Rediscovering the Joys of Shabbat Hospitality

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Shabbat with Friends New Mexico is a vibrant Jewish community focused on enriching the Shabbat experience through home-based gatherings filled with joy, music, and delicious food. Founded by Rabbi Dov Gartenberg, the initiative has expanded from 10 gatherings in Albuquerque to over 25 annual events in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, engaging a diverse, multi-generational community of more than 1,000 participants. Volunteer hosts open their homes or venues to create inclusive gatherings, supported by a dedicated team that helps with planning and execution.

Upcoming Events

Fri, Feb 21
SWF Musical Gathering in Bernalillo, Host Suzanne Savage
Allegria Community Room
Reserve Your Spot
Feb 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM MST
Allegria Community Room, 901 Cottonwood Cir, Bernalillo, NM 87004, USA
Suzy Savage, our convener and SWF invite you to join us for a Shabbat potluck meal and an evening of participatory Shabbat singing to the live music of the Oneg Shabbos Ensemble.
Sat, Feb 22
SWF Musical Havdallah Gathering with hosts Mya and Kadima in Tesuque
Tesuque
Reserve Your Spot
Feb 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST
Tesuque, Tesuque, NM, USA
Mya and Kadima invite you to their newly remodeled home in Tesuque, New Mexico for Havdallah, a Mezuzah Hanging, and a Community Sing with Oneg Shabbat Ensemble musicians Judah Horowitz and Issa Noor. A robust gluten free Shabbat potluck will anchor the gathering.
Sun, Feb 23
About Conversion to Judaism: An Information Session for Persons Considering Conversion to Judaism and Their Partners
Zoom info will be shared after registering
Reserve Your Spot
Feb 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST
Zoom info will be shared after registering
Are you considering conversion to Judaism? Are you discussing with a Jewish partner about the religion/culture of future children? Are you a spiritual seeker? Are you a patrilineal Jew?
Multiple Dates
Sat, Mar 01
The SWF Jewish Spirituality Lab: Making Jewish Prayer Come Alive
Cielo Community Room
Reserve Your Spot
Mar 01, 2025, 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM MST
Cielo Community Room, 5200 Beckner Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
The Jewish Spirituality Lab (JSL) is a pilot project of Shabbat with Friends that opens the world of Jewish prayer in powerful new ways. It doesn't matter if you are an atheist or an agnostic or a believer, the JSL will expand your mind and change pre-conceived notions.
Fri, Mar 07
SWF Musical Gathering, Host Ashley Williams
North Campus Neighborhood, Albuquerque
Reserve Your Spot
Mar 07, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM MST
North Campus Neighborhood, Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Ashley Williams is hosting her first Shabbat dinner with the support of Shabbat with Friends. Participate in a Shabbat potluck and enjoy Rabbi Dov's entertaining: Introduction to the Tradition of Shabbat Table Singing. Come away with a few songs you can sing with friends at your own table.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Mar 15
The SWF Jewish Spirituality Lab, March 1st Session.
Cielo Community Room
Reserve Your Spot
Mar 15, 2025, 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM MDT
Cielo Community Room, 5200 Beckner Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
The Shabbat Morning Spirituality Lab is a pilot project of Shabbat with friends that opens the world of Jewish prayer in powerful new ways. It doesn't matter if you are an athiest or an agnostic or a believer, the JSL will expand your mind and change pre-conceived notions.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Mar 29
The SWF Jewish Spirituality Lab, March 1st Session.
Cielo Community Room
Reserve Your Spot
Mar 29, 2025, 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM MDT
Cielo Community Room, 5200 Beckner Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
The Shabbat Morning Spirituality Lab is a pilot project of Shabbat with friends that opens the world of Jewish prayer in powerful new ways. It doesn't matter if you are an athiest or an agnostic or a believer, the JSL will expand your mind and change pre-conceived notions.