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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.
Rav Herzl Hefter who will deliver a Dvar Torah on May 3.
Rabbi Herzl Hefter is the founder and Rosh Beit Midrash Har’el in memory of Belda Kaufman Lindenbaum, in Jerusalem. It is a beit midrash for advanced rabbinic studies for men and women. He is a graduate of Yeshiva University where he learned under the tutelage of Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveichik ל“זצ, and received smikha from Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein ל"זצ at Yeshivat Har Etzion where he studied for ten years. Rabbi Hefter taught Yoreh De'ah to the Kollel fellows at the Gruss Kollel of Yeshiva University and served as the head of the Bruria Scholars Program at Midreshet Lindenbaum. He also taught at Yeshivat Mekor Chaim in Moscow and served as Rosh Kollel of the first Torah MiZion Kollel in Cleveland, Ohio. He has written numerous articles related to modernity and Hasidic thought. His Torah essays and online shiurim can be accessed at www.har-el.org
PRIOR GUEST SPEAKERS:
Shabbat April 26, 2025: Rabbanit Nechama Barash
Weekly Classes
Monday 7:30 PM at Hadar, 210 West 93rd Street-The Darkhei Noam and Yeshivat Hadar's Open Beit Midrash Shiur led by Joe Septimus. Classes will pause until Monday night, June 23 and will run through July.
Tuesdays 8:00-9:00 PM (In Person- held at the Jewish Center)
Torat Hayim: Studies in the Weekly Torah Portion with Dan Smokler
It is said the weekly Torah speaks anew in a distinct voice to every generation. This class will study a selection of the weekly Torah portion through the lens of classical and Hassidic commentaries, attempting to discern the unique message for this moment. We will look at the larger existential themes evoked in these commentaries asking how theTorah might be a commentary on our life and our life a commentary on the Torah. All are welcome; no prior knowledge is needed.
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