Are you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged and powerless over the conflict and suffering in the world? You do not need to navigate it alone. Join Mindfulness Coach and Yoga Therapist Paula Vital for Peace Begins Here – Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation on Sunday mornings at Darchei Noam. Connect with your strength, courage and wisdom through the Kabbalistic tools of chanting, meditation, visualization, and tapping into our spiritual centers, or Sefirot. These sessions will provide an in-depth, practical application of Jewish mindfulness and meditation practices to reduce stress, increase clarity and efficiency, improve connection and communication, and establish a clear sense of purpose, peace and well-being. We will also have an opportunity for mindful listening and loving speech so we can share and connect with an open heart. Topics covered include: What is Mindfulness and Why does it Matter in a Jewish context? The Power of Breathing and Calming the Nervous System Uncovering our Deepest Intentions through Visualization Healing the Body and Mind through our Energy Centers Strengthening our Attention Muscles Connecting with your Intuition Self-Compassion and the Shechinah (feminine aspect of God) Deep Listening and Loving Speech Chanting to Balance Will and Surrender Looking forward to Becoming Peace together as we support ourselves and others in navigating this crazy, magnificent world. Register

Torah Study Saturdays | 9:00 a.m. - In the Library and on Zoom Come explore this week’s Parsha with us before services. We are usually lay-led, often lively and always rewarding. If you would like to participate via Zoom, please contact the office to be added to the list and receive a link

Experience the heartwarming blend of traditional egalitarian Shabbat morning services, engaging children’s programming, Torah study, enlightening talks, alternative creative services, spirited Israeli dancing, and the camaraderie of communal Kiddush. Whatever you seek on Shabbat, Darchei Noam has something to offer! Our Shabbat morning services, filled with joyous singing accompanied by instruments, moments of contemplative reflection, and insightful divrei Torah (teachings), create a backdrop for life cycle celebrations within our welcoming community. Enhance your communal Shabbat experience by joining our Kiddush lunch. Whether you practice Yiddish or Hebrew at our monthly Yiddish Tisch or Shulchan Ivrit, celebrate a simcha with a community family, join in our monthly Israeli dancing sessions, or host your own gathering, Shabbat at Darchei Noam is a chance to reconnect with old friends and make new ones! We follow the Reconstructionist prayer book Kol Haneshamah Shabbat v’Chagim. Services take place on Saturday mornings at 10 am, with child care available. All our services are also streamed via Zoom!. If you’d like a community member to accompany you during a Darchei Noam service, simply let us know – we’d be delighted to arrange it! Come and immerse yourself in the richness and diversity of our community’s Shabbat observances. Aliyah and Special Occasions For an Aliyah during sanctuary services or to acknowledge a special occasion during virtual services, please contact Rabbi Ryan Leszner at least two days in advance. The Parnass will happily share news of your occasion with the congregation at the start of the Torah service.

Tot Shabbat First Saturday of Every Month | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join us for Tot Shabbat, a joyful and engaging service tailored for our youngest members and their families. Enjoy singing, storytelling, and hands-on activities that introduce the beauty of Shabbat in a warm, family-friendly environment. Register