Congregation Ahavat Olam Podcast

*** Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Emor, and the upcoming holiday of Lag BaOmer, is: “Lag BaOmer: The Fire That Warms.”*** SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:39:13 Sermon 00:54:51 Weekly Announcements _________________________  To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org (https://ahavatolam4all.org/home-1/ )    _________________________  R...

Our service featured a special keynote speaker: our member Bill Rosenberg, who will share his parents’ remarkable survival story, “A Place Called Sosúa: A Haven for Jews in 1938.” We were grateful to welcome Tutti and Ron Druyan, who brought their musical talents to this meaningful evening. Six memorial candles were lit in honor of our brethren who perished. SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:24:04 Bi...

*** For the final Shabbat of 2025, the service is offered virtually only. Rabbi Idan's sermon  for this Shabbat, Parashat Vayigash, is: “Drawing Near Toward One Another and Toward a Better Year.” *** SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:28:57 Sermon 00:24:18 Poem Reading, ‘Being a Blessing _________________________  To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.o...

*** Welcome to our joyful annual CHANUKAH NIGHT OF MUSIC Shabbat service, featuring the Ahavat Olam Ensemble. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat Chanukah, Parashat Miketz, is: “Lyrics and Melodies: Light for the Ears.”*** SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:33:09 Sermon 00:55:31 Weekly Announcements 00:58:04 Special President Announcement _________________________  To learn more about Congregation Ah...

*** Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Vayeshev, is: “Rebuilding Trust in a Fractured Jewish Family.” *** SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:33:05 Sermon 00:49:13 Weekly Announcements 00:54:54 Poem reading, ‘Lamps Within’ _________________________  To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org ( https://ahavatolam4all.org/home-1/ )    __________...

*** This week’s uplifting, musical Shabbat service. A Special "College Shabbat" edition. The Ahavat Olam Ensemble performs, and we will hear from students Eliza Gibbs & Alexander Gibbs about their Jewish experiences at college.” *** SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:37:08 College Students share their College experiences 00:47:09 Corey Freedman, CAO Alumni, sings ’Honesty’ written by Billy Joel 00...

*** This week’s uplifting, musical Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan lead tonight’s Shabbat Service and the L’dor V’dor, Legacy in Motion presentation and celebration, including the installation and dedication of new names on Congregation Ahavat Olam’s Yahrzeit Wall.” *** “Tonight, we gather as a community to honor the legacies of Congregation Ansha Sholum, Lawrence, and Temple Emanu-El, Haverhill, and...

*** This week’s uplifting, musical Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan's sermon  for this Shabbat, Parashat Vayera, is: “Between Abraham and Sarah: Faith with Eyes Open.” *** SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:32:00 Sermon 00:46:26 Weekly Announcements 00:48:51 Reading of special Veteran’s Day Prayer 00:50:17 Congregation sings ‘God Bless America.’ _________________________  To learn more about Congregation A...

*** This week’s uplifting, musical Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this Shabbat, Parashat Lech Lecha, is: “Lech Lecha: Go Forth, Go Within.” *** SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:35:40 Sermon 00:52:48 Weekly Announcements _________________________  To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org ( https://ahavatolam4all.org/home-1/ )    ____________...

*** This week’s uplifting, musical Shabbat service. Rabbi Idan's sermon  for this Shabbat, Parashat Noach, is: “Noach, AI, and the Moral Architects of the Future.” *** SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:38:35 Sermon 00:53:52 Weekly Announcements _________________________  To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org (https://ahavatolam4all.org/home-1/ )   ...

*** On this Shemini Atzeret, we marked 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. Rabbi Idan's sermon for this special Shabbat is: “Am Yisrael Chai: Life, Memory, and New Beginnings.” *** SHABBAT SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:31:25 Sermon 00:47:22 Torah Portion/Dance 01:05:58 Weekly Announcements __________...

*** 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 _________________________  To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org ( https://ahavatolam4all.org/home-1...

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

*** 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 _________________________  To learn more ab...

*** 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 _________________________  To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org ( h...

** 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 P...

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

** 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 _________________________  To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org...

** 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 _________________________  To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org (...

** 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 thei...

** 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 th...

** 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 _________________________  To learn more about Congregation Ahavat Olam, please visit our website: AhavatOlam4all.org (https...

** 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. ** SHAB...

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 ______________...

** 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 support...