Tuesday September 24, 2024 | 21 Elul 5784
Holocaust rescuer Sir Nicholas Winton followed a simple rule during his remarkable life. He believed that when we see a wrong or when someone needs help, we have an obligation to act. “He believed that to be a good person, it wasn’t enough to not be a bad person. To be a good person, you […]
The community will get a chance to hear the stories of descendants of Holocaust survivors when the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center invites The Braid, a Jewish story company, to Milwaukee in September. The center will host the theater’s show “Remembrance of Things Present” at the Ivy House at 4 p.m. on […]
American Jewish artist Bernard Perlin is best-known for his work creating iconic images to support the war effort during World War II. But he also faced discrimination: An artist for the military and later a war correspondent during World War II, he was not allowed to serve himself because he was openly gay. After […]
The Federation has been responding expertly to crisis and is ready for whatever comes next, even as the nonprofit supports joyful Jewish living in Milwaukee — this was the message when Milwaukee Jewish Federation held its Annual Meeting on Aug 15, 2024. A new board of directors was elected, accomplishments were celebrated, and Dr. Judy […]
Saturday, Sept. 7 Jeruvian Lunch An authentic Jewish and Peruvian meal! Join Own Your Judaism for a homemade lunch in Mequon with a Shabbat teaching by Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi. Sept. 9, 1 p.m. Address provided upon RSVPing. $36/person. RSVP by 9/3. Contact: moishe@ownyourjudaism.org Sunday, Sept. 8 Tapestry of the Arts Festival 2nd Annual JCC Tapestry […]
Milwaukee Jewish Federation and partners from throughout the community are planning a commemoration of the attacks of Oct. 7, set for the one-year anniversary, which this year falls between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The commemoration is set for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. The horrific day of the attacks was a turning point in modern […]
Thursday, Aug. 1 Torah’s Solutions Join Chabad Mequon and discover the Torah’s timeless guidance on issues of security, strategy and warfare, revealing a clear path toward a safer future. Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Learn more at ChabadMequon.org/summer. Saturday, Aug. 3 Shabbat Hike Join us for a Shabbat hike led by Moshe Katz at South Shore Park. Send […]
Monday, July 1 Illumination The event is in honor of the 30th anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. The Rebbe, as he is known, is remembered as a core, respected leader for the Chabad movement. July 1, 7 p.m. Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Helen Bader Concert Hall, 2419 E Kenwood […]
Hannah Sattler, owner of Hannah’s Kitchen in Milwaukee, considered that her business provides much more than food after she recently catered the third B’nai Mitzvah for one family. “It’s building that relationship where you get to know each other,” she said. “You become part of the family. You are part of that celebration with them.” […]
Milwaukee art lovers can view Marc Chagall sketches, which bring Nikolai Gogol’s satirical novel “Dead Souls” to life, starting in June at Jewish Museum Milwaukee. The 96 black-and-white, etchings by the renowned Jewish artist will be featured during a preview celebration on June 6 at 7 p.m. at the museum. The two-hour event will also […]
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