Congregation Darchei Noam

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, May 5, in the shul library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and on Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month (May 19). 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.

🗓️ Sunday, April 26 ⏰ 10:00 am – 3:00 PM📍Darchei Noam Join us in saving lives by donating blood! Your donation can provide life-saving blood products to patients in need within our community. Donations take only a few minutes but make an immeasurable impact—each donation can save up to three lives. We hope you’ll consider participating and helping us support this vital cause. Every donation counts and your generosity gives hope and healing to those in need.   Register Here

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, April 14, in the shul library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and on Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month (April 21). 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.

Join us for the Darchei Noam Second Night Passover Seder on Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00 PM. Celebrate Passover with friends, family, and our community in a warm, festive evening full of story, song, and tradition. Tables seat 10 people, so gather your family and friends and join together at one table. Pricing: Children 4 & under are free, children 5–12 are $54, and teens and adults 13+ are $90. Please register by March 25th to reserve your spot and join us for a meaningful, joyful, and delicious Passover celebration. Register Here     We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive events. If you are interested in attending but require an accommodation to fully participate, please contact Claire Levy-Boker at claire@darcheinoam.ca

Saturday morning, March 28, we will be celebrating Bring a Friend to Darchei Noam Shabbat. If there’s someone you’ve thought about inviting to shul — a friend, neighbour, or family member — this is a good moment to do it. Welcoming new people is how we strengthen and grow our community, and that happens most naturally through the relationships our members already have. Thank you for helping bring new faces into our community.   Register Here

Join us for a special Shabbat on March 28, 2026, honouring everyone who joined the Darchei Noam community over the past year. This cherished tradition celebrates new members with a dedicated evening of warmth and connection—reserve your spot now! We've loved welcoming you into our engaging communal life. Full event details and agenda coming soon. Interested in getting more involved? Let Tammy Genesove and the Membership Committee know. RSVP today to ensure your place at this meaningful gathering. Register Here

Israeli Dancing  📅 Saturday, March 21 | 🕙 1:00 PM |📍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.

Join us for a special Refugee Shabbat at Congregation Darchei Noam as we celebrate ten years of welcome, friendship, and community. Together, we will honour the family we welcomed a decade ago and recognize the many members and friends whose compassion and commitment helped refugee families build new lives in Canada. The morning will include an inspiring D’var Torah, a group Aliyah recognizing those who contributed to these efforts, and a joyful service, followed by Kiddush lunch and a special program with reflections on the journey from arrival to belonging. We look forward to marking this meaningful milestone together. Register Here

Synaplex Shabbat 📅 Saturday, March 7 | 🕙 10:00 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. Synaplex Shabbat – Choose Your Experience This Shabbat morning, our community will gather for Synaplex Shabbat, offering multiple ways to pray, learn, and connect. Select the experience that speaks to you: Option 1: Learners Minyan – Sanctuary Hear the full Torah reading and dive deeper into Torah rituals with Rob Silver and Reb Aaron Rotenberg. This service is ideal for those who want a meaningful, guided exploration of the structure and liturgy of the traditional service. Option 2: Ark Adventures – Social Hall Adults are invited to join our youngest cohort for a lively musical retelling of the parsha. Experience Torah through song, storytelling, and movement in a warm, intergenerational setting. Option 3: Discussion Group – Library Participate in a discussion facilitated by Rabbi Tina Grimberg about choosing Jewish identity through conversion. This conversation will explore personal journeys, communal belonging, and evolving identity. Please register here for Synaplex Shabbat. We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive events. If you require an accommodation to fully participate, please contact Claire Levy-Boker at claire@darcheinoam.ca by Monday, March 2.