USA. Who made the list for our Shanda of the week? Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and join us for Havdalah Happy Hour!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Kvetch & Co (June 26, 2024) 21:33

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Send us a text The moms are back from their summer vacation. Is it really a vacation when there is no school or camp? Who was more anxious about the start of summer camp - the moms or kids? Don't miss out!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE: Rabbi Steven Schwartz's Shabbat Sermon (June 22, 2024) 10:35

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Send us a text "Determined and with the strength of will that has carried us all the way since the time of Moses to the present day, should continue to sustain us for many generations to come." In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz's full sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.…

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The Israel Connection - Summer in Israel & Sleep Away Camp 22:34

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Send us a text Esti is joined by her own 9-year-old daughter, Jazz, and Beth El's Executive Director, Ben Wachstein, to talk about Esti & Jazz's trip to visit their family in Israel this summer and Jazz's upcoming first time at a sleep away camp. Stay tuned for a trip & camp recap in August!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's Shabbat Sermon (June 15, 2024) 15:17

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Send us a text "What if these two angels are God being with us all the time and witnessing our baggage, our fears, and our hopes? And every Shabbat they are with us, and they say, I see you as God sees us and we are not alone." In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's full sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El …

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