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A Message to the Albuquerque Jewish Community about the David Spector Shalom House

New Mexico Jewish Journal

31 May 2026 — 1 min read

David Specter Shalom House photo © Diane Joy Schmidt / nmjewishjournal.com

An in-depth article will follow exploring the carefully considered decision to sell Shalom House, which will continue as affordable senior housing for its current residents, and how proceeds will be invested back into the Albuquerque Jewish community. NMJJ is publishing this letter immediately upon receipt, as a service to the broader community.

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