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Borges’ Jewish Roots
by Ilan Stavans Perhaps because the adolescence of Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) was marked by the atrocities of the First World War—when his family was caught in Europe during a trip and ultimately stayed there for more than a year—and the friendships he made during the period, and
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Welcome to Congregation B'nai Israel Here you will find the many events, services and activities of our 100+ year old community. (505) 266-0155 / 4401 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110\ Read "Rabbi Hazzan Jonathan Angress: The Cantor is now the Rabbi" by Norma Libman and
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TEMPLE BETH SHALOM ~ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ~
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM SANTA FE Come As You Are! https://www.sftbs.org/ Be sure to read the two-time award-winning story: "Rabbi Neil Amswych, Facing Challenges for Santa Fe's Jewish Community" by Brian Serle. "What an important story," the judge commented, Personality Profiles, NM
"Wrestling with Public Statements," Rabbi Neil Amswych, Temple Beth Shalom, Santa Fe
Rabbi Neil Amswych's Friday night sermon was reported on by the Jewish Telegraph Agency, after which the NY Times interviewed him (stay tuned). From JTA: In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom delivered an introspective and agonized message, one that wrestled not only
Jewish History US
Ken Elsas Mayers and his American Jewish Story
Ron Duncan Hart Have you wondered about the stories of your family that you wish you had asked when your parents were still alive? A year and a half ago, I met Ken Elsas Mayers who did know his family history, and it is about an exceptional American Jewish family.
Culture
How attending a Wagner opera can be fun and not ponderous
By Judith Fein with photos by Paul Ross and photos by Curtis Brown for the Santa Fe Opera. Things to think about … 1. Your butt. Die Walküre is the second of a groundbreaking, monumental, four-opera, 18-hour series by Richard Wagner referred to as the Ring Cycle. Die Walküre, at the
News
The Results Are in for the Most Important Election That You Haven’t Heard About….
by Dan Pava In March, I authored an article that appeared in the New Mexico Jewish Journal about the World Zionist Organization elections, explaining how this would affect Israel and the Jewish world. Votes for the US have been tabulated after polling ended on May 4th. The results show that
Avid Readers Recommend
NEW: AVID READERS RECOMMEND: suggest your must-reads ~
by New Mexico Jewish Journal Beginning with our August, 2025 issue, we have a new feature, Avid Readers Recommend. Paid subscribers only may submit, by email, links to published articles from known credible, trustworthy, publications that they very much want other NMJJ readers to see. If the link is behind
Opinion
To our Jewish friends: You are not alone
by Rev. Dr. Charles E. Becknell Sr. We live in a time when hate has continued to rear its ugly and destructive head. It is my belief that hate cannot only be destructive but also devastating. Hate is a learned emotion. When children are born, they do not come into
Jewish Values
Tzedek, Tzedek, Tirdof - Justice, Justice, Pursue It.
By Rabbi Min Kantrowitz - Jewish Values #5 Each edition of NMJJ highlights one of the many Jewish values that guide our lives. Each of these values underlies our Jewish community, regardless of any individuals’ religious observances or practices. These values form the ethical structure of the community. They are