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, July 11, 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: 8:10 PM
Shabbat, July 12, 2025
Parashat Balak
Shacharit: 9:15 AM
Services will be held at Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street (corner CPW) in the Schafler Ballroom, basement level.
MEAT Kiddush is sponsored by:
Molly Pollak and Phil Gassel in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Molly's mother, Suzette Pollak Klein, z"l, and of Phil's mother, Claire Gassel, z"l.
Hannah Rothstein and Tzvi Borenstein in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Hannah's mother Molly Rothstein, Malka bat Chana V'Tuvia z"l.
To sponsor kiddush, please click here.
Havdalah: 9:10 PM
Shabbat Youth Programs
Darkhei Noam provides youth programming for children of all ages during Shabbat morning services. For more information click here.
SHABBAT MORNING SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM- Rosenhirsch Room (Lower Level)
Babysitting: 9:15 AM
Groups: 10:00 AM
Tot Tefillah: 11: AM
Childrens' Tefillah: 10:30 AM
Junior Minyan: 10:30 AM
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
YOUTH PROGRAM LEADERSHIP UPDATES:
A big THANK YOU to Deena Nerewen, who served as Darkhei Noam Youth Program coordinator extraordinaire for the past two years.
We are excited to wish a WARM WELCOME to Leila Small, our new Youth Program Coordinator.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONDOLENCES
Darkhei Noam regrets to announce the passing of Anita Swartz z”l, Chana bat Binyamin, beloved grandmother and great grandmother to DN members Elon Swartz, Samuel Swartz, and Lily Schmidt-Swartz.
Funeral Information
The funeral will take place Sunday in Los Angeles.
DARKHEI IN THE NEWS
Click HERE for JTA article about Darkhei Noam and MCS
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
5786 (2025-2026) Membership
JULY AND AUGUST ARE DARKHEI NOAM MEMBERSHIP MONTHS!
It is time to join or renew your membership for 5786 (2025- 2026).
All membership dues must be paid in full by September 8th. Only paid-up members will be able to purchase High Holiday tickets.
As a growing minyan, we depend solely on membership and other contributions from our community to meet our operating expenses. Renew your membership or join for the first time. We welcome everyone, financial considerations should not be a barrier to membership.
Darkhei Noam has a yearly financial commitment to the Manhattan Eruv, please include a $25 contribution along with your dues payment.