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 7-week session meeting on Mondays 6:00-7:15pm Apr 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1. 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!

Calling all Nahalat Shalom teens! Join student rabbi Josie for a six session exploration on Jewish ethics and activism through a study of Pirkei Avot - the ethics of our ancestors - and an exploration of historical Jewish activists for social change.

Register Here

Join student rabbi Josie for a monthly shabbat morning service with prayer, song, and reading from the Torah. This week is a special service with the Simcha school.

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

In this course, we will trace the history of ideas that have shaped contemporary Jewish relationships to the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea

Wednesdays 6:30p - 8:30p January 28 through April 29 (no class 2/11 & 4/1)

Suggested tuition: $200 for non members / $54 for members

Link to Register for From Zion to Zionism: A Critical Examination of Jewish Relationship to Land

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 7-week session meeting on Mondays 6:00-7:15pm Apr 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 and June 1. 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!

This is the LAST “official” rehearsal of The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers of the Winter/Spring season. Sign up for Nahalat Shalom’s e-news and keep checking back on the web site for our occasional rehearsals on Sundays 3-5pm in May, June, July and August. Please join us on the first Friday of every month at der Freylekher Shabes too!

All levels of dancers are always welcome - no experience necessary.

Sheet music is provided as well as instruction from band director and klezmer musician Beth Cohen. All ages and levels of musicians & singers are welcome, but you must know the basics of your instrument/ voice to be in the band.

If you are interested in joining the band, please CONTACT band director Cantor Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net BEFORE attending rehearsal and expecting to play or sing.

The Beit Midrash or House of Learning is the place where Jews gather to study, to chat, to pray, and to dive into the wealth of Jewish tradition. Grab a hevruta - study partner - or find one when you arrive! Student rabbi Josie will be hanging out in the beit midrash to help guide your self-directed learning. Is there a question you’ve always wanted to know the Jewish answer to? Have you always wanted to study a daf - page - of Talmud? Want to explore the week’s torah portion? Come and learn!

Join student rabbi Josie for a monthly shabbat morning service with prayer, song, and reading from the Torah.

cancelled this month! returning may 15

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!

In this course, we will trace the history of ideas that have shaped contemporary Jewish relationships to the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea

Wednesdays 6:30p - 8:30p January 28 through April 29 (no class 2/11 & 4/1)

Suggested tuition: $200 for non members / $54 for members

Link to Register for From Zion to Zionism: A Critical Examination of Jewish Relationship to Land

The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud dancers meet for regular Sunday rehearsals.

All levels of dancers are always welcome - no experience necessary.

Sheet music is provided as well as instruction from band director and klezmer musician Beth Cohen. All ages and levels of musicians & singers are welcome, but you must know the basics of your instrument/ voice to be in the band.

If you are interested in joining the band, please CONTACT band director Cantor Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net BEFORE attending rehearsal and expecting to play or sing.

Calling all Nahalat Shalom teens! Join student rabbi Josie for a six session exploration on Jewish ethics and activism through a study of Pirkei Avot - the ethics of our ancestors - and an exploration of historical Jewish activists for social change.

Register Here

Studio Exposure - Paintings by Lena Ilene Weiss

This show, by Nahalat Shalom member Lena Weiss, is composed of work done over the past seven years.

“I am so grateful for the space and opportunity to share my work”

There will be participatory art making and writing if you would like to do some creating of your own. There will also be snacks - feel free to bring some share, if you like!

Also on exhibit… a continuation of this powerful documentation:

Ted Martinez’s “A Desert Shrine: From Witness to Resistance”

An installation composed of items collected on migrants arduous journey through the Chihuahuan desert.

ZOOM ID: 282 164 5784
No password required

Download SONG SHEET AND PRAYERS‍ ‍
Download POEM
Pot luck vegetarian dinner with songs and prayers in Ladino, Hebrew and Spanish and a bilingual poetry reading of the work of Karaite poet Salmon ben Jeroham.

We will also have a special genealogical presentation by Maria Trillo!

Please bring a vegetarian dish to share!

If you are able, please show up early and or stay late to help set up and clean up.

ID: 815 976 0138
Passcode: 270959

Please come on time or a few minutes early. We will take some time at the end of our practice to meet each other and reflect together.

We welcome you. Visit www.rabbishefagold.com/kzoom Sign up for the KZoom Chanting List mailing list. If you are moved, you can offer support at www.rabbishefagold.com.

In this course, we will trace the history of ideas that have shaped contemporary Jewish relationships to the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea

Wednesdays 6:30p - 8:30p January 28 through April 29 (no class 2/11 & 4/1)

Suggested tuition: $200 for non members / $54 for members

Link to Register for From Zion to Zionism: A Critical Examination of Jewish Relationship to Land

No klezmer band /Rikud rehearsal today. Happy Pesach! See you NEXT Sunday April 12th!
If you have any questions, please contact Cantor Beth: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Zoom ID 282 164 5784 (no password required)

PDF Chant Sheet
NEW Meditation opportunity: 

On Shabbat morning there will be a silent meditation from 9:10 -9:45 a.m. preceding the chanting.  Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. to the main sanctuary.  Doors will be locked at 9:10 to protect the silent space. 

At 10:00 the Chanting Service begins. 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.

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 vege-pescatarian KOSHER FOR PASSOVER Potluck Dinner at 7:45pm — PLEASE CLICK LINK FOR Kosher for Passover Food Guidelines:
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Recreational Jewish folk dancing to a jam with the band is 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

Join student Rabbi Josie Boskoff, Maggidah Batya Podos, Cantor Beth Cohen, The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band and Rikud Dancers for a meaningful, joyous and unique seder. The only Seder anywhere with live music and dancing!

Our seder is also a Potluck Kosher for Passover vegetarian /pescatarian dinner and BYO seder plate with seder food items - We provide the Haggadah.

Click here for more info about Kosher for Passover Food Guidelines:
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We also provide some matzoh, paper products, cups, utensils, and grape juice (you are welcome to bring wine). We encourage everyone to bring their own and/or share with your neighbors at your table.

There is no charge to attend and donations to Nahalat Shalom are always welcome and appreciated.

SPRING BREAK!
CANCELED: The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud dancers’ rehearsal.

See you at our Community Seder on Thurs. April 2nd and at der Freylekher Shabes on Friday, April 3rd.

Next rehearsal April 12th 3-5pm.
All levels of dancers are always welcome - no experience necessary.

Sheet music is provided as well as instruction from band director and klezmer musician Beth Cohen. All ages and levels of musicians & singers are welcome, but you must know the basics of your instrument/ voice to be in the band.

If you are interested in joining the band, please CONTACT band director Cantor Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net BEFORE attending rehearsal and expecting to play or sing.

Shabbat Morning Service led by Student Rabbi Josie Boskoff.

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

Join student rabbi Josie for songs and stories to welcome shabbat! Aimed for kids ages 0-5 and their parents, we will sing songs, do the shabbat blessings, and build community. Families are welcome to come and go as they please, and to bring along dinner or snacks!

Self-led group delves into the entire Bible, book by book, discussing literal, ethical, and spiritual meaning of the great writings of our ancestors. For more information, and to request zoom link, please email: NSTorahGroup@gmail.com

ID: 815 976 0138
Passcode: 270959

Please come on time or a few minutes early. We will take some time at the end of our practice to meet each other and reflect together.

We welcome you. Visit www.rabbishefagold.com/kzoom Sign up for the KZoom Chanting List mailing list. If you are moved, you can offer support at www.rabbishefagold.com.