Congregation Ahavat Olam Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 98
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
11/15/24 Shabbat Service: Tradition and Togetherness, Tutti & Ron
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…
11/08/24_Shabbat Service: Journeying Forward Together, (Rabbi in Israel-Remote Service)
** 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 A…
HHD Kol Nidrei 2024 'President's Remarks', 'Reasonable Optimism' Corey sings Yihyu L’ratzon
** 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',…
11/01/2024 Shabbat Service: After the Flood: Choosing Leadership Amidst a Sea of Uncertainty
** 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 …
10/25/2024 Shabbat Service: Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret service, Ahavat Olam Ensemble
** 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 …
10/18/2024 Shabbat Service: Sukkot: Finding Strength in Fragility
** 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 Fr…
10/11/24, High Holiday 2024-5785, Kol Nidrei, Sermon and Anthem
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 …
10/04/24 Shabbat Service: Shanah Tovah v’Gmar Chatima Tovah
** Shabbat Shalom, Shanah Tovah v’Gmar Chatima Tovah! **
We hope you join us for this musically uplifting weekly service for Shabbat Shuva.
To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit …
High Holidays 5785-2024, 10/03/2024 Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Sermon and Anthem
High Holidays, 5785-2024, 10/03/2024, Rosh Hashanah, Day 1
SERMON: “The Villa in the Jungle: Israel’s Struggle for Identity and Security”
ANTHEM: Tutti Druyan, soloist – “There’s the Greatest Love …
9/27/2024 Shabbat Service: Choosing Life: The Power of Kindness, Responsibility, and Free Will
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelech, is: "Choosing Life: The Power of Kindness, Responsibil…
9/20/2024 Shabbat Service: Ellie joins Rabbi on the Bimah (Ellie's Bat Mitzvah this weekend)
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Ellie will join Rabbi Idan for this evening’s Shabbat service. She will lead us in prayer and share her thoughts on her T…
9/13/2024 Shabbat Service: First B’not Mitzvah, Lila and Alice join Rabbi on the Bimah
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Lila and Alice joined Rabbi Idan for the evening’s Shabbat service. They led us in prayer and shared their thoughts on th…
09/06/2024 Shabbat Service: From Rafah to Shoftim: A Call for Justice in the Face of Hostage Tragedy
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Shoftim, is: From Rafah to Shoftim: A Call for Justice in the Face of Hosta…
08/30/2024 Shabbat Service: Rooted in Tradition, Strength in Flexibility
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Re’eh, is: “Rooted in Tradition, Strength in Flexibility.”
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08/23/2024 Shabbat Service: I Hear You: The Transformative Power of Listening *TUTTI & RON joins us*
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
We are excited to welcome Tutti and Ron for our musically uplifting Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat…
08/16/2024 Shabbat Service: Rooted in Tradition: Building a Stronger Jewish Tomorrow
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat Nachamu, Parashat Va’etchanan, is: “Rooted in Tradition: Building a Stronger Jewish T…
08/09/2024 Shabbat Service: Devarim (Deuteronomy), Dever and Dibra: the Fifth Book, the Fifth Plague
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Devarim, is: “Devarim (Deuteronomy), Dever and Dibra: the Fifth Book, the F…
08/02/2024 Shabbat Service: Sacred Stations—Holy Moments in New Locations
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Tonight is a special treat: Shabbat on The Road and Open House in Gloucester. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Para…
07/26/2024 Shabbat Service: The Harmony of Keva and Kavana: The Art of Truly Being Present
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Rabbi Idan's Pnina for this Shabbat, Parashat Pinchas, is: “The Harmony of Keva and Kavana: The Art of Truly Being Present…
07/12/2024 Shabbat Service: Touching Lives: The Impact of Simple Gestures
** Congregation Ahavat Olam’s musically uplifting weekly Shabbat service. **
Rabbi Idan's Pnina for this Shabbat, Parashat Chukat, is: “Touching Lives: The Impact of Simple Gestures."
Sermon excer…