New Mexico Jewish Journal

Affordable Care Act benefits must be preserved

by Merilee Dannemann “Pre-existing condition.” Remember that term? Fifteen years ago, you heard it all the time on the news. It was the issue that scared the daylights out of millions of Americans who couldn’t get health insurance, or whose insurance was impossibly expensive. A pre-existing condition might have

Chavurah Members Help Ease Food Insecurity in New Mexico

by Denise Suttle This article first appeared in the weekly newsletter of Chavurat Hamidbar, Albuquerque. Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM you’ll find a dedicated group of Chavurah members and community teammates clad in sweats, ball caps, sneakers and aprons—ready to serve fellow New Mexicans. The Roadrunner Food

Why Release Another Jewish Album Now? A personal essay by songwriter Larry Lesser

Like many Jews, I’m still reeling from the last two years and the continuing rise of antisemitism. A 2025 ADL/World Union of Jewish Students poll found more than three-quarters of Jewish college students now conceal their religious identity. On the other hand, many of us have found that

WINTER ISSUE 2025 ~ NEW MEXICO JEWISH JOURNAL ~ KISLEV 5786

KEEP SCROLLING TO READ ABOUT OUR NINE NEW EXCITING STORIES! From Sabra Minkus, Emily Alvarez, Gail Rubin, Dianne Layden, Jim Winnerman, Denise Suttle, Merilee Dannemann, Michael Baron, Larry Lesser, and upcoming Community Events. Through the month of December we are having a Triple Match campaign. All details here on our

WINTER ISSUE 2025 ~ NEW MEXICO JEWISH JOURNAL ~ KISLEV 5786

KEEP SCROLLING TO READ OUR NINE NEW EXCITING STORIES! From Sabra Minkus, Emily Alvarez, Gail Rubin, Dianne Layden, Jim Winnerman, Denise Suttle, Merilee Dannemann, Michael Baron, Larry Lesser, plus upcoming Community Events. Through the month of December we are having a Triple Match campaign. All details here on our Donate

TRIPLE MATCH IN DECEMBER!! 3X TIMES THE IMPACT NOW with YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS and DONATIONS. Help us UNLOCK our MATCH All details below:

TRIPLE YOUR CONTRIBUTION! Throughout December every $1 will be matched by $2 = $3. A base subscription of $36 (annually or monthly/ $3) becomes $108. A direct $360 contribution becomes $1080. A charitable tax-deductible donation made through the New Mexico Foundation, our fiscal sponsor, of $500 becomes $1500 (see options below)

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TRIPLE MATCH IN DECEMBER. TRIPLE Your IMPACT.

TRIPLE YOUR CONTRIBUTION! We have a 2:1 match from December 1st thru Dec. 31st. Every $1 will be matched by $2 = $3. For example a new base subscription of $36 ($3/month or annual) becomes $108. A direct $108 contribution becomes $324. A charitable tax-deductible donation of $500 becomes

Halloween Briefs from New Mexico Jewish Journal Oct. 31, 2025

First off, Saturday Nov. 1st, 5:15 "CULTURAL ROOTS OF CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM and its Implications for American Jewry" lecture by Ron Duncan Hart, to be followed by Havdalah with Rabbi Neil Amswych. Temple Beth Shalom, Santa Fe. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: RSVP https://sftbs.shulcloud.com/form/havdalah.html/. By

COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION SUNDAY DEC. 14 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm JCC ABQ

REGISTER: COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION DEC. 14 REGISTER: COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION DEC. 14 REGISTER: BAGELS & JAZZ - SWEETJAZZ DEC. 7th

SPARKS OF DEDICATION & MEN'S CLUB LATKE PARTY DEC. 19th CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL

https://bnaiisrael-nm.org/event/shabbat-of-dedication CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS: SPARKS of DEDICATION & MEN'S CLUB LATKES PARTY

A Long Journey Home

Our Kafkaesque Immigration System 2.0

Etty and the Etty Project: Susan Stein in New Mexico

"Write On NM!" with Letter-to- Editor List by State.

The History of the Ten US Hanukkah stamps

"Chevra Kadisha: The Last Responders," Conference gathering at Camp Ramah, Ojai

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Affordable Care Act benefits must be preserved

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Why Release Another Jewish Album Now? A personal essay by songwriter Larry Lesser

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TRIPLE MATCH IN DECEMBER!! 3X TIMES THE IMPACT NOW with YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS and DONATIONS. Help us UNLOCK our MATCH All details below:

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TRIPLE MATCH IN DECEMBER. TRIPLE Your IMPACT.

Halloween Briefs from New Mexico Jewish Journal Oct. 31, 2025

COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION SUNDAY DEC. 14 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm JCC ABQ

SPARKS OF DEDICATION & MEN'S CLUB LATKE PARTY DEC. 19th CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL

DECEMBER 19th ~ RABBI MICAH INSTALLATION ~ Congregation Albert

December 7 New Mexico Jewish Journal ~ READ: Chanukah Is Coming ~ The BBYO Experience, as Told by this Teen ~ What's Happening Now to the Status of Women in Israel!? ~ Triple Match: We must Raise $6,000 to Unlock $12,000 NOW!!!

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A Long Journey Home

Our Kafkaesque Immigration System 2.0

Etty and the Etty Project: Susan Stein in New Mexico

"Write On NM!" with Letter-to- Editor List by State.

The History of the Ten US Hanukkah stamps

"Chevra Kadisha: The Last Responders," Conference gathering at Camp Ramah, Ojai

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Affordable Care Act benefits must be preserved

Chavurah Members Help Ease Food Insecurity in New Mexico

Why Release Another Jewish Album Now? A personal essay by songwriter Larry Lesser

WINTER ISSUE 2025 ~ NEW MEXICO JEWISH JOURNAL ~ KISLEV 5786

WINTER ISSUE 2025 ~ NEW MEXICO JEWISH JOURNAL ~ KISLEV 5786

TRIPLE MATCH IN DECEMBER!! 3X TIMES THE IMPACT NOW with YOUR SUBSCRIPTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS and DONATIONS. Help us UNLOCK our MATCH All details below:

CLICK ON ICONS

TRIPLE MATCH IN DECEMBER. TRIPLE Your IMPACT.

Halloween Briefs from New Mexico Jewish Journal Oct. 31, 2025

COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION SUNDAY DEC. 14 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm JCC ABQ

SPARKS OF DEDICATION & MEN'S CLUB LATKE PARTY DEC. 19th CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL

DECEMBER 19th ~ RABBI MICAH INSTALLATION ~ Congregation Albert