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This week, Ben Kreshtool and Cantor Emily Ellentuck dive into Parshat Shemini as we continue in the Book of Leviticus.

What sets the Jewish people apart from others? And more importantly—what does it mean to be holy in our everyday lives?

From the food we eat to the prayers we say, holiness isn’t a once-a-week event—it’s a daily choice. Ben and Cantor Emily explore how everyday actions can become sacred, why Judaism encourages us not to cancel out a mitzvah, and how we can bring intention and meaning into even the most routine moments.

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In case you missed it or want to share, here is this weeks Shabbat Sermon with Rabbi Steve Schwartz, at Beth El Congregation in Baltimore. (April 19, 2025)

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This week on The Havdalah Happy Hour, we’re joined by the one and only Ben Suffel! We kick things off with a very special feature: 90 seconds of frozen video thanks to a technical glitch. (Don't worry — we recover faster than Jeremy and Jill will be eating pizza after Passover ends.)

Once we’re back in action, we recap Passover. Tune in to hear our hot takes on Passover-themed TV episodes, our favorite Passover desserts (macaroons? flourless cake?), and we end with our Shonda of the Week segment.

Pull up a chair, pour a glass of Elijah’s wine (or something stronger), and join us for another spirited episode on the Beth El Podcast Network.