| WELCOME TO HAMAKOM!
HaMakom means The Place. It is one of God's names. Our mission is to be a community of loving-kindness, guided by Jewish principles. Our services are a renewal of traditional practices that weave prayer, learning, singing and community into a meaningful expression of Judaism.
We are a small, inclusive chavurah with great ruach. We welcome you to attend our Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, lectures, films and other activities. Consider a membership in our spirited community.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
 What Contains Us Jewishly and What We Contain: Strengthening Ourselves as Vessels
Thursday, February 16th at 7 PM
Presented by Karen Milstein, PhD
We are shaped throughout our lives by a variety of influences which form us and determine our unique strengths and idiosyncrasies. Through our choices and kavannah, we play an active role in our own ongoing creation.
For more information see the Continuing Education page.
 YIDDISHKEIT GROUP
Sunday, February TBA at 2 PM
St. Bede's Library
If you would like to re-connect with "YIDDISHKEIT", attend fhe next meeting of the HaMakom Yiddishkeit group this February.
If you want to be notified about meetings or just to chat about Yiddishkeit, contact Rhea Bertelli at (505)-992-2775 or rheabert@yahoo.com.
See the Yiddishkeit page for more information.
HAMAKOM BOOK CLUB
 Portrait of a Spy by Daniel Silva
Date: Sunday, March 4 at 10:30 AM
Location: at the home of Gloria Abella Ballen and Ron Duncan Hart, 2740 Via Venado
Call 820-0550 for directions or for more information.
See the Book Club page for more information and a list of recently read books.
 HAMAKOM JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL The Mission of: THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Sunday, March 11th at 3:30 PM
Location: CCA Studio
Israeli Academy Awards: Winner Best Picture and
Winner Best Director
Discussion after the film with Bonnie Ellinger
For more information, details about the Film Festival and other upcoming films, see the HaMakom Jewish Film Festival page.
 Donate We depend on your donations to meet nearly 60% of our operating needs. Help support HaMakom with your donation by clicking here.
Community Outreach
Hineni, "here I am," is our community outreach program that allows us to serve the community because of your talents, time, and heart. If you have time and would like to participate, or, if you need some assistance, please contact Chana Helen Abraham at bisbee_us@yahoo.com. We can match up your offering of service with a community need.
Weekly Reader
The Weekly Reader is our electronic newsletter that keeps you informed about HaMakom happenings and Jewish New Mexico news and events. To submit info to the Weekly Reader, please email Atma Wiseman at atma.wiseman@comcast.net Please contact us to subscribe to the Weekly Reader.
| | ALTAR EGO
Rabbi Malka Drucker - January 18, 2012
Dear Ones, Ohalah, the annual rabbinic conference held each year in Boulder, was especially potent with memory this time. Last year many of us came to celebrate our cherished Yafa Chase’s Semichah after maybe twelve years of devoted study. It was also the time of Debbie Friedman’s (z”l) swift fatal illness. Yafa’s mother, Betsy Chase (z”l), was part of the large entourage, and perhaps one of the most joyous. She too is no longer with us.
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Peace and Love,
Rabbi Malka www.malkadrucker.com
 TORAH and TALMUD STUDY
Shabbat morning study group with Rabbi Jack Shlachter Saturdays from 8:45 - 9:45 AM prior to Shabbat services at HaMakom
From January through March, Torah Study based on Rashi commentary.
Weekday Talmud study group with Reb Leib (Len Goodman) Thursdays from 8-9:30 AM at NMNM office.
Currently learning with Yoma.
Visit the Torah and Talmud Study page for more information. No prior skills are needed. For more info about either group, contact Hazzan Cindy at freeart611@yahoo.com.
 HOUR OF POWER
Wednesdays, 5:30 PM
with Rabbi Malka Drucker and Hazzan Cindy Freedman
Hazzan Cindy invites all to be part of the Ma'Ariv (the evening) service. This brief chanted service offers those saying Kaddish an opportunity to do so in community. Please come to be part of the required minyan.
Services are often followed by a teaching from Pirkeh Avot by Rabbi Malka.
For more info, contact Hazzan Cindy at freeart611@yahoo.com.
 KABBALAT SHABBAT
Friday evening, February 24th at 6 PM Join Rabbi Malka and Hazzan Cindy for a Kabbalat Shabbat in February.
Bring a kosher vegetarian item to share (with 4-5 people) in our community potluck that occurs after the services at approximately 7 PM.
For more info, contact Hazzan Cindy at freeart611@yahoo.com.
 SHABBAT SERVICES
Saturday mornings at 9:45 AM
with Rabbi Malka Drucker and Hazzan Cindy Freedman
Join us Saturday at 9:45 AM for services and a spirited Torah discussion, followed by a Kiddush. Come for part or all of the service. Each of us has something unique to offer. Your presence and point of view is always appreciated and honored. Services are led by Rabbi Malka Drucker and Hazzan Cindy Freedman, often with participation and Torah leyning by community members. Our Onegs are community sponsored after every Shabbat, so please remember to bring a kosher vegetarian nosh to share! Candle lighting time: Fri. Feb. 3 at 5:15 PM Torah Portion: Sat. Feb. 4: B’SHALAH Exodus 13:17 – 17:16
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