We come to Shabbat after a week of voting for or against those representatives we elected to serve us. I would like to briefly offer a wider perspective for Shabbat and resting in unification and peace.

In the face of the current reality we are shown, of so much suffering, war, hate and polarization, it is easy to want to take sides, and to respond by pushing back, maligning or resisting against what we don’t want.

I’d like to suggest that instead, we surrender to our greater divine self, and open our spiritual heart, to become a clear channel for divine Love, to consciously harmonize with the expansive Love that we truly are.

Community gathered at Nahalat Shalom’s courtyard to say prayers for those who were gunned down and the families they leave behind.

The Jewish community in Roswell had dwindled.  They had sold the building that housed their synagogue.  The Torah was to be carefully stored in a bank vault. Remaining members of the synagogue were contacted, and they have agreed to loan, indefinitely, their Torah to Nahalat Shalom. 

This committee, chaired by Alice Reardon, is looking for other members who wish to build solidarity with diverse congregations to increase protection and inclusion of at-risk populations.

eyond the Torah Study group meets every Friday in the main building from 11:45 to 1:00 PM.  The group is delving into the entire Bible, book by book. Join them as they discern the literal, ethical and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors.

La Puerta National Burial Grounds is 82 acres of land that has been converted into a scenic, environmentally friendly, and remarkably affordable place to be buried. It’s about an hour and twenty minute drive from Nahalat Shalom.  This is the vision of Donal and Linda Key, retired hospice therapist and caregiver.