Book Review
by Carl Montoya I approached Where the North Ends with much anticipation. The premise — a time-traveling narrative connecting the contemporary period to pre-Pueblo Revolt New Mexico — promised an ambitious blend of historical fiction and mysticism reminiscent of Carlos Castaneda's work. Unfortunately, the execution left me frustrated and struggling
TRIPLE MATCH
Compiled by Diane Joy Schmidt, Publisher and Editor MOST READ ARTICLES IN 2025 *asterisk indicates published in 2024. To read an article, click on the title if active or copy the title to Search magnifying glass icon, upper left on top of page. Search also by author name for all
Traveling while Jewish
Story and photos by Jim Winnerman Is there a Jewish presence in the remote country of Iceland? For most people, the answer will invariably be that they have no idea, and then are surprised to learn that the island nation is in fact home to a small but thriving Jewish
Jewish Values
By Rabbi Min Kantrowitz - Jewish Values #8: Tikkun Olam 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.
New Years
We are thrilled to report that our readers came through! On New Year's Eve, we officially reached and surpassed our $6,000 goal, unlocking $12,000 in matching funds. Thanks to the generosity of 76 community members, we raised a grand total of $18,384. These critical funds
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December 31, 2025 We have just 12 HOURS left to reach our $6,000 goal and unlock our generous donors' $12,000 match pledges for a total $18,000. If just FIVE of our many, many unpaid subscribers - and you all are avid readers! - choose to subscribe
Chanukah
CHANUKAH CHILDREN'S ART 2025 Next holiday we hope to include even more! Thank you to Jessica Corley for volunteering to engage our synagogues in sharing all this wonderful artwork: from Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, and in Albuquerque from Nahalat Shalom, Congregation B'nai Israel and
Recipes
NMJJ's editor is happy to once again share our family's potato latkes and blintzes recipes at Chanukah. We encourage more food writers to submit!! Contact Diane at editor@nmjewishjournal.com. To reiterate, here is my family's latke recipe, which was first published on the
Newsletter
View in Browser on Email for best viewing experience. Chanukah is coming up on December 14th already! We are very happy to share some lovely artwork by 4 year olds made this week in preparation for Chanukah, thanks to Dale Sides Cooperman, Director of Early Childhood Education at Congregation Albert
Winter Issue 2025
KEEP SCROLLING TO READ ABOUT OUR NINE NEW EXCITING STORIES! From Sabra Minkus, Emily Alvarez, Gail Rubin, Dianne Layden, Jim Winnerman, Denise Suttle, Merilee Dannemann, Michael Baron, Larry Lesser, and upcoming Community Events. Through the month of December we are having a Triple Match campaign. All details here on our
Winter Issue 2025
KEEP SCROLLING TO READ OUR NINE NEW EXCITING STORIES! From Sabra Minkus, Emily Alvarez, Gail Rubin, Dianne Layden, Jim Winnerman, Denise Suttle, Merilee Dannemann, Michael Baron, Larry Lesser, plus upcoming Community Events. Through the month of December we are having a Triple Match campaign. All details here on our Donate
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