Darkhei Noam FAQs Regarding the LGBTQ+ Community
Darkhei Noam FAQs Regarding the LGBTQ+ Community
1. Are LGBTQ+ community members and visitors to DN welcome to participate in davening?
Yes! At DN, we embrace and welcome all members of the LGBTQ+ community. As an inclusive, lay-led community, we adhere to Halachah, which includes gender-specific roles in davening.
2. Are the lifecycle events of our non-straight members recognized and celebrated at DN?
Yes. Many LGBTQ+ members have celebrated engagements, aufrufs, and baby namings at DN.
3. What is the room setup regarding gender?
A mechitza (a division) down the middle of the davening space separates men and women with access to the bima from both sides. Everyone attending services at DN should sit in the section appropriate to their gender identity.
4. Concerning transgender inclusion, how does DN view its transgender community members?
If you identify as a man or a trans man, you can sit in the men's section of the shul, and you are considered a man. Similarly, everyone who identifies as a woman can sit in the women's section of the shul. The Halachic roles of men and women at DN are explained on our websites at dnoam.org/ritual
5. Is gendered language used at DN when someone is called to the Torah for an aliyah?
While our standard language for calling someone to the Torah for an aliyah is based on gender, we are open to using non-gendered language upon request. If you prefer this, please inform the gabbai when you receive an aliyah assignment.
6. Does the DN space have gender-neutral or single-stall restrooms available?
It does. A single-person bathroom is behind the stage, and a multi-stall all-gender bathroom is on the ground floor.
Thu, June 19 2025
23 Sivan 5785
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Sh'lach
Candle Lighting
Friday, Jun 20, 8:13pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Jun 21, 9:13pm |
Shabbat Mevarchim
Shabbat, Jun 21 |
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
JunJune 21 , 2025
Shabbat, Jun 21st (All day)
Friday Night Mix and Match Dinner, Special D'var Torah Speaker, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, Pride-Sponsored Kiddush and Pot Luck Shaleshudes- MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON -
Tuesday ,
JunJune 24 , 2025
Tuesday, Jun 24th 7:30p to 9:00p
The Darkhei Noam Annual Meeting will be held at SAJ, 15 West 86th Street on Tuesday, June 24th at 8:00 PM. There will be a bake sale starting at 7:30 PM and a Mincha minyan at 7:45 PM. The meeting agenda includes an update on the rapidly developing MCS bankruptcy and our access to the school as well as our efforts to secure a new home for Darkhei and the presentation of the annual budget. Please sign up for the Bake Sale. There will also be elections for three open slots on the Darkhei Board.
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