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  • Saturday ,
    OctOctober  17 , 2020
    Family Groups and Tot Shabbat
    Shabbat, Oct 17th 10:00a to 10:45a
    We are excited to continue Family Groups and Tot Shabbat in the Darchei Noam backyard! Davening, singing, stories, prizes, and to-go-snacks for the whole family! This week, we will also begin Drop Off Groups for children in First Grade and up which will be run by parent volunteers.
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  • Sunday ,
    OctOctober  11 , 2020
    Simchat Torah Kiddush-To-Go
    Sunday, Oct 11th 11:00a to 1:00p
    Come to shul on Simchat Torah and pick up an individually packaged fleishig kiddush. Bring a blanket for you and your family to sit on so you can enjoy the kiddush while maintaining social distancing. There will also be Darchei’s favorite acting duo to entertain us with special guest appearances! We ask that masks stay on before and immediately after you are done eating. Please adhere to the Shul's regulations regarding COVID.
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  • Wednesday ,
    OctOctober  7 , 2020
    Sukkot Fun for Kids
    Wednesday, Oct 7th 10:00a to 2:00p
    Celebrate Sukkot and the joy of Simchat Torah at home! Please sign up by 10/2 to receive a Sukkot fun book and Simchat Torah candy bag delivered right to your home.
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  • Tuesday ,
    SepSeptember  29 , 2020
     
     
    Lulav & Etrog Sale
    Tuesday, Sep 29th 12:00a to 11:59p
    Order your Lulav & Etrog sets starting at $45. Lulav & etrog sets, extra hadassim & aravot, lulav bags, and more available for purchase. New this year: Bamboo Schach mats. Order by 9/23 | Pick up 9/29. Special thanks to Leah Brick, Avi Brick, and Ely Lenik.
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  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  27 , 2020
    Sukkah Decorating
    Sunday, Sep 27th 10:00a to 11:00a
    Join us in the Darchei Noam backyard to create a beautiful sukkah decoration to hang in your sukkah at home. We will also have everything you need to build your own edible Sukkah (to be enjoyed at home)! Bring your own blanket for your family to sit on, your own markers to use to color, and enjoy a morning of art and fun with food! If you would prefer to do the activity at home, stop by during the event to pick up a packet for your children. Please register by Thursday, September 24, to join us in the backyard or to pick up a packet to enjoy at home.
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  • Tuesday ,
    SepSeptember  22 , 2020
    Elul Spirituality Series
    Tuesday, Sep 22nd 8:00p to 9:00p
    Got the COVID blues? Need a spiritual pick me up before the chaggim? A four-part chabura to find spirituality in today’s world will take place on the dates below. Men and women are invited. Please wear masks, bring your own chairs and follow social distancing protocols.

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  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  20 , 2020
    Shofar Blowing
    Sunday, Sep 20th 4:00p to 6:00p
    In order to maintain social distancing, we ask that if you have not signed up for a minyan at shul, to choose one of the following locations to hear Shofar on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, Sunday September 20th. All Shofar blowings will take place at 4:00 p.m. with the exception of DN Kids at 4:30 p.m., ST kids at 4:30 p.m., Anshei Lubavitch at 5:30 p.m. and Young Israel at 5:30 p.m.

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  • Saturday ,
    SepSeptember  19 , 2020
    Shofar Blowing
    Shabbat, Sep 19th 4:00p to 6:00p
    In order to maintain social distancing, we ask that if you have not signed up for a minyan at shul, to choose one of the following locations to hear Shofar on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, Sunday September 20th. All Shofar blowings will take place at 4:00 p.m. with the exception of DN Kids at 4:30 p.m., ST kids at 4:30 p.m., Anshei Lubavitch at 5:30 p.m. and Young Israel at 5:30 p.m.

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  • Tuesday ,
    SepSeptember  15 , 2020
    Elul Spirituality Series
    Tuesday, Sep 15th 8:00p to 9:00p
    Got the COVID blues? Need a spiritual pick me up before the chaggim? A four-part chabura to find spirituality in today’s world will take place on the dates below. Men and women are invited. Please wear masks, bring your own chairs and follow social distancing protocols.

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  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  13 , 2020
     
     
    5th Annual Women's Health Series: Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Intimacy
    Sunday, Sep 13th 8:30p to 9:30p
    Women of the community are invited to join in a 2-part series featuring Pamela Klein, LCSW and Rebecca Marcus, PT, DPT on the topic of establishing and maintaining healthy intimacy. Moderated by Yoetzet Shira Donath.

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  • Saturday ,
    SepSeptember  12 , 2020
    5781 Yizkor & Kol Nidre Appeal
    Shabbat, Sep 12th 12:00a to 7:00p
    In lieu of physical Yizkor & Kol Nidre appeal cards, we are planning for a "virtual" Yizkor appeal to would allow members and friends to donate in memory of loved ones while staying safe.
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  • Tuesday ,
    SepSeptember  8 , 2020
    Elul Spirituality Series
    Tuesday, Sep 8th 8:00p to 9:00p
    Got the COVID blues? Need a spiritual pick me up before the chaggim? A four-part chabura to find spirituality in today’s world will take place on the dates below. Men and women are invited. Please wear masks, bring your own chairs and follow social distancing protocols.

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  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  6 , 2020
    Coffee & Crafting
    Sunday, Sep 6th 9:00a to 10:30a
    Hammer your frustrations into beautiful string art! Make some new decor for your home or sukkah while you catch up with friends. Socially-distanced event, please bring your mask, BYOH (bring your own hammer) and BYOC (bring your own coffee - optional). Women only.
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  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  6 , 2020
     
     
    YHP: Yom Tov Food Auction
    Sunday, Sep 6th 12:00a to Tuesday, Sep 22nd 12:00a
    Calling all cooks and bakers! Have a specialty item you are known for or just want to help out your fellow community members in their Yom Tov preparations? Sign up here to contribute to the Yom Tov Food Auction to benefit the Yoetzet Halacha Program!

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  • Sunday ,
    SepSeptember  6 , 2020
    Yizkor Booklet 5781
    Sunday, Sep 6th 12:00a to 11:59p
    We will once again be printing a Yizkor Booklet to be used for Yizkor throughout the coming year of 5781 (2020–2021). You have the opportunity to place a listing in the booklet in memory of your beloved departed ones at a cost of $108. You may also participate by placing a more detailed message, ad, or special memorial tribute as a Golden Pillars sponsor.
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  • Thursday ,
    SepSeptember  3 , 2020
    A Conversation About Race
    Thursday, Sep 3rd 8:30p to 10:00p
    In light of the recent protests across the country, Rabbi Donath invites the community to explore and share their own truths and experiences with race.

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  • Tuesday ,
    SepSeptember  1 , 2020
    Elul Spirituality Series
    Tuesday, Sep 1st 8:00p to 9:00p
    Got the COVID blues? Need a spiritual pick me up before the chaggim? A four-part chabura to find spirituality in today’s world will take place on the dates below. Men and women are invited. Please wear masks, bring your own chairs and follow social distancing protocols.

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  • Wednesday ,
    AugAugust  26 , 2020
    Bingo Night Activity
    Wednesday, Aug 26th 6:45p to 7:45p
    Join the Youth Department in this fun end of summer Bingo activity. To play, download a Bingo board and choose ONE to print out. Bring your favorite snack and enjoy while playing. Make sure you have 25 Bingo markers. Winners will receive a prize!

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  • Monday ,
    AugAugust  17 , 2020
     
     
    Rosh Hashanah / Sukkot Wine Sale
    Monday, Aug 17th 12:00a to Wednesday, Sep 2nd 12:00a
    Great savings on your favorite wines & liquors! Congregation Darchei Noam and B&B Wines & Liquors are once again partnering to offer a wide selection of wines and liquors, at a special discount. Want something that you don't see on the order form? No problem. Write it in and B&B will try to get it for you.
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  • Sunday ,
    AugAugust  9 , 2020
     
     
    5th Annual Women's Health Series: Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Intimacy
    Sunday, Aug 9th 8:30p to 9:30p
    Women of the community are invited to join in a 2-part series featuring Pamela Klein, LCSW and Rebecca Marcus, PT, DPT on the topic of establishing and maintaining healthy intimacy. Moderated by Yoetzet Shira Donath.
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FOURTH ANNUAL DINNER 5778

Darchei Noam's Fourth Annual Journal Dinner honoring three very deserving couples: Galina Datskovsky and Mark Moerdler, Harvey and Lynn Schwartz & Andy and Jessica Schultz 

 

ANNUAL SUMMER BBQ 5778

Check out the photos from Sunday's fun & delicious BBQ! Thank you to all who came and to those who volunteered to make the event possible:
Oren & Rachel Kravetz, Shira & David Schwarz, Avi & Estee Brick, Joel Mann & Shanna Hirsch, Rabbi Donath, Chaim Singer, Ariel Rosenzveig, Elle Weintraub, Tzivya Kraus, Simi Maline, Lily & Danny Langer, Nechama Hersh, Maxine Harelick & Rich Levitan, and Laura & Laizer Albert

 

SUKKAH DECORATING 5778

We had a ton of fun making decorations for the Sukkah as well as building and eating graham cracker Sukkot!

DAY OF GIVING THANKS 5779

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the children of Darchei Noam had fun decorating cards and baking brownies for the local police department, firefighters, and other first responders. #thanksgiving #dayofgivingthanks#firstresponders #flpd @Fair Lawn Police Department @Fair Lawn Fire Department @Fair Lawn Volunteer Ambulance Corps

And a special thanks to Talia Goldman & Adam Buchoff for sponsoring the event!

CHANUKAH PARTY 5779

Happy Chanukah from Darchei Noam! 🕎

Thank you to BounceU (Paramus, NJ) for hosting our hoppin' Chanukah Party!

 

END-OF-THE-SCHOOL-YEAR PARTY 5778

Congratulation to all of our students for making it through another school year and good luck to our graduates of all ages!

Thanks to the Shira Schwarz and John Lamm for organizing the event, and to all those who helped set up and clean up.

 

YOETZET HALACHA PROGRAM: LADIES' NIGHT 5778

Thank you to everyone who came to support the Yoetzet Halacha Program at yesterday's Ladies' Boutique and a special thank you to all the vendors!

 

PAINT NIGHT 5778

Check out the great art our members made at our successful Paint Night!

 

WINE TASTING 5778

We enjoyed an amazing line-up of great wines—including limited and top-of-the-line vintages—and paired them with cheeses and chocolates and other refreshments.

Thanks to Vice President Marshall Wilen for organizing the event and to Maryln Wilen, Dov Mintz, Josh Gombo, Eric Gombo, & Oren Kravetz for their assistance, and to all those who helped set up and clean up.

 

PURIM PARTY 5778

The kids in our community had a blast at this year's Purim Party! They came and prepared hamantashen, prepared some Purim-themed arts & crafts, and put on a fashion show for all their wonderful costumes!

Thanks to the our Youth Director Talia Katz, to John Lamm, Shira Schwarz, and Rebbetzin Shira Donath for organizing the event, and to all those who helped set up and clean up.

 

SUMMER BBQ 2016 / 5777

Yeyasher kochachem to all those who made the Darchei Summer Barbecue a huge success, especially Oren Kravetz, who organized the event. Thanks to the sponsors: the Adlers (Gold Sponsor), Ginsbergs (Bronze Sponsor), and Londons. Special Thanks to: Abe Adler, Josh Bleichman, Orrin Davis, Rabbi Ari Diamond, Rabbi & Shira Donath, Joshua & Elinor Keyak, Richard Levitan, Talia Katz Mendenhall, and— acharon acharon chaviv—Yair & Shayna Silbermintz, who graciously opened their home for the festivities.

 

SOFER DEMONSTRATION WITH RABBI WEINBERGER

Kids came and saw what a sofer does and learned about the different types of safrut with Rabbi Weinberger.

For additional opportunites for Tefilin & Mezuzah checking, visit http://www.cjid.org/darchei-naom--fair-lawn-childrens-sofer-demonstration-and-mezuzah-checking.html.

 

expanding our shul

 

a glimpse of our congregation

Photo credits: Ari Diamond

Youth/Toddler Area

Annual Shul DInner 2015

REBBITZIN DONATH GRADUATES YOETZET HALACHA PROGRAM

New Yoetzet Halacha Rebbetzin Shira Donath at her Yoetzet Halacha graduation in Yerushalayim with Yoatzot Halacha Atara Eis and Leora Bednarsh (who addressed the graduating class) and Rabbi Assaf Bednarsh​

2015 Darchei Noam Dinner

The 2015 Darchei Noam Dinner
Members of the shul and the Fair Lawn community at large gathered together on Sunday, May 17, 2015 to pay tribute to Dinner Honorees Doris and Lenny Eis and to Bonei Yerushalayim Awardees Rachel and Israel Sabo. 

View photos of the event.

Darchei Noam Dinner 2015 Journal
Business Supporters/Sponsors

Darchei Noam: Creating a Warm and Welcoming Shul for All

Annual Dinner 2016

View and download the 2016 Darchei Noam Dinner Journal

Purim 5776-2016

 

Chanukah glow-in-the-dark party 5776-2016

 

Bowling & pizza night

 

Wed, October 21 2020 3 Cheshvan 5781