Congregation Darchei Noam

Tot Shabbat! On Saturday, September 20th, Join us as we learn together, sing, and enjoy a delicious Kiddush lunch!  🎵 11:30 AM: 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

📅 Saturday, September 13th ⏰ 8:30-10:00 pm 📍Sanctuary Join us for Selichot services, this Saturday night, for an evening to prepare us for the High Holidays through soulful song, meditation and prayer. The evening will also feature a talk with potter Minda Davis, who will share pottery and discuss the spiritual practice of working with clay, inspired by the piyyut (liturgicual poem) of Ki Hinei KaChomer (Like Clay).Selichot 2025 Handout

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, August 5th 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.

Join us for Tisha B’Av services, where we will acknowledge a day of mourning and reflection as we remember the destruction of the Temples and other tragedies in Jewish history and today. Through prayer, poetry, and community, we hold space for grief while imagining the possibility of renewal. All are welcome to join us for this meaningful service.

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

📅 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!