February 2026 Newsletter
In our February issue, we have a number of joyful, artistic, informative and possibly provocative articles from writers both new and familiar, and links to earlier stories you've been meaning to catch up on. Tu B'Shvat begins at sundown on Sunday, February 1, 2026, and ends
Hidden in Plain Sight
Story and Photos by Lena S. Keslin “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the key to everything.” —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1816 My friend, Judith Zorzy, had been telling me about the beauty and history of Ortigia
Community News
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
Community News
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
Book Excerpt
An excerpt from the forthcoming book Original Love, by Glenn Aparicio Parry In his new book, Original Love, Glenn Aparicio Parry delves into the spiritual origins and deeper universal meaning of LOVE. Original love is love from the origin or Source, and as such transcends any limitations of time or
Personal Essay
by Ron Duncan Hart One morning some time ago, I awoke early to the news that a bomb had exploded at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem where our daughter was studying for a year. She was supposed to be at the University that day. Seven were killed, and eighty were
Community News
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
Community News
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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