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Rediscovering the Joys of Shabbat Hospitality

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Read about our new approach to Jewish community

Shabbat with Friends New Mexico is a vibrant Jewish community focused on enriching the Shabbat experience through home-based gatherings filled with joy, music, and delicious food. Founded by Rabbi Dov Gartenberg, the initiative has expanded from 10 gatherings in Albuquerque to over 25 annual events in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, engaging a diverse, multi-generational community of more than 1,000 participants. Volunteer hosts open their homes or venues to create inclusive gatherings, supported by a dedicated team that helps with planning and execution.

  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Feb 10
    via Zoom Meeting
    Feb 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST
    via Zoom Meeting
    The New Mexico Exploring the Jewish Experience (EJE) Course is a holistic course exploring the Jewish experience through its history, religious ideas, culture, and practices. The course will be offered online and will feature an interactive format to promote discussion during course sessions.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Feb 17
    via Zoom Meeting
    Feb 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST
    via Zoom Meeting
    The New Mexico Exploring the Jewish Experience (EJE) Course is a holistic course exploring the Jewish experience through its history, religious ideas, culture, and practices. The course will be offered online and will feature an interactive format to promote discussion during course sessions.
  • Sat, Feb 21
    Santa Fe - Available After RSVP
    Feb 21, 2026, 4:30 PM MST
    Santa Fe - Available After RSVP
    Unplug and transition. Join the Santa Fe Family Circle for a Havdalah as we say goodbye to Shabbat. No pressure, no screens—just families connecting. 🌄
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Feb 24
    via Zoom Meeting
    Feb 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST
    via Zoom Meeting
    The New Mexico Exploring the Jewish Experience (EJE) Course is a holistic course exploring the Jewish experience through its history, religious ideas, culture, and practices. The course will be offered online and will feature an interactive format to promote discussion during course sessions.
  • Fri, Feb 27
    The Kitchen Table Santa Fe
    Feb 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM MST
    The Kitchen Table Santa Fe, 313 Cam Alire, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Join Shabbat with Friends New Mexico for a warm, musical evening of food, story, and connection. Discover the beauty of Jewish hospitality and the joy of shared Shabbat traditions—open to all, no experience needed.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Mar 03
    via Zoom Meeting
    Mar 03, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST
    via Zoom Meeting
    The New Mexico Exploring the Jewish Experience (EJE) Course is a holistic course exploring the Jewish experience through its history, religious ideas, culture, and practices. The course will be offered online and will feature an interactive format to promote discussion during course sessions.
  • Sat, Mar 07
    Santa Fe - Available After RSVP
    Mar 07, 2026, 4:30 PM MST
    Santa Fe - Available After RSVP
    Unplug and transition. Join the Santa Fe Family Circle for a Havdalah as we say goodbye to Shabbat. No pressure, no screens—just families connecting. 🌄
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Mar 10
    via Zoom Meeting
    Mar 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST
    via Zoom Meeting
    The New Mexico Exploring the Jewish Experience (EJE) Course is a holistic course exploring the Jewish experience through its history, religious ideas, culture, and practices. The course will be offered online and will feature an interactive format to promote discussion during course sessions.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Mar 17
    via Zoom Meeting
    Mar 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST
    via Zoom Meeting
    The New Mexico Exploring the Jewish Experience (EJE) Course is a holistic course exploring the Jewish experience through its history, religious ideas, culture, and practices. The course will be offered online and will feature an interactive format to promote discussion during course sessions.
  • Sat, Mar 21
    Unitarian Universalist
    Mar 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM MDT
    Unitarian Universalist, 107 W Barcelona Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
    Yiddish Monsters & Motzei-Moseying! 👹🎻 Swap the screens for stomping with Jordan Wax and Jake Shulman-Ment. It’s a 45-minute high-energy concert followed by a sunset stroll. Grab your V.I.P. pass (a.k.a. your kid) and join us for Yiddish folklore that's anything but stuffy.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Mar 24
    via Zoom Meeting
    Mar 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST
    via Zoom Meeting
    The New Mexico Exploring the Jewish Experience (EJE) Course is a holistic course exploring the Jewish experience through its history, religious ideas, culture, and practices. The course will be offered online and will feature an interactive format to promote discussion during course sessions.

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