Shabbat Morning Service led by Rabbi Josie Boskoff.

We have a beautiful community of dancers from
all different social circles, who have created a
space of joy, laughter, and mutual support.

So join us for this round! Drop-ins are welcome at any time!

This is a 6-week session meeting on Mondays 6:00-7:15pm June 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 and Aug 3. Requested donation of minimum $8 per class which pays the drummers. Call, text or email if you have questions. 505-967-8208. Becky Gordon and drummer Paul Ryder will be teaching new material learned on their recent trip to Guinea!

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week. 
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.  

Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha

Zoom ID: 282 164 5784

No password needed

PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!

Shabbat Morning Service led by Rabbi Josie Boskoff.

A World Without Nuclear Weapons:  Fourth Annual Interfaith Trinity “Test” Remembrance 

In 2002, soon after we moved into this building, and led by our founding rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, we hosted the Hiroshima Flame Interfaith Pilgrimage.   The pilgrims had brought the flame, kept alive from the embers of the Little Boy blast, and carried it cross-country, from the grave of Chief Seattle to the United Nations in NYC.  In July 2025, Nahalat Shalom hosted the inaugural meeting of Back from the Brink's New Mexico Hub, supporting the Tikkun Olam pillar of our faith we have supported since our founding.  Last year was the 80th anniversary of the detonation that continues to reverberate.  This year, we have ongoing issues of multiple war fronts, legacy waste issues, a ramp-up of nuclear weapons production and mining bids, and related health and existential problems.  Yet we’re told we can’t afford to stop doing this.  We need to talk!

On Sunday, July 19, at St Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, join Archbishop John Wester, Back from the Brink, Nukewatch NM, the Tularosa Downwinders Consortium, and invited speakers, to hear more about the developing new arms race, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), what is being done and what YOU can do.  

Come for the hope and inspiration!

We need to recruit more volunteers from our Nahalat Shalom community this year. Volunteers from Soka Gakkai International have made up most of our volunteer corps the past three years, and they’re awesome to work with on this mission which affects all of humanity.   However, this year they have another big event to support in July, so we need strong recruitment from all the orgs and faith communities that are in our network.  

Here is the link to the Google form our Back from the Brink leader made that is the non-SGI version of the volunteer sign-up form for this year's event:

https://forms.gle/bGPSt2howqkWJk416

When people sign up to volunteer, their data get automatically entered into a spreadsheet that our event director will then use to make the final volunteer assignments.  We can carpool.

Anyone who has the link can access the form to sign up to volunteer, so thanks for sharing this widely so we can welcome our 30+ volunteers-to-be!  

We have a beautiful community of dancers from
all different social circles, who have created a
space of joy, laughter, and mutual support.

So join us for this round! Drop-ins are welcome at any time!

This is a 6-week session meeting on Mondays 6:00-7:15pm June 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 and Aug 3. Requested donation of minimum $8 per class which pays the drummers. Call, text or email if you have questions. 505-967-8208. Becky Gordon and drummer Paul Ryder will be teaching new material learned on their recent trip to Guinea!

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music. This is the last “official” rehearsal of the Spring/Summer season so Alavados High Holy Days band can rehearse for the next 2 months for the high holidays. The next Klezmer Band / Rikud rehearsal will be on Sept. 27th.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

We have a beautiful community of dancers from
all different social circles, who have created a
space of joy, laughter, and mutual support.

So join us for this round! Drop-ins are welcome at any time!

This is a 6-week session meeting on Mondays 6:00-7:15pm June 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 and Aug 3. Requested donation of minimum $8 per class which pays the drummers. Call, text or email if you have questions. 505-967-8208. Becky Gordon and drummer Paul Ryder will be teaching new material learned on their recent trip to Guinea!

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)

PDF Chant Sheet
NEW Meditation opportunity: 

On Shabbat morning there will be a silent meditation from 9:10 -9:45 a.m. preceding the chanting.  Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. to the main sanctuary.  Doors will be locked at 9:10 to protect the silent space. 

At 10:00 the Chanting Service begins. The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.

Alavados Holy Days Ensemble rehearses during August and September (and sometimes October) for Nahalat Shalom’s High Holiday observances of Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur & Simchat Torah.

The ensemble is open for all members of Nahalat Shalom who wish to sing or play an instrument that they are skilled on (no percussion or drums please) for the community’s high holiday services. Rehearsal attendance is a requirement to be able to play/ sing for a service.

Contact Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen for a detailed rehearsal and service schedule and for more information: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

We have a beautiful community of dancers from
all different social circles, who have created a
space of joy, laughter, and mutual support.

So join us for this round! Drop-ins are welcome at any time!

This is a 6-week session meeting on Mondays 6:00-7:15pm June 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 and Aug 3. Requested donation of minimum $8 per class which pays the drummers. Call, text or email if you have questions. 505-967-8208. Becky Gordon and drummer Paul Ryder will be teaching new material learned on their recent trip to Guinea!

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Alavados Holy Days Ensemble rehearses during August and September (and sometimes October) for Nahalat Shalom’s High Holiday observances of Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur & Simchat Torah.

The ensemble is open for all members of Nahalat Shalom who wish to sing or play an instrument that they are skilled on (no percussion or drums please) for the community’s high holiday services. Rehearsal attendance is a requirement to be able to play/ sing for a service.

Contact Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen for a detailed rehearsal and service schedule and for more information: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Alavados Holy Days Ensemble rehearses during August and September (and sometimes October) for Nahalat Shalom’s High Holiday observances of Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur & Simchat Torah.

The ensemble is open for all members of Nahalat Shalom who wish to sing or play an instrument that they are skilled on (no percussion or drums please) for the community’s high holiday services. Rehearsal attendance is a requirement to be able to play/ sing for a service.

Contact Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen for a detailed rehearsal and service schedule and for more information: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week. 
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.  

Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha

Zoom ID: 282 164 5784

No password needed

PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!

Alavados Holy Days Ensemble rehearses during August and September (and sometimes October) for Nahalat Shalom’s High Holiday observances of Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur & Simchat Torah.

The ensemble is open for all members of Nahalat Shalom who wish to sing or play an instrument that they are skilled on (no percussion or drums please) for the community’s high holiday services. Rehearsal attendance is a requirement to be able to play/ sing for a service.

Contact Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen for a detailed rehearsal and service schedule and for more information: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com

Alavados Holy Days Ensemble rehearses during August and September (and sometimes October) for Nahalat Shalom’s High Holiday observances of Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur & Simchat Torah.

The ensemble is open for all members of Nahalat Shalom who wish to sing or play an instrument that they are skilled on (no percussion or drums please) for the community’s high holiday services. Rehearsal attendance is a requirement to be able to play/ sing for a service.

Contact Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen for a detailed rehearsal and service schedule and for more information: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Alavados Holy Days Ensemble rehearses during August and September (and sometimes October) for Nahalat Shalom’s High Holiday observances of Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur & Simchat Torah.

The ensemble is open for all members of Nahalat Shalom who wish to sing or play an instrument that they are skilled on (no percussion or drums please) for the community’s high holiday services. Rehearsal attendance is a requirement to be able to play/ sing for a service.

Contact Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen for a detailed rehearsal and service schedule and for more information: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Alavados Holy Days Ensemble rehearses during August and September (and sometimes October) for Nahalat Shalom’s High Holiday observances of Selichot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur & Simchat Torah.

The ensemble is open for all members of Nahalat Shalom who wish to sing or play an instrument that they are skilled on (no percussion or drums please) for the community’s high holiday services. Rehearsal attendance is a requirement to be able to play/ sing for a service.

Contact Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen for a detailed rehearsal and service schedule and for more information: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week. 
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.  

Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha

Zoom ID: 282 164 5784

No password needed

PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!

Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

This is a Special rehearsal for current band members for the Simchat Torah service on Saturday October 3rd. Regular rehearsals for the fall/ winter season begin on Sunday, October 18th.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week. 
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.  

Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha

Zoom ID: 282 164 5784

No password needed

PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music. This is the first rehearsal of the fall/ winter season.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week. 
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.  

Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha

Zoom ID: 282 164 5784

No password needed

PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music. This is a tentative rehearsal date because of the Thanksgiving weekend. More info to come as we get closer to this date.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate the joy of Khanikeh (Hanukkah) AND Shabes (Shabbat) in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services plus Hanukkah songs and prayers. We will also observe the Shabbat candle lighting/blessing and lighting/blessings of the Hanukkiah/menorah candles, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. Bring your own candles and Hanukkiah / Menorah to light. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week. 
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.  

Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha

Zoom ID: 282 164 5784

No password needed

PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music. This is our last rehearsal of 2026: We’ll see you on January 24th for our first rehearsal in 2027.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music. This is the first rehearsal of the winter/ spring season.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

The 25th Annual KlezmerQuerque celebrates Shabes (Shabbat) JOY and Yiddishkayt! The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and HaMotzi. The service will be followed by a vegetarian/ kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM with cameo performances by special guest artists. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net