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.

You don’t want to miss Goddess of Arno Balkan Band’s 27th Annual Fall Balkan Dance Party THIS Saturday, December 13th from 7-9pm! It will take place at Nahalat Shalom, 3606 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, ABQ, NM. Suggested donation of $20 per person at the door - no one turned away for lack of funds! The band will be set up “village style” - playing acoustically in a circle in the middle of the room and dancers around them. Come on over and dance, schmooze, listen to great unique traditional music -have a great time! More info/ contact: cohenedmunds@netzero.net https://www.facebook.com/GoddessofArno/‍ ‍

‍ ‍Goddess of Arno’s musicians are: Beth Cohen - violin, tambura & vocals; Barbara Friedman - electric bass, tambura & vocals; Leanne Mennin - percussion (tupan, dajde, riq, doumbek, spoons) & vocals; Randy Edmunds - guitar, tambura & vocals; Mary Masuk - percussion (tupan, dajde, riq, doumbek, spoons, cymbal).

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.

Do you enjoy singing?
Rehearse & sing with Alavados for the High Holidays!

Alavados Holy days Ensemble is expanding to include a chorus of singers. If you can sing on pitch and enjoy singing our prayers in Hebrew, English, Ladino & Yiddish—and you are planning on attending High Holiday services, please CONTACT Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net for more information.
The rehearsal this Sunday, Sept. 28th is for Kol Nidre (YK eve) & YK daytime: Yizkor & Neilah. Please Note: You don't have to commit to all of the services, but there are specific rehearsal dates for specific services. Click on event for schedule & more details.

Do you enjoy singing?
Rehearse & sing with Alavados for the High Holidays!

Alavados Holy days Ensemble is expanding to include a chorus of singers. If you can sing on pitch and enjoy singing our prayers in Hebrew, English, Ladino & Yiddish—and you are planning on attending High Holiday services, please CONTACT Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net  for more information. The rehearsal this Sunday, Sept. 21st is for Yom Kippur day. Please Note: You don't have to commit to all of the services, but there are specific rehearsal dates for specific services.
Click on event for full schedule and more details.

Do you enjoy singing?
Rehearse & sing with Alavados for the High Holidays!

Alavados Holy days band is expanding to include a chorus of singers. If you can sing on pitch and enjoy singing our prayers in Hebrew, English & Ladino —and you are planning on attending High Holiday services, please CONTACT Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net for more information.
The rehearsal this Sunday, Sept. 14th is for the Yom Kippur morning/daytime service. Please Note: You don't have to commit to all of the services, but there are specific rehearsal dates for specific services.
Click on event to see full schedule.

Do you enjoy singing?
Rehearse & sing with Alavados for the High Holidays!

Alavados Holy days band is expanding to include a chorus of singers. If you can sing on pitch and enjoy singing our prayers in Hebrew, English & Ladino—and you are planning on attending High Holiday services, please CONTACT Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net for more information. The rehearsal this Sunday, Sept. 7th is for the Rosh Hashanah morning/daytime service and a review of Selichot. Please Note: You don't have to commit to all of the services, but there are specific rehearsal dates for specific services. Please click on event for details and full schedule.

Do you enjoy singing?
Rehearse & sing with Alavados for the High Holidays!

Alavados Holy days band is expanding to include a chorus of singers. If you can sing on pitch and enjoy singing our prayers in Hebrew, English & Ladino —and you are planning on attending High Holiday services, please CONTACT Beth Cohen at cohenedmunds@netzero.net for more information.
The rehearsal this Sunday, August 31st is for the Erev Rosh Hashana service. Please Note: You don't have to commit to all of the services, but there are specific rehearsal dates for specific services.
Click event to see full schedule.