In mid-June, JCRC-NM was represented at a federal court hearing in Albuquerque by Director Juan Dircie, alongside leadership from Congregation Albert, the Jewish Community Center (JCC), and other members of our community. The hearing concerned the individual accused of targeting Congregation Albert and the JCC in early June. The Assistant U.S. Attorney presented the evidence. The judge found probable cause and ruled that the defendant stays in custody pending further proceed

JCRC-NM organized a delegation of 18 participants, including families and teenagers, to represent New Mexico at the Israel Parade in New York City, marking what is believed to be the first organized delegation from New Mexico to participate in the parade. The May 31st parade drew approximately 50,000 participants and spectators, and our New Mexico delegation received a warm welcome from the thousands of people lining the parade route. The JCRC-NM delegation walked proudly alo

JCRC-NM partnered with Mayor Michael Garcia and the City of Santa Fe to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month in May with a special proclamation ceremony celebrating the rich contributions of the Jewish community to the cultural, civic, and social life of Santa Fe and New Mexico. The gathering brought together community leaders, residents, and supporters for an inspiring celebration of Jewish heritage, identity, and community connection. Speakers included Mayor Garcia, JC

A Jewish parent in Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) reached out to JCRC-NM after her son’s teacher displayed a political poster in the classroom expressing personal views on the Gaza situation. The parent turned to JCRC-NM for support. JCRC-NM promptly engaged, connecting her with the appropriate APS leadership and clearly articulating the broader implications of such messaging in a classroom setting, particularly its impact on Jewish students’ sense of safety and belonging.

Celebrate Israel Independence Day in Albuquerque (4/22) and Santa Fe (4/26) Honor our shared history and milestones with a celebration of pride, unity and hope for our future. Learn more and register: https://www.congregationalbert.org/form/YHAreg

The Rotunda at the NM State Capitol was filled on April 14 th as community gathered to honor the memory of the six million Jews who perished, and all who suffered, during the Holocaust. The event, hosted by JCRC-NM, began with lighting of memorial candles by community leaders. Violin interludes performed by Rabbi Hazzan Jonathan Angress, Congregation B’nai Israel, set the tone. Keynote speaker Naomi Yavneh Klos, Ph.D., Dean of the Honors College at UNM, presented “Anne Fran

JCRC-NM welcomed the first visit of the Regional Team from the Secure Community Network (SCN) to New Mexico, convening a series of meetings and site visits in Albuquerque and Santa Fe in February. The visit brought together Jewish community leaders, and law enforcement partners for meaningful dialogue and collaboration. During the two-day program facilitated by JCRC-NM, SCN Regional Director Jason Dice and Regional Advisor Marissa Almeida met with local Jewish leaders, toure

The Jewish Community Relations Coalition of New Mexico (JCRC-NM) welcomes with profound relief and joy the return of the twenty live Israeli hostages who had been held in Gaza since the brutal Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023. At the same time, we mourn deeply for those whose bodies have been recovered, and we call for the immediate return of all remaining bodies of those who have perished. Nearly two years after those horrific attacks and the following conflict, which claim

We are witnessing a devastating rise in antisemitic violence across the country, from firebombs in Colorado, to murder in Washington, DC, to arson in Pennsylvania. These violent acts are not isolated incidents; rather, they are acts of domestic terrorism that put our communities at risk every day. Urge Congress to meet this growing challenge by adopting the Jewish Community’s Six- Point Policy on Security (please see below *) supported by 46 Jewish organizations from ac

The Jewish Community Relations Coalition of New Mexico (JCRC-NM) stands in unwavering solidarity with the people of Israel as they face escalating threats to their safety, security, and sovereignty. Israel, like any nation, has the fundamental right and responsibility to defend itself against existential threats. The Iranian regime’s continued pursuit of nuclear weapons, along with its destabilizing actions throughout the region and support for terror proxies such as Hamas,

The Jewish Community Relations Coalition of New Mexico (JCRC-NM) is deeply saddened by the tragic shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., which claimed the lives of two staff members from the Israeli Embassy. We extend our deepest condolences to their families, to the Embassy of Israel, and to the broader Jewish community affected by this horrific act. Although details continue to emerge, this attack appears to be yet another manifestation of the dangerous