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Join the Darkhei Noam Spring Campaign

Thank you to all those who have already generously stepped up to support Darkhei Noam’s Spring Campaign. This year we have a dual goal of raising $100,000 for our general operating fund, and an additional $25,000 for youth programming. We also have a goal of 100% participation.

If you have not already made a gift, we hope you will consider doing so. You can make your gift by clicking the button below.

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About Darkhei Noam

DARKHEI NOAM is a lay-led partnership minyan and halachic Jewish community on the Upper West Side of Manhattan that meets for Shabbat and Holiday services.

We meet at 150 West 85th Street (MCS), between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues, for Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning services.

This Shabbat at Darkhei Noam

Friday

Candle Lighting: 6:53pm

Kabbalat Shabbat: 7pm

Shabbat

Shacharit: 9:15am 

  • Kiddush this week is sponsored by George Saiger and Vijay Fisher, praying for peace in Israel.
  • Kiddush this week is sponsored by Ann Wimpfheimer and Eddie Snyder in honor of the anniversary of Eddie's bar mitzvah of Vayikra/Zachor.
  • There are no Kiddush sponsors for many weeks in the spring. Please help us continue to provide the kiddushes that are so important to the Darkhei community. Sponsorships start at $500; information on sponsorship can be found here. Donations of any size designated for the kiddush fund are appreciated.
  • The dvar Torah this week will be given by George Saiger.

We have a misheberach list for those who cannot be in shul during Shacharit on Shabbat. If you would like your name or the name of a loved one to be given to the gabbais at Shacharit on Shabbat, please contact Jordana.

Tot Tefillah: 11am

Kids' Tefillah Group: 11am

Teen Parsha Club: 11am

Havdalah: 7:54pm

 

Purim at DN

Thursday, March 21 - Taanit Esther
Fast begins - 5:44am
Fast ends - 7:43pm

Shabbat, March 23 - Zachor
Shacharit: 9:15am
Parashat Zachor will be repeated immediately after tefillah.
Havdalah - 7:54pm

Motzei Shabbat, March 23 - Erev Purim
Maariv/Megillah Reading/Ice Cream Party - 8:15pm
Costumes and merriment welcome! BYOG (bring your own Grogger). 
 Note that there will be no babysitting or separate children's programming provided.

*Please email Jordana at jordana@dnoam.org if you are interested in sponsoring the ice cream or hamantaschen.

Sunday, March 24
Shacharit - 9:15am
Megillah Reading - approx 9:45am
Megillah Reading & Bubble Show for Kids - 9:45am
Seuda Brunch (see below) - 11am

PLEASE NOTE: We will be collecting money for Matanot L'Evyonim and Makhatzit Hashekel on both Purim night and Purim morning, which will be donated to Tomchei Shabbos of Manhattan (formerly Oneg Shabbat).

DN's Annual Purim Seuda - Sunday, March 24 at 11am
A delicious, festive dairy brunch will be served. There will be activities for all ages! Costumes are welcome! 
Click to Register HERE!
Questions? Email purim@dnoam.org

Community Annoucements

  • Mazal Tov to Lara and Pinhus and big sister Ada on the birth of a baby boy. Please click here if you'd like to provide a meal for the growing family.
  • We regret to announce the passing of Rabbi Howard Hersch, z"l, father of Avra (Elie) Gordis, grandfather of Arielle, Noah, and Tamar. Shiva will be observed following the funeral on Sunday until 8pm at the home of Jonathan Hersch in Plainfield, NJ; minyan at 7pm. On Monday and Tuesday, shiva will be observed at Avra's apartment from 1 to 8pm; minyan at 7pm. Please email Jordana at jordana@dnoam.org for the address.

We invite you to send us your community announcements to share with the community.

Weekly Classes

Mishna with Yuri Simon - Wednesdays at 8pm
To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87359647358

Teachings of Wonder, Wisdom, and Values with Joe Septimus - Thursdays at 8pm
We will explore selected teachings from Torah, Talmud, Midrash, and various other sources. The texts are rich in literary style, their willingness to confront the strengths and weaknesses of human nature, and their exploration of godliness and universal realities. Our texts and discussion will enhance and deepen our appreciation of life’s wisdom and Jewish values. To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634534435?pwd=ODVOWU5CRFZNWXFiR3Nxdm1ncU5FZz09

5784 Membership

As a growing minyan, we depend solely on membership and other contributions from our community to meet our operating expenses. Darkhei Noam invites you to renew your membership or join as a member for the first time. We welcome everyone to join as members, irrespective of financial contributions.  We are deeply appreciative of all the support from our community. Please keep in mind that membership dues alone only cover 25% of our budget costs. Therefore, we also ask that those members who can make an additional contribution please consider doing so.

To join or renew as a member, please click here.

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