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.
CHANGE OF LOCATION:
Darkhei Noam will no longer be meeting at MCS (Manhattan Country School). We will continue to meet each Shabbat morning. Our summer location will be:
Rodeph Sholom
7 West 83rd Street, between CPW and Columbus
in the Schafler Ballroom (Lower Level)
We apologize for any inconvenience.
This Shabbat at Darkhei Noam
Friday, June 27, 2025
MINCHA/KABBALAT SHABBAT: 7:00 PM
MEETING AT THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL
on Riverside Drive and West 89th Street.
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Candle Lighting: 8:13 PM
Shabbat, June 28, 2025
Parashat Korach
Shacharit: 9:15 AM
Services will be held at Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street (corner CPW) in the Schafler Ballroom, basement level.
This week's d'var Torah will be given by Sol Zacgendler.
Join us after kiddush to hear from Rabbi Yonatan Neril who will speak for 15 minutes followed by a brief Question and Answer on the topic "Interfaith Work During this Critical Moment in Israel's History."
For additional information click HERE
Kiddush (DAIRY) is sponsored by:
Sol Zacgendler and Susan Rosen on the occasion of the yahrtzeit of Sol's mother Ruth Caspary Zalcgendler z"l.
Members of the Board of Directors in honor of Isaac Altman, the new Co-chair, the newly elected members, Aaron Marks, Marcel Kahan and Shula Puder. Also in gratitude to Sara Timen, Eric Kaplan and Naomi Kadish, who completed their Board service. And to Paul Wachtel for his tremendous dedication and hard work as co-chair these past two years.
Wendy Amsellem and Mike Moskowitz in honor of the 11th yahrtzeit of Andre Amsellem, יוסף בן חנה ושלמה, z”l. The traditional ice cream, bananas, and dates will be served.
If you would like to sponsor kiddush, please click here.
Havdalah: 9:13 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 .
If you are interested in sponsoring youth tallitot or new toys for our youth program, please contact info@dnoam.org
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAZAL TOV
Congratulations to our newly elected members of the Board of Directors: Marcel Kahan, Aaron Marks, and Shula Puder.
THANK YOU
Thank you to Gabe Kornfeld, David Riegel, Even Mackson-Landsberg and Lisa Sayegh for helping Darkhei with move out of MCS, and to Paul Wachtel for setting us up at Rodeph Sholom for the summer.
Kol Hakavod to the bakers (and buyers!) who participated in our 2nd Annual Meeting Bake Sale, including: Shevy Baskin, Adira Hulkower, Rebecca Mermelstein, Shula Puder, Betsy Smolar and Gila Spitzer, Leana Tapnack and Sara Timen. We raised $700 for Leket Israel, Israel's leading food rescue organization. Click HERE for more information and to donate.
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.