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In case you missed it or want to share, here is​ Torah Talk with Rabbi Dana Saroken, Rabbi ​Steve Schwartz, and Ben Kreshtool  from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. ( October ​31, 2026 )

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In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Ze​vi Lowenberg's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. ( October​ ​30, 2026 )

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Does anyone actually understand daylight saving time? ⏰😵‍💫

Losing an hour, making your bed (or not), glasses vs. contacts, and surviving the pure nightmare of moving boxes—this week on Havdalah Happy Hour, Jill, Ben, and Cantor Emily cover it all, complete with our signature Shonda of the Week. Stream the full conversation now on YouTube and all audio platforms! ✨

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Ben and Jill provide a preview of this Shabbat's services and programs at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.

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In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi ​Z​evi Lowenberg's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (October ​24, 2026)

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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. ( October ​23, 2026 )

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We’re back with another episode of Havdalah Happy Hour on the Beth El Podcast Network! 

With Ben Kreshtool away on vacation (we miss you, Ben!), Jill Suffel and Cantor Emily are joined by long-time listener, first-time caller—Rabbi Lowenberg! In this episode, the crew uncovers the Rabbi's hidden talent (spoiler: it involves perfectly folding a fitted sheet 🛏️), takes a walk down memory lane with Mad Magazine, DVDs, VHS tapes, and CDs, and talks all things Baltimore sports and current life happenings. As always, we wrap things up with our signature blessing a...

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​Rabbi Lowenberg and Jill provide a preview of the services and programs coming up this Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. 

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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. (October ​1​6, 2026)

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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. ( October 17, 2026 )

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We’re back with another season of Havdalah Happy Hour on the Beth El Podcast Network! Did you miss us? Because we missed you! ✨

In our season premiere, Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Cantor Emily Ellentuck catch up on summer adventures and High Holiday memories before diving into what’s next—from Rabbi Saroken’s Installation Weekend and the return of Religious School to an epic '90s-themed Chanukah rave. Plus, the crew settles the ultimate hot dog topping debate, gets hit with a heavy dose of retro nostalgia (remember landlines and old-sc...

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Ben​, Jill​, and special guest Rabbi Schwartz provide a preview of this Shabbat's services and programs at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. This video is about Shabbat Video (101626)

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Join Rabbi Schwartz and Ben Kreshtool as they dive into this week's Parasha​; Noach 

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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. ( October ​9, 2026 )​

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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. ( October ​10, 2026 )

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Ben and Jill provide a preview of this Shabbat's services and programs at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. 

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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. (​October 2, 2026 )​

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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. (​October 3, 2026 )​

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Ben and Jill provide a preview of this Shabbat's services and programs at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.

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In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi ​D​ana Saroken's sermon from Kol Nidre at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (2026)

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In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Zevi Lowenberg's sermon from Yom Kippur at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (2026)

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In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Steve Schwartz's sermon from ​K​ol Nidre at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (2026)

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In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's sermon from Yom Kippur at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (2026)

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Ben and Jill provide a preview of this Shabbat's services and programs at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.

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Rabbi ​S​teve Schwartz's Rosh Hashanah Day ​2 Sermon at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore (202​6)

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Rabbi ​Z​evi Lowenberg's Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Sermon at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore (202​6)

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Rabbi Dana Saroken's Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Sermon at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore (202​6)​ 

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Women have always played an essential role in shaping Jewish life—and today, their leadership, vision, and voices continue to strengthen Jewish communities in profound ways.

In his Shabbat sermon, Rabbi Steven Schwartz reflected on the role of women in the Jewish community, both broadly and right here at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.

At Beth El, women serve in some of our congregation’s most significant leadership roles: our Senior Rabbi, Congregational President, and Executive Director.

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As college football season gets underway, every team begins in the same place: 0–0. Whatever happened last season—the wins, the losses, the missed opportunities—is behind them. A new season brings a chance to begin again.

In his sermon Friday evening, Rabbi Zevi Lowenberg shared how this idea connects to this moment on our calendar.

As we prepare to welcome a new year and enter the High Holy Day season, we, too, are given an opportunity for a fresh start—to reflect on the year behind us, consider who we want...

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Ben and Jill provide a preview of this Shabbat's services and programs at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.

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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. (​August 29, 2026)​ 

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Ben and Jill provide a preview of the services and programs coming up this Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.

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In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Dana Saracen​'s sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (August 22, 2026) 

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, Beth El's SummerSpeak Series, ​​Laura Abelson! sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (​A​ugust ​​15, 2026)

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, Beth El's SummerSpeak Series, ​​Josh Shein's sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (​A​ugust ​8, 2026)​ 

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, Beth El's SummerSpeak Series, ​Joan Grayson Cohen sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (​August 1, 2026)​ 

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, Beth El's SummerSpeak Series, Stephen Knable​'s sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (July ​25, 2026)

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, Beth El's SummerSpeak Series, Sharan Kushner's sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (July 18, 2026)

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, ​Senior Shabbat sermon at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (​July 11, 2026)

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In case you missed it or wanted to share, ​the first B​eth El's SummerSpeak Series, Susan Radov Epstein​'s sermon at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. (​J​uly 4, 2026)