Congregation Ahavat Olam Podcast

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Discover the Heartbeat of Congregation Ahavat Olam – The Music Shul of Merrimack Valley! Step into a world where music, community, and timeless love blend together. At Congregation Ahavat Olam, led by Rabbi Idan Irelander—a beloved spiritual guide and a talented musician—our podcast opens doors to inspiring Friday night Shabbat services, soul-stirring melodies, and profound teachings that resonate across generations and traditions. This podcast isn’t just about listening; it’s about belonging. Each episode is a celebration of Ahavat Olam, or ”Everlasting Love,” echoing our commitment to embrace and uplift everyone. Here, we welcome all who seek meaning, connection, and joy in the warmth of a spirited, inclusive Jewish community. Tune in for an experience that goes beyond words—a journey of love, faith, and the shared power of music that knows no boundaries. Subscribe now and become part of something truly special. We invite you to listen, connect, and let Ahavat Olam become a part of your life. Join us on this journey of Everlasting Love. Welcome to Congregation Ahavat Olam. Welcome home. _________________________ To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org (https://ahavatolam4all.org/home-1/) _________________________ Receive weekly updates from Congregation Ahavat Olam. Follow this link to sign up: https://ahavatolam4all.org/home-1/#newsletter

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07/04/25 Shabbat Service: Independence with Integrity

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Shabbat Shalom and Happy Independence Day!

** Tonight’s uplifting, musical Shabbat service is virtual. A reminder that throughout July, all services are offered virtually. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Chukat, is: “Independence with Integrity: An Ancient Israeli and a Modern American Ideal” **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:36:00 Sermon

00:49:15 Weekly Announcements

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Friday Jun 27, 2025

06/27/25 Shabbat Service: Victoria joins Rabbi on the Bimah

Friday Jun 27, 2025

** Congregation Ahavat Olam to Perform Victoria's Bat Mitzvah at 1600 Osgood Tomorrow, 6/28/25. **

In Her Own Words… “For my Mitzvah project, I am raising money by collecting and returning bottles and cans and donating all the proceeds to the Arthritis Foundation through their website, Arthritis.org. The Arthritis Foundation funds research to discover cures and treatments for arthritis and supports programs that help improve the daily lives of people living with arthritis.” **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:31:53 Victoria shares her thoughts on her Torah portion

00:40:11 Weekly Announcements

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Friday Jun 20, 2025

06/20/25 Shabbat Service: Annual Meeting Shabbat, joined by Tutti & Ron

Friday Jun 20, 2025

** This evening was our Annual Meeting Shabbat! Join us as we express our gratitude to our esteemed board members for their leadership and support, and as we welcome three incredible new individuals joining our board. We also presented our second Annual Volunteer Award.

Tutti and Ron joined us to share their musical artistry. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Annual Meeting Shabbat, Parashat Sh’lach, is: “A Board with Confidence: Leading Like Caleb and Joshua”**

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00:51 Rabbi offers up a prayer to Israel.

00:00:02 Rabbi & Tutti perform ‘Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!’, or ‘A Song of Ascents’.

00:34:53 Sermon

00:41:26 Volunteer Award Ceremony

00:45:41 Tutti performs ‘The Climb’

00:53:40 Weekly Announcements

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Friday Jun 13, 2025

06/13/25 Shabbat Service: Ice Cream Shabbat, ‘Divine Dessert

Friday Jun 13, 2025

** We are excited to invite you to a special Ice Cream Shabbat evening! Enjoy the cool sweetness of ice cream and the warmth of friendship and community as we welcome the summer. Our in-house ensemble will lead us with some “cool” tunes, and a delicious Shabbat Oneg, featuring ice cream generously sponsored by Susan Yavner, Maxa Berid, Audrey Goldberg, and Carol Baumgarten, will follow the service. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Beha’alotcha, is: “Divine Dessert.” **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00:32 Rabbi Idan offers up a prayer to Israel

00:39:58 Sermon

00:52:56 Weekly Announcements

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Friday Jun 06, 2025

06/06/25 Shabbat Service: 'Coming Home, College Reunion Shabbat!’

Friday Jun 06, 2025

** We are excited to welcome back our college students and recent alumni for a special Shabbat evening - a joyful reunion filled with warmth, connection, and friendship. It's a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, share stories from campus life, and enjoy a delicious Shabbat Oneg together, whether you're home for the summer or just visiting.

Congregation Ahavat Olam to Perform Mackenzie's Bat Mitzvah, 6/7/25, hence, Mackenzie also joined Rabbi Idan on the bimah. **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:36:03 ‘Kenzie shares her thoughts on her Torah portion

00:47:22 Weekly Announcements

00:53:34 College students join Rabbi Idan on the bimah to perform ‘A Blessing for the Ones You Love’

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Friday May 30, 2025

05/30/25 Shabbat Service: 'Music of Freedom' Shabbat

Friday May 30, 2025

** Tonight we welcome Reverend Myers, Minister of Music Michael Belcher, and members of the Andover Baptist Church Unity Choir for a special “Music of Freedom” Shabbat service! Come and listen to an inspiring evening of music, with Reverend Myers delivering the sermon!” **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:02:03 Rabbi Idan’s message of ‘Music, the universal language of the Soul.’

00:07:32 Andover Baptist Unity Choir performs, ‘This Little Heart of Mine’

00:25:11 Ben reads from the Book of Deuteronomy

00:27:45 Performance of ‘Go Down Moses’

00:45:28 Pastor Meyer’s Sermon

00:55:10 Performance of, ‘Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around’

01:00:00 Weekly Announcements

01:05:00 All perform, ‘We Shall Overcome’

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Friday May 23, 2025

05/23/25 Shabbat Service: Honoring Our Heritage and Resilience with Dance

Friday May 23, 2025

** Join us tonight for a special Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) service celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem! Our member Anne Schwartz will be teaching us several easy Israeli folk dances during the service. Rabbi Idan's sermon is: "Steps of Resilience: Honoring Our Heritage and Resilience, on Yom Yerushalayim, with Dance" **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:32:16 Sermon

00:38:10 Folk Dancing

00:57:50 Weekly Announcements

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Friday May 16, 2025

05/16/25 Shabbat Service: Confirmation class celebratory service

Friday May 16, 2025

** 05-16-25 Shabbat Service: Tonight, we are rejoicing in the graduation of our extraordinary Confirmation class as they express their desire to lead a Jewish life. This marks a significant milestone for our congregation, as it is Congregation Ahavat Olam's THIRD Confirmation class celebratory service! **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:33:06 Graduation Ceremony

00:36:45 Sermon

00:53:42 Confirmation Commitment Statement

00:55:41 Weekly Announcements

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