Welcome to Minyan Darchei Shalom.

 

Darchei Shalom was created on a foundation of three pillars: kehillah, (community), tefillah (prayer) and limud (learning).

 

Our kehillah, our community, is not a membership organization. Rather, we are comprised of a group of affiliates from a variety of backgrounds and observances.  A number of our affiliates maintain memberships and connections with other Jewish organizations.  We send weekly emails containing information about services, holidays, events, and news of community interest.

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When we are together for tefillah, for prayer, we follow traditional, egalitarian customs. Our services are completely lay-led.  Many of our affiliates are well versed in leading services, leyning Torah, and chanting Haftorah. The person leading the prayers does so as she or he feels comfortable. We daven together for Shabbat (usually two per month), Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, and other holidays. Most services are held at Temple Shalom in West Newton. We are always open to new participants. 

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Our community is small compared to others.  As we enjoy each other’s company, we also gather for limud, learning, and social programs.  Examples of past and ongoing programs include participating in the Charles River cleanup in Watertown, a monthly Sefer Shalom book club, educational walks through the Arnold Arboretum, kosher potluck dinners at affiliates’ homes, Jewish Heritage Night at Fenway Park, puzzle and book swaps, and Friday afternoon get togethers in the park.

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Darchei Shalom is a welcoming community. There are never dues or tickets to attend Darchei Shalom services. Please join us as we grow on the foundation of our three pillars: tefillah, limud, and kehillah.

 

You will always be welcome to follow the Paths of Peace to Minyan Darchei Shalom. 

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To receive our weekly emails, or for any questions, please contact info@darcheishalom.org

 

Karen Linitz

Harriett Fox

Co-Presidents

Minyan Darchei Shalom