SPECTRUM: Profiles
By Ellen Marks If it’s noon on Wednesday, you’re sure to find Jeffrey Haas at the corner of Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe, protesting on behalf of Palestinians. The 83-year-old Jewish co-founder of the group now called Santa Feans for Justice in
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By Norma Libman He was born in Boston and has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in Eugene, Oregon, in Los Angeles, and in Israel. But before all that, he lived in Albuquerque. He grew up in Albuquerque, in the arms of Congregation Albert – in those
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Story and Photos by Diane Joy Schmidt Day of Celebration and Reflection February 4, 2026 was declared New Mexico Jewish Community Day at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, while the legislature was in session. Some twenty Jewish community organizations set up tables throughout the day in the West Hall — though
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By Randall Edmunds In a time when old musical traditions from around the world have seen renewed interest, none has received as much attention and energy as klezmer. Almost lost because of cultural upheaval and assimilation, klezmer today is a dynamic, evolving art form. Nowhere is that evolution more joyfully
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Phyllis Wolf, Chief Programs Officer, Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque Editor's Note: When I got Phyllis's note that she would be saying farewell at the end of April I spontaneously wrote this letter to her, one of many that she has received, and she has
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By Ellen Marks Visit the Roundhouse during any New Mexico legislative session, and you’ll find the rotunda filled with information tables, musical performances, news conferences and sometimes food — all touting a particular cause or group. For example, during this year’s 30-day session, there are more than 80 such
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By Rev. Patty Allread Upcoming Dates for Speaker Series: "This Is What I Want People to Know About My Faith." In a world overburdened by misunderstanding, injustice, and violence caused by human rights abuse and religious intolerance, how do people in any society sort out rumors and false
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By Andrew Tafoya Leverett This past December I traveled to Rehovot, Israel, on behalf of the Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation. While in Rehovot I enjoyed its cultural attractions, walked its streets and chatted with many of its residents. And I shared a meaningful dialogue and visit with members of the
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by Norma Libman Congregation Albert is preparing for the Installation of Rabbi Micah Citrin at a special Shabbat service on December 19th at 6:00 p.m. The Zamir choir will participate, and there will be a celebratory Oneg. This is a happy homecoming for Rabbi Micah as he lived
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by Denise Suttle This article first appeared in the weekly newsletter of Chavurat Hamidbar, Albuquerque. Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM you’ll find a dedicated group of Chavurah members and community teammates clad in sweats, ball caps, sneakers and aprons—ready to serve fellow New Mexicans. The Roadrunner Food
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https://www.AbqJew.com After a long and storied history, AbqJew.com and Marc Yellin have moved on, settling near the grandkids on the East Coast, and as of April 1st, 2026 Marc will no longer be hosting its calendar, visited by over a million viewers over the years. Read
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by Michael Wald Ron Winger is now ten months into a two-year term as president of the Jewish Community Center of Albuquerque, following a long career as a senior health care leader. He has been President/CEO at both profit and nonprofit hospitals/health systems around the country, including St.