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.
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
Community BBQ Sunday, September 8 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Call Your Friends and Family! Get ready for an unforgettable community BBQ at Darchei Noam! Explore our vibrant committees, meet the incredible ShinShinim, Alon and Hilli, and connect with our dynamic child and family engagement team. Plus, enjoy exciting activities for kids of all ages! Our community is proudly interfaith and LGBTQ+ Inclusive, embracing diversity and ensuring a safe space for all.
Preparing for the High Holy Days: Spiritual Reflections and Personal Growth (In person or via Zoom) Tuesdays, September 10, 17, and 24 - 07:30 p.m. 864 Sheppard Ave W The month of Elul is a sacred time for introspection, spiritual growth, and preparation for the High Holy Days. This three-session course, led by diverse and knowledgeable teachers, offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding and experience of this significant period in the Jewish calendar. Each session will focus on different aspects of spiritual preparation, providing participants with practical insights, reflective practices, and communal learning. The sessions are on three consecutive Tuesday evenings. Tickets will provide you with admission either in person or via a Zoom link. Register Here Please register for each evening separately. You will receive a single ticket for the one(s) you have chosen. You can re-register if later on you wish to attend ones for which you have not reserved.
Join us for our meaningful Selichot program at Congregation Darchei Noam, a cherished tradition that prepares us spiritually for the High Holy Days. Our Selichot service will take place on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, offering an opportunity for reflection, repentance, and renewal. The evening will begin with Havdallah, and then join together in prayer, poetry and song. We invite you to join us for this sacred occasion, as we seek forgiveness, strengthen our commitments, and embrace the possibilities of the year ahead. Together, let us embark on this transformative experience, deepening our connections with each other and with our tradition. Join us in person and on Zoom for Selichot. Register
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
Teen Program – Grades 8-12 When: Last Sunday of every month, 12:30-2:00 PM Ready for something different? Our Teen Program is the perfect place to hang out, have fun, and step up as a leader. We’ve got lively discussions, cool activities, and plenty of chances to make your mark – all in a laid-back, welcoming vibe. And yes, we’ve got lunch covered too! Register
We will come together at Darchei Noam Community Memorial service in honour of the kidnapped and murdered last year on October 7, 2023. Following the service we will join in an online presentation by the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Professor Rachel Korazim will speak about "A Year in Poetry: Marking the Anniversary of October 7." Register
Join us for Sukkot services as we gather together as a community to celebrate Zman Simchateinu in proper style!
Please join us toward the end of kiddush in the Triple Room for an hour of Israeli dancing. All are welcome to join us in this fun, community-building activity. Join us to enjoy Israeli music and movement.
Mark Sandler is widely known as one of Canada’s leading criminal lawyers and pro bono advocates. He’ll be speaking about the difference between protected speech and hate speech. Mark is the founder and Chair of the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism (ALCCA), a diverse coalition of 40+ community organizations and groups that collaboratively address antisemitism through advocacy, education and respectful dialogue. He has lectured extensively on legal remedies to combat hate and has promoted respectful Muslim-Jewish, Sikh-Jewish and Black-Jewish dialogues. He has appeared before parliamentary committees and the Supreme Court of Canada on multiple occasions on antisemitism and hate activities. He is also a former member of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal. Register
On the Hebrew anniversary of October 7th, we will hold a special commemorative service. Please join us in the sanctuary for an expanded memorial Ma’ariv prayer, followed by a concert of Israeli music. A note from our Executive Director: "As an Israeli and a musician, I invite you all to a special concert commemorating the Hebrew calendar day that marks the horror events of October 7th. This will be a unique exploration of Israeli music, with seven songs representing each decade of the state of Israel—songs of grief and longing, but also hope and a wish for a better future." Register
