MILWAUKEE – For some, running out of food at an event could spell trouble, but for students at University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, it was a nice sign during a period of increased antisemitism.   “Within the first hour, we ran out of food,” said a proud Shayna Irgang, a student organizer at a mock Israeli […]

After the Oct. 7 attack, community leader Darryl Morin, the national president of Forward Latino, reached out to local Jewish leaders and asked how he could help.   “We’ve seen the hate antisemitism has triggered across our country. Hate against any community in any form is simply unacceptable,” said Morin, who went to Washington D.C. for […]

U.S. government policy analyst Hilary Miller remembers her time growing up in Jewish Milwaukee fondly, from her days attending Milwaukee Jewish Day School to serving as president of the Wisconsin region of BBYO. She draws on her life experience while advocating for people experiencing religious oppression on the other side of the world.  Miller works […]

“I’ll walk with you and hold your hand.” I will always remember that precious display of alliance I received as a closeted queer child. I was in high school and wanted to attend my first Pride event. The words over the phone felt like a beacon, guiding me as I investigated my fresh understanding. I […]

Tuesday, June 4   Journalism in 2025 Join the Levy Summer Series featuring journalist Rob Golub, who is editor of the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle and Successful Journalism for Communities. What are the major challenges that confront journalists? Rob will explain approaches sometimes referred to as “community journalism” and “community engagement.” He will also share experiences from his […]

Madison Hillel is seeking professionals to mentor students, as part of its new LaunchPad initiative, a program founded by undergraduates but now supported by staff.  LaunchPad seeks to help launch University of Wisconsin-Madison students into their careers. It has held workshops on topics like “Interviewing 101” and “Career Branding – How to Stand Out,” but […]