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 Women Voters Guide Is Here, with a plain-language guide to the amendments and bond questions before Election Day, Nov. 3; Challengers Ask Supreme Court to Strike Texas Ten Commandments Law; NMJJ's two NMPA awards revealed at the New Mexico Press Association Gala, where two State Senators were honored with NMPA's inaugural Free Press Champion Award; Jewish storyteller Mark Binder comes to New Mexico; and op-eds about the election from Think New Mexico and Triple Spaced Again.

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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.

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

By Ellen Marks Free ADL training for parents of K–8 students Albuquerque: Sunday, Nov. 1, 12:30–3 p.m. Register by Oct. 28. Santa Fe: Monday, Nov. 2 , 6–8 p.m., Temple Beth Shalom. Registration links and full details at the end of this story. It’s

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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.

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Ten Commandments Laws Questioned Under First Amendment: Latest Developments

The State of Texas passed Senate Bill 10, a law calling for every public school in Texas to post an abridged version of the Ten Commandments taken from the King James Bible on each of its classroom walls. Challengers to Texas law S.B. 10 have now appealed that decision to the Supreme Court.

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

Judith Fein’s column and arts review each placed second in Division 1, behind only the Santa Fe New Mexican, in NMJJ’s first year in the contest.

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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. "YOU

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Reform Legislative Ethics Laws to Restore Trust in Government

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.

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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

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Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival

VISIT the Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival https://www.santafejff.org/ to buy tickets, sign up for the email, and learn about the season's films SUNDAY NOV. 15 3:30 PM at the CCA Santa Fe BUY TICKETS Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival The Long Journey Home "... powerful ..." Jerusalem

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

VISIT the Congregation Albert Sisterhood Website and the Congregation Albert Judaica Shop on FaceBook. 0:00 /0:05 1× Home | SisterhoodSisterhood

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The Séance Now Near You

Story and Photos by Paul Ross One of THE big questions — right up there after “What is the Meaning of Life?”— is “Is There Life After Death?” Most religions have answers but seances try to put you in touch with the only ones who really know: the dead. And now

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Flamenco’s Outsider Roots, and How to Watch It Like an Insider

Story & Photos by Paul Ross In Mel Brooks’ remake of legendary director Ernst Lubitsch’s classic WWII dark comedy “To Be Or Not To Be,” a struggling Polish theatrical company learns that their Nazi occupier’s latest ban prohibits “Jews, Gypsies, and Homosexuals” from the theater. Upon hearing this, the

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This Sunday OCTOBER 25 11 am THE FUTURE OF ISRAEL ELECTIONS with Times of Israel and Shalom Hartman Institute, Moderator Bonnie Ellinger ~ free ZOOM online

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AT THE JCC. Upcoming: Oct. 25 Bagels & Jazz, Nov 4 Bookfest, Nov 6 Shabbat Thanksgiving

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OCTOBER 27 12:30 pm $15 at OASIS ~ RUTH BADER GINSBURG Presentation by DIANNE R. LAYDEN

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ADL Parent Trainings in ABQ & Santa Fe: ALBUQUERQUE: SUNDAY NOV 1 with 12:30 Lunch 1-3 Program

SANTA FE: MONDAY NOV 2 6-8 PM ADL Parenting Advocacy Training -and Dinner! Temple Beth Shalom

FRIDAY, NOV. 6, Shabbat of Thanksgiving, JCC 5:50-7:30

NOV. 7 FUSION 7:30 pm MARK BINDER Jewish Storyteller coming

Congregation Albert Judaica Shop - Chanukah Market begins November 8th~!

VISIT the Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival to buy tickets, sign up, and learn about the season's films, shown at the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Santa Fe.

Next film: Nov. 15 3:30 PM at CCA The Long Journey Home

Learn about Chavurat HaMidbar Fellowship of the Desert Our newest Community Supporter

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REGISTER: Academy of Jewish Learning, B'nai Israel

Our Religious School, the Academy of Jewish Learning at Congregation B'nai Israel, is now open and accepting registration and enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Please reach out to our Religious School director Judith Segall for more information or with any questions. CALL 505-266-0155 or email School Director at cbi.abq.school@gmail.com Visit: https://bnaiisrael-nm.org/learn/religious-school

AND, The Academy of Jewish Learning (AJL) at CBI is seeking part-time teachers for the 2026-27 school year for our students in grades pre-K through 6th grade. For more information on the school, the curriculum, and teacher responsibilities, contact Judith Segall, Director, cbi.abq.school@gmail.com 505-266-0155

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