What We Do
Musical Shabbat with Friends Gatherings:
The Signature Program of SWF, NM
The Musical Shabbat Table offers a new/old way of experiencing the joy of the Jewish Sabbath through participating in ancient folk singing traditions of the Jewish people. SWF specializes in reviving these ancient and vibrant traditions for Jews living in New Mexico.
SWF’s Oneg Shabbos Ensemble is part of every Musical Shabbat gathering. Our talented musicians share all sorts of Jewish folk music. The musicians make it easy and fun to sing and learn melodies that come from all corners of that tradition. We share nigunim (wordless melodies), psalms from the Hebrew Scriptures, Medieval Shabbat table songs, Israeli favorites, and summer camp songs in the round. Some songs are very familiar from services or camp. Others are new and vibrant composed in recent years. Every song we share is meant to touch the heart and soul. SWF Musical Shabbat gatherings are an opportunity to experience the highs of community singing. When we all sing together, we can connect one to the other in unique and profound ways. That is why we call our organization, Shabbat with Friends.
Shabbat with Friends puts on 24 Musical Shabbat Gatherings in 2025. Each month a Musical Shabbat Gathering occurs in the ABQ and the Santa Fe area. Consult the SWF calendar to get the dates and locations. Our gatherings are free, open to the community, and child friendly. Every Musical Shabbat Gatherings features our signature Shabbat potlucks and all sorts of ways to participate.
