Havdalah Happy Hour (February 7, 2026)

Havdalah Happy Hour (February 7, 2026)

Author: Beth El Congregation of Baltimore February 8, 2026 Duration: 28:26

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This week’s episode is a full ride through Baltimore memories, modern obsessions, and the everyday chaos that somehow always brings us together. Join Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Cantor Emily Ellentuck as they dive into nostalgic Baltimore—the charming, the spooky, and the childhood adventures that only longtime locals truly understand.

From there, the crew jumps into the shows we’re currently streaming and absolutely obsessed with. If you’ve got recommendations, drop them in the comments—clearly we need more content to binge.

Naturally, no Havdalah Happy Hour is complete without revisiting the eternal debate: why does Pikesville feel so far from Owings Mills, even though it absolutely isn’t. Add in a spirited discussion of coffee lovers vs. the coffee‑averse, plus our weekly roundup of weather updates and driving absurdities, and you’ve got peak Beth El energy.

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

Tune in and enjoy the conversation.


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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