Who will replace Ben Ray Lujan as our Member of Congress? Ben Ray is running to become New Mexico’s next senator (replacing Tom Udall, who is retiring). There are 9 Democratic primary candidates and 4 Republican primary candidates who would like […]
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Congressional Candidates to meet with SFMEW members
Save these dates: January 16 and 23, February 6 and 13, to meet with NM congressional district 3 Democratic contenders. We all want to be informed voters. Congressional District 3 (CD3) is one of the largest congressional districts in the […]
Read moreNoura Erakat and Narratives – Another Lannan Foundation-sponsored anti-Jewish Racist
Unfortunately the Lannan Foundation continues their anti-Jewish racism (see here for a list of all of the anti-Semitic speakers they’ve brought in since 2001) by bringing in speakers who would deny Jews – and seemingly only Jews – a right […]
Read moreThe Origin of the Word Palestine
In this Blog Issue: A. Yoram Ettinger on the history of the word “Palestine” B. So much to do in the next month in Santa Fe: Karen Grumberg on Amos Oz, November 9 Amiel Bakehila, November 14-16 Eva Schloss, November […]
Read more2020 Elections; Media Activism
2020 Elections You can add your voice of political activism by giving to candidates who are pro-Israel. When you give it’s important that the candidate to whom you are giving knows that your concern is that the US keep Israel […]
Read moreHave you been watching HBO’s “Our Boys”?
While SFMEW emphasizes media and political advocacy, we also encourage setting the record straight with your friends, co-workers, relatives, and acquaintances when events are mis-characterized in popular culture. Spreading the word verbally is important so others don’t perpetuate the incorrect […]
Read moreRobby Geller on Israeli Democracy
Yasher koach to Robby Geller for his New Mexican letter to the editor (see full letter below). Take a moment NOW before you go to Kol Nidrei to write a short and sweet letter to the New Mexican to back […]
Read moreMissed Matti Friedman’s Interview? Want to watch it again?
You can watch the Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival and SFMEW-sponsored interview with Matti Friedman by clicking here. (If the link doesn’t work, copy and paste the following into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgSe-tKsIQ0&feature=youtu.be). Send the link to friends and family – […]
Read moreBaruch Dayan HaEmet – AJ Melnick
Our condolences to Harold Melnick, an SFMEW founding member, and his family on the passing of AJ. AJ was a strong supporter of and cared deeply for Israel and SFMEW. May her memory be a blessing. Her obituary can be […]
Read moreIsraeli elections? Jewish Arabs as Israeli Spies? Worldwide media bias?
On Tuesday, September 17 the Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival and Santa Fe Middle East Watch are pleased to bring to Santa Fe one of Israel’s best known journalists and authors, MATTI FRIEDMAN. Freidman joins SFMEW’s chairman, Halley Faust, for […]
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