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Jumping into Genesis, Rabbi Schwartz and Rabbi Saroken delve into our weekly Torah portion, continuing this week with Lech Lecha.

Why did Abraham follow God's call to leave his home? How willing would you be to take a leap and go into the unknown? Tune in next week when we discuss Gomorrah - a city destroyed by fire or a Jerry Garcia song.

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This past Shabbat our Ritual Director Ben Kreshtool discussed his recent journey back to Poland.

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Grab a seat and pour yourself a drink—it’s time for the return of The Havdalah Happy Hour! In our brand new season opener, we’re diving into the highs and lows of this past holiday season. Join us as Ben takes us behind the scenes of his Yom Kippur preparations and shares a few unusual moments he spotted from the bimah. And, of course, it wouldn’t be The Havdalah Happy Hour without our favorite segment: Shonda of the Week! Listen in for stories, insights, and a touch of the High Holy Day spirit.

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Jumping into Genesis, Rabbi Schwartz and Rabbi Saroken delve into each Torah portion in Genesis, starting with Noach, to explore timeless lessons and challenges relevant to modern life. They discuss the themes of creation and renewal, reflecting on how Noach’s story serves as both a tale of divine judgment and human resilience. We also add a mix of the World Series, Lord of the Rings, and household chores.

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"How do we begin this year so full of new dreams? How do we find the courage to translate those dreams into a reality?"

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 Baltimore.

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Beth El Congregation's My Story - featuring Tammra Sigler and moderated by Dr. Eyal Bor.

Tammra’s paintings and monotypes are part of the permanent collections of The National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C., and the Baltimore Museum of Art, as well as many private and corporate collections nationally and internationally. Discover her interesting connection to Beth El Congregation.

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"We don't know what tomorrow will bring. We don't know if it will feel safe, comfortable or easy to live as a Jew. But, what we do know is that when we focus on the moment, when we allow ourselves to dance, sing, or to give gratitude, then sometimes in all of those things we can experience a sense of joy that's unexpected."

In case you missed it, or would like to share, here is Rabbi Dana Saroken's sermon from this past Shabbat at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.

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"Prayer enables me to see the beauty in the world. Prayer places me in the story of Am Yisrael, the Jewish people, and reminds me that I'm a link in a chain of an ancient and sacred tradition, and I have a responsibility to make sure it continues."

In case you missed it or want to share, here is Rabbi Steven Schwartz's Yom Kippur sermon from Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.