Bethelians Podcast
Bethelians is the podcast for and about the people of Planet Beth El. Our goal is to highlight the stories, experiences, and voices of our community members so we can get to know each other better.
If you’d like to be featured on a future episode, please reach out to programs@betheldurham.org
"I absolutely love the Bethelians podcast! Every episode teaches me something new about our community, and I’m constantly amazed by how unique and inspiring each member of Beth El is."
Episode 1
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Meet Beth El’s new Associate Rabbi, Rachel Posner, as she shares her journey to Beth El, her path to becoming a Rabbi, and how she has continued to nurture her roots.
Episode 2
Sunday, September 21, 2025
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!
Episode 3
Sunday, November 24, 2025
Rabbi Greyber interviews Membership Committee co-chairs Allison Zarkin and Sandi Kronick to discuss all things welcoming and engaging prospective, new, and current members
Episode 4
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Listen to hilarious stories and off-topic anecdotes (because we couldn’t stay on topic!) from former Chancellor of Duke Medicine Ralph Snyderman and Nobel Prize–winning chemist Bob Lefkowitz. Hear them reflect on their Jewish journeys, not their professional lives—and learn a little Yiddish along the way!
Episode 5
Friday, January 2, 2025
Join us for a conversation with noted artist and metalworker Perry Whitted about his work in our Jewish community. Did you know he’s the artist behind several stunning pieces in our synagogue, including the ner tamid, the Shin bike rack, and the giant menorahs we recently lit for Chanukah?
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