Best Jewish Entertainment Network Podcasts (2024)

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

2d ago14:11

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Send us a Text Message. 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

3d ago9:23

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Send us a Text Message. "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 …

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

5d ago28:03

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Send us a Text Message. 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

8d ago21:33

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Send us a Text Message. 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

10d ago10:35

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Send us a Text Message. "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 Baltim…

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

17d ago22:34

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Send us a Text Message. 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!…

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

17d ago15:17

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Send us a Text Message. "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…

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Ep. 99 | Just Start Your Own Network 1:09:42

23d ago1:09:42

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I never appreciated the difference between network and cable TV, and that the whole point of a TV network is to sell advertising. This might already be obvious to most people, but it wasn't to me because I never actually wondered why TV shows are created in the first place. It's to make content that grabs the eyeballs of a certain demographic for t…

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Steven Schwartz - Shabbat Sermon (June 8, 2024) 13:54

24d ago13:54

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Send us a Text Message. "Today, we are grateful for the return of the four hostages, for their families, and for the courage of the IDF soldiers who led them to freedom; in a complicated and dangerous mission." In case you missed it, here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz's full sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.…

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Havdalah Happy Hour - Return Your Shopping Cart (June 8, 2024) 23:48

26d ago23:48

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua Tov! Summer sweaters and people who leave their shopping carts unattended in parking lots…Who made the list for our Shanda of the week? Join Ben, Jeremy, and Jill for Havdalah Happy Hour!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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The Israel Connection Special Edition - Stories of Survival: The Cunio Family 18:14

27d ago18:14

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Send us a Text Message. Esti and Ben share the latest updates on the ongoing war in Israel and tell the story of the Cunio family members who were kidnapped on October 7th. Sharon Aloni Cunio and her 3-year-old daughters Yuli & Emma were released in November, her husband David is still held hostage in Gaza.…

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Dana Saroken's Shabbat Sermon (June 1, 2024) 21:35

1M ago21:35

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Send us a Text Message. "We are all God's children and our choices can lead us to good, or our choices can lead us to evil.Our Parsha tells us that if you choose good, you will be blessed, and if you choose bad, you will be cursed. It is a choice that each and every one of us makes every single day." In case you missed it or would like to share - h…

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BONUS EPISODE - How life has changed on college campuses since Oct 7 (May 31, 2024) 14:08

1M ago14:08

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Send us a Text Message. During our Friday evening Shabbat service, we had the opportunity to hear from Lara, a member of our Beth El community who is currently attending college. Lara shared how life on her college campus has changed since October 7.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Havdalah Happy Hour - Memorial Day Weekend (June 1, 2024) 26:24

1M ago26:24

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua Tov! How many Americans can drive a vehicle with a manual transmission? Does anyone still have a phone in their home? Ben, Jeremy and Jill recap our holiday weekend, including a trip to Atlantic City and Rhode Island. Who made the list for our Shanda of the week? Join us for Havdalah Happy Hour!…

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Ep. 98 | Leave Puff Daddy Alone 1:15:28

1M ago1:15:28

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Why do American liberals only care about abuse of power in arbitrary latitudes and longitudes? I'm pretty sure there are worse examples of people taking advantage of their power than Puff Daddy. But he's located in America so that for some reason makes it relevant. Same with Taylor Swift. People are hating on her for being a billionaire who wastes …

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Steven Schwartz Shabbat Sermon (May 25, 2024) 13:14

1M ago13:14

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Send us a Text Message. During a busy season of college and high school graduations, Rabbi Steven Schwartz delivered an inspiring message to the class of 2024. In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Schwartz's full sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.…

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Havdalah Happy Hour (May 25, 2024) 18:04

1M ago18:04

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua Tov! After a week off, Ben, Jeremy and Jill are back. Who made the list for our Shanda of the week? Grab a drink and join us for Havdalah Happy Hour!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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The Israel Connection - Idan Tzameret 41:44

1M ago41:44

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Send us a Text Message. Esti Zenati and Ben Kreshtool talk to our special guest, Idan Tzameret, owner of Kitchen Design by Idan on Falls Rd in Baltimore and Beth El member, about the experience he had with antisemitism in early May, his life as an Israeli, including his years in the IDF, and the current war.…

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Ritual Realities (May 23, 2024) 26:11

1M ago26:11

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Send us a Text Message. Ben Kreshtool and Amanda Beitman are joined by Mark Plakotoris of Designed with Purpose to discuss Beth El Congregation’s new Shulchan (reading table.)By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Ep. 97 | Warm up for another podcast 38:00

2M ago38:00

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This is another podcast I recorded to get ready for something else. My podcast in and of itself is not powerful enough to do without some outside force that initiates me to do it. Doing someone else's podcast is a great example of such a force. I don't remember what I talked about at all on this one. But, I remember what I talked about on The High …

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's Shabbat Sermon (May 11, 2024) 8:21

2M ago8:21

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Send us a Text Message. "It's important for us to stand strong, kindle our own inner light, find our own path forward, and to not rely on the ghosts of the past, when we have the ability to create our own future." In case you missed it or would like to share - here is Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Bal…

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Havdalah Happy Hour (May 11, 2024) 31:14

2M ago31:14

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua Tov! Ben, Jeremy and Jill recap the previous week and discuss the ongoing college campus protests happening throughout the country. How much did Jeremy get from his settlement with Southwest Airlines? We also welcome our new listeners from Japan and share a story about a small town in Japan installing a screen to keep…

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My Story Featuring Retired Baltimore Police Detective Jeremy Silbert 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

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Send us a Text Message. Beth El Congregation's My Story featuring retired Baltimore Police Detective Jeremy Silbert.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Dana Saroken's Shabbat Sermon (May 4, 2024) 16:47

2M ago16:47

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Send us a Text Message. "This week's Torah portion teaches us that scapegoating is not new and really bad stuff happens. It also teaches us that we can rise up against it, do our very best to stamp out hate, and that the actions that each and every one of us takes in this moment of time, will make a difference!" In case you missed it or would like …

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Havdalah Happy Hour - Special LIVE Episode (May 4, 2024) 51:30

2M ago51:30

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua Tov! Ben, Jeremy, and Jill have returned from Passover break and they've brought along some amazing guests! During a special live episode, we discuss the Kentucky Derby, an embarrassing moment during a bris, and the current crisis and unrest on college campuses. We also play a game of Pikesville trivia. Who knows Pike…

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Kvetch & Co - Scorpions in Maryland? 36:07

2M ago36:07

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Send us a Text Message. The moms are back from Passover break! Scorpions in Maryland? Join us as we recap vacations, seders, jello shots and apple pie. Don't miss out!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Ep. 96 | Warm up For Comedy Show 48:42

2M ago48:42

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I recorded this episode purely to warm up my speaking voice for a stand-up comedy show I was booked on. I didn't prepare at all in the weeks leading up to the show by actually performing in public, so this is the best I can do to at least feel warmed up. There is no substitute for actually performing in front of an audience, but I had my hands tied…

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The Israel Connection - Ongoing College Campuses in Crisis 26:27

2M ago26:27

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Send us a Text Message. Esti Zenati and Ben Kreshtool discuss the ongoing antisemitism crisis on college campuses, the Israeli hostages and more.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Steven Schwartz's Shabbat Sermon (April 20, 2024) 12:57

2M ago12:57

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Send us a Text Message. "This year we'll open our doors with an extra sense of urgency because we welcome Elijah as a symbol of hope into our lives, to our families, to our communities, to Israel, and to the world." 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 Shab…

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Havdalah Happy Hour (April 20, 2024) 30:36

2M ago30:36

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua Tov! Passover is only a few days away. A Sunday “dress rehearsal” seder? Rice or no rice during Passover? We also reveal Jill’s prediction for the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Jeremy’s shoe saga continues. Who made our Shanda of the Week? Pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink.…

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's Shabbat Sermon (April 13, 2024) 10:52

3M ago10:52

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Send us a Text Message. "May we all be amazed with the openness that we can bring to our communities and to our own hearts this Passover season." 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 at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.…

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Dana Saroken's Friday Evening Sermon (April 12, 2024) 9:55

3M ago9:55

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Send us a Text Message. "We've been through hard times before and we've gotten through them. And together, we will go forth, we will be strong, and we will endure." In case you missed it or would like to share with your family and friends - here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's sermon from our Friday evening Shabbat service at Beth El Congregation of Baltim…

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Havdalah Happy Hour (April 13, 2024) 17:52

3M ago17:52

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua Tov! Tonight we recap our visit with Noa Tishby earlier this week. We also discuss the death of OJ Simpson and debate travel to outer space. Who made our Shanda of the Week? Pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Ritual Realities (April 9, 2024) 27:15

3M ago27:15

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Send us a Text Message. Ben Kreshtool and Rabbi Steven Schwartz prepare for the start of Passover. We discuss the required preparation leading up to the holiday, the importance of the Haggadah, and our favorite foods (and drinks) associated with Passover.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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The Israel Connection Bonus Episode - 6 Months 11:48

3M ago11:48

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Send us a Text Message. Esti and Ben mark 6 months since the October 7th attack on Israel and introduce a new special edition of the Israel Connection podcast, Stories of Survival.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE - Torah Talk ( April 6, 2024) 7:09

3M ago7:09

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Send us a Text Message. In case you missed it or would like to share with your family and friends - here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Ben Kreshtool's Torah Talk from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Havdalah Happy Hour (April 6, 2024) 23:10

3M ago23:10

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua Tov! Tonight we discuss a new kosher resort coming to Las Vegas. Can Atlantic City match the excitement? Is April the best month to be a sports fan? Who made our “Shanda of the Week?” Pour yourself a drink and tune in to find out!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Kvetch & Co (April 4, 2024) 34:43

3M ago34:43

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Send us a Text Message. The moms are back! Join us as we recap Purim, discuss our favorite Passover traditions, and play a fun game trying to guess each other's love language. Don't miss out!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Steven Schwartz's Shabbat Sermon (March 30, 2024) 11:07

3M ago11:07

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Send us a Text Message. "One of my primary lenses for encountering Jewish life and Jewish ritual is the experience of humility. The day to day practice of Judaism reminds me how grateful I should be for every day and every blessing." In case you missed it or would like to share with your family and friends - here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz's sermon f…

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Ep. 95 | The Kitchen is Fully Stocked 1:32:24

3M ago1:32:24

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It's great to be back in front of the camera and terrible for the people behind it. And also for the people behind the microphone, as my voice is very annoying. In this episode, I catch everyone up on how I've been doing with ADHD medication, talk about using language models to improve my proficiency as a programmer, and a lot of long winded nonsen…

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Havdalah Happy Hour (March 30, 2024) 22:50

3M ago22:50

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua Tov! Tonight we discuss the Baltimore bridge collapse and we revisit a story about a local high school principal who claims to be the victim of “AI” identity theft. Who is our “Shanda of the Week?” Pour yourself a drink and tune in!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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The Israel Connection - Dan Rozett 28:07

3M ago28:07

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Send us a Text Message. Esti Zenati is joined by friend and past co-worker in Israel, Dan Rozett, Director of Community Relations & Israel Engagement at the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. They talk about Dan's current experience at his job, his past as an IDF combat, and the alarming rise in antisemitism throughout the USA and the wo…

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Naomi Zaslow's Shabbat Sermon (March 23, 2024) 9:54

3M ago9:54

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Send us a Text Message. "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.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Havdalah Happy Hour - A Spring Break Travel Nightmare 21:38

3M ago21:38

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua 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!By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE - Rabbi Steven Schwartz's Shabbat Sermon (March 16, 2024) 11:56

4M ago11:56

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Send us a Text Message. I 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…

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BONUSE EPISODE - My Story, Dr. Roni Levin 44:55

4M ago44:55

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Send us a Text Message. Listen 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 se…

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Havdalah Happy Hour - Weather, Royals and the "Shanda of the Week" 19:42

4M ago19:42

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua 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.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Havdalah Happy Hour - Spring Forward or Spring Back? 17:58

4M ago17:58

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Send us a Text Message. Shavua 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.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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Kvetch & Co - When moms are away.... 33:29

4M ago33:29

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Send us a Text Message. When 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.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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BONUS EPISODE - Blood Drive 8:46

4M ago8:46

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Send us a Text Message. Beth 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.By Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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