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"Saturday Night Live's" Seth Meyers brings his stand-up comedy straight from the "Weekend Update" anchor desk to the KiMo Theatre stage on Sunday, June 16th at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit the Jewish Federation of New Mexico.

Meyers has just been tapped to replace Jimmy Fallon as the host of NBC's "Late Night" starting next February, when Fallon takes over from Jay Leno as host of "The Tonight Show." Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment, said that Meyers is a "perfect" fit for the job as "one of the brightest, most insightful comedy writers and performers of his generation."

Meyers is in his twelfth season as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live," has been SNL's head writer for the past eight years, and has anchored "Weekend Update" for seven years. Currently the sole anchor in this popular segment, the comedian charms audiences as he lampoons top news stories and hosts SNL fan favorite guests, including the outlandish and uber-trendy correspondent "Stefon" (Bill Hader), as well as the perpetually ill-prepared singing duo "Garth and Kat" (Fred Armisen and Kristen Wiig).

Before focusing his attention solely on "Update," Meyers was a regular sketch player, impersonating such well-known public figures as John Kerry, Michael Caine, Anderson Cooper, Prince Charles, NBC newsman Brian Williams and Donald Trump, Jr. During the Season 29 episode hosted by Lindsay Lohan, he did an impression of Ron Weasley in a parody of "Harry Potter." His recurring characters included Nerod, the receptionist in the sketch, "Appalachian Emergency Room," and Dan Needler, half of a married couple "that should be divorced" (opposite Amy Poehler).

Receiving well-deserved national recognition in recent years, in 2011 Meyers won the Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for SNL guest host Justin Timberlake's musical monologue. He was nominated in same category in 2012 for creating the tuneful solo for host Jason Segel. He has garnered five additional Emmy nominations for his work as a writer on SNL and for the 2011 special, "The Real Women of SNL". He also headlined the 2011 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner to rave reviews and has twice hosted ESPN's ESPY Awards broadcast.

Tickets are $54.00 each and are available in advance at www.holdmyticket.com.

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Following the closure of Jewish Family Service of New Mexico, the Jewish Federation of New Mexico has been working with its partner agencies to meet the social services needs of our most vulnerable Jewish community members.

"What guides our Federation is 'Kol Yisrael arevim zeh la-zeh', meaning that all Jews are responsible for one another," says JFNM President Linda Friedman. "We take this mandate seriously, and direct our efforts toward it."

As a result, two new initiatives have been created:

The Holocaust Survivors Support Program

To provide Holocaust survivors in the Albuquerque metropolitan area with a caring support system, on March 25th the Holocaust Survivors Support Program was launched under the auspices of The Holocaust & Intolerance Museum of New Mexico, with funding provided by the Jewish Federation of New Mexico.

The purpose of the Holocaust Survivors Support Program is to provide a dedicated case worker for the estimated thirty Holocaust survivors in the Albuquerque metropolitan area in order to enhance their quality of life.

As part of the Holocaust Survivor's Support Program, caseworker Susan Minkus, who has extensive experience with the survivor population, will meet ongoing clients needs by providing emotional support; conducting needs assessments including ensuring that client medical, prescription and nutritional needs are being met; coordinating housekeeping services and staffing a quarterly socialization event.

Minkus is contracted to work ten hours a week, housed at the Jewish Federation of New Mexico offices. A  Survivors Support Program Task Force comprised of community representatives will be convened in April to help guide the program.

"We are enormously grateful to the Holocaust & Intolerance Museum of New Mexico leadership for having the vision and deep commitment to our survivors to administer this important program," says JFNM executive Director Sam Sokolove.

Holocaust survivors in need of Support Program assistance may contact Susan Minkus at (505) 217-4212.

The Jewish Care Program of Albuquerque

To provide Jewish community members at all stages of life, in crisis, transition or in physical/emotional distress with one-on-one counseling and advocacy, the Jewish Care Program of Albuquerque, a program administered by the Jewish Community Center of Albuquerque, with funding provided by the Jewish Federation of New Mexico, will be launched May 1st.

The Jewish Care Program caseworker, an employee of the Jewish Community Center, will be hired to provide ongoing case management services to clients; provide advocacy services, including interceding on behalf of clients to gain access to needed services and supports; refer clients to additional services and consult with Jewish clergy and congregational staff for client referrals. The caseworker will work twenty hours a week, and will also be housed at the Jewish Federation of New Mexico offices.

Says Dave Simon, the JCC's Executive Director, "The JCC is committed to doing our part to help community members in times of need. We're confident that the Jewish Care Program will offer a service that will enrich our mission, and promote the healthfulness of mind, body and spirit that's at the core of all JCC offerings."

In Santa Fe, the JFNM Board approved funding to allow Miryam Levy to perform her Jewish Chaplaincy duties under the auspices of CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical.

"I am so pleased that, between the Jewish Federation and CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, we will be able to offer these most critical chaplaincy services to our patients and families," says Dr. Dennis P. Gonzales, Christus Vice President, Mission & Spirituality.

In the coming weeks, the JFNM will assess the progress of these initiatives with their partnering agencies, and make modifications as needed.

Community members interested in supporting these initiatives may contact the Jewish Federation of New Mexico office at (505) 821-3214

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