High Holidays 2023

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Simchat Torah Service and Hakafot
Oct
8
10:00 AM10:00

Simchat Torah Service and Hakafot

10am-10:30am: Simchat Torah for religious school and teachers.

10:30am-12:30pm: service, torah readings and seven hakafot (dances) for the whole community with Maggid Batya Podos, Cantor Beth Cohen, Noah Bloom, and our religious school students. Dances led by Rikud Dancers to live music by the Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band.

Bring a vegetarian snack for yourself or to share if you wish.

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In person and Zoom: Yom Kippur Services with Rabbi Deborah Brin, Noah Bloom, and Cantor Beth Cohen
Sep
25
10:00 AM10:00

In person and Zoom: Yom Kippur Services with Rabbi Deborah Brin, Noah Bloom, and Cantor Beth Cohen

Our service leaders, Rabbi Deborah J. Brin, Noah Bloom, and Cantor Beth Cohen, create services and events that honor tradition while meeting the spiritual needs of today’s members. Many prayers will be accompanied by Alavados Holy Days Band: Jeff Brody (violin), Barbara Friedman (electric bass) and Beth Cohen (Cantor & guitar).

We do not require membership, tickets, or fees. Donations are appreciated.

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In person and Zoom:  Family Yom Kippur Service with Batya Podus and Beth Cohen
Sep
25
9:00 AM09:00

In person and Zoom: Family Yom Kippur Service with Batya Podus and Beth Cohen

Join Maggidah Batya Podos and Cantor Beth Cohen for the Children's Service at 9:00 a.m. on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We’ll sing, dance, tell stories, and explore the deeper meaning of the holidays with a child-friendly focus.

We do not require membership, tickets, or fees. Donations are appreciated.

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In person and Zoom: Kol Nidre-Yom Kippur Service with Rabbi Deborah Brin, Noah Bloom, and Cantor Beth Cohen
Sep
24
7:00 PM19:00

In person and Zoom: Kol Nidre-Yom Kippur Service with Rabbi Deborah Brin, Noah Bloom, and Cantor Beth Cohen

Our service leaders, Rabbi Deborah J. Brin, Noah Bloom, Cantor Beth Cohen create services and events that honor tradition while meeting the spiritual needs of today’s members. Many of our prayers will be led and accompanied by Nahalat Shalom’s Holy Days ensemble Alavados: Jeff Brody (violin), Barbara Friedman (electric bass) & Beth Cohen (Cantor & guitar). Cellist Amy Huzjak will perform ‘Kol Nidre’ by Max Bruch.

We do not require membership, tickets, or fees. Donations are appreciated.

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In Person and Zoom: From The New Year to Re-pairing Your Soul
Sep
17
10:00 AM10:00

In Person and Zoom: From The New Year to Re-pairing Your Soul

Zoom ID:282 164 4305
No Passcode Required
T

he hows and whys of making a kosher apology with with Rabbi Chavah Carp and Mashpiah Robin Berman.

What to bring:

  • art journal or paper,

  • art implements (crayons, markers, colored pencils, non messy art materials).

  • Fruit, veggies, nuts/seeds for the oneg

Location: Beit B’racha@ Nahalat Shalom - enter though the courtyard

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Tashlich (casting off ritual) at the Rio Grande River (2nd day Rosh Hashanah)
Sep
17
9:00 AM09:00

Tashlich (casting off ritual) at the Rio Grande River (2nd day Rosh Hashanah)

  • Tingley Beach - Rio Grande Overlook (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tashlich (casting off ritual) led by Cantor Beth Cohen & Maggidah Batya Podos. 

We will sing prayers, stories, share and meditate. Then we will select sticks, branches, leaves and rocks to represent our “missing the mark” over the past year(s) and cast them in the water. Please do not bring bread crumbs or any type of food to throw into the river.

Meet at Tingley Beach Overlook of The Rio Grande. Take the path on the west side of the northern parking lot (just south of Central Ave.) and go west to the deck at the river. Wear hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and weather appropriate clothing.

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In person and Zoom:  Rosh Hashanah Services with Rabbi Deborah Brin, Noah Bloom, and Cantor Beth Cohen
Sep
16
10:00 AM10:00

In person and Zoom: Rosh Hashanah Services with Rabbi Deborah Brin, Noah Bloom, and Cantor Beth Cohen

ZOOM ID - 282 164 4305 (no passcode)

Our service leaders, Rabbi Deborah J. Brin, Noah Bloom, and Cantor Beth Cohen, create services and events that honor tradition while meeting the spiritual needs of today’s members. Many of our prayers will be led and accompanied by Nahalat Shalom’s Holy Days Ensemble Alavados: Jeff Brody (violin), Barbara Friedman (electric bass) & Beth Cohen (Cantor & guitar).

We do not require membership, tickets, or fees. Donations are appreciated.

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In person and Zoom:  Family Rosh Hashanah Service with Batya Podus and Beth Cohen
Sep
16
9:00 AM09:00

In person and Zoom: Family Rosh Hashanah Service with Batya Podus and Beth Cohen

ZOOM ID - 282 164 4305 (no passcode)

Download Family Service Songs and Prayers

Join Maggidah Batya Podos and Cantor Beth Cohen for the Children's Service at 9:00 a.m. on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We’ll sing, dance, tell stories, and explore the deeper meaning of the holidays with a child-friendly focus.

We do not require membership, tickets, or fees. Donations are appreciated.

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 Rosh Hashanah Dawn Service at Petroglyph National Monument
Sep
16
6:30 AM06:30

Rosh Hashanah Dawn Service at Petroglyph National Monument

Bring a flashlight and plan to arrive at 6:00am to begin the climb up the volcano so we can begin our service at 6:30am. Shofars and drums are welcome.

To get to the Sunrise Service at the Volcanoes Day Use Area (on the west side of Petroglyph National Monument), take I-40 west from Albuquerque. Take Exit 149, Atrisco Vista Blvd, and go 4.8 mi north to reach the Volcanoes Access Road. Turn right and continue in to the parking area.

Download PDF Driving Directions to Volcanoes Day Use Area

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In Person + Zoom:  Erev Rosh Hashanah Services with Rabbi Deborah Brin, Noah Bloom, and Cantor Beth Cohen
Sep
15
7:00 PM19:00

In Person + Zoom: Erev Rosh Hashanah Services with Rabbi Deborah Brin, Noah Bloom, and Cantor Beth Cohen

ZOOM ID - 282 164 4305 (no passcode)

Our service leaders, Rabbi Deborah J. Brin, Noah Bloom, and Cantor Beth Cohen, create services and events that honor tradition while meeting the spiritual needs of today’s members. Many of our prayers will be led and accompanied by Nahalat Shalom’s Holy Days Ensemble Alavados: Jeff Brody (violin), Barbara Friedman (electric bass) & Beth Cohen (Cantor & guitar).

We do not require membership, tickets, or fees. Donations are appreciated.

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In Person and Zoom: Selichot - The Dance of Forgiveness and Havdalah Service
Sep
9
6:30 PM18:30

In Person and Zoom: Selichot - The Dance of Forgiveness and Havdalah Service

Led by Cantor Beth Cohen, Maggidah Batya Podos, Alavados Holy Days Ensemble & Rikud Dancers.

Meeting ID: 282 164 4305 - no password required

PDF Selichot Prayer Booklet

“Selichot” is from the Hebrew word “Selicha” meaning forgiveness. The plural ending refers to the prayers and poems that are said during the month of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur (and also on other Jewish fast days). Our service includes many of the traditional Selichot prayers as well as contemporary prayers, songs, chants, poems and readings. Many of us will wear white to symbolize purity. PLEASE BRING YOUR SHOFAR to sound the Tekiah G’dolah at the end of the service. Members of Rikud dancers will be leading dances to some of the prayers and dancing is optional. Bring a nosh for yourself or to share if you wish.

Contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

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In Person and Zoom: The Dance of Forgiveness and Havdallah Service
Sep
9
6:30 PM18:30

In Person and Zoom: The Dance of Forgiveness and Havdallah Service

Led by Cantor Beth Cohen, Maggidah Batya Podos, Alavados Holy Days Band, Rikud Dancers and other Guest Leaders.

“Selichot” is from the Hebrew word “Selicha” meaning forgiveness. The plural ending refers to the prayers and poems that are said during the month of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur (and also on other Jewish fast days). Our service includes many of the traditional Selichot prayers as well as contemporary prayers, songs, chants, poems and readings. CLICK HERE to access the Selichot Prayer Booklet. Many of us will wear white to symbolize purity. PLEASE BRING YOUR SHOFAR to sound the Tekiah G’dolah at the end of the service. Members of Rikud dancers will be leading dances to some of the prayers and dancing is optional. Bring a nosh for yourself or to share if you wish.

Contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

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