Havdalah Happy Hour (February 28, 2026)

Havdalah Happy Hour (February 28, 2026)

Author: Beth El Congregation of Baltimore March 1, 2026 Duration: 32:56

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This week’s episode is a joyful reunion as Jill Suffel and Cantor Emily Ellentuck return from their incredible Beth El trip to Israel—and they come bearing stories. They give us the full rundown: the shopping (obviously), the unforgettable bites, the mitzvah moments, the explorations, and yes… the cereal haul they lovingly brought back for Ben Kreshtool.

Ben, in true Ben fashion, takes that energy and launches us straight into the ever‑dramatic world of weather updates and the traffic monstrosities we’ve all been dealing with lately. It’s chaotic, it’s comforting, it’s classic Havdalah Happy Hour.

As always, we wrap things up with a heartfelt blessing of the week and a perfectly on‑brand shonda of the week.

✨ Tune in and enjoy the adventure.


At the heart of The Beth El Podcast Network is our flagship series, The Chai Life at Beth El Congregation. This particular podcast serves as a vibrant meeting point where ancient traditions and modern life sit down for a genuine conversation. Rather than offering lectures, it creates a space for thoughtful dialogue that examines how Jewish wisdom, values, and community intersect with the pressing questions and daily realities we all face. Each episode is crafted to feel like joining a discussion among curious friends, one that is both accessible and deeply substantive. You'll hear explorations that are as likely to touch on spirituality and text as they are on culture, ethics, and current events. The aim is to illuminate perspectives that resonate within the Jewish community while also providing insightful points of connection for anyone interested in a thoughtful, faith-based lens on the world. This network's cornerstone podcast consistently proves that topics grounded in religious tradition can be profoundly engaging and universally relevant, turning each audio session into an opportunity for both discovery and reflection. We invite you to find a moment in your week for these conversations that educate, challenge, and ultimately, enrich the listener's understanding.
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