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Commemorating October 7 on Shemini Atzeret
🗓️ Monday, October 13th⏰ 7 pm📍 Darchei Noam Join us for a commemorative program on Shemini Atzeret in remembrance of the tragic events of October 7, 2023. This program marks the Hebrew date on which the tragedy occurred and offers a sacred time of communal reflection. The program will be led by Amit Rozenblum, our Executive Director, through songs and poems. Reserve Tickets Here
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Simchat Torah
🗓️ Tuesday, October 14th⏰ 5:30 pm📍 Darchei Noam Please join us at Darchei Noam for a Simchat Torah service to mark the completion and beginning of the Torah reading cycle. All are welcome to attend and participate in this meaningful celebration. RSVP Here
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FRESH AIR CLUB: An invitation by the DN Chesed Committee
Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St, North York, ON M3H 3P7 4169 Bathurst St, North York, Ontario, CanadaFRESH AIR CLUB: An invitation by the DN Chesed Committee We LOVE walking! (Would you like to join us?) Every Friday, from 9.30-10.30 am Earl Bales Park The Community Centre is where we’ll meet (9.15am) Bring along water and maybe a treat. Be ready to waddle or skip or just walk, ‘cause being in the fresh air is walkin’ the talk. Please email Bernie Riley sevenkbernie@gmail.com
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Shabbat Torah Study
Congregation Darchei Noam 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, CanadaTorah 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
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Shabbat Services
Congregation Darchei Noam 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, CanadaExperience 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 participate in our morning Torah study, 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.
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Religious Zionism: The Blurred Boundary Between Religion & Politics *3 Part Lecture*
Congregation Darchei Noam 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, Canada📅 Sundays, October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd ⏰ 7:00 pm 📍Social Hall In this 3-part course, Rabbi Englander will discuss the development of Religious Zionism from all sides of the political spectrum: through the lens of Israel's Declaration of Independence, the influence of Jewish mystical teachings on the settler movement and an historical overview showing how the events since 1916 influenced the various Zionist ideologies & ultimately led to October 7th. Rabbi Englander is the founding Rabbi of Solel Congregation in Mississauga and served there for 40 years until his retirement. He is now Adjunct Rabbi at Temple Sinai in Toronto. Please click here to reserve your spot
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Pins & Needles
Congregation Darchei Noam 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, CanadaVirtual EventPins 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 October 21, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Zoom. We knit, crochet, and socialize. We would love to have other crafters join us to showcase their work and share tips and stories. We would also like to inform you 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.
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The Mitzvah of Visiting
🗓️ Wednesday, October 22⏰ 2:00 – 3:00 PM📍 Darchei Noam Tradition teaches us that visiting those who are ill relieves one-sixtieth of their suffering, but perhaps this mitzvah feels uncomfortable. At this presentation, we will discuss how you can feel comfortable. If you would like to attend, please email Elizabeth at mincohen@bell.net to reserve your spot, indicating whether you will be attending in person or by Zoom. The Zoom link will be forwarded to you. You are welcome to come any time after 1:30 pm. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, October 22, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
