February 11, 2026 | 23 Shevat 5786
Seemingly half of the school is suddenly juggling. OK, half may be hyperbole. But Chana Laya Gilden observes more of her classmates than usual at Torah Academy of Milwaukee are honing skills commonly spotted under the big top as they prepare to put on their annual play. “One teacher said, ‘I feel like I’m walking into a circus every […]
Camp Young Judaea Midwest Director Dan Ravitch grew up in a small Jewish community in Benton Harbor, Mich., but found his true Jewish home hundreds of miles away on Stratton Lake in Waupaca, Wis. After trying some of the “big camps,” nothing matched the feeling he discovered at CYJ Midwest. The small, family-style camp became his gateway to understanding […]
Sponsored content A Jewish event in Whitefish Bay will feature a 23-year-old Christian – who supports Israel – as its speaker. Evelyn Eggers, who works for the Israel on Campus Coalition supporting pro-Israel college students, will speak on March 8 about her experience as a Christian in the Midwest, involved in Israel advocacy. Her work helps college students navigate questions about Israel, with guidance […]
MILWAUKEE – The growth of the Twerski community is a blessing, but it’s a blessing with challenge. The largely Torah-observant community of Jews that lives a short Shabbos walk from Congregation Beth Jehudah, 3100 N. 52nd St., Milwaukee, has grown too large for its spaces, according to Twerski rabbis. They’re considering options for expansion. The neighborhood, often called the “West Side,” a swath […]
The annual Jewish Arts Exhibition got its start during the pandemic, when Chava Edelman was the rebbetzin at the Shul Center in Bayside. “She was just thinking, it’s COVID, people are at home, and they need a creative outlet or something to bring us together and showcase this, and it inspired her to get this started,” Tova Tornek, Edelman’s […]
Craig B. Adelman A long-time Milwaukee resident and businessman, died on Jan. 10 peacefully at his home. At the age of 82, Craig passed away from pancreatic cancer. He was diagnosed with cancer over two years ago and, as a result of surgery, was thought to have a good chance of surviving. On a recent visit to Thailand the […]
It’s a tale about the author, yet not about the author. “This story owned me in ways nothing I had written before ever had,” said award-winning author and social science researcher Paula Dáil of her latest novel. “Red Anemones,” a work of historical fiction, was released Oct. 17. At its center is Natalie, a young woman who unravels the secrets of […]
What makes this dish special is its balance of textures and tastes. Carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and sweet potatoes are roasted until golden, bringing both sweetness and depth to the dish. Lentils provide a protein‑rich base, while onions, garlic, and spices like smoked paprika and cumin add savory complexity. Vegetable‑based, this recipe fits into kosher, vegetarian, […]
The work was small and careful: writing tags, choosing names, packaging stuffed animals. At one table, Maya, 13, leaned over a stuffed dog she had just helped prepare. She talked through its personality — what it likes to do, how it might help someone feel less alone. Around her, other children and older adults did […]
Jewish Family Services has hired a practitioner who can prescribe medication for its outpatient mental health clinic, to help people get the care they need. Michele Roush, an advanced practice nurse practitioner, joins the organization after working at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital in Wauwatosa and as a nurse for 20 years in several different clinical and […]
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