Rabbi Neil Amswych's Friday night sermon was reported on by the Jewish Telegraph Agency, after which the NY Times interviewed him (stay tuned). From JTA: In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom delivered an introspective and agonized message, one that wrestled not only
Jewish History US
Ron Duncan Hart Have you wondered about the stories of your family that you wish you had asked when your parents were still alive? A year and a half ago, I met Ken Elsas Mayers who did know his family history, and it is about an exceptional American Jewish family.
Culture
By Judith Fein with photos by Paul Ross and photos by Curtis Brown for the Santa Fe Opera. Things to think about … 1. Your butt. Die Walküre is the second of a groundbreaking, monumental, four-opera, 18-hour series by Richard Wagner referred to as the Ring Cycle. Die Walküre, at the
News
by Dan Pava In March, I authored an article that appeared in the New Mexico Jewish Journal about the World Zionist Organization elections, explaining how this would affect Israel and the Jewish world. Votes for the US have been tabulated after polling ended on May 4th. The results show that
Avid Readers Recommend
by New Mexico Jewish Journal Beginning with our August, 2025 issue, we have a new feature, Avid Readers Recommend. Paid subscribers only may submit, by email, links to published articles from known credible, trustworthy, publications that they very much want other NMJJ readers to see. If the link is behind
Opinion
by Rev. Dr. Charles E. Becknell Sr. We live in a time when hate has continued to rear its ugly and destructive head. It is my belief that hate cannot only be destructive but also devastating. Hate is a learned emotion. When children are born, they do not come into
Jewish Values
By Rabbi Min Kantrowitz - Jewish Values #5 Each edition of NMJJ highlights one of the many Jewish values that guide our lives. Each of these values underlies our Jewish community, regardless of any individuals’ religious observances or practices. These values form the ethical structure of the community. They are
Opinion
By Alexandra Benjamin Let’s be clear. I believe that the starvation in Gaza is a moral outrage and that is enough of a reason to oppose the policies that have created it. But even if you set aside the moral case it is also a political and strategic disaster
Opinion
By Fred Nathan Jr., Executive Director, Think New Mexico Recently the New Mexico Ethics Commission sued a secretive, dark money group calling itself New Mexico Safety Over Profits (NMSOP) for violating state laws that require the disclosure of the source of funds used to influence legislation. The lawsuit alleges that
Opinion
By Merilee Dannemann Lack of immigration law is intolerable. A dairy farm in southeastern New Mexico was more or less put out of business a few weeks ago when 11 workers were arrested for alleged immigration violations and the farmer had to fire an additional 24 workers. The workers allegedly
Announcement
"Reform Movement Statement on Starvation in Gaza" Central Conference of American Rabbis. July 27th, 2025 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗮 The ongoing crisis in Gaza is a devastating reminder of the immense human cost of war. Nearly two years into Israel’s war against Hamas, Israelis are still waiting for the return of
Past Issues
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