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

Episodes

Friday Oct 03, 2025

10/03/25 Shabbat Service: Finding Strength in Fragility

Friday Oct 03, 2025

*** This week’s uplifting, musical Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this, Parashat Haazinu, is: “Between the Rock and the Sukka: Finding Strength in Fragility.” ***

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:39:54 Sermon

00:54:25 Weekly Announcements

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Friday Sep 26, 2025

09/26/25 Shabbat Service: The Modern-Day Relevance of Shabbat Shuvah

Friday Sep 26, 2025

*** 9/26/25 Musically uplifting Shabbat Service. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat Shuva, Parashat Vayelech, is: “Chazak V’Ematz: The Modern-Day Relevance of Shabbat Shuvah” ***

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:36:18 Sermon

00:51:10 Weekly Announcements

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Friday Sep 19, 2025

09/19/25 Shabbat Service: Courage to Say Sorry

Friday Sep 19, 2025

*** This week’s uplifting, musical Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Shabbat, Parashat Nitzavim, is: “Nitzavim and the Courage to Say Sorry.” ***

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:33:20 Sermon

00:38:40 ‘Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word’, performed by Marc Freedman, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin

00:46:58 Weekly Announcements

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Friday Sep 05, 2025

09/05/25 Shabbat Service: When Responsibility Is, and Is Not Yours

Friday Sep 05, 2025

*** We hope you'll join us tonight for our uplifting, musical Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Ki Tetze, is: “Ki Tetze: When Responsibility Is Yours, and When It’s Not.” ***

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:38:21 Sermon

00:50:23 Weekly Announcements

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To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org (https://ahavatolam4all.org/ )

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Friday Aug 29, 2025

08/29/25 Shabbat Service: Here, I am Home.

Friday Aug 29, 2025

** We hope you'll join us tonight for our Open House to learn more about our congregation and Hebrew School, and meet our newest Members. We are excited to welcome Tutti and Ron to our musically uplifting Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Shoftim, is: “Here, I Am Home”.**

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:39:04 Sermon

00:44:30 Song ‘Home’, Tutti – Performed by Phillip Phillips; written by: Drew Pearson and Greg Holder.

00:52:36 Weekly Announcements

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Friday Aug 22, 2025

08/22/25 Shabbat Service: Seeing the Power of Gathering Together.

Friday Aug 22, 2025

** Welcome to our uplifting, weekly Shabbat musical service. ** Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Re’eh, is: “Re’eh: Seeing the Power of Gathering Together.” **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:39:30 Sermon

00:52:45 Weekly Announcements

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To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org (https://ahavatolam4all.org/ )

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Friday Aug 15, 2025

08/15/25 Shabbat Service: The Ripple Effect from the Choices We Make.

Friday Aug 15, 2025

** Welcome to our uplifting, musical Shabbat service. ** Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Ekev, is: “The Ripple Effect from the Choices We Make.” **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:35:53 Sermon

00:31:20 ‘Poem reading of, ‘Being a Blessing’

00:50:08 Weekly Announcements

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To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org (https://ahavatolam4all.org/)

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Friday Aug 08, 2025

08/08/25 Shabbat Service: How Our Efforts Outlive Us.

Friday Aug 08, 2025

** We hope you'll join us tonight for our uplifting, musical Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat Nachamu, Parashat Vaetchanan, is: “Moses's Circumstance Shows How Our Efforts Outlive Us”.

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:37:27 Sermon

00:50:27 Weekly Announcements

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To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org (https://ahavatolam4all.org/)

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