In a rural town such as Silver City, gathering ten Jewish adults for prayer can require the kind of coordination that larger congregations take for granted. A…
When Route 66 crossed New Mexico, it followed a commercial landscape that was already old. The road linked pueblos, ranching communities, railroad towns,…
An Albuquerque congregation is bringing together Jewish ritual, LGBTQ+ visibility, and the lively art of drag for an evening designed to welcome people who may…
The Jewish Federation of New Mexico is creating a new way for Holocaust survivors to preserve and share their memories. Through a digital storytelling program,…
Before sunrise, the kitchen is already awake. Stainless-steel counters catch the first light, stockpots begin to simmer, and a delivery of produce is checked…
In 1492, the Alhambra Decree ordered Jews to leave the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon unless they converted to Christianity. Families had a short time to…
In the high desert of New Mexico, autumn arrives with a particular clarity. Cottonwoods turn gold along the river, chile ripens in fields and gardens, and…
Yiddish carries the memory, humor, music, and everyday speech of generations of Ashkenazi Jews. It has been spoken in homes, written by major poets and…
News from the Middle East can arrive with extraordinary speed and emotional force. A single notification may bring reports of violence, photographs of grieving…
As the Jewish community across New Mexico prepares to welcome a new year, a honey tasting offers a sensory way to explore one of Rosh Hashanah’s most familiar…