As winter marches on and our spirits need to be uplifted, we'll circle up around candlelight for a night of nigunim at Nahalat Shalom, hosted by community member Adam Horowitz. A nigun (meaning "melody" in Hebrew) is a wordless melody, sung in repetition and with devotion, to stir the soul and take us where words cannot. Drawing from the wellspring of Jewish mystical tradition, we'll sing nigunim new and old. No prior experience required! If there are nigunim that you know and would enjoy sharing, please feel free to bring and to teach!

ID: 815 976 0138
Passcode: 270959

Please come on time or a few minutes early. We will take some time at the end of our practice to meet each other and reflect together.

We welcome you. Visit www.rabbishefagold.com/kzoom Sign up for the KZoom Chanting List mailing list. If you are moved, you can offer support at www.rabbishefagold.com.

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

Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha

Zoom ID: 282 164 5784

No password needed

PDF of Chant Sheet

Dear En~Chanting Friends!

How grateful I Am to be chanting with you again this month! Please join me as we welcome Shabbat in the month of Shevat, with the perasha of Mishpatim, Ordinances, in Book of Exodus. 

With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week. 

We’ll chant together for our transformation, to heal our broken hearts, and awaken our compassion; to elevate our energy frequencies, get us in alignment with our inner Divinity, and affirm that when Love and Truth meet, justice and peace kiss! 

If you're able and feel called to join in person, we'll be starting at 6 PM - 7PM in Bayt Bracha, go thru the gate closest to main door, and enter the facing doors.

We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.

Meeting ID: 282 164 5784
No Passcode Required

Have you wondered why we call organized prayer, “services”? We gather together in sacred space to “serve,” to do sacred work with and for each other.

The Shabbat morning “service” is not a random collection of prayers. It is a journey taking us both out of ourselves and into ourselves. Through prayer, chant, song, movement, and meditation, we will travel the path of the Jewish mystics to the sacred heart of Shabbat.

This is a two-part series exploring ideological currents within and in response to the early 20th c. Zionist movement. Part 1 focuses on the historical context and emergent non-Zionist, anti-Zionist, and divergent Zionist ideas and ideologies that spread among the Jewish populations of Eastern and Central Europe between the world wars. Part 2 will focus on a select group of thinkers representing a range of perspectives on and in opposition to Zionism. 

Featuring Randi Thompson and Jeff Brody

A bisl shpiln, a bisl tantsn, a bisl shmuesn, a bisl nosh – how better to spend a weekend evening than enjoying Klezmer music? Come join us on Saturday February 22nd at 6pm – there will be music, dance if the spirit moves you, and food if you’re so inclined. Donations to support Klezmerquerque are welcome!

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Key components of our program include: Holiday Customs and Rituals; Mitzvot; Torah; Jewish Values; Prayer and Service; Social Justice; Hebrew; · Jewish Culture, music, and crafts.

We welcome you wherever you are in your Jewish journey

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Class description: "Have you ever wanted to study Talmud but had no idea where (or how) to start? With only knowledge of the aleph-bet you can delve into one of the most widely studied Jewish texts and learn how to break down the meaning of text on a daf (page). Through yeshivah style instruction, we will break down a section of Berachot in the original Hebrew and Aramaic with an emphasis on building dictionary skills, understanding of the structures of rabbinic arguments, and feeling a sense of ownership over our own places in the Rabbinic tradition. Classes will meet for three hours once a week on Sunday afternoons from February 23rd through April 6th from 1pm-4pm. REGISTER HERE!

Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Documentary and feature films exploring the complexities of power, resistance and relationships that layer the conflict between Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews both at the state and personal levels. Screening followed by discussion led by Ann Morrison and Becky Gordon. The first film will be screened Jan 19. Doors open 345pm.

West African dance is multi-layered, engaging every part of the body. But no need to be intimidated; you take on as many of those layers according to your comfort level. The physicality of the dance, so different from how we generally move, and the singing of the drums, invite you to release whatever emotions you might've been feeling earlier in the day, or what you are feeling in the moment. It's about moving from your core and from your heart. Most importantly, it's about supporting each other in learning a different kind of dance form, and building community. 

The first six-week session: Monday nights Jan 20-Feb 24, 6-715pm. Requested donation of minimum $8 per class or $44 up front for all six which pays the drummers. Call, text or email if you have questions. 505-967-8208. Hope to see you Monday Jan 20!

TENTATIVE - CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!

ID: 815 976 0138
Passcode: 270959

Please come on time or a few minutes early. We will take some time at the end of our practice to meet each other and reflect together.

We welcome you. Visit www.rabbishefagold.com/kzoom Sign up for the KZoom Chanting List mailing list. If you are moved, you can offer support at www.rabbishefagold.com.

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

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

Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)

PDF Chant Sheet

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.

This is a two-part series exploring ideological currents within and in response to the early 20th c. Zionist movement. Part 1 focuses on the historical context and emergent non-Zionist, anti-Zionist, and divergent Zionist ideas and ideologies that spread among the Jewish populations of Eastern and Central Europe between the world wars. Part 2 will focus on a select group of thinkers representing a range of perspectives on and in opposition to Zionism. 

Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

ID: 815 976 0138
Passcode: 270959

Please come on time or a few minutes early. We will take some time at the end of our practice to meet each other and reflect together.

We welcome you. Visit www.rabbishefagold.com/kzoom Sign up for the KZoom Chanting List mailing list. If you are moved, you can offer support at www.rabbishefagold.com.

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

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

KlezmerQuerque 2025 presents der Freylekher Shabes!
Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:45 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. Dances will be led by Rikud dancers and SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST ASYA VAISMAN SCHULMAN. We will also observe the candle lighting (symbolic)/ blessing, Kaddish Yatom, Mi Shebeirach, Kiddush and HaMotzi. The service will be followed by a Vegetarian Potluck dinner at 7:45pm. Then we will be treated to a few tunes by Albuquerque’s own klezmer & Judaic band THE REBBE’S ORKESTRA -the band will be celebrating its new name: HIGH DEZERT KLEZMER! This will be followed by a BRIEF PERFORMANCE BY OUR SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST ZISL SLEPOVITCH, which will be followed by recreational Jewish dancing led by ASYA to the music of The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band until 9PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events. No charge, but donations are welcome to help the continuation of our festival.

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

KlezmerQuerque 2025: Shabes Koydesh - Holy Shabbat Service
Details coming soon.

KlezmerQuerque 2025 presents a Concert & Dance Party featuring special guest artists and local artists. More details coming soon.

KlezmerQuerque 2025 presents hands-on workshops: Klezmer music with Zisl Slepovitch.
Details / description coming soon.

Class description: "Have you ever wanted to study Talmud but had no idea where (or how) to start? With only knowledge of the aleph-bet you can delve into one of the most widely studied Jewish texts and learn how to break down the meaning of text on a daf (page). Through yeshivah style instruction, we will break down a section of Berachot in the original Hebrew and Aramaic with an emphasis on building dictionary skills, understanding of the structures of rabbinic arguments, and feeling a sense of ownership over our own places in the Rabbinic tradition. Classes will meet for three hours once a week on Sunday afternoons from February 23rd through April 6th from 1pm-4pm. REGISTER HERE!

KlezmerQuerque 2025 presents 2 workshops: choose one.

Choose either a klezmer music workshop with Zisl Slepovitch (1:30-3:00pm) or a Beginning Yiddish language workshop with Asya Vaisman Schulman (1:45-3:00pm).
Details / descriptions coming soon.

KlezmerQuerque 2025 presents a Yiddish dance workshop with Asya Vaisman Schulman.
At 5:15 we all meet in the sanctuary for zayt gezints- be wells- farewells…

CANCELLED THIS WEEK!

ID: 815 976 0138
Passcode: 270959

Please come on time or a few minutes early. We will take some time at the end of our practice to meet each other and reflect together.

We welcome you. Visit www.rabbishefagold.com/kzoom Sign up for the KZoom Chanting List mailing list. If you are moved, you can offer support at www.rabbishefagold.com.

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

Class description: "Have you ever wanted to study Talmud but had no idea where (or how) to start? With only knowledge of the aleph-bet you can delve into one of the most widely studied Jewish texts and learn how to break down the meaning of text on a daf (page). Through yeshivah style instruction, we will break down a section of Berachot in the original Hebrew and Aramaic with an emphasis on building dictionary skills, understanding of the structures of rabbinic arguments, and feeling a sense of ownership over our own places in the Rabbinic tradition. Classes will meet for three hours once a week on Sunday afternoons from February 23rd through April 6th from 1pm-4pm. REGISTER HERE!

Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

ID: 815 976 0138
Passcode: 270959

Please come on time or a few minutes early. We will take some time at the end of our practice to meet each other and reflect together.

We welcome you. Visit www.rabbishefagold.com/kzoom Sign up for the KZoom Chanting List mailing list. If you are moved, you can offer support at www.rabbishefagold.com.

Meeting ID: 282 164 5784
No Passcode Required

Have you wondered why we call organized prayer, “services”? We gather together in sacred space to “serve,” to do sacred work with and for each other.

The Shabbat morning “service” is not a random collection of prayers. It is a journey taking us both out of ourselves and into ourselves. Through prayer, chant, song, movement, and meditation, we will travel the path of the Jewish mystics to the sacred heart of Shabbat.

Class description: "Have you ever wanted to study Talmud but had no idea where (or how) to start? With only knowledge of the aleph-bet you can delve into one of the most widely studied Jewish texts and learn how to break down the meaning of text on a daf (page). Through yeshivah style instruction, we will break down a section of Berachot in the original Hebrew and Aramaic with an emphasis on building dictionary skills, understanding of the structures of rabbinic arguments, and feeling a sense of ownership over our own places in the Rabbinic tradition. Classes will meet for three hours once a week on Sunday afternoons from February 23rd through April 6th from 1pm-4pm. REGISTER HERE!

No rehearsal today because of Spring Break. See you NEXT Sunday March 30th!
Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Documentary and feature films exploring the complexities of power, resistance and relationships that layer the conflict between Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews both at the state and personal levels. Screening followed by discussion led by Ann Morrison and Becky Gordon. The first film will be screened Jan 19. Doors open 345pm.

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

Class description: "Have you ever wanted to study Talmud but had no idea where (or how) to start? With only knowledge of the aleph-bet you can delve into one of the most widely studied Jewish texts and learn how to break down the meaning of text on a daf (page). Through yeshivah style instruction, we will break down a section of Berachot in the original Hebrew and Aramaic with an emphasis on building dictionary skills, understanding of the structures of rabbinic arguments, and feeling a sense of ownership over our own places in the Rabbinic tradition. Classes will meet for three hours once a week on Sunday afternoons from February 23rd through April 6th from 1pm-4pm. REGISTER HERE!

Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: 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 6:30-7:45 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 Potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a live klezmer music jam from 8:15-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

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

Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)

PDF Chant Sheet

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.

Class description: "Have you ever wanted to study Talmud but had no idea where (or how) to start? With only knowledge of the aleph-bet you can delve into one of the most widely studied Jewish texts and learn how to break down the meaning of text on a daf (page). Through yeshivah style instruction, we will break down a section of Berachot in the original Hebrew and Aramaic with an emphasis on building dictionary skills, understanding of the structures of rabbinic arguments, and feeling a sense of ownership over our own places in the Rabbinic tradition. Classes will meet for three hours once a week on Sunday afternoons from February 23rd through April 6th from 1pm-4pm. REGISTER HERE!

Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

No rehearsal today, but please join us for our community Passover seder from 5-8pm. It’s the only seder accompanied by a live klezmer band.
Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Tentative: Klezband/ Rikud Rehearsal- check back.
Maybe yes / maybe no - we’re not sure yet. If not, we’ll see you on the 27th!.

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

Meeting ID: 282 164 5784
No Passcode Required

Have you wondered why we call organized prayer, “services”? We gather together in sacred space to “serve,” to do sacred work with and for each other.

The Shabbat morning “service” is not a random collection of prayers. It is a journey taking us both out of ourselves and into ourselves. Through prayer, chant, song, movement, and meditation, we will travel the path of the Jewish mystics to the sacred heart of Shabbat.

Last rehearsal of the winter/ spring season.
Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Documentary and feature films exploring the complexities of power, resistance and relationships that layer the conflict between Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews both at the state and personal levels. Screening followed by discussion led by Ann Morrison and Becky Gordon. The first film will be screened Jan 19. Doors open 345pm.

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:45 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 Potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a live klezmer music jam from 8:15-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

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

Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)

PDF Chant Sheet

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.

Documentary and feature films exploring the complexities of power, resistance and relationships that layer the conflict between Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews both at the state and personal levels. Screening followed by discussion led by Ann Morrison and Becky Gordon. The first film will be screened Jan 19. Doors open 345pm.

Meeting ID: 282 164 5784
No Passcode Required

Have you wondered why we call organized prayer, “services”? We gather together in sacred space to “serve,” to do sacred work with and for each other.

The Shabbat morning “service” is not a random collection of prayers. It is a journey taking us both out of ourselves and into ourselves. Through prayer, chant, song, movement, and meditation, we will travel the path of the Jewish mystics to the sacred heart of Shabbat.

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:45 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 potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a live klezmer music jam from 8:15-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

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

Meeting ID: 282 164 5784
No Passcode Required

Have you wondered why we call organized prayer, “services”? We gather together in sacred space to “serve,” to do sacred work with and for each other.

The Shabbat morning “service” is not a random collection of prayers. It is a journey taking us both out of ourselves and into ourselves. Through prayer, chant, song, movement, and meditation, we will travel the path of the Jewish mystics to the sacred heart of Shabbat.