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New Mexico Jewish Journal

24 Nov 2025 — 2 min read

Welcome to Congregation B'nai Israel

Welcome to Congregation B'nai Israel

Here you will find the many events, services and activities of our 100+ year old community.
(505) 266-0155 / 4401 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

**ONLINE at** **https://www.bnaiisrael-nm.org/** **CALL By PHONE: 505-266-0155**

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**Email Judith Segall, School Director at: cbi.abq.school@gmail.com**

Read "Rabbi Hazzan Jonathan Angress: The Cantor is now the Rabbi" by Norma Libman

Read this award-winning article by Martin Finston: "Susie Sandager, Author and Actress of Corrie Remembers" New Mexico Press Women, 2nd Place, Reviews. Judge's Comment; "I applaud your work, the work of your congregation, and your article. Only love, acceptance and uplifting others will save us. We have too few heroes. Well written and wonderful!"

**CALL 505-266-0155 or email School Director at cbi.abq.school@gmail.com**

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