Rabbi Steve Schwartz's sermon. (December 13, 2025)

Rabbi Steve Schwartz's sermon. (December 13, 2025)

Author: Beth El Congregation of Baltimore December 15, 2025 Duration: 12:32

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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.


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