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8 The New Mexico Jewish Link A Se rv i c e o f t h e Je w i s h Fe d e r at i o n o f Ne w Me x i c o September 2011 Shlomo and the Adobes Klezmer Band Performance at the JCC By Phyllis Wolf If you like Klezmer music, stop by the JCC on Wednesday, September 7 to hear Shlomo and the Adobes. The new band was founded by Gary Libman (aka Shlomo) who decided to perform Klezmer music in Albuquerque with his friends. All experienced musicians, Shlomo and the Adobes includes: Gary Libman, clarinet and autoharp (Shlomo Adobe), Bruce Thomson, fiddle (Toby Adobe), Wayne Shrubsall, banjo (Moby Adobe), Jimmy Abraham, guitar and harmonica (Jacobi Adobe), Erika Gerety, vocal and bass (Hot Flash Adobe). They will perform from 11a.m. – 12 p.m. in the JCC auditorium at 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE as part of the Wonderful Wednesday Seniors program. All are welcome to attend the concert for $5. Please make your reservation by calling 348-4518. UPCOMING EVENTS EVENTS Jewish Historical Society’s Conference Planned By Ron Duncan Hart The New Mexico Jewish Historical Society’s fall conference will discuss the Jewish experience in twentieth century New Mexico and the institutions that made it possible. From October 21-22, leading figures will speak about the impact of the University of New Mexico and the medical school, Sandia and Los Alamos research laboratories, government and private enterprise, and the development of Albuquerque as an important Jewish center. In the opening session, Noel Pugach and Henry Tobias will talk about the continuities and changes in the New Mexico Jewish community particularly in post-World War II. Next, Stan Hordes and a group of Jewish elected officials will describe being Jewish in state government and how government has affected the community. As the luncheon speaker, Sam Sokolove, executive director of the Jewish Federation, will discuss possible future trends for New Mexico’s community. In the afternoon, Naomi Sandweiss will lead a session on the Jewish community in Albuquerque with the participation of Michael Sutin and others who have had important roles in the development of the community. The final session will focus on the national research labs, Sandia and Los Alamos. Rabbi Dr. Jack Schlacter, Robert Benjamin, and others will examine Jewish involvement in these institutions and how that has contributed to Jewish life in New Mexico. A Saturday reception from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. will honor Naomi Sandweiss and her recent book, Jewish Albuquerque. The dinner speaker will be Sharon Niederman, winner of the 2011 Hurst Award and president of the New Mexico Press Women’s Association. She will draw from her experience in journalism to give a view of what being Jewish in New Mexico means in the present world. The conference will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Albuquerque. A list of pre-and post-conference activities has been developed, including the JCC’s Book Fest talk by Steven Fried, author of Appetite for America. Other options include a self-guided tour of Jewish Albuquerque, visiting the Holocaust Museum, and more. For further information about the fall conference, go to the NMJHS website www.nmjhs.org, write to admin@nmjhs.org or call (505)348- 4471. The registration deadline is October 10. Contact: 800.664.5646 or enroll online www.hadassah.org/100 Price Valid January 1 - December 31, 2011 (After December 31, 2011 membership will be $360.) New Mexico Crypto-Jewish Dialogue at Nahalat Shalom An advanced Kabbalah study and meditation group based on the Zohar will begin meeting at the Schechter Day School in Albuquerque in early October. The Zohar is the great classic of Kabbalistic literature. It is a collection of writings including commentary on the mystical aspects of the Torah. Participants will read from The Wisdom of the Zohar: An Anthology of Texts. Author Isaiah Tishby provides extensive introductions and explanations. The work should appeal to those who want to contemplate large sections of the Zohar in depth. Tishby arranged the material into a collection of more readily comprehendible topics that are further sub-divided into smaller texts. These smaller texts will be used as the point of departure for our work each week. Members of this lay-led group On Sunday, September 11 at 2:30 p.m., Isabelle Medina Sandoval and Diana Bryer will lead a discussion about their 20 years of collaboration depicting authentic creative expression about the descendants of Crypto-Jews in New Mexico. Diana Bryer, accomplished artist known for her vibrant colors and borders, came to New Mexico in 1976 from Los Angeles. A descendant of Eastern European Jews, Diana was drawn to the Jewish ambiance of New Mexico. From her home in Santa Cruz, she hones her artistic talents painting geography, nature and people. Isabelle’s family originates in the Mora Valley, and she is a descendant of Crypto-Jewish families. Her poetry and writing reflect her ties to northern New Mexico. Diana designed the book covers for Isabelle’s historical fiction books of Guardians of Hidden Traditions and the sequel, Crypto-Jewish Secrets. Isabelle and Diana will discuss their collaborations and creative endeavors particularly relating to Diana’s paintings on Rosa de Castilla, Tres Hermanicas, Coquetas, and future projects. The talk is co-sponsored by Congregation Nahalat Shalom and the New Mexico Historical Society. Wisdom of the Zohar: A New Study, Meditation Group will have the opportunity to facilitate sessions. However, volunteering to facilitate is not a requirement. There is an expectation of weekly attendance. If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more about this group, please contact Reuben Weisz at xyzohar@ymail. com (505) 239-3660, or Paula Amar Schwartz at amar@swcp.com (505) 345-8308. The New Mexico Jewish Historical Society Wishes You a Happy & Historic New year RESOLVE TO JOIN NMJHS IN THE NEW YEAR WWW.NMJHS.ORG
September 2011 A Service of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico The New Mexico Jewish Link 9 UPCOMING EVENTS EVENTS HaMakom’s Jewish Film Series presents By Marcia Torobin HaMakom is kicking off the second season of its Jewish film series on September 18 with Ahead of Time, a documentary celebrating the 99-year-old journalist-extraordinaire, Ruth Gruber. With her love of adventure and fearlessness, Ruth Gruber defied tradition from the moment she became the world’s youngest PhD at the age of 20 in 1931. Ahead of Time tells Gruber’s remarkable journey, and the film is the directorial debut of noted cinematographer Bob Richman (My Architect, and An Inconvenient Truth). Gruber continued to make history throughout her trail-blazing career by becoming the first journalist to enter the Soviet Arctic in 1935. Chosen by Roosevelt, she escorted 1,000 Holocaust refugees from Naples to New York in a secret wartime mission in 1944. She covered the heart-wrench- By Peter Weinreb 2012 A Taste of Honey: Call for Course Proposals ing ordeal of the refugees aboard the ship Exodus 1947 with photographs that helped change the world. The film comes to Santa Fe after winning the 2011 Best Documentary Award at the Denver Jewish Film Festival, the Miami Jewish Film Festival and the Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival. The New York Times called the film “a graceful documentary portrait … that illustrates just how extraordinary (Ms. Gruber’s) life has been.” Diplomat Richard Holbrooke said of her: “You couldn’t even invent Ruth Gruber … not even in a movie.” HaMakom’s film series was started last year with the help of a grant from the Jewish Federation New Mexico. The series presents films about Jewish culture, history, religion, and the arts. Interviews with the filmmaker or others associated with the film follow each screening. Audience favorites last year included Yiddish Theater: A Love Story, The Life and Times of Hank It will be a decidedly New Year 5772 for Congregation Albert, Rabbi Harry L. Rosenfeld and his wife, Michele L. Hope. Leading Yom Tov services for the first time in a new community, Rosenfeld notes, brings an extra dimension to the holidays. “Michele and I are very excited about our first High Holy Days at Congregation Albert and meeting more members of our new, extended family,” he said. “To me, a new year in a new congregation is an ultimate expression of the deep purpose of these Days of Awe – reflection on the past and a commitment to grow toward the future.” Rosenfeld and Cantor Barbara R. Finn will conduct more than a dozen distinct holiday services during the four weeks from September 24 to October 20. While the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur morning services and the Kol Nidre service require a ticket for admission, the family services, the informal Oak Flats second day of Rosh Hashanah and the other holidays’ services do not. “We deliberately structure the family services and the Oak Flats service to be musical and very participatory. We want to encourage The ninth annual “A Taste of Honey” is scheduled for Sunday, February 12, 2012. New ideas for topics and all presenters are encouraged to submit proposals through November 4. A pdf proposal form may be downloaded from the JCC website www.jccabq.org and emailed to phyllisw@jccabq.org, faxed to (505) 275- 1307, or mailed to the JCC, 5520 Ruth Gruber in Alaska, 1941 Greenberg, and The Port of Last Resort, all of which played to sold-out audiences. Continued support from the federation has helped make this year’s film series possible. Ahead of Time screens at the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA) Studio in Santa Fe on September 18 at 3:30 p.m, located at 1050 Old Pecos Trail. Advance ticket sale purchase is highly recommended. For tickets and more information, visit HaMakom’s web site at www.hamakomtheplace.org or call (505)992- 1905. Truly a New Year at Congregation Albert Ahead of Time multiple generations to celebrate holidays together,” Finn commented. “Our Congregation Albert band will play at Oak Flats, and our youth group will have a role in the Havdalah that follows the Neilah service on Yom Kippur.” Moreover, these three community-oriented services take the awareness and attention span of younger participants into consideration. View the full schedule for S’lichot, Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat Shuvah, Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret at www.congregationalbert.org/worship/holidays/. Learn About the High Holidays with Comunity Rabbi Min Kantrowitz Each year, as the High Holidays approach, Rabbi Min Kantrowitz, community rabbi and director of the Jewish Family Service Community Chaplaincy Program, visits the JCC Wonderful Wednesday Seniors program to speak about the holidays. Though many who participate in the Wednesday program are Jewish, there are some who aren’t. This is an opportunity to learn about the traditions and customs associated with the High Holidays. No prior knowledge is assumed, and all individuals (irrespective of age) are welcome to attend. Come share your stories and memories or your questions. Apples and honey will be served, along with an explanation of their importance. The presentation will take place on September 14, from 11 am – 12pm at the JCC, 5520 Wyoming Blvd. NE. There is no cost to attend, but please call 348- 4518 to make a reservation. Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109. For questions or further information, please contact Phyllis Wolf, JCC program director, at (505)348- 4500. Cantor Paul L. DuBro Joins B’nai Israel for the High Holidays Guest Cantor Paul A. DuBro will be the hazzan at Congregation B’nai Israel’s High Holiday services, beginning Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 8 p.m. A master of both synagogue music and operatic recitative, Cantor Paul DuBro joins the B’nai Israel Choir, Cantorial Soloist David Katz and Rabbi Arthur Flicker. Cantor Paul DuBro is a na- Cantor Paul A. DuBro tionally-recog- nized cantor, a member of the Cantors’ Assembly and the American Society of Jewish Music. He was the cantor at Shaare Zedek Synagogue in St. Louis for 22 years and has appeared as soloist with the St. Louis Symphony, performed on National Public Radio, most recently, he was the cantor for a Passover Caribbean cruise. Temple Beth Shalom wishes you a New Year of health and good fortune and invites you to join us as we welcome 5772. Call 982-1376 for information. 205 E. BarcElona road, Santa FE
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