Jewish Community of Las Vegas, New Mexico
Jewish Community of Las Vegas, New Mexico
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The building pictured above is the
original Temple Montefiore, the first synagogue established in New Mexico in
1884. The temple was originally located at Ninth and Douglas, but
was moved to its current location at Eighth and Colombia in 1925. For many
years, Congregation Montefiore was a vibrant Reform congregation, but over the
years the Jewish population in Las Vegas decreased. The congregation was dissolved in 1955, and the building was transferred to the Catholic Diocese. It is still being used for occasional Jewish services. |
SHALOM! Welcome to the Jewish Community of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The Jewish Community primarily serves Las Vegas, as well as San Miguel and Mora counties. Its membership, currently about forty families, includes people from all over the southwest. The congregation is not formally affiliated, and services are led by volunteer members.
Shabbat services are held periodically. Holiday services and special events are at various locations and will be announced on this web site. For information regarding membership, or to receive e-mailings, contact Marshall Poole at 505-425-5549.
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