Congregation Darchei Noam

Shabbat Torah Study
2025-01-18 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-11 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-04 09:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-28 09:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-21 09:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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

Shabbat Services
2025-01-11 10:00, 2025-01-04 10:00, 2024-12-28 10:00, 2024-12-21 10:00, 2024-12-14 10:00, 2024-12-07 10:00, 2024-11-30 10:00 UTC | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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.

Israeli Dancing
2025-01-04 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
Saturday, January 4 | Following Kiddush – Triple Room
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.

Tot Shabbat
2025-01-04 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-12-07 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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.
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Community Candle Lighting
2024-12-28 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
Join us for a warm and festive evening!
Havdallah and Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Latkes & Sufganiyot
Songs & Stories for All Ages
Bring your own Hanukkiyah to join in the light!
Please register here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/community-candle-lighting

Teen Program – Grades 8-12
2024-12-15 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
Teen Program – Grades 8-12
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!

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Community Pre-Hanukkah Celebration
2024-12-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
Come one, come all!
Join us for a warm and festive Pre-Hanukkah Celebration filled with music, delicious sufganiyot, and the joyful spirit of the season.
Get ready for games led by our teens and Hebrew School teachers, and Shinshinim, music from Kishke – DN’s house band, Rabbi Ryan, and our students!
A celebration for our entire community!
Bring your grandparents, friends, neighbours, all are welcome.
Please register here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/community-pre-hanukkah-celebration

Peace Begins Here – Jewish Mindfulness & Meditation
2024-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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.
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Israeli Dancing
2024-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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.

Family Shabbat
2024-12-14 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
Join us for a special Shabbat experience with your family! Gather for uplifting services, strengthen connections within our community, and enjoy meaningful time with loved ones.
We encourage B’Mitzvah families to attend as well; this is a wonderful opportunity to experience the services and fulfill one of the attendance requirements.
We look forward to sharing this memorable day together!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/family-shabbat-2

Shabbat Torah Study
2024-12-14 09:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-07 09:00 - 22:00, 2024-11-30 09:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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.

Special General Meeting
2024-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Hold the Date for Darchei Noam’s Special General Meeting
• Treasurer’s Report: Receive a report from our Treasurer, David Friendly.
• Review a new membership contribution structure.
• Vote on a proposed increase in the membership contribution rate for the year 2025.
On Zoom only. Details and background reading materials to follow.
Please register to receive the Zoom link:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/special-general-meeting

Gabs Sings Babs!
2024-12-08 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
Step into an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and community!
Join us for our inaugural DN “FUNraiser Event”: Gabs Sings Babs!
Celebrate culture and connection in support of Congregation Darchei Noam with a very special evening.
Location: Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto
Date: Sunday, December 8 at 7:30 pm
Doors Open: 7:00 pm – arrive early to grab your seat and mingle!
(Please note: no late seating)
Experience a love letter from one artist to another.
The talented Gabi Epstein—fondly known as “Canada’s Barbra Streisand”—takes the stage, joined by the brilliant Mark Camilleri. In Gabs Sings Babs, Gabi shares her artistic journey through the timeless songs of Barbra Streisand, offering a fresh, intimate take on beloved classics.
Early Bird Tickets: $40 – only available until November 17!
Includes light refreshments and a chance to meet Gabi after the show.
Get your tickets now for a memorable evening of song and connection!
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Hanukkah Market
2024-12-01 12:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
Get ready for our Hanukkah vendor extravaganza at Congregation Darchei Noam.
Just in time for Hanukkah, you will find all your gifting needs here!
Vendors:
Adele Steinberg – Art Cards & Paintings
Beacon Leatherworks
Debbie Siemiatycki
INVIGO Coffee Roasters
JewJu Box
Joel Troster, Woodworking
Joy Soaps & Joy Designs
La Marguerite Expressions – Resin Art
Melanie Gruson-Wood, Resin
MishMish Gifts
Mosaics by Chay
Never Not Eating Spice Blends
NOONIE AND JAX
Orit Sterling Silver
Pepi Design
Pop of Colour by Julia
Revi Laufer
Sheryl Shapiro Art
Shoshana Chaim ASEA Redox Holistic Health
Sid Markowski
So Shick Sweets
Zimm Designs
Entertainers:
Revi Laufer – MC & DJ

Kolot Noam
2024-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
Kolot Noam, Darchei Noam’s take on Shira beTsibur (singing in community) is back!
The non-member fee is $5, members participate for free. You must register!
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/41901e40-2fe7-47cf-be70-d60a427c0eb7
Please bring a small dessert to share at the end of the evening.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Social Justice Scholar-in-Residence D'var Torah: Dr. Gary Bloch
2024-11-30 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
On Being Right and Wrong at the Same Time: An Exploration of the Hard Work of Social Justice
with Dr. Gary Bloch
Saturday, November 30 | 10 a.m.
Progressive Jewish communities treat social improvement as a core element of their self-conception and community action. Immersion in the work of social justice, however, reveals it to be rife with uncertainty, with contradiction, and with internal and external struggle. Parashat Toldot’s story of Jacob and Esau offers a powerful opportunity to explore the pain and the power of seeing our actions as simultaneously right and wrong, and of not knowing who is more right and who is more wrong. Moral and intellectual ambiguity lies at the heart of much work toward the improvement of our society, our community, and our world. In this d’var Torah, Darchei Noam’s Social Justice Scholar-in-Residence will draw on decades of antipoverty work in health care, and on the turmoil of the past year, to explore the tortuous struggles that underlie efforts to achieve impactful, positive social change.
Dr. Bloch will also lead an interactive post-Kiddush discussion.

Town Hall
2024-11-27 19:00 (America/Toronto)
As a part of the commitment we announced at our Annual General Meeting this past June to be (more) transparent and engage our community, we are holding a Town Hall on November 27 at 7 p.m. Please join us for an informative, interactive evening intended to share information, ideas and suggestions.
