For the past 20 years...

... we have relentlessly pursued our dream of building a synagogue of our own, in the hope of parting ways with the high school auditorium which has been our temporary home since the Congregation was founded 25 years ago.
 

DARCHEI NOAM
SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY BUILDING

What is our dream?
Our dream is modest. Based on our existing and future needs, we have commissioned a plan for building a "home" of our own, consisting of:

• A multi-purpose sanctuary/hall designed to seat 120 and to expand to 350 seats when needed.

• Two modular activity rooms.

• A library equipped with computers.

• The Rabbi's office and administrative facilities.

• A large basement space which can later be developed for specific uses, such as two kindergartens and a youth center.

Our struggle
After 15 years of fighting for a plot of land on which to build, the case finally reached the Israeli Supreme Court, which ruled that Darchei Noam must be allocated land. After that, it took another 5 years and more hard work until the much-desired Building Permit was finally obtained in March 2006.

Our new synagogue is currently being built on Yavne Street on the border between Ramat Hasharon and Herzliya, and will therefore serve residents of both towns. Today, the construction of the building’s structure has been completed, thanks to funds raised internally by the congregation.

On Tu B’Shvat in February 2008, we held a festive tree planting ceremony outside the future entrance of the synagogue. Currently we are working hard to raise the $2 million needed to complete the building. We receive small contributions regularly, but we still need a lot of help to reach our goal.

Based on the experience of similar congregations in other Israeli towns, Darchei Noam expects to double or even triple its membership as soon as it has its own building, and there is little doubt that it will establish itself as an important and attractive alternative to the numerous Orthodox synagogues in the area which cater mainly to a non-Orthodox public.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Israelis deserve an alternative to the official options of Orthodoxy and secularism.

Please become a partner in building the Darchei Noam synagogue in Ramat HaSharon. Your contribution will have a far-reaching impact by helping to strengthen the Reform movement in Israel.

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Thank you,
from the families of Darchei Noam!