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Three Jews + An Opera About A Trans Woman
By Judith Fein Photos by Paul Ross I was sitting at a recent event sponsored by the Wagner Society of Santa Fe. It was about the Santa Fe Opera’s American premiere of Lili Elbe, the true story of one of the first trans women ever to undergo gender-affirming
They Never Dreamed of This: The Shalom House Sale Becomes a Gift to the Whole Albuquerque Jewish Community
Surprise and delight seem to have been the common reactions among Jewish non-profit leaders upon hearing they would share the proceeds from the sale of the David Specter Shalom House.
The Santa Fe Jewish Cemetery: A Cemetery Of and For The Whole Community
By Doris Francis, JCCNNM Cemetery Committee chair 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Jewish Cemetery in Santa Fe. Under the leadership of the Jewish Community Council of Northern New Mexico (JCCNNM), our community will be commemorating this significant occasion at our annual Day or Remembrance. Below is a brief
Repairing the World, One Note at a Time
As students prepare to become B’nai Mitzvah, they're encouraged to choose a project that carries meaning, purpose and value. This year, one project struck a different chord.