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True West Magazine Search for: An Important Man In New Mexico Henry Jaffa—little remembered today—made his mark in the 19th century. Henry Jaffa Henry Jaffa—little remembered today—made his mark in the 19 th century. That year, he started a business in Las Vegas, New Mexico which he soon spread to Albuquerque.  When that city was incorporated in 1885, Jaffa became its first mayor.  He started the first synagogue in 1897 and continued to be active in civic and business affairs until his death in 1901. And he happened to be a good friend of Wyatt Earp. Post Views: 253

True West Magazine Sealed With A Kiss Wyatt Earp engaged in a Jewish ritual while he was on the run. Wyatt Earp Wyatt Earp engaged in a Jewish ritual while he was on the run. When Wyatt Earp fled Arizona after the Vendetta Ride, he and his cohorts headed through New Mexico on the way to Colorado.  They stopped in Albuquerque, where Wyatt stayed with Jewish businessman Henry Jaffa.  There are reports that Wyatt—perhaps following the example of his host—kissed the mezuzah, a ritual often followed by observant Jews when entering a home.  The mezuzah is an encased piece of parchment with H...