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Community Events

Gatherings, programs, and celebrations serving the Jewish community across New Mexico.

Stay Connected

The New Mexico Jewish Link has served as a hub for community events — from Federation-sponsored programs to gatherings organized by partner organizations across the state. These events bring together community members for learning, celebration, and mutual support.

Events have included cultural festivals, historical society conferences, holiday observances, and social service initiatives. The calendar reflects the breadth of Jewish life in New Mexico.

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Featured Past Events

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Federation

Celebrating 70 Years as the Heart of Jewish New Mexico

The Jewish Federation of New Mexico marked seven decades of service to the community with a milestone celebration.

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Cultural

New Mexico Jewish Historical Society Fall Conference

The Society convened its fall conference, featuring presentations on regional Jewish history and a lifetime achievement award honoring Stanley Hordes.

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Community

Las Vegas Jewish Community Joins Heritage Week

The Las Vegas Jewish community participated in Heritage Week, sharing traditions and history with the broader New Mexico public.

Event Highlights

  • December 29, 2017

    Jewish Care Program — Santa Fe Office Opening

    The Federation's Jewish Care Program announced the opening of a new office in Santa Fe, housed at Temple Beth Shalom, expanding social services to the northern New Mexico community.

  • 2017

    Violins of Hope — Strings of the Holocaust

    A program exploring the stories of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, bringing history to life through music and remembrance.

  • 2017

    Why Legacy? Why Now? — Community Conversations

    A series of discussions encouraging community members to reflect on legacy giving and the future of Jewish life in New Mexico.

  • 2017

    Recording the Oral History of the B'nei Menashe

    An oral history project documenting the story of the B'nei Menashe community, preserving their heritage for future generations.

From Federation-sponsored programs to gatherings organized by synagogues and partner organizations across the state, the community events calendar reflects the breadth of Jewish life in New Mexico. Cultural festivals, historical society conferences, holiday observances, and social service initiatives all find a place in this shared schedule, bringing together people of all generations for learning, celebration, and mutual support. Whether one is seeking a Shabbat dinner in Santa Fe, a lecture on Jewish history in Las Vegas, a volunteer opportunity in Albuquerque, or a family program in the smaller communities scattered across the region, the calendar serves as a welcoming doorway into the vibrant, connected world of New Mexico Jewry.

Partner With Us

Community organizations and Federation partners have long contributed to a vibrant events calendar. For information about past programming or to connect with the Jewish Federation of New Mexico, visit the Federation online.

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