We invite you to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Congregation Darchei Noam, which will take place on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall at 864 Sheppard Avenue West. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. While Zoom videoconferencing will be available for those who require it, we warmly encourage all who are able to attend in person. This is a valuable opportunity to gather as a community, enjoy some refreshments, and connect with one another. At the AGM, you will: Receive an update from our President on the past year Learn about progress in implementing our strategic plan Hear reports from the Treasurer and Membership Committee Chairs Vote on the appointment of auditors and the proposed slate for the 2025–2026 Board of Directors Join us in expressing our gratitude to outgoing Board members, Officers, and Committee Chairs Please register here by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31 to help us ensure we meet quorum and have sufficient refreshments. Each voting member in your household must register individually.

Tot Shabbat: Tiny Treasures On Saturday, June 7th, we will have our last Tot Shabbat until September! Join us as we learn together, sing, and enjoy a delicious Kiddush lunch! We especially welcome children who were born in the last year, so that we can offer them a special gift and blessing.  🎵 11:15 AM **New Time**: Tot Shabbat with fun activities and songs 🍽 12:00 PM: Blessings and Kiddush lunch for all Let's celebrate a beautiful year of singing, playing, and dancing together.  Please RSVP here

📅 Saturday: June 7 | 🕙 1 PM in Sanctuary | 🕙 8 PM at Mitchell Residence On Shabbat morning, Justin will give a brief talk during services to introduce his topics, and he will speak further about Reconstructing Judaism and about Reconstructionism at a question and answer session after Kiddush. Please register here. On Saturday evening at 8:00 PM, we will have a further informal session with Justin at the home of Michael Mitchell to discuss current initiatives at Reconstructing Judaism and how his department, Thriving Communities, supports congregations. Please RSVP to mm@cmichaelmitchell.com Justin Rosen Smolen is the Vice President for Thriving Communities and Partnerships at Reconstructing Judaism. He oversees movement initiatives supporting congregations worldwide and builds partnerships to advance a deeply rooted, boldly relevant, and co-creative approach to Jewish life.

📅 Saturday, June 7 | 🕙 7 PM - 9 PM |📍In the Library Kolot Noam, Darchei Noam's take on Shira b'Tsibur (singing in community) is back! The non-member fee is $5, members participate for free. Registration is mandatory, please register here. Please bring a small dessert to share at the end of the evening. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Israeli - Palestinian Conflict Workshop Series with Dr. Oded Oron Join us for this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding and contribute to meaningful discussions on one of the most pivotal conflicts of our time. We are pleased to invite you to a transformative 3-part workshop series that explores the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Designed for active participation and meaningful dialogue, this series goes beyond traditional lectures, offering an engaging, hands-on learning experience. Led by Dr. Oded Oron, Assistant Professor of Political Science, whose expertise spans Forced Migration, Social Movements, and Canadian Immigration Law, this series provides historical context, critical analysis, and collaborative exploration. Session Topics: 🔹 Session 1 – June 8:1948: The Birth of Israel and the Palestinian Refugee ProblemExplore the foundational events and their lasting impact. 🔹 Session 2 – June 22:Borders: Security Considerations or Messianic Vision?Examine the complexities of territorial disputes and settlement policies. 🔹 Session 3 – July 6:Common Approaches to Solving the ConflictDiscuss strategies and frameworks that have shaped the peace process. Participation Commitment: To gain the full benefit of this series, we strongly encourage participants to commit to all three sessions. Each workshop builds upon the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted issues at hand. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Join us for our 2nd  show and sale of the many talented artists of Congregation Darchei Noam. There will be more than 25 Darchei Noam artists, including 8 new exhibitors. Art forms include paintings, pottery, textiles, woodworking, photography, glassworks, mixed media and more! A portion of all sales will be donated to Darchei Noam. Free Admission! Register Here

Join us for this informative webinar on how and why to vote in the upcoming World Zionist Congress elections. Keynote address from Joan Garson, previous chair of the Canadian Zionist Federation, explaining the origins and history of the World Zionist Organization and the part that we as Canadian Jews can play in the upcoming worldwide elections. Presentations from Canadian representatives of: ARZA Canada (Association of Reform Zionists of America-Canada), MERCAZ-Canada (The Canadian home of Masorti/Conservative Judaism) HATIKVAH Canada (Democratic Israel) Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the event. Please register here.

Please join us for our upcoming information session on our B’Mitzvah Program on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Families of children entering grade 6 and 7 are eligible to participate. We will share key details about the program, let you know what to expect, and answer any questions you may have. Please register here to learn more about this meaningful journey.

Pride Shabbat 📅 Saturday, June 14 | 🕙 10 AM |📍In the sanctuary Join us for a joyful and inclusive Pride Shabbat, supported by Michael Latz and Michael Simon, celebrating the vibrant intersection of Jewish and LGBTQ+ identities. Together, we will celebrate Shabbat with song, prayer, and community, honoring the values of diversity, dignity, and belonging. Whether you’re a longtime member or attending for the first time, come as you are—your presence helps us build a more open and loving spiritual home. All are welcome! Please register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/pride-shabbat-at-darchei-noam

Pins and Needles is reaching out to let you know that we are always very happy to welcome new members to our group. This month we will meet on Tuesday June 17th in the shul library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and on Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month. We knit, crochet, and socialize. We would love to have other crafters join us to show what they’re working on and to share tips and stories. We also want to let you know that we are currently in need of yarn donations. Especially helpful are donations of blanket-weight yarn and multiple balls of the same weight or colour. If you’re doing some spring cleaning and have yarn you’re no longer using, we’d be grateful if you’d consider donating it to us. Please contact nancy@kosiner.com if you have any questions.