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Learning at Darkhei Noam

Darkhei Guest Speaker Program- new Initiative

From time to time, we become aware of visitors who are available to provide a Dvar Torah to the Darkhei community.  The Board introduced a DARKHEI GUEST SPEAKER PROGRAM and we will be inviting guest speakers for a Shabbat Dvar Torah, Kabbalat Shabbat Dvar Torah or some other format.  The selection and scheduling of speakers will be made by Allie Alperovitch and Hannah Rothstein in conjunction with the co-chairs.  They welcome your suggestions. 

The program has been sponsored by Allie Alperovitch and Yuri Simon. 

PRIOR GUEST SPEAKERS:

Shabbat May 3, 2025 Rabbi Herzl Hefter

Shabbat April 26, 2025: Rabbanit Nechama Barash

Weekly Classes

The Evil Inclination — My Very Good Friend Led by: Joe Septimus  
Mondays 7:30- 8:30 PM 10/20-11/17 in person at Yeshivat Hadar 210 W. 93 street
Overview  The Yetzer ha'Rah, commonly translated as “The Evil Inclination”, is a popular, usually villainous, character in religious literature that is at once colorful, motivating, mischievous, and the ultimate sexual enticer. Jewish texts vary in portraying the Yetzer ha’Rah; it is as simple and as complex as human nature itself. We will explore biblical, rabbinic, and modern texts, and discuss ancient, medieval, Eastern, modern, and psychoanalytic concepts to help us understand various approaches to the Yetzer ha'Rah; primarily, whether it is really "evil", and its positive and essential role in human power, development, sexuality, creativity, and accomplishment. Class is free. Please register on the Hadar website.

Learning Mode: This class will be centered around active, collaborative learning. Each session will feature a close textual study that unpacks layers of meaning, literary style, and the human dilemmas embedded within the texts. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussion and reflection, contributing their insights to the collective learning.

Mishna with Yuri Simon - Tuesdays at 8 PM
To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87359647358 In 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

Tue, October 7 2025 15 Tishrei 5786