Join us for a powerful morning with acclaimed Israeli-Canadian filmmaker Yoni Collins as he shares his deeply personal journey documenting the aftermath of October 7, 2023. Register Here >>https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/a-morning-with-yoni-collins-bearing-witness
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.
The Zoom link will be available for livestream only.
Ma Nishma: What's Happening in Israel Every Third Thursday | 7:30 p.m. - On Zoom A monthly informal chat about current events in Israel with Shirley Segev.
We are excited to invite you to a special post-Kiddush program on April 19th called “Growing Wise”. This unique session will explore Jewish perspectives on the process of growing wiser, with a focus on the spiritual and personal growth that comes with life's stages. Rabbi Tina will be moderating a panel discussion with an inspiring group of guests who will share their expertise and insights: Dr. Ivan Silver, Specialist in Healthy Aging Dr. Ari Cuperfain, Geriatric Psychiatry Ruth Abrams, Poet and Artist Register Here
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.
Planet Earth Needs Our Help. On April 26th, our Shabbat service will explore the environmental challenges we face, and how all of us can be part of the solution. The service will include: An environmentally-themed Dvar Torah by our member Janice Keil. A post-kiddush panel discussion on What everyone can do to promote a more sustainable (and personally fulfilling) environment. Panellists will be DN members: Janice Keil, Climate Justice Activist and Farmer; Desre Kramer, Master Gardener; and Alan Levine, Founder and Chair of the Canadian Centre for Food and Ecology (https://theccfe.org/). Q & A to follow. Through this special Shabbat we also honour the legacy of Gloria Boxen z"l, who passed away since the last Earth Day. Gloria led DN's Shomrei Adamah (Environment) Committee, and championed many green initiatives at DN and across the wider community. We hope you will join us. Bring along fellow fans of Planet Earth. DN Ritual Committee
Saturday, April 26 | Following Kiddush in the Social Hall Please join us toward the end of kiddush in the Social Hall 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.
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
