September 14, 2026 | 3 Tishri 5787
This year, I choose: Family. I recently finished shloshim after the somewhat sudden death of my wife, Debbie. We had been married 43 years – together for 44, and her greatest gift to me was and is my family. Debbie’s kids were 8 and almost 4 when I came into the picture. We had a child together four years into our marriage. All of these children are now grown-ups […]
The High Holidays will be here soon. They call us to evaluate the choices we’ve made and those we’ll make in the new year. For me, this question, this year, has particular meaning. For nearly three decades I have lived a Jewish life with my wife, family and community. My journey in Judaism has caused me to reflect deeply about what it means not simply to […]
On a beautiful April night, I sat down at a Milwaukee patio with my laptop and a mocktail. Soon after, a young woman waved me over. We’re both here alone, she explained. Come split my fries? We struck up a friendly conversation. Both of us had busy jobs. She liked to go out dancing. So did I. Two […]
This year, we choose to hear from you. Welcome to our Rosh Hashanah special section for 5787. This year, we asked a cross-section of people from our amazing community what they choose for the New Year. We didn’t give much guidance on what that means – we wanted to see what would come forward. The results have been really something. It was so fun to open each email coming in […]
There is a way of looking at Yom Kippur that could surprise you The Joy of Returning: Teshuvah as an Act of Hope Many of us approach the High Holiday season with a sense of heaviness. We think of confession, judgment, and the ways we have fallen short. Yet Jewish tradition offers a surprising image of […]
Kitchen-tested in Glendale – a make ahead dessert that travels well Rosh Hashanah is a time to gather with family, reflect on the year that’s passed, and welcome a sweet new beginning. Apples and honey have long been cherished symbols of the holiday, representing the hope for a year filled with sweetness, joy, and abundance. While a classic apple cake has earned its place […]
“Everything that we’re doing at WITS is all about kindness, all about giving and helping people.”
– Rabbi Dovid Brafman, Wisconsin Institute for Torah Study
‘Charming’ production about relationships is directed by Elyse Edelman “Trayf” may mean “not kosher,” but in Milwaukee it’s the name of a play you might consider exceedingly fit for consumption – a sweet tale of two Orthodox young men out in the world, directed by Elyse Edelman for the Next Act Theatre. Edelman came back home to Milwaukee, to be close to family and the local theater community, after traveling the country as […]
Attention teens or parents of teens! If you know someone who is passionate about leadership, service, and making a difference, don’t miss these opportunities. Student to Student (Grades 11–12): Help build understanding by sharing your personal Jewish story with middle and high school classrooms. As a presenter, you’ll foster meaningful conversations and help others better understand Jewish life today. Learn more […]
Sunday, Sept. 6 Rosh Hashanah Market Rosh Hashanah Market will take place Sunday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chabad of the East Side, 3030 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. The family-friendly event will feature holiday food tastings, local art, live music, challah braiding, crafts, honey baking, Judaica vendors, face painting, sensory play and other activities celebrating the approaching […]
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