Award for Social Action

Kehillat Tzedek
(Community of Justice)

Darchei Noam was proud to receive this award from the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Tikun Olam Initiative. Part of the award announcement read:

"In light of their sustained efforts for social justice, building of partnerships with diverse communities, and demonstration of a powerful commitment to address issues of hunger, homelessness, and affordable housing, the JRF Tikkun Olam Committee recognizes Darchei Noam as an outstanding example of congregational tikkun olam work. May their efforts serve as an inspiration to all of us!"

Awards for Adult Learning

Women's Voices in Jewish Literature

Our first Yad Mordecai Keren Torah award from the JRF was for this four-part series, presented by some of the top Jewish scholars in Toronto: Rabbi Elyse Goldstein on the Torah; Tirzah Meacham on the Talmud; Ruby Newman on contemporary Israeli writing; and Frieda Forman on Yiddish writing.

When Jews Build: Cultural Memory in the Synagogue

We were very proud to receive our second Yad Mordecai award for this symposium about architectural, religious, and experiential dimensions of the synagogue. With Jack Diamond, Vivian Rakoff, and Rabbi Larry Pinsker; and moderated by Les Klein.