Congregation Darchei Noam

Shabbat Services
2025-07-19 10:00, 2025-07-12 10:00, 2025-07-05 10:00, 2025-06-28 10:00, 2025-06-21 10:00, 2025-06-14 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.

Shabbat Torah Study
2025-07-19 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-12 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-05 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-28 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-21 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-14 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

How Did We Get To Where We Are? Session 3 of 3
2025-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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

Kolot Noam
2025-07-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
📅 Saturday, July 5 | 🕙 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!

Pins and Needles Circle
2025-07-02 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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 Wednesday July 2nd 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.

Office Closed
2025-07-01, 2025-06-30 | Ontario

Israeli Dancing
2025-06-28 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
Saturday, June 28 | Following Kiddush – 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.

Synaplex Shabbat
2025-06-28 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
Synaplex Shabbat
📅 Saturday, June 28 | 🕙 10 AM |📍Multiple locations at Darchei Noam
We will begin together at 10:00 AM with introductory prayers, setting the stage for a meaningful and transformative morning. Then, as we arrive at the Torah service, you get to choose from three meaningful opportunities to experience Torah—each offering a unique lens into Jewish tradition, spirituality, and learning.
Option 1: Traditional Torah Service
Engage in a full, exploratory Torah reading led by Rob Silver.
Option 2: Reflective & Meditative Musical Experience
David Lefkowich & Lenka Lichtenberg will lead an immersive exploration of the Book of Psalms, where ancient words meet modern melodies.
Option 3: Roots and Routes: Jewish Migration, Adaptation, and Resilience in Latin America and Canada with Dr. Analucía Lopezrevoredo
Join Dr. Lopezrevoredo for a dynamic exploration of Jewish journeys through Latin America and into Canada. Together, we’ll trace the migration routes that brought Jews to countries like Argentina, Peru, and Mexico, and examine the cultural adaptations that followed. What did Jewish communities give up or adopt in order to survive and thrive? How did relationships with local clergy and Indigenous communities shape religious and cultural life — particularly in remote places like Iquitos? We’ll reflect on the legacy of Latin American Jewish figures, and discuss the complexities faced by Jews emigrating from Latin America today. This program invites us to honour the resilience of diasporic Jewish life while asking what it means to belong, adapt, and remain rooted across generations and borders.
After the Torah service, we will reunite as a community for closing prayers, and Kiddush. We look forward to sharing this uplifting and enriching morning with you.
Please register here for Synaplex Shabbat.

How Did We Get To Where We Are? Session 2 of 3
2025-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada

Board Meeting
2025-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada

Pins and Needles Circle
2025-06-17 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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.

Pride Shabbat
2025-06-14 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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

B'Mitzvah Info Session
2025-06-10 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | On Zoom
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.

Darchei Noam Presents: WZO Voting 101
2025-06-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | On Zoom
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.

The 2nd "Celebration of the Arts of Darchei Noam"
2025-06-08 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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

How Did We Get To Where We Are? Session 1 of 3
2025-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada

Kolot Noam
2025-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
📅 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!

Darchei Noam Welcomes: Justin Rosen Smolen
2025-06-07 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
📅 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.

Tot Shabbat
2025-06-07 11:15 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Darchei Noam, 864 Sheppard Ave W., North York, Ontario, M3H 2T, Canada
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
