Leadership

Contact us at info@dnoam.org if you need help getting connected to a volunteer opportunity at Darkhei Noam.

Hospitality and Welcoming: hospitality@dnoam.org
Connecting community members and visitors to hosts for Shabbat meals; coordinating bi-annual community-wide Mix and Match events.
Primary contact: Allie Alperovich

Scholar-in-Residence: sir@dnoam.org
Selecting and inviting speakers for Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat events throughout the year.
Primary contact: Chaim Trachtman

Young Professionals (DNYP): youngprofessionals@dnoam.org
Planning social and educational events for young professionals throughout the year, including annual Tikkun Yom on Shavuot, Potluck Shabbat, and the DNYP book club.
Primary contact: Shoshana Marder and Isaac Altman co-chairs
Committee Members:Chris Penello, Lily Schmidt-Swartz, Rachel Weintraub, Racheli Weil, Ateret Sultan-Reisler, Ayelet Rubenstein, Abby Stein.

Pride Committee: pride@dnoam.org
Organizing educational and social events, as well as chesed opportunities, for LGBTQ+ Darkhei Noam members of
all ages and the broader Jewish queer community of NYC.
Primary contacts: Leana Tapnack, Neta Lerner, and Isaac Altman

Climate Action Committee: cac@dnoam.org
Planning events to educate our community about the climate crisis within a Jewish framework, including Climate Action Shabbat; overseeing the Darkhei Noam composting program; promoting the reduction of food waste at community events; and creating opportunities for personal and collective action in addressing the climate crisis.
Primary contacts: Rachel Mackson-Landsberg and Rachela Elias

Shiva and Aveilut Support: shiva@dnoam.org
Supporting families by assisting with Shiva details, including setting up the Shiva site and delivering necessary items; providing help with planning a post-cemetery meal; and coordinating Shiva Minyanim and text study.
Primary contacts: Ozzie Haller, Gail Gordon, and Bruce Goldberger
PLEASE NOTE: 
Initial contact for burial and shiva needs should be sent to info@dnoam.org

Development Committee: development@dnoam.org
Coordinating community giving initiatives and planning for Darkhei Noam's ongoing financial development.
Primary contact: Eric Kaplan

Youth Programming: youth@dnoam.org
Planning and coordinating youth programming for children of all ages during Shabbat morning and holiday services. 
Primary contact: Deena Nerwen