The Man Behind the Menorah (And Other Metalwork)
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Hear us talk with noted artist and metalworker Perry Whitted about his work within our Jewish Community. Did you know he's the one behind multiple beautiful art pieces in our synagogue, including the ner tamid, the Shin bike rack, and the giant menorahs we lit recently for Chanukah? We want to thank Perry for participating not only with this podcast, but for his participation and work with our Jewish community. Our lives and community are far richer with you in it, and we cannot thank you enough for your support and beautiful artwork. If you're interested in being featured on the podcast to...
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A Spectrum of Yiddish Words
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Listen to the hilarious stories and anecdotes (because we couldn't keep on topic) from former Chancellor of Duke Medicine Ralph Snyderman and Chemistry Nobel Prize winner Bob Lefkowitz. Listen to them talk about their Jewish journey, not talk about their professional lives, and learn some Yiddish with us! Thank you for listening to Bethelians! Our regular services are every Shabbat morning at 9:30 and for those with little ones, Shabbat childcare is at 10 AM. If you'd like to be featured on the podcast, please reach out to us at . L'hitraot!
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Why Here? Why Beth El? Why Membership Committee?
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Listen to the Jewish connection and Jewish stories of Membership Committee Co-Chairs, Sandi Kronick and Allison Zarkin! If you're inspired by this episode to hop on with the membership committee, we'd love to know and connect you further with the people you just listened to. If you are interested in being feature on the podcast, please email us at programs@betheldurham.org. We would love to talk with you!
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Come, Come and Hear (Us Talk About) The Shofar!
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Come with us to hear the stories of some of our shofar blowers! Rabbi Greyber interviews Sid Levinson and Steve Prince about their history of blowing shofar. Get ready for the excitement of High Holidays and hearing the shofar at the synagogue! For anyone who is unable to come to services and hear the shofar for High Holidays, please reach out to our office and we can attempt to arrange a shofar visit. For more information about services for both the High Holidays and beyond, please visit our . If you'd like to be featured on the podcast, please reach out to .
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And Now: Rabbi Dr. Rachel Posner, Poet
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Get to know Beth El's new Associate Rabbi, Rachel Posner, and hear her story of how she came to Beth El, became a Rabbi, and kept watering her roots. Special thanks to Jenna Joy for her previous hosting; we couldn't have done this without your innovation and effort in previous episodes. If you're interested in being featured on the podcast, please reach out to and let us know. You can find more information about services on our
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The Conversation No One Wants to Have: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Through the Eyes of Young Bethelians
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Bethelians Julia Snyder and Micah Pickus sit down with Rabbi Greyber and jennajoy to have one of those conversations it sometimes seems no one wants to have. Today we discuss Israeli-Palestinian conflict! Specifically, this episode focuses on the experiences of young adults at Beth El as they navigate balancing their Jewish identities with their personal politics in a landscape of fast-paced social media. Whether leading services or teaching Hebrew school, both our guests -- Micah and Julia -- are deeply engaged Jewish young adults. Julia serves currently as Beth Meyers’s Program...
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Jereme Albin: Rituals, Rules and the Creativity They Spark
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Jereme Albin leads Marketplace Operations at Credible, a financial technology company based in Triangle and the Bay Area. On today’s episode, Jereme discusses the role of Beth El’s ritual committee and how he and his family found their home as Bethel-ians. To hear more about the wonderful Beth El community follow us on Instagram @betheldurham, and listen to other Bethelians episodes -- available on all streaming platforms.
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Roz Keith: StandWithTrans - A Founder and Mother’s Story of Getting to Know Her Son
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Roz Keith, executive director and founder of Stand With Trans (a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting trans youth) discusses the difficulties of transition, being queer in a Jewish setting, and loving your child unconditionally. Keith shares the story of her son, Hunter, who came out as transgender in 2013, and explains the role Stand With Trans plays in providing resources to transgender youth and their famillies. For more information about her organization, visit . To hear more about the wonderful Beth El community follow us on Instagram @betheldurham,...
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Libby Vaughn: Same-Sex Marriage, the Most Normal Thing in the World
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Barry Yeoman: When COVID-19 Isn't Your First Global Pandemic
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