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.
We meet at 150 West 85th Street (MCS), between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues, for Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning services.
This Shabbat at Darkhei Noam
Friday, May 9, 2025 (26th day of the Omer)
Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat: 7:00 PM
Candle Lighting: 7:42 PM
Shabbat, May 10, 2025 (27th day of the Omer)
Parashat Achrei Mot- Kedoshim
Shacharit: 9:15 AM
(Services held at MCS 150 West 85th Street)
This week's d'var Torah will be given by Rachel Weinstein.
Kiddush this week is sponsored by Ilana Gatoff and Michael Kasdan in honor of the birth of their son, Boaz, and by grandparents Lisa Radetsky and Alistair Gatoff.
Kiddush this week is also sponsored by Abby Knopp and Freddy Slomovic in commemoration of the yartzheit of Abby’s mother, Josephine Knopp z"l.
Thank you to Ozzie Haller for sponsoring last week's kiddush in memory/yahrzeit of her father Abraham Locker z"l.
If you would like to sponsor kiddush, please click here.
Havdalah: 8:43 PM
Shabbat Youth Programs
Darkhei Noam provides youth programming for children of all ages during Shabbat morning services. For more information click here.
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 for them on the 3rd floor.
If you are interested in sponsoring youth tallitot or new toys for our youth program, please contact info@dnoam.org
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Join Darkhei Noam at the Israel Day on Fifth, celebrating Israel's 77th Anniversary on Sunday, May 18, 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Darkhei Noam will be marching as part of the Upper West Side Coalition. Please contact Betsy Smolar for information regarding our marching time and location and for the registration form.
Darkhei Noam's Spring Mix and Match Lunch will be taking place this Shabbat, May 10 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
BE A HERO- GIVE BLOOD-SAVE A LIFE: SUNDAY, MAY 11 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
The Jewish Center Blood Drive 131 West 86th Street- Auditorium
Please use this link to. Make Your Appointment Here
Recent experience has reinforced for us the importance of blood donation. With Gd’s help, it can be the gift of life.- Renee & Joe SeptimusFor information on The International Beit Din and the Gruss Program at the NYU School of Law free one-day conference on May 21st entitled Redefining Freedom: Examining the Agunah Crisis Through the Lens of Coercive Control, click here.
Darkhei Noam Annual Campaign
Membership dues, Yamim Noraim ticket sales, and other income only cover about two-thirds of our operating expenses. We rely on donations from our membership to bridge the gap.
The annual campaign helps us pay rent, salaries of our executive director and youth coordinator, security, children’s programming, kiddush food and so much more.
Weekly Classes
Mondays 7:30- 8:45 PM from Jun 23-Jul 28 2025
The Darkhei Noam and Yeshivat Hadar's Open Beit Midrash Shiur led by Joe Septimus. (In Person- held at Hadar, 210 West 93rd Street)
This class will be centered around active, collaborative learning. Each session will feature a deep analysis of selected Aggadot, with close textual study that unpacks layers of meaning, literary style, and the human dilemmas embedded within the stories.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussion and reflection, contributing their insights to the collective learning. For those unable to attend a session, a review will be provided to ensure continuity, enabling everyone to remain connected to the ongoing exploration.REGISTER
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 the Torah 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/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
5785 Membership
Membership at Darkhei Noam runs from July 1- June 30th (our fiscal year).
As a growing minyan, we depend solely on membership and other contributions from our community to meet our operating expenses. Darkhei Noam invites you to renew your membership or join as a member for the first time. We welcome everyone to join as members, irrespective of financial contributions. We are deeply appreciative of all the support from our community. Please keep in mind that membership dues alone only cover 25% of our budget costs. Therefore, we also ask that those members who can make an additional contribution please consider doing so.
To join or renew as a member, please click here.