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The Chai Life at Beth El Congregation is our flagship podcast, blending Judaism with contemporary issues. Engaging and informative, it sparks intriguing conversations to educate and entertain, both in the Jewish community and beyond.
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Havdalah Happy Hour (May 2, 2026)
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This week’s episode is peak classic Havdalah Happy Hour energy as Ben Kreshtool, Jill Suffel, and Cantor Emily Ellentuck dive into the everyday debates, memories, and hilarity that make this hour the happiest.
We kick things off with the ever‑present topic that somehow always finds us: traffic — and the big existential question of adulthood — when do you fill your gas tank. From there, we tumble into a wave of nostalgia sparked by packing and old movies, unlocking long‑lost memories, family fun facts, and the ongoing mystery of whether Jill still journals.
Naturally, this leads to the ultimate sentimental showdown: how much stuff do you still have from your childhood? Do you save it? Toss it? Pretend you’ll organize it someday? The answers were… revealing. And yes, shopping made its inevitable appearance too.
As always, we wrap up with our signature blessing of the week and shonda of the week, bringing warmth, humor, and a little reflection to close out Shabbat.
✨ Tune in and listen.
