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Office Hours
Tues: 9:00am - 11:00am
Thurs: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 11:00am
No office hours on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday. We will make every effort to be in the office at the posted times but please call first, 343.8227 to ensure that we will be in the office. |
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Your Weekly News & Updates
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Fundraising: Make a tax-deductible donation to Nahalat Shalom. Do you have a friend/relative who "has everything"? Please consider a gift to Nahalat Shalom in his/her honor. Those wishing to donate by credit card may visit www.nahalatshalom.org and use the Donate button. Mailed donations should be sent to 3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Questions? Call the office at 343-8227 or send an email to office@nahalatshalom.org.
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Web Calendar: Did you know that you can print our web calendar? Just go to our website, www.NahalatShalom.org, scroll to the month you want, and then click on the print icon at the top right corner of the page. You may want to adjust your printer setting to print it in landscape mode. This is the most accurate calendar, so please use it! To include some Jewish information (holidays, candle lighting times, etc.) click on "All Categories" at the bottom of the page.
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Wednesday, March 2, 6:00- 7:00 pm. Jewish Meditation, taught by Rabbi Brin. Bayt B'racha. We will be exploring Jewish meditation and contemplation. Each session will begin with a short text study as a focus/kavanah for contemplation and a teaching about a breathing technique or other methods for being in the silence. We will begin with 20 minutes of silence and gradually extend the amount of silent time. The teachings of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, Rabbi Arthur Green, and Rebbe Nachman of Bratislav will be used and cited in our learning to encounter the Presence at the heart of Existence.
Thursday, March 3, 4:30 Pm. Cheder. Cheder Building. Friday, March 4- 10:30am - 11:30am. Learn to Read Hebrew. Rabbi's study. Taught by Rabbi Deborah J. Brin.
- 11:45 am - 1 pm. Beyond the Torah. Front entry room. We are delving into the entire Bible, book by book. Join us as we discern the literal, ethical and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. We are a self-led group and rely on assorted commentary as well as our own sensibilities. No ongoing commitment is required. Join us every week or as the spirit moves you.
- 1:15-2:30 pm. Torah Study with Rabbi Brin. Rabbi's Study.
- 6:30 pm. Der Freylekher Shabbes. Sanctuary. A joyous danced Shabbat service in a heimishe, old-country Eastern European style led by cantorial soloist/ music director Beth Cohen, Alavados holy days band, Rikud dance troupe, The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band and surprise appearances by Rabbi Brin. These are USUALLY on the first Friday evening of the month. At 6:30pm we begin with a danced Shabbat service led by Rikud to live music by Alavados, plus lighting candles, Mishebeyrach, Kaddish Yatom, Kiddush & motzee; 7:10pm-potluck vegetarian dinner; 7:55-Birkat Hamazon; 8-9pm Yiddish dancing with Rikud to a live Klezmer music JAM led by The Community Klezmer Band. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening's celebrations.
Saturday, March 5, 10 am. Reconstructionist Service. Sanctuary. An egalitarian, inclusive and participatory service. It is led by Rabbi Brin and volunteers from the community and includes the preliminary prayers, Shaharit, Torah reading (when readers are available), Torah discussion (D'var) and closing prayers, as well as interpretive readings. Kiddush will follow the service. Sunday, March 6- 2-4 pm. Klez Band and Rikud Dancers Rehearsal. Sanctuary and Gallery.
- Cancelled: 4:15 Hassidic Learning with Rabbi Miles Krassen
Wednesday, March 9, 7:30 pm. Enchanted Circle Chanting with Rabbi Shefa Gold. Bayt B'racha. This time, the chanting will be co-led by Miryam Levy, Judy Brown, and Stephanie SophieShefia Cohen. They are graduates of R'Shefa Gold's Kol Zimrah training program. Thursday, March 10, 4:30 pm. Cheder. Cheder Building. Friday, March 11- 10:30am - 11:30am. Learn to Read Hebrew. Rabbi's study. Taught by Rabbi Deborah J. Brin.
- 11:45 am - 1 pm. Beyond the Torah. Front entry room. We are delving into the entire Bible, book by book. Join us as we discern the literal, ethical and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. We are a self-led group and rely on assorted commentary as well as our own sensibilities. No ongoing commitment is required. Join us every week or as the spirit moves you.
- 1:15-2:30 pm. Torah Study with Rabbi Brin. Rabbi's Study.
- 6:30 pm. Sephardic/Anusim/Converso/Crypto-Jewish Shabbat Dinner. Bayt B'racha. This service will consciously explore the connections with our Sephardic Heritage. Sefarad is the Hebrew word for Spain and Sephardic refers to those Jews who once lived in and then were expelled from Spain, who carried their language and their traditions with them wherever they went. We share songs and stories, food and conversation. This is a potluck dinner, so please bring your favorite vegetarian dish to share. We gather at 6:30pm, with candle lighting starting promptly at 7pm. Come celebrate New Mexico's oldest Jewish community with us! Hosted by Maria Apodaca, Stephanie SofieShefia Cohen, and Hershel Weiss. We meet in Bayt B'racha, the building on the north side of the courtyard.
Saturday, March 12, 10 am. A Journey through Shabbat Shacharit [The Shabbat Morning Service]. Sanctuary. Rabbi Brin will show us Shacharit through the lens and inspiration of the Jewish Renewal movement. We will engage Shabbat with passages selected from the Shabbat morning service which take us to the heart, spirit, and meaning of Shabbat. On our journey, we will sing, chant, meditate and wrestle with the inner meaning of the prayers. Questions are welcome. Torah discussion included. A great experience for both adults and kids seeking insight into the real meaning of our tradition. Sunday, March 13
- 10 am. Pre-K Cheder. Cheder Building.
- 2-4 pm. Klez Band and Rikud Dancers Rehearsal. Sanctuary and Gallery.
- 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Sanctuary. Join us for this special fundraising event for Festival Djudeo-Espanyol 2016. Music by Nahalat Shalom's own Stephanie SofieShefia Cohen and featuring a guest appearance by Hazan Neil Manel Frau-Cortez. Lecture by Rabbi Jordi Gendra-Molina. Food - Nosh - by epicure Reuben Last. $ 20.00 at the door. RSVP: Maria Apodaca, Apodacam2003@yahoo.com or 505-235-8252.
Monday, March 14, 5:30-7:30 pm. Va'ad Meeting. Bayt B'racha. Sunday, March 20, 1:30-3:30 pm. Caring for Ourselves and Our Loved Ones. Bayt B'racha. Our monthly meeting is a time to share with each other while we care for loved ones who are ill, declining in health, or aging. The Rabbi helps us listen to and support each other, while gently reminding us of the importance of taking time for ourselves. If you are caring for a loved one - of any age - and would like to have a place to come for supportive ears, please join us. You'll feel better when you leave!
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Front of House Committee The Front of Committee needs volunteers for various events throughout the year. We need people to help: - Setup and bring out food,
- Cleanup/break down tables and chairs, sweep crumbs, bring trash to bins,
- Greet and escort guests, and
- Help guide cars for parking.
If you are interested please contact: Ellen Light, 505-243-7333 or ellenlight@aol.com. |
Want to Help: If you would like to help with special projects, please email the office (office@nahalatshalom.org) with your name, phone number, and your area of interest. From time to time, we need help with building/property maintenance (like planting, weeding, shoveling, and painting), parking, greeting, BB kitchen cleaning, and other stuff that is fun to do as a group and helps build and nurture our community. Thank you!
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Introduction to Judaism Class. Jan. 27 through May 11th
The Rabbinical and Cantorial Association of Albuquerque, Congregations Albert, B'nai Israel and Nahalat Shalom and the Albuquerque JCC are sponsoring an Introduction to Judaism Class for those who are on a Jewish journey or interested in a journey toward Judaism. Meets Wednesday nights, from 7 to 9 p.m., Jan. 27 through May 11th at the JCC. Classes will be team taught by Cantor Barbara Finn and Rabbis Deborah Brin, Arthur Flicker and Min Kantrowitz, and Harry Rosenfeld. We will meet at the JCC, 5520 Wyoming NE. The class costs $54, plus the purchase of books. To register, call Congregation Albert 883-1818.
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The Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival - March 6 to March 20
Explores this perspective in THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE IN FRENCH CINEMA, a mini French film festival that runs from March 6 to March 20 at the Center for Contemporary Arts. Regional premiers, director interviews, and a talk by Dr. Gunther Jikeli on France and the new Antisemitism are just part of the mix. "All film" passes are available. e-mail: admin@santafejff.org, call: 505.216.0672. For NS ride share info, contact Judith Berns, 505.917.9305, or judithjberns@yahoo.com. |
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Get Ready, Get Set, Talk Israel. Sunday, March 13, 10 am - 4 pm, Jewish Federation's Abraham S & Minnie Kay Conference Center, 6101 Executive Blvd, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Following the success of the Israel Engagement Fellowship, on March 13th, Federation and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) will be hosting Talk Israel - a full day conference where teens can come together to build stronger connections to Israel, explore campus activism and "Talk Israel" in a safe space. This day is made possible by a generous gift from Margo and Yoram Cohen. The conference will feature workshops and activities that include exploring the conflict, ways to combat BDS, the new face of anti-Semitism, debate skills, social media advocacy and more. Talk Israel is open to teens in grades 9 through 12. Please forward the information below to those in your circle who work with or know teens who may be interested. Contact: Samantha Vinokor, 301-230-7283, Samantha.Vinokor@shalomdc.org . |
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Interfaith Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. March 29 - April 12, 2016
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The Robyn Helzner Trio, will present a concert of World Jewish Music - Sunday, April 10, 3 pm
The Robyn Helzner Trio, will present a concert of World Jewish Music at the Cathedral Church of St. John (318 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Sunday, April 10, 3 pm. This concert is part of the Friends of Cathedral Music series. Mastering a repertoire of authentic Jewish music in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino and English, the Robyn Helzner Trio deliver performances with warmth, humor, and commanding energy. Come and hear the leading interpreters of World Jewish Music in the beautiful acoustic of the cathedral sanctuary.
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The Biennial ALEPH Kallah in Ft. Collins, CO. July 11-17, 2016
Kallah 2016 Pre-Registration is now officially open. Kallah offers 50 week long classes, new and exciting workshops, outdoor experiences, prayer, song, shabbat celebration, and so much more! For more details, see https://aleph.org/kallah. |
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September 5-11, 2016. Lessons from the River
Lessons from the River: A Rafting Trip down the San Juan River in wondrous SE Utah with Rabbi Shefa Gold and Rabbi Eli Herb. $1295, for more info and to register: elisha.herb@gmail.com |
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The NM Jewish Historical Society Fall Conference on "Jewish Identities: Lost, Rediscovered, and Reclaimed" - Nov. 12 & 13
Will be held in conjunction with the exhibit "Fractured Faiths: Spanish Judaism, the Inquisition, and New World Identities" at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe on Nov. 12 & 13, 2016.
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QuestBridge Fein Fellows Award
If you are a Jewish high school junior who qualifies for the College Prep Scholars Program, you can be considered for the Fein Fellows Award, generously funded by the Edward Fein Foundation. The Fein Foundation seeks to ensure access to higher education for high-achieving Jewish students who may lack the financial resources necessary to secure the highest quality education available. Each year, approximately 50 Fein Fellows are selected. All Fein Fellows will be awarded:
- A laptop computer
- An invitation to one of our National College Admissions Conferences where you will attend workshops led by college admissions officers and QuestBridge staff.
- College essay counseling with a trained QuestBridge advisor
- Advice on completing the college application and financial aid process
- In addition, a select number of Fein Fellows will receive a full scholarship to the High School Summer College Program at Brandeis University. The Genesis program is a month-long residential program for highly motivated high school students to engage in experiential and in-depth learning, Jewish studies, and community building.
Fein Fellows will be selected from all Jewish high school juniors who apply to the College Prep Scholars Program. To apply, complete the College Prep Scholars Program application and indicate your religion as "Jewish" on the Personal page. |
Member Announcements Guidelines: Nahalat Shalom aims to provide a 'big tent' for members, who hold a wide range of political views and are involved in many activities. As a courtesy to all members, we offer an opportunity to post brief announcements. Inclusion in the newsletter is not an endorsement by Nahalat Shalom. Any member is welcome to submit items to office@nahalatshalom.org. In the interest of available space, items will run once, and they may be edited.
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Emergency Assistance Available
The Jewish Care Program at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque provides limited financial aid to Jewish individuals and families in crisis. If in need, please call (505) 348-4451. The Jewish Care Program receives a large number of calls and is not always able to respond to all requests for emergency assistance. Here's what they offer: - General Financial Assistance: The Miriam's Well Fund provides one-time, short-term emergency financial assistance to Jewish Women in crisis.
- Utility Assistance: The Jewish Women's Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of New Mexico (JCFNM) provides one-time utility assistance to Jewish women and children in crisis.
- Rental Assistance: The Ziegler Fund of the JCFNM provides one-time emergency rental assistance to Jewish men and women in crisis.
- Indigent Burial Assistance: the Carole Beckhoff Indigent Burial Fund of the JCFNM provides assistance with burial costs of Jewish individuals.
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About Tikkun Olam Club: Please email any project ideas or questions about current projects to nstikkunolam@gmail.com. We are looking for projects where we can work together. It has been suggested that we adopt a trail or median near Nahalat Shalom. This would require meeting monthly to pick up trash. Interested? If you wish to be on the Tikkun Olam mailing list, please send an email request to nstikkunolam@gmail.com.
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Alliance for Jewish Renewal
As a Renewal Congregation we are a member of ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. Click to read blog. |
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Membership
Your membership dues, financial contributions, and volunteering keep Nahalat Shalom's doors open and our community thriving. If you have already renewed your membership to Nahalat Shalom and/or signed up to volunteer on a committee, thank you! If you have not, please complete a membership form today (see our website) and make your pledge for the year, 5776. And, let us know if you would like to be part of one of our committees (AKA, fun working groups.) Here's how to make payments: - You may setup automatic or one-time payments by using the Donate button (PayPal) on our website or
- by using the bill payer service from your financial institution (creating a bank check to be mailed to NS). Of course, we also accept personal checks! Please indicate in the memo field if your payment is for dues or a donation; if a donation, you can specify "For General Operations" or another category/fund. If donating to the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund, please write the check to (or indicate in the online/PayPal memo field) "Rabbi's Discretionary Fund".
Please let us know if you have changes to your contact information or any yahrzeit additions. (Yahrzeits and contact info can be emailed to office@nahalatshalom.org.) |
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E-News Schedule
The NS E-News is usually a weekly publication. Changes will be announced. Look for it in your email box on Thursdays. If you want to include any items, please email office@nahalatshalom.org by 8 am each Tuesday. Special announcement emails (other than the regular e-news) require prior approval of the Va'ad President or Rabbi Brin. If you are not currently receiving the e-news, but would like to do so, you can sign-up on our website.
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Sermons
Rabbi Brin's High Holy Days Sermons can be found on our website's Home page ( http://www.nahalatshalom.org), lower left corner, under the section called, Rabbi's Reflections. |
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How Shopping Can Helps Us
Did you know that shopping at Albertson's and using a swipe card (available at NS in the copier room) earns dividends for Nahalat Shalom? Also true for Smith's, and we will soon have a Smith's swipe card, too. It's an easy way to help NS, especially if you already shop there.
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Chemical-Free Space
Please keep our buildings free of perfumes/fragrances in consideration of our members who are chemically sensitive. This is a serious medical issue for some, and completely preventable. Leaders, please announce at all meetings that "this is a fragrance-free zone".
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Congregation Nahalat Shalom is a spiritual and cultural center for Jewish Renewal in the Southwest. We affirm and support the discovery and exploration of our diverse identities and heritages.
We are a vibrant community, open and welcoming to individuals, couples, and families of all sizes, shapes and colors. Nahalat Shalom values, nurtures, and needs the creative, spiritual, and intellectual contributions of each member. We cultivate and live our Judaism through worship, learning, dialogue, joyful celebrations, community involvement, arts, music, and dance.
Children are always welcome in our sanctuary and at our celebrations and events, and they genuinely enjoy themselves in our once a week Cheder (Hebrew school). We are committed to living, sharing and passing on a vital and heartfelt Judaism to those who come after us.
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