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

All levels of dancers are always welcome - no experience is 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 a rehearsal.

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

All levels of dancers are always welcome - no experience is 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 a rehearsal.

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

All levels of dancers are always welcome - no experience is 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 a rehearsal.

KlezmerQuerque 2026 presents Workshop Session #2- CHOOSE Music/ Yiddish song OR Dance with our special guest artists. (EACH SESSION: $18-advance/ $20–at the door)
https://www.nahalatshalom.org/klezmerquerque-tickets
MUSIC in Bayt B’racha - DANCE in the Sanctuary

YIDDISH SONG WORKSHOP AND ZINGERAY (Sing-along):
Join members of A Glezele Tey Duo for an afternoon of singing Yiddish folk songs and learning about Ashkenazi music & culture, with live musical accompaniment! From old classics to newly written melodies, we will explore the breadth and depth of the Yiddish song movement and the current surge of creativity & cross-generational collaboration happening today! Songbooks will be provided, and participants will come away with the tools to continue singing and creating new interpretations, translations, and songs of their own. No prior knowledge of Yiddish or singing required. All ages are welcome!

DANCE WORKSHOP WITH BRUCE BIERMAN AND GILBERTO MELENDEZ:
Dance and movement for the Jewish theater and stage.

KlezmerQuerque 2026 presents: A Concert & Dance Party
TICKETS: $18 advance purchase via this web site or $20 (if available) at the door:

KlezmerQuerque Tickets — Nahalat Shalom Home

6:21pm- Doors open to the lively music of High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band, followed by Jordan Wax, and then A Gleyzele Tey Duo—Rachael Leader and Ariel Shapiro.
7-8:15pm The Veretski Pass Duo—Cookie Segelstein (violin) and Josh Horowitz (accordion) will perform in concert. Following a 15-minute intermission with snacks & swag in the gallery, enjoy dancing and more excitement with guest artists Jewish dance masters Bruce Bierman & Gilberto Melendez to the music of The Veretski Pass Duo – later joined by other festival guest artists. 

KlezmerQuerque 2026 presents
der Freylekher Shabes!

From 6:30-9:00pm, celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in our sanctuary (doors at 6:15pm).
Join Cantor Beth Cohen, The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band, Rikud Dancers and our Special Guest Artists: Jewish dance masters Bruce Bierman & Gilberto Melendez, The Veretski Pass Duo (Cookie Segelstein-violin and Joshua Horowitz-accordion), plus ABQ’s own High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band - and MORE TBA!
6:30- Danceable participatory klezmer Shabes service to live music.
7:15- Vegetarian and Kosher Pescatarian potluck dinner.
7:55- High Dezert Klezmer & Judaic Band performance.
8:10- Veretski Pass Duo performance.
8:30-9:00PM - Dancing with Bruce Bierman, Gilberto Melendez & Rikud to the music of The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band.

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

All levels of dancers are always welcome - no experience is 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 a rehearsal.

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

All levels of dancers are always welcome - no experience is 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 a rehearsal.

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

All levels of dancers are always welcome - no experience is 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 a rehearsal.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Join The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud dancers for the first of our 2026 regular Sunday rehearsals.

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.

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

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

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

Join The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud dancers for the LAST rehearsal of the Fall-Winter season in 2025. We will start up again on January 25, 2026. Sheet music is provided as well as instruction from band director and klezmer musician Beth Cohen. All ages and levels of musicians are welcome, but you must know the basics of your instrument/ voice to be in the band. All levels of dancers are always welcome - no experience necessary.
If you are interested in becoming a new band member, please CONTACT band director Cantor Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.netBEFORE attending rehearsal.

NO rehearsal today because we are playing & dancing for The Annual Funky Hanuka Fiesta at Nahalat Shalom! Come dance, eat, shop, sing and party with us from 1-4pm.

NEXT Sunday, December 14th join The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers for the last rehearsal of 2025 in our Fall-Winter season. We will resume rehearsals on January 25, 2026.

All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome, and no previous dance experience is necessary. All ages and levels of musicians & singers are welcome, but you must know the basics of your instrument/ singing to be in the band. Sheet music and lyrics are provided for musicians & singers in addition to instruction from band director and klezmer musician Beth Cohen. If you are interested in becoming a new band member, please CONTACT band director Cantor Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net BEFORE attending band rehearsal.

Lively entertainment, wonderful bargains, good food —and most importantly, the chance to support Nahalat Shalom
while having fun!

Don't miss . . . 
Nahalat Shalom’s Annual FUNky Hanukkah Fiesta NEXT SUNDAY, December 7th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Enjoy lively entertainment, amazing bargains, great food, community connections— and support Nahalat Shalom while having fun!

ENTERTAINMENT— DANCE AND ENJOY Klezmer Music by The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band and dancing led by Rikud Dancers.

MENORAH LIGHTING and STORIES - Performance and symbolic lighting of the menorah by our Religious (Simcha) School Students, plus a Hanukkah Story that they have written and a special Hanukkah Story by our own Maggidah Batya Podos.!

FOOD — Latke plate with Greek salad, dolmathes, humus, pita + sufganiyot (jelly donuts). Come early to eat - food while supplies last!!

SHOPPPING — Silent Auction, Rummage Sale, Local Crafts and more - Stay Tuned!

JEWISH BOOK GIVEAWAY— A free book to each attendee (while supplies last).

COST — Suggested donation of  $5 admission for adults; no charge for children. Food is not included with festival admission.

DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE

NEEDED: 

Please CLICK HERE to volunteer for a little task to help make or festival a success.

SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS — It's not too late!  Please contact the office or Ilene Dunn if you would like donations picked up from your house.  Or bring them to Nahalat Shalom during business hours.

FUN STUFF — space clearing?  Do you have fun or useful items for our FREE or Pay-What-You-Want table?  You may bring items with you to the festival.

PDF of Der Freylekher Shabes Prayer Booklet

Celebrate Shabes (Shabbat) JOY in-person in our sanctuary. The participatory klezmer Shabes service from 6:30-7:45 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 8:15-9 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 The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers for the Fall-Winter season. All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome, and no previous dance experience is necessary. All ages and levels of musicians & singers are welcome, but you must know the basics of your instrument/ singing to be in the band. Sheet music and lyrics are provided for musicians & singers in addition to instruction from band director and klezmer musician Beth Cohen. If you are interested in becoming a new band member, please CONTACT band director Cantor Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net BEFORE attending band rehearsal.

Join The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers for the Fall-Winter season. All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome, and no previous dance experience is necessary. All ages and levels of musicians & singers are welcome, but you must know the basics of your instrument/ singing to be in the band. Sheet music and lyrics are provided for musicians & singers in addition to instruction from band director and klezmer musician Beth Cohen. If you are interested in becoming a new band member, please CONTACT band director Cantor Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net BEFORE attending band rehearsal.

Join The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers for the Fall-Winter season meeting in Bayt Bracha Today because of the Jewish Storytelling festival. All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome, and no previous dance experience is necessary. All ages and levels of musicians & singers are welcome, but you must know the basics of your instrument/ singing to be in the band. Sheet music and lyrics are provided for musicians & singers in addition to instruction from band director and klezmer musician Beth Cohen. If you are interested in becoming a new band member, please CONTACT band director Cantor Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.netBEFORE attending band rehearsal.

Join The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers for the Fall-Winter season. All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome, and no previous dance experience is necessary. All ages and levels of musicians & singers are welcome, but you must know the basics of your instrument/ singing to be in the band. Sheet music and lyrics are provided for musicians & singers in addition to instruction from band director and klezmer musician Beth Cohen. If you are interested in becoming a new band member, please CONTACT band director Cantor Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net BEFORE attending band rehearsal.

Join The Nahalat Shalom Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers for the Fall-Winter season. All ages and levels of dancers are always welcome, and no previous dance experience is necessary. All ages and levels of musicians & singers are welcome, but you must know the basics of your instrument/ singing to be in the band. Sheet music and lyrics are provided for musicians & singers in addition to instruction from band director and klezmer musician Beth Cohen. If you are interested in becoming a new band member, please CONTACT band director Cantor Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net BEFORE attending band rehearsal.

Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Rehearsal Cancelled for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers. See you next week! No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Rehearsal for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers is open to all. No experience required for dancing - all dances are taught. Musicians and singers must know the basics of their instrument. Before coming to band rehearsal for the first time, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net