Congregation Albert

Congregation Albert is a Reform synagogue in Albuquerque located on Louisiana Boulevard NE with modern architecture featuring large windows and open worship spaces. The building houses facilities for religious services, educational programs, and community gatherings of various kinds.

The congregation was founded in 1897 by three Albuquerque businessmen and began with approximately 34 members meeting in a simple rented space. It gradually developed into a significant religious and cultural institution for Jews in New Mexico.

The congregation maintains a library and community archives that document Jewish life in New Mexico through photographs and historical records. Visitors can explore these collections to learn about how the Jewish community developed in the region.

Visitors can attend regular worship services held on different days throughout the week and open to the public. The location is easy to access by car and provides adequate parking for those arriving by vehicle.

The name came about in an unusual way when the founding family won an auction that allowed them to name it after a deceased relative. This creative approach to fundraising shows how early religious communities built their institutions through community participation.