Join us for a vibrant lineup of Friday night Shabbat experiences and special community events this spring.
Join us for a moving Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Shabbat service as we come together in reflection and remembrance.
Our member Bill Rosenberg will share his parents’ remarkable survival story, “A Place Called Sosúa: A Haven for Jews in 1938.”
The evening will also feature meaningful music performed by Tutti and Ron Druyan, and the lighting of six memorial candles in honor of the six million Jews who perished. All are welcome to be part of this powerful and meaningful service.
Folk Dancing Shabbat with our own Anne Schwartz, in honor of Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day.
Our member, Anne Schwartz, will teach us several easy Israeli folk dances during the service. We will honor our heritage and resilience with dance
Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) is the national holiday commemorating the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. It celebrates the rebirth of the Jewish state after nearly 2,000 years of exile, honoring freedom, resilience, and self-determination.
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Tonight’s service will be filled with music and featuring a special appearance by the Ahavat Olam band.
Family Food Fun: Cooking, Creativity & Healthy Habits, 9:30 A – 11:30 A
Join us for a lively, hands-on program designed to spark creativity and confidence in the kitchen — all in a fun, low-pressure environment. Led by registered dietitian and nutrition culinarian Franceen Friefeld 
To learn more and register.
The Next Chapter Social group invites you to our first Second Act Sunday outing of the season—a relaxed and beautiful spring morning at Stevens-Coolidge Gardens, where the tulips will be in full bloom. We’ll gather at 11:00 AM. To learn more and register.
The FIRST SUNDAY of every month, Congregation Ahavat Olam sends a group of volunteers to the Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence for the dinner shift, 4-7 PM. To learn more, sign up.
A musical Shabbat service featuring our in-house band.
Tonight’s service will be filled with music and featuring a special appearance by the Ahavat Olam band.
During tonight’s Shabbat Service, we will rejoice, as a community, in the graduation of our extraordinary Confirmation class as they express their desire to lead a Jewish life.
“Today, you affirm not just what you have learned—but who you are becoming.
In a tradition built on questions, your voice matters.
In a story still being written, your presence matters.
May you go forward with curiosity, courage, and compassion—
and may your journey continue to bring light to the world.” – CAO
In this sacred moment of Yizkor, we remember that those we have loved and lost are never truly gone. They live on in the quiet rhythms of our lives—in our choices, our values, and in the love we continue to share.
Yizkor calls us to transform remembrance into a living tribute—to honor those we cherish through acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion. By bringing light into the world, we ensure that their legacy continues—within us, and beyond us.
May their memory be a blessing, and a light that continues to guide us.
Our annual “Music of Freedom” with special guests at our shul: the Andover Baptist Church
Congregation Ahavat Olam is thrilled to welcome Pastor Myers, Minister of Music Michael Belcher, and members of the Andover Baptist Church Unity Choir for a special “Music of Freedom” Shabbat service.
Mark your calendars for this inspiring evening of music, with Pastor Myers delivering the sermon!
Emmy’s Bat Mitzvah will be held at 5:15 PM, off-site. Zoom will not be available.
May the wisdom you gained as you studied for this day guide you throughout your entire life.
“There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” — Amanda Gorman
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Join us for a special Shabbat evening as we welcome back our college students and recent alumni for a joyful reunion filled with warmth, connection, and friendship. Our very own Justin Weiss will be our special guest speaker.
Reconnect with old friends, share stories from campus life, and enjoy a delicious Shabbat Oneg together.
We can’t wait to see you!
Mazal Tov to Carol B., our second Adult Bat Mitzvah Graduate.
A reminder from our first adult Bat Mitzvah, Sherri, “I encourage you to have faith in yourself as you are challenged in life…and teach your children to do the same.”
Annual Meeting, followed by Friday night service with Tutti & Ron, along with a new Yahrzeit plaque unveiling ceremony.
We hope you’ll join us in expressing our gratitude to our esteemed board members for their leadership and support. We will also present our third Annual Volunteer Award.
A Bar With a Mitzvah is a joyful, members-only social evening created especially for our CAO community. Come enjoy live music with the Ahavat Olam Ensemble, an open mic (singing and instruments welcome), light pub-style food, BYOB drinks, and the simple pleasure of being together — no agenda, just community.
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