Nahalat Shalom is a welcoming, inclusive congregation that inspires understanding of the joys, practices, and ethics of Judaism
and nurtures spiritual growth.  

Israel/Palestine and Nahalat Shalom
For two thousand years, it has been said that wherever there are two Jews, there are three opinions. In too many Jewish congregations today, when it comes to Israel/Palestine, it seems that only one opinion is allowed. At Nahalat Shalom, we have as many opinions as we have congregants -- plus one, of course. When we put "inclusive" in our self-description, we meant it and we mean it. Hard times require hard discussions; we try to have those discussions. We are not always good at it, but we continue to try. We hope you'll join us.

Events

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ZOOM: Beyond the Torah Study Group
Dec 12
ZOOM: Beyond the Torah Study Group

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. For more information, and to request zoom link, please email: NSTorahGroup@gmail.com

Sefardic Shabbat Pot Luck Dinner
Dec 12
Sefardic Shabbat Pot Luck Dinner

ZZOOM ID: 282 164 5784

No password required

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Pot luck vegetarian dinner with songs and prayers in Ladino, Hebrew and Spanish led by Stephanie Sofie Shefia Cohen, and a bilingual poetry reading.

Please bring a vegetarian dish to share!

If you are able, please show up early and or stay late to help set up and clean up.

Saturday Morning Shabbat Service Honoring Rabbi Deborah Brin
Dec 13
Saturday Morning Shabbat Service Honoring Rabbi Deborah Brin

Shabbat Morning Service co-led by Rabbi Deborah Brin and Student Rabbi Josie honoring the 40th anniversary of Rabbi Brin’s ordination! Light lunch provided.

This service will be streamed on Zoom:

Meeting ID: 854 0994 4900

Passcode: 106435

Nahalat Shalom Annual Community Meeting
Dec 14
Nahalat Shalom Annual Community Meeting

Meeting ID: 859 3562 6090

Passcode: arachim

There are many good reasons to come to Nahalat Shalom for our annual meeting on Sunday, Deecmber 14, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. The best one is to be here with our community, but here are more motivations:

  • Find (and create!) ways you can make a difference in our congregation. Volunteering is at a low point all over the country, and we need to be the exception to that rule. There are a million ways to help vitalize us, and you will have so much fun and feel so good about yourself as you get involved.

  • See what’s brewing! There are a lot of projects in the works, and many of them need you to help bring them to fruition.

  • Get a peek at the budget. How did we do? Where did we fall short? What is the plan for next year and beyond?

  • Vote in the new va’ad (it’s not too late for that to include you!) and give thanks to Erwin as he steps off the va’ad after about a gazillion years of service.

  • Enjoy a Nosh with your fellow congregants!

  • See the grounds. We’ll have a tour of our campus available for those of you who are curious to explore our facility.

We hope to see you at the Community Meeting!

Klezmer band & Rikud dancers Rehearsal: last one of 2025 till January 25, 2026
Dec 14
Klezmer band & Rikud dancers Rehearsal: last one of 2025 till January 25, 2026

Join The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud dancers for the LAST rehearsal of the Fall-Winter season in 2025. We will start up again on January 25, 2026. Sheet music is provided as well as instruction from band director and klezmer musician Beth Cohen. All ages and levels of musicians are welcome, but you must know the basics of your instrument/ voice to be in the band. All levels of dancers are always welcome - no experience necessary.
If you are interested in becoming a new band member, please CONTACT band director Cantor Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.netBEFORE attending rehearsal.

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RABBI dEBORAH bRIN'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION!

This Saturday, December 13, during our Shabbat Morning Service we will be Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Rabbi Deborah Brin’s ordination!

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Cantor Beth and her student band from Kallah are featured in the Aleph fundraising newsletter.

You invite Jewish musicians to play music that cracks open the heart, deepening and energizing communal prayer

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Membership

THERE ARE STILL A FEW MORE DAYS FOR THIS DOLLAR MATCHING OPPORTUNITY!

Thinking about increasing your annual dues?  YES!!

An anonymous donor has agreed to match every dollar for NEW Member & Dues that increased from the previous year.  The match has a few constrictions:

The match is dollar for dollar and will go as high as $60,000!

All new monies for NS will be matched, i.e. dues from new members and the increased amount from current members

The match must be accompanied with a membership form received by NS by 12/12/2025

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Congregation Nahalat Shalom
3606 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505.343.8227
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