Join Nahalat Shalom director, Esteban, and Rabbi Josie to build the Nahalat Shalom sukkah!

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com

Klezmer at the ABQ Folk festival - and much more!
Full schedule, links to maps and more info:
Albuquerque Folk Festival Schedule
The Albuquerque Folk Festival runs from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (1701 Fourth St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102).

Klezmer events:
1-1:50 - Klezmer music workshop given by Cantor Beth - learn a klezmer tune or two! In workshop tent #2 - west of the main performance building.

3-3:50 - "High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band" performs at the musical welcoming tent at the entrance - near tickets/ admission.

5-5:50 - The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers give a klezmer & Jewish folk dance workshop in Salon Ortega - come dance and cheer on our band dance troupe!

And don’t miss Storytelling with Batya Podos at 11:30a in the Storytelling Tent!

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

This is a Special rehearsal for current band members for the Simchat Torah service on Saturday October 3rd. Regular rehearsals for the fall/ winter season begin on Sunday, October 18th.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

We have a beautiful community of dancers from
all different social circles, who have created a
space of joy, laughter, and mutual support.

So join us for this round! Drop-ins are welcome at any time!

This is a 6-week session meeting on Mondays 6:00-7:15pm Aug 31, Sept 7, 14, 28, Oct 5 & 12. (No class Sept 21 due to Jewish High Holidays) Requested donation of minimum $8 per class which pays the drummers. Call, text or email if you have questions. 505-967-8208. Becky Gordon and drummer Paul Ryder will be teaching new material learned on their recent trip to Guinea!

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)

PDF Chant Sheet

The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.

Simchat Torah Service & Hakafot: Join us for a joyous holiday of beginnings and endings as we read the last lines of the Torah and the first lines. Our story and celebrations renew! Dance with Rikud the seven Hakafot (circuits/ dances) to live music played by our own klezmer band.

We have a beautiful community of dancers from
all different social circles, who have created a
space of joy, laughter, and mutual support.

So join us for this round! Drop-ins are welcome at any time!

This is a 6-week session meeting on Mondays 6:00-7:15pm Aug 31, Sept 7, 14, 28, Oct 5 & 12. (No class Sept 21 due to Jewish High Holidays) Requested donation of minimum $8 per class which pays the drummers. Call, text or email if you have questions. 505-967-8208. Becky Gordon and drummer Paul Ryder will be teaching new material learned on their recent trip to Guinea!

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

We have a beautiful community of dancers from
all different social circles, who have created a
space of joy, laughter, and mutual support.

So join us for this round! Drop-ins are welcome at any time!

This is a 6-week session meeting on Mondays 6:00-7:15pm Aug 31, Sept 7, 14, 28, Oct 5 & 12. (No class Sept 21 due to Jewish High Holidays) Requested donation of minimum $8 per class which pays the drummers. Call, text or email if you have questions. 505-967-8208. Becky Gordon and drummer Paul Ryder will be teaching new material learned on their recent trip to Guinea!

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week. 
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.  

Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha

Zoom ID: 282 164 5784

No password needed

PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!

This is the first rehearsal of the fall/ winter season. Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host der Freylekher Shabes services held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host der Freylekher Shabes services held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host der Freylekher Shabes services held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)

PDF Chant Sheet

The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host der Freylekher Shabes services held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host der Freylekher Shabes services held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week. 
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.  

Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha

Zoom ID: 282 164 5784

No password needed

PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host der Freylekher Shabes services held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music. This is a TENTATIVE rehearsal date because of the Thanksgiving weekend. More info to come as we get closer to this date.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host the monthly Freylekher Shabbes held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate the joy of Khanikeh (Hanukkah) AND Shabes (Shabbat) in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services plus Hanukkah songs and prayers. We will also observe the Shabbat candle lighting/blessing and lighting/blessings of the Hanukkiah/menorah candles, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. Bring your own candles and Hanukkiah / Menorah to light. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)

PDF Chant Sheet

The service will be contemplative as we take time to enter the liturgy through chant, then pause in the silence long enough to allow for an unfolding of possibilities and to develop the skillful practice that allows for Shabbat consciousness to flourish.

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host der Freylekher Shabes services held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host der Freylekher Shabes services held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Please join Sofie Shefia as we welcome Shabbat.
With Hebrew chants from R. Shefa Gold, we’ll create a calming, uplifting and reflective experience as we gather ourselves from the week. 
We will observe the candle lighting & blessing, healing prayers and mourners Kaddish, as well as Kiddush and hamotzi (challah) afterwards.  

Nahalat Shalom - Bayt B'racha

Zoom ID: 282 164 5784

No password needed

PDF of Chant Sheet coming soon!

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music. This is our last rehearsal of 2026: We’ll see you on January 24th for our first rehearsal in 2027.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host der Freylekher Shabes services held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. 

ZOOM LINK HERE

Queer Shabbat is a monthly ritual space for reflection, connection, grounding in the sacred cycles of Jewish time. This is a space for self-identified Queer Jews and their loved ones to gather. We will be hosting hybrid Queer Shabbat in Bayt B'racha IN-PERSON and also on ZOOM; Please come masked! Whether you are attending virtually or in person, you're invited to bring: songs, poetry, movement, creative activities, and meditations from your heart. Bring (vegetarian) food to eat yourself or to share while we chat after the service (some people may choose to unmask in order to eat together). Ritual items and challah welcome.

For any questions and zoom link, please contact queershabbatnahalatshalom@gmail.com

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music. This is the first rehearsal of the winter/ spring season.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host der Freylekher Shabes services held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Nahalat Shalom’s Community Klezmer Band rehearses on most Sundays from 3-5pm. Rikud dancers often rehearse with the band and practice dancing to live Klezmer & Jewish folk music.

The Klezmer band & Rikud also host der Freylekher Shabes services held on the first Friday of every month.

All ages and levels of musicians and singers are welcome in the band. You must know the basics of your instrument to play or sing in the band (no drums or percussion please). Sheet music and professional instruction is provided by Nahalat Shalom’s Cantor & music director Beth Cohen. If you do not read music, it is recommended that you record the rehearsals.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome: no pre-skills are needed.

Before attending a band rehearsal, please CONTACT Beth Cohen- Nahalat Shalom’s music director & Cantor at: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and Hamotzee. The service will be followed by a vegetarian-kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

The 25th Annual KlezmerQuerque celebrates Shabes (Shabbat) JOY and Yiddishkayt! The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:35 PM can be danced to and includes prayers from Kabbalat Shabbat and the Ma’ariv services. We will also observe the candle lighting/blessing, Mourners’ Kaddish, blessing for healing, Kiddush and HaMotzi. The service will be followed by a vegetarian/ kosher pescatarian potluck dinner at 7:45pm and recreational Jewish dancing to a klezmer music jam from 8-9 PM with cameo performances by special guest artists. Everyone is welcome to all or any part of the evening’s events.

For more information, contact Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net