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Shabbat Candle Lighting

Rediscovering the Joys of Shabbat Hospitality

Shabbat Candle Lighting

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Read about our new approach to Jewish community

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.

  • Tue, Jan 20
    Santa Fe, NM, USA
    Jan 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST
    Santa Fe, NM, USA
    The New Mexico Exploring the Jewish Experience (EJE) Course is a holistic course exploring the Jewish experience through its history, religious ideas, culture, and practices. The course will be offered online and will feature an interactive format to promote discussion during course sessions.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jan 23
    Address To Be Announced To Registrants
    Jan 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM MST
    Address To Be Announced To Registrants, Albuquerque, NM, USA
    A cherished SWF gathering returns to Shera Farkas’s home in Four Hills, with her famous home-cooked meal, child-friendly warmth, and soulful Friday-night singing.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jan 30
    Address To Be Announced To Registrants
    Jan 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MST
    Address To Be Announced To Registrants, Santa Fe, NM, USA
    Celebrate Shabbat Shira in Santa Fe with new hosts Steve and Carol. Gather for candle lighting, a dairy/fish potluck, and uplifting Nigunim and Shabbat songs led by the Oneg Shabbos Ensemble.

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Rediscovering the Joys of Shabbat Hospitality. 

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Rabbi Dov Gartenberg | E-Mail | 1 (505) 500-9040
SWF mailing address:  CoLab at Second Street Studios, 1807 Second Street, Unit #40-4, Santa Fe, NM 87505 

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