Sunday, May 5 Community Art Project Honor the legacies of fallen Israeli soldiers through an exhibit in the Surlow Promenade. In collaboration with the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center presents an exhibition that pays tribute to the legacies of fallen Israeli soldiers. Artists will be asked to create their […]
Last month, Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s “Solidarity Mission to Israel” brought 14 witnesses to Israel at a time of crisis. This was not the first time. In fact, it was one more step in a history of mission trips in support of Israel During Israel’s crises, Milwaukee has stepped up time and again. Here are just […]
A specialist on how people learn about Holocaust history and prejudice will speak in Milwaukee. That speaker, Danny M. Cohen, is an associate professor of instruction in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University. He teaches courses on Children and the Holocaust, The Holocaust and Education and Holocaust Memory, Memorials and Museums. […]
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has approved the creation of an official Jewish group within the party, the first-ever Jewish Caucus of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. “I’m really proud that the Democratic Party voted unanimously to support the caucus’s formation,” said Benjamin Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and a member of […]
The battle for Wisconsin voters will be fierce, and the Republican Jewish Coalition reports it is ready. “We have what I would argue is the best data operation in Jewish politics,” said Sam Markstein, the organization’s national political director, in an interview with the Chronicle. “We’ve made significant investments in the data operations to make […]
MILWAUKEE – After a contentious debate, the County Board avoided the use of the word “genocide” when it passed a resolution calling for peace in the Middle East. The vote was 10-8. The Milwaukee County Board rejected an initial proposal, accusing Israel of “genocide,” after County Board member Sheldon Wasserman said on the floor that […]
The threats were deemed not credible by the NYPD, though at least one synagogue was evacuated.
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A conversation about progressives and Israel suggests the wide cap between the 1960s generation and younger Jews.
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Plus, an Oct. 7 survivor wins gold in jiu jitsu.
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The Conference of Presidents texted and called people at the last minute urging them to drop off the call.
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Initiatives in the U.S. and Israel draw connections between Oct. 7 and the Holocaust.
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"Exagoge," with libretto and play by Edward Einhorn, is a combination of opera, theater and a Passover seder.
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Comedian and climate activist Josh Burstein is to speak at the Tikkun Olam Shabbat at...
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The Milwakee County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation March 21, commending Chelsea Cross for...
For Ryan Kelly, 18, trading sports jerseys with an Israeli player whose kibbutz was attacked...
Why is this night different from all other nights? Well, it’s Passover. It’s also Earth...