Deerwood Crossing—Demolition began in June for Deerwood Crossing, Jewish Family Services' new housing complex, which will provide affordable housing for low-to-moderate income elderly people. Photo by Jeanne Paluszynski.
Bader endows day schools with $10 million
The Helen Bader Foundation, Inc. has announced that it will commit at least $10 million over the next decade to create a permanent endowment for the Helen Bader Day School Scholarship Fund for Jewish Education, which has helped low- and middle-income families with the cost of tuition at Milwaukee-area Jewish day schools for nearly 19 years.
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Rebecca Rubin is a welcome addition to children’s bookshelves
If nobody in your family is female and under 30, then you might not know about American Girl dolls or books. But, maybe you should get to know Rebecca Rubin. She's an American Girl doll — and she's Jewish.
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Federation allocations reflect economic downturn
Fewer dollars than in recent years are available for community allocations for 2009-2010 due to the economic downturn.
Free Loan Association plans to open in Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s newest recycling program brings a whole new meaning to the term “going green.” But the Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association (MJFLA), which aims to open for business in September, is rooted in a tradition that stretches back more than 100 years.
Helen Bader Foundation awards grants
The Helen Bader Foundation awards a total of $35,000 to the Milwaukee Public Museum, Inc. and the Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center.
Paula Simon to retire
Paula Simon, executive director of the Milwaukee Jewish Council for Community Relations, announces her retirement.
For Sale: One Torah scroll
For Jim Gribble, a drive in Hurley, Wis., last summer led to a long journey of Torah appraisals and grave restoration.
Chai Point ‘shmoozer’ finds close friends online
Rosalie Lubotsky has a standing date. Every night, she turns on her computer, logs onto America Online and meets the "Shmoozers."
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Islamic and right-wing extremism are both threats
Is Wednesday's shooting attack on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum a signal that the Jewish community should be ratcheting up its concern about right-wing extremism?


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