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.
To join our mailing list, please email info@dnoam.org
CHANGE OF LOCATION:
Darkhei Noam will no longer be meeting at MCS (Manhattan Country School). We will continue to meet each Shabbat morning at 9:15 AM. Our new location is:
TREVOR DAY SCHOOL
1 WEST 88TH STREET
(BETWEEN CPW AND COLUMBUS AVENUE)
This Shabbat at Darkhei Noam
Parashat Bo
Friday, January 23, 2026
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat 4:50 PM
at Kehilat Hadar/Shaare Zedek
210 West 93rd Street
Candle Lighting: 4:44 PM
Shabbat, January 24, 2026
Services begin at 9:15 AM
at Trevor Day School
1 West 88th Street
DAVENING THIS WEEK WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE GYM ON THE LOWER LEVEL.
Micah Archibald will be delivering this week’s d'var Torah.
This week's DAIRY kiddush is sponsored by :
Archibald family in honor of Micha's Bar Mitzvah.
Havdalah: 5:45 PM
Shabbat Youth Programs
Darkhei Noam provides youth programming for children of all ages during Shabbat morning services. For more information click here.
SHABBAT MORNING YOUTH PROGRAM- Room 205 (Second Floor)
Babysitting: 9:00 AM
Groups: 10:00 AM
Tot Tefillah: 11:00 AM
Childrens' Tefillah: 11:00 AM
Junior Minyan: 11:00 AM
Darkhei Noam strives to maintain a welcoming and respectful environment, with proper decorum during tefillah and divrei Torah.
Please note that children should not enter the sanctuary during the d'var Torah unless accompanied by an adult.
Groups and programs are available.
If you are interested in sponsoring youth tallitot or new toys for our youth program, please contact info@dnoam.org
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mazal Tov
Noam Slomovic and Danielle Wolfe on their aufruf and upcoming wedding. Mazal tov also to the parents - Howard Wolfe, Michelle and Jeff Zelin and Abby Knopp and Freddy Slomovic.
Rachel Abrams and Michael Weiner on their marriage.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat January 30-31, 2026 with Sarit Kattan Gribetz
Dr. Kattan Gribetz will speak at a Friday Night Shabbat Dinner at Kehilat Hadar Shaare Zedek, 210 West 93rd Street. The Topic of Friday night’s dinner drash is: "Between the Suns: Twilight, Doubt, and Ambiguity in Rabbinic Literature". REGISTER HERE
She will also be addressing the Darkhei Noam kehilla on Shabbat during services.
This Scholar-in-Residence is sponsored by Ozzie Haller in memory of her beloved husband, Jack Haller z"l. Jack Haller was known for his inquiring mind, irreverent sense of humor, deep concern for humanity and devotion to Judaism; a gathering focused on an absorbing topic of Jewish interest is a most fitting way to honor his memory.
Heschel Harmonizers at Darkhei Noam
The Harmonizers are excited to perform for the DarkheiNoam community at the end of Shabbat morning services on February 7 and will sing with our youth groups during Shabbat morning programming.
Please consider sponsoring kiddush on February 7 as we host our special guests.
Instant Choir
So far, 20 people have signed up for the Darkhei Noam Instant Choir. It's not too late to add your name! To sign up, email info@dnoam.org
Rehearsals will take place on the following days:
Thursday April 16 (evening)
Sunday April 19 (some time during the day)
Thursday April 23 (evening)
The final performance will be on Shabbat, April 25th at the Yom Ha'atzmaut luncheon.
Hospitality
If you are interested in hosting visitors, new members, or others who could benefit from a Shabbat meal, please contact connections@dnoam.org to be added to our list of potential Shabbat meal hosts.
Darkhei Noam Annual Campaign
Launching the Darkhei Noam 5786 Annual Campaign
Last year, with gratitude to our generous and committed community, we exceeded the goal for our Annual Campaign. This year, to meet our current needs and achieve our aspiration for a continuing thriving community, we have set the ambitious campaign goal of $225,000, which means we need everyone's support.
With the end of the secular calendar year approaching, we know that many people decide their charitable giving at this time. We hope that you will consider a generous contribution to Darkhei Noam.
For more details on how the new tax act passed in July 2025 will change the way charitable deductions are calculated in the year ahead, we recommend reading this article and consulting your tax professional.
Please consider making a gift today- click HERE
JEWISH LEARNING
DARKHEI NOAM DIVREI TORAH ARCHIVE
The archive of Divrei Torah is now available through this link
DEVASH WEEKLY PARASHA MAGAZINE (for children of all ages)
click HERE for Hadar's Torah library (current and past copies are available)
WEEKLY CLASSES
Talmudic Stories: The Yetzer ha-Ra Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM with Joe Septimus
Jan 19- March 23, 2026 in person at Yeshivat Hadar 210 West 93rd Street
This class is held in partnership between Darkhei Noam and Hadar. Please register on the Hadar website www.hadar.org.
Mishna with Yuri Simon - Tuesdays at 8 PM
To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87359647358In this shiur we learn the simple text of the Mishna and are currently learning Seder Nashim. No prior knowledge is assumed, and you can join at any time on the weekly Zoom.
Teachings of Wonder, Wisdom, and Values with Joe Septimus - Thursdays at 8 PM
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