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

The is the last rehearsal of the W/Spr season for the Community Klezmer Band & Rikud Dancers.

We will still play and dance at der Freylekher Shabes services on the first Friday of the month starting at 6:30pm and we will meet in the mornings for a few Sundays during the summer. Check back on this web site for updates.

The band and dance troupe are 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, please contact band director Cantor Beth Cohen: cohenedmunds@netzero.net

Special Rehearsal & klezmer workshop with Christina Crowder of The Klezmer Institute— Trampled Manuscripts: Exploring Non-Dance Repertoire in the Makonovetsky Manuscript. This workshop is open to experienced klezmorim who are invitees of Christina or the NS klezmer band. $15-$20 cash donation at the door. Workshop will take place in the Bayt B’racha Building.

NOTE: “Official” 1st Band & Rikud rehearsal of the season will start NEXT weekend SUN JAN 28th 3-5PM.

We are honored and kvelling that The New Mexico Philharmonic selected Nahalat Shalom's Der Freylekher Shabes to be part of its 2019 Music & Arts Festival The Art of Faith: Exploring the Intersection of Belief & Creativity. Download Flyer.

Der Freylekher Shabes is a joyous danced Shabbat service in a heimishe (homey), old-country Eastern European style.

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