Newsletter ~ Oct. 25, 2026 ~ 5787

Freedom is on the ballot. Vote by Nov. 3. New stories and community events: The ADL in New Mexico: Valued Locally, Debated Nationally; How to "Interrupt" Antisemitism: ADL Parent Training Comes to New Mexico (Albuquerque parents, register by Oct. 28); What’s on Your Ballot? The League of

The ADL in New Mexico: Valued Locally, Debated Nationally

ADL continues to work at maintaining close ties to New Mexico. Nationwide, ADL has come under fire during the past few years — caught in a broader struggle over defining when anti-Israel views bleed into antisemitism.

How to “Interrupt” Antisemitism: ADL Parent Training Comes to New Mexico

The Anti-Defamation League developed its new parent advocacy training program last year and is bringing it to New Mexico in early November.

Challengers Ask Supreme Court to Strike Texas Ten Commandments Law

Challengers to a Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their case, after a bitterly divided federal appeals court upheld the law 9-8. Martin Finston explains what’s at stake.

Storytellers of New Mexico and The NM Jewish Storytelling Festival bring Mark Binder to Fusion Nov 7th

AWARD WINNING STORYTELLER & AUTHOR MARK BINDER is coming to Albuquerque with his show, “You Can’t Sing” he said…and I believed him! Storytellers of New Mexico and The NM Jewish Storytelling Festival are bringing Mark Binder to FUSION’s Cell Theater for his lying, storytelling, and books tour.

What’s on Your Ballot? The League of Women Voters Guide Is Here

For 70 years, the League of Women Voters has had the reputation of being older women in tennis shoes. They wear it proudly and yes, they are almost always in tennis shoes.

HAMAKOM ~ Passionate Judaism in Santa Fe

HaMakom ~ Passionate Judaism in Santa Fe https://www.hamakomtheplace.org/ BECOME A MEMBER : https://www.hamakomtheplace.org/become-a-member FRAGRANCE FREE, PLEASE! Respecting the health and well-being of our members, please refrain from wearing scented body oils and fragrances when attending services. Todah rabah. TIP JARRETURN TO HOME

Sisterhood at Congregation Albert ! Chanukah Market Begins November 8th. Join the fun by Shopping, Volunteering, Shopping while Volunteering

READ NOW! "Little Shop, Big Purpose: Congregation Albert prepares for its annual Chanukah marketplace" By Austin Curtis Nov. 7, 2026: Little Shop, Big Purpose: Congregation Albert prepares for its annual Chanukah marketplaceBy Austin Curtis For Diana Paul, the Congregation Albert Sisterhood Judaica shop has always been about more

New Mexico Should Pull the Plug on Musk, as He Did on Ukraine

By Sherry Robinson | All She Wrote Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, recently told the State Investment Council that he was strongly opposed to investing New Mexico public funds in “entities associated with Russia and companies controlled by Elon Musk” because of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and

NMJJ Wins Two New Mexico Press Association Awards in Its First Year in the Contest

In NM Jewish Journal’s first year in the New Mexico Press Association contest, we won two awards: Judith Fein’s column and arts review each placed second in Division 1, behind only the Santa Fe New Mexican.

Remember who is administering the election

By Merilee Dannemann Four years ago, county commissioners in Otero County caused a minor national embarrassment for New Mexico by refusing to certify the primary election. One commissioner claimed he had proof. With no reason given, he didn’t trust the voting machines. Eventually, threatened with legal action including possible

Reform Legislative Ethics Laws to Restore Trust in Government

By Fred Nathan A 2025 poll found that only 19% of New Mexico residents trust state government officials. The good news is that there are commonsense ethics reforms that can help restore New Mexicans’ trust in their government.