February 06, 2026 | 19 Shevat 5786
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 […]
In August, Arin Kornblet, Glendale resident and baker at the local Friendship Circle Cafe and Bakery, became a published writer with the release of his book, “How to Get and Keep a Job,” a handbook for those looking for a job, inspired by Kornblet’s decades of experience as a person with disabilities in the workplace. […]
Mayor Cavalier Johnson chats with Jewish Community Pantry Director Heidi Gould during “Community Joy Day” at the pantry on Dec. 18. The event provided Metcalfe Park families with food and supplies for holiday meals. County Executive David Crowley was also scheduled to visit later in the morning to greet guests and help distribute hams. The pantry […]
MADISON – Monica Nolan, an experienced nonprofit director, has started as executive director at Jewish Social Services, after a challenging year for all organizations working in one of its core spaces – refugee resettlement. She started Jan. 1. Nolan brings nonprofit leadership, sustainability expertise and advocacy experience to Jewish Social Services. From 2016-2024, she served […]
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