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 Aug 01, 2025

08/01/25 Shabbat Service: Sacred Words at Life's Thresholds

Friday Aug 01, 2025

** We are back to in-person services and hope you'll join us tonight for our musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Devarim, is: "Sacred Words at Life's Thresholds." **

The “Joy Of A Daughter”

Tonight's service will also include a Simchat Bat, a celebration of the birth of a daughter. Mazal Tov to Sarah and Luke Dawson on the baby naming for their beautiful daughter, Rosa Helen Dawson, and to the proud grandparents, our founding members, Rita and John Norton, as well as Leo and Svetlana Pukhovitsky, and Scott and Mercy Dawson.

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:38:43 Sermon

00:44:37 Baby Naming

00:57:36 Weekly Updates

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Friday Jul 25, 2025

07/25/25 Shabbat Service: A Future Made of Memories.

Friday Jul 25, 2025

** A special treat: Shabbat on the Road at the Ginsberg’s in beautiful Gloucester! We look forward to seeing you in person and virtually. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Matot-Masei, is: “A Future Made of Memories” **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:39:50 Sermon

Apologies, but we lost our remote connection just before the weekly announcements. However, the 54 minutes leading up to that point are well worth your time. Enjoy!

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Friday Jul 18, 2025

07/18/25 Shabbat Service: The Vacuum of Leadership.

Friday Jul 18, 2025

** Join us tonight for our uplifting, musical Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Pinchas, is: “The Vacuum of Leadership: When Even Thoughtful Silence Becomes Dangerous.” **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:39:30 Sermon

00:51:54 Weekly Announcements

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Friday Jul 11, 2025

07/11/25 Shabbat Service: The meaning and practice of Tahara.

Friday Jul 11, 2025

** Join us for our uplifting, musical Shabbat service. Chesed shel Emet, the truest act of kindness, is a central value in Judaism and involves the sacred process of Tahara, the ritual cleansing of a loved one’s body before burial. Tonight, we welcome a special guest, Linda Goodspeed, from our local Hevra Kadisha (Jewish burial society), who will explain the meaning and practice of Tahara. **

SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:35:50 Linda Goodspeed from our local Hevra Kadisha, (Jewish burial society)

00:51:38 Weekly Announcements

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Friday Jul 04, 2025

07/04/25 Shabbat Service: Independence with Integrity

Friday Jul 04, 2025

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

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