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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.
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Episodes
Nov 20, 2024
Nov 20, 2024
1hr 16 min
** 11/20/24 Rabbi's Corner, Gilad Skolnick of LEKET ISRAEL, their National Food Bank **
Rabbi Idan welcomed Gilad to this week's Rabbi's Corner.
Leket Israel, the National Food Bank, is the leading food rescue organization in Israel. Unique among all other organizations that serve the poor in Israel and food banks worldwide, Leket Israel’s sole focus is rescuing healthy, surplus food and delivering it to those in need through partner nonprofit organizations.
LEKET INFO:
Gilad's email: Gilad@Leket.US
Leket website: https://www.leket.org/en/
Leket Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeketIsrael/
VIDEOS:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFxCjtX5t1k
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL6JRHPOO3k (Focused on volunteering)
- https://youtu.be/es4rZkCPTMI?si=_kXe_tNSw0XCDHwH (A more comprehensive video on the start of Leket)
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Nov 15, 2024
Nov 15, 2024
31 min
Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Vayera, is: “From Abraham to Lavi: A Celebration of Tradition and Togetherness”
Rabbi Idan's audio during much of the service was distorted with an echo, hence this podcast has been shorted. But we have a glorious treat with the #MusicMagic performed by Tutti and Ron Druyan! ENJOY!!
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Nov 8, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
1hr 3 min
** 11/08/24 Musically uplifting Shabbat Service **
Rabbi Idan is in Israel celebrating the Bris of his new nephew and will conduct services remotely from there this weekend!
SERMON: 00:37:54
WEEKLY Announcements: 00:49:54
VETERANS DAY PRAYER: 00:56:36
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: 00:58:04
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Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Lech Lecha, is: “Lech Lecha: Journeying Forward Together”
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Nov 8, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
14 min
** HHD 2024-5785 Congregation Ahavat Olam's President's Kol Nidrei Remarks, 10/11/24 **
Marc Freedman, Congregation Ahavat Olam's Founding President gives his annual 'Kol Nidrei President's Remarks', followed by Corey Fredman performing Yihyu L’ratzon.
The transcript of Marc's speech can be found here: https://ahavatolam4all.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CAO_HHD-2024-Kol-Nidrei_Pres-Remarks-Transcript_Branded.pdf
Yael Rubinstein — Cellist
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Nov 1, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
59 min
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service 11/01/24 **
Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Noach, is: “After the Flood: Choosing Leadership Amidst a Sea of Uncertainty”
00:35:21 SERMON: “After the Flood: Choosing Leadership Amidst a Sea of Uncertainty”
00:42:58 ANTHEM: 'Here Comes the Sun'
00:49:43 Congregation Ahavat Olam Announcements
00:54:16 Prayer for our Nation
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Oct 25, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
1hr 2 min
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret service, featuring a special appearance by the Ahavat Olam Ensemble. We celebrate our heritage... by dancing with the Torahs during the Simchat Torah portion of the service, and then we will remember our loved ones during the Yizkor/Shemini Atzeret portion.
On this Shemini Atzeret, we mark the beginning of the rainy season, and Rabbi Idan will lead Tefilat HaGeshem, a traditional prayer of thanks to God for the blessing of rain.
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Oct 18, 2024
Oct 18, 2024
1hr 5 min
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Wishing you a joyous Sukkot! Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat Chol Ha-Moed Sukkot is: “Sukkot: Finding Strength in Fragility”
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Oct 11, 2024
Oct 11, 2024
14 min
High Holidays, 5785-2024, Kol Nidrei Service
00:00:00 SERMON by Rabbi Idan: “The Cracks of Discourse: Lessons from Jewish Tradition and Modern Conflict”
00:11:15 ANTHEM: 'October Rain', Performed by Tutti Druyan, soloist, accompanied on the piano by Ron Druyan
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