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, June 13, 2025
MINCHA/KABBALAT SHABBAT: 7:00 PM
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Candle Lighting: 8:10 PM
Shabbat, June 14, 2025
Parashat BeHa'alotcha
Shacharit: 9:15 AM
(Services held at MCS 150 West 85th Street)
This week's d'var Torah will be given by our Scholar in Residence, Rabbanit Sara Tilinger Wolkenfeld.
Kiddush (MEAT) is sponsored by
Belinda and Victor Schwartz in honor of the aufruf of their son Jake and his upcoming marriage to Abby Celt.
Hillary Gardenswartz in memory of her beloved mother, Marsha Gardenswartz, z"l on her yahrtzeit.
Ariella, Alex, Jessica, Joerg and grandkids in memory of Helen Lang, z"l on the occasion of her yahrtzeit.
If you would like to sponsor kiddush, please click here.
Havdalah: 9:11 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
Scholar in Residence Shabbat, June 13-14
The Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) Committee is delighted to announce the upcoming Shabbat event: Rabbanit Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld will be addressing the DN community on Friday at Kabbalat Shabbat, during Shabbat morning services and at a SIR Luncheon ( REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
For more information and to register for the luncheon, click HERE
PRIDE SHABBAT, June 20-21
The entire Darkhei Noam community are welcome to join DN Pride for our 4th annual Pride Shabbat June 20-21st. Activities include Friday Night Mix and Match Dinner, Special D'var Torah Speaker, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, Pride-Sponsored Kiddush and Pot Luck Shaleshudes-
For more details and to register for Friday Night Mix and Match, and Shaleshudes Pot Luck, click HERE.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANK YOU
Mindy and Eric Hecht for hosting last Shabbat's fun and engaging pre-Shavuot Family Tikkun at their home for our Darkhei Noam Youth Department.
Dana Ostrow and Andrea Feldman for coordinating our unique Graduation event last Shabbat for the entire DN commmunity.
Deena Nerwen, our wonderful Youth Program coordinator, for designing the programming, arranging and running the events.
Tikkun Leil Shavuot team, Chaim Trachtman, Molly Pollak and Heddy Gold, and our speakers, Shuli Passow, Malka Strasberg Edinger and Daniel Stein Kokin for an enlightening and thought provoking series to start off the Shavuot holiday.
Mazal Tov
Molly Harnoy and the Harnoy family on the occasion of Molly's Bat MitzvahPlease note that during the summer months composting is not taking place at MCS. We continue to make our best efforts to recycle and support the environment.
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.