2026 - New Mexico Jewish Journal

Jewish Films

Roberta Grossman: Making Sense of the Moment, Ruffling Feathers, Creating Conversations

by Colette Freedman It is a complicated time to be a Jewish woman right now. There is so much contemporary anti-Jewish rhetoric both from the left and from the right that it is hard to know where to feel safe. Last month, I was wearing my Star of David necklace

Book Review

Lost in a Labyrinth of Confusion: Where the North Ends — At Last

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

Jewish Values

Jewish Values: Tikkun Olam

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

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We MET OUR MATCH! We Raised $6,000, unlocked our $12,000 donor matches, and reached $18,000! WE will still TRIPLE Matches for another $900 in January.

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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Congregation B'nai Israel

THE BIG EVENT: SALSA NIGHT!! B'NAI ISRAEL SUNDAY, Feb. 22. RSVP by FRIDAY, FEB. 13th!

PLEASE RSVP by Friday Feb. 13th! ONLINE: https://www.bnaiisrael-nm.org BY PHONE: 505-266-0155 * 5:00 PM Wine & Appetizers * 6:00 PM Dinner * 7:30 PM The Salsa Begins! with Silent Auction, Raffle and Dessert Reception RSVP NOW! SALSA NIGHT Welcome to Congregation B'nai Israel Here you