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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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Resources and Community Calendar. CLICK here for list of New Mexico synagogues with individual links to their websites for more High Holiday information: https://www.abqjew.com/pray.php ~ Click here for the most complete Jewish event and class calendar in the Land of Enchantment, with upcoming events and classes.
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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.
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By Ellen Marks April 22, 2025 It’s all of this and more: A Santa Fe student with a marker pen drawing swastikas on a young Jewish classmate. Rabbis answering the phone only to be called “genocidal baby-killer” and to hear death threats. A Jewish district attorney receiving threats credible