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, Apr 04
SWF Musical Shabbat Gathering. Pre-Passover Sing-Along
Cielo Apartments Clubhouse
Reserve Your Spot
Apr 04, 2025, 6:15 PM – 8:45 PM MDT
Cielo Apartments Clubhouse, 5200 Beckner Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
Join us in Santa Fe for a great Shabbat potluck meal and a Passover medley of songs to get us in the mood for Passover which starts on April 12th. This is an event for all ages and will leave you smiling and relaxed.
Thu, Apr 17
A 6th Night Special Passover Seder: Freedom, Democracy, and Judaism
Cielo Apartments Clubhouse
Reserve Your Spot
Apr 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MDT
Cielo Apartments Clubhouse, 5200 Beckner Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
Shabbat with Friends will hold a special Passover feast led by Rabbi Dov Gartenberg featuring kosher for Passover meal with rituals and readings that will provoke discussion about freedom, democracy, and Judaism. How can anyone celebrate the festival of freedom and not face the moment we are in?
Fri, Oct 24
SWF Fall Shabbat Retreat in Truchas, NM, Oct. 24-26, 2025
Truchas Peaks Place
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Oct 24, 2025, 2:00 PM MDT – Oct 26, 2025, 11:00 AM MDT
Truchas Peaks Place, 1671 NM-76, Truchas, NM 87578, USA
Join us for our Fall Shabbat Retreat in the mountains amidst the colors of beautiful Truchas NM. Experience a beautiful Shabbat with activities for children and adults. Our Theme: Making Joyous and Dynamic Shabbat at Home. Enjoy great food, song, walks, and new friends.