L’dor V’dor—“from generation to generation”—is more than a phrase; it’s our living promise to honor the past while shaping the future. On this special night, we unveil and install sacred ritual artifacts entrusted to us by the congregations of Ansha Sholum of Lawrence and Temple Emanu-El of Haverhill—communities that, with open hearts, sought to ensure their legacy would continue to inspire future generations. Now, these treasured pieces find their forever home at Congregation Ahavat Olam.
This milestone evening unites history, faith, and community. It is a story of heritage reclaimed and spirit renewed—a true legacy in motion.
Pictured above: Eliud Calderon (congregant/master carpenter extraordinarre) (left & right), Max Dawson (founding member, Board of Directors) (middle), meticulously disassembling the ‘Heart of the Ark’ artifact from Ansha Sholum, Lawrence.
This event is free and open to the public. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
The entire evening will also be livestreamed on Zoom and Facebook Live, so everyone—near and far—can share in this meaningful celebration together.
Friday, 11/21/25
6:15 PM · Doors Open
6:30 PM · Presentation
7:00 PM · Shabbat Service (including installation and dedication of new names on Congregation Ahavat Olam’s Yahrzeit Wall)
Congregation Ahavat Olam
1600 Osgood Street, Suite 3068, North Andover, MA 01845
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From the congregations of Lawrence and Haverhill to the heart of North Andover, these sacred objects have traveled through time—witnesses to generations of prayer, family, and faith. Their new home at Congregation Ahavat Olam ensures that their spirit continues to inspire, reminding us that Jewish life in the Merrimack Valley endures.
Each artifact tells a story of devotion, resilience, and love. Together, they form a bridge between what was and what will be—a legacy in motion, from generation to generation.
From Ansha Sholum, Lawrence: Preserving and Perpetuating Ansha Sholum’s sign in Yiddish.
6:15 PM – Doors Open
Welcome reception.
6:30 PM – Presentation
Remarks from Rabbi Idan Irelander and other Congregation Ahavat Olam leadership and guests. The story behind the artifacts and the communities from which they came.
7:00 PM – Shabbat Service & Dedication
Shabbat prayers, music with Tutti and Ron, and the addition of new names to Ahavat Olam’s Yahrzeit Wall.
The service will be followed by an oneg, aka ‘Shabbat Delight’, a joyful networking celebration with refreshments.
Congregation Ahavat Olam is deeply committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees. In coordination with the North Andover Police Department, officers will be present throughout the event—on the grounds and at our entry doors—to ensure the comfort and security of every guest.
We are grateful for the partnership and vigilance of our local law enforcement as we gather in community, unity, and faith.
A glimpse of the sacred items that will be unveiled and permanently installed at Congregation Ahavat Olam—symbols of beauty, prayer, and devotion. Each piece honors the communities of Lawrence and Haverhill, ensuring their stories endure within ours.
Below is a sampling of the artifacts. Check back as we will continue to add and update the artifact gallery through till the event.
Check back, more to come.
Here’s a peek into the methodical task of disassembling precious 100-year-old artifacts from Ansha Sholum, Lawrence. Performed with precision, love, reverence, and great care by Congregation Ahavat Olam’s Eliud Calderon (congregant/master carpenter extraordinarre), Max Dawson (founding member, Board of Directors), and Rabbi Idan Irelander (founding Rabbi).
But before Eliud, Rabbi Idan, and Max started the solemn task entrusted to them, they reflected in awe.
‘The Holy Ark was meant to be there forever.’ ‘It includes over 200 pieces.’ ‘For 100 years, and thousands of life-cycle events, congregants have cried, laughed, and prayed before it.’
– Eliud, Rabbi, and Max
And we say: Amen
FRIDAY, 11/21/25
Doors open at 6:15 PM; presentation at 6:30 PM; service at 7:00 PM.
Congregation Ahavat Olam
1600 Osgood Street, Suite 3068, North Andover, MA 01845
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