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Wisconsin Jewish Security Network is launched, with a growing roster of armed officers 

Wisconsin Jewish Security Network is launched, with a growing roster of armed officers 

Posted on: March 26th, 2025 | 26 Adar 5785 by Rob Golub

Milwaukee Jewish Federation has created a new community security service, called the Wisconsin Jewish Security Network.   Launched in recent weeks, the Wisconsin Jewish Security Network is projected to grow from its current roster of about 15 full-time, armed security officers, to at least 30 over the next 18 months.  The immediate roster of 15 is […]

Presidential statement opposing antisemitism

Presidential statement opposing antisemitism

Posted on: March 13th, 2025 | 13 Adar 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

The White House press office  The White House issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025.   COMBATING ANTI-SEMITISM IN THE UNITED STATES: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism.  Expanding on his Executive Order 13899, President Trump’s new Order takes forceful and unprecedented steps to marshal all Federal resources to […]

Major Jewish groups raise alarm

Posted on: March 13th, 2025 | 13 Adar 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

The Jewish Council for Public Affairs issued a statement — with signatories from throughout the Jewish world, including major Reform and Conservative organizations — expressing “deep alarm over recent attacks on democratic norms.”  This statement was issued Feb. 7, by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and the […]

Consequential statewide election, for Supreme Court, is set for April 1

Posted on: March 13th, 2025 | 13 Adar 5785 by Rob Golub

Control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court is on the line, again, in a highly contested race slated for Tuesday, April 1.  The vote will decide the court’s ideological balance for the second time in two years, according to NBC News. The electoral contest has attracted millions in related political donations, according to media reports.  In […]

April 1 race for Brostoff seat 

Posted on: March 11th, 2025 | 11 Adar 5785 by Rob Golub

Daniel Bauman and Alex Brower won a packed primary on Feb. 18 for the Milwaukee Common Council seat vacated by Jonathan Brostoff, who died by suicide in November.  After beating out six other candidates, Bauman and Brower will go head-to-head on April 1 for the District 3 seat. The winner will hold the seat until […]

Funding for refugees suspended 

Funding for refugees suspended 

Posted on: March 11th, 2025 | 11 Adar 5785 by Rob Golub

They were dreaming of America. They came so close.  “There are clients who we were expecting to receive – we were informed that they were in route. And we’re hearing from community members too, of folks who were enroute to the airport, or maybe had already started some of their travel, meaning that they were […]

With a ceasefire and the release of three hostages, the community came together

With a ceasefire and the release of three hostages, the community came together

Posted on: February 11th, 2025 | 13 Shevat 5785 by Rob Golub

MILWAUKEE – Rabbi Joel Alter stepped to the podium and asked six questions: “Are we celebrating? Are we joyful? Are we grateful? Are we furious? Are we frustrated? Are we grieving?”  Murmurs from the audience answered the six questions: “Yes.”  Alter agreed. It’s “yes,” he said, “to all of them.”  Speakers approached the podium with […]

A hostages-for-ceasefire deal raised hopes, 15 months after the attacks of Oct. 7 

A hostages-for-ceasefire deal raised hopes, 15 months after the attacks of Oct. 7 

Posted on: February 11th, 2025 | 13 Shevat 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

Did you know that the hostages are not exclusively Israeli? As is often the case regarding the Middle East, not everyone knows the nuance.  In January, Israel and Hamas reached a tenuous hostages-for-ceasefire deal, with hopes for a staggered release of people held since the attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. As of Chronicle press time, […]

Coming Events, January 2025

Posted on: December 31st, 2024 | 30 Kislev 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

Sunday, Jan. 5  Bounce-A-Palooza  Family Fun Bounce-A-Palooza, with Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Children ages 2-7 will enjoy bouncing on a variety of fun inflatables, music and more. Don’t miss this action-packed day of fun. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $25 per family. […]

In The News, October 2024

Posted on: October 22nd, 2024 | 20 Tishri 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

Israel immigration surges  More than 29,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since the events of Oct. 7, according to a press release from the World Zionist Organization. This new influx contrasts the sharp decline in immigration that immediately followed Hamas’ attack, according to the Times of Israel.   Upon welcoming 150 immigrants to Tel Aviv, […]