When thousands of mostly east-coast people gathered in Washington, D.C., to stand up against rising antisemitism, Milwaukee was there.  The coalition of groups and individuals rallied in Washington, D.C., to stand in solidarity in the face of rising antisemitism. A Cream City contingent held up signs indicating “Milwaukee” solidarity.  “I had a number of […]

  Rachael Badt, the senior regional director of BBYO—Wisconsin Region, is leaving after 16 years.   In that time, she has worked to build relationships with teens, advisors and stakeholders with programming for the Jewish community.  “Leaving is bittersweet. It’s been an amazing 16 years. They’ve flown by,” said Badt, whose next move is executive director […]

   Jewish educator Jen Saber started July 1 in a new Coalition for Jewish Learning role – Kesher inclusion specialist – that aims to help the Jewish community meet the needs of all students, including those with disabilities or special needs.  Saber said synagogue schools are filled with students with different learning needs – some […]

  Kenosha has a mystery on its hands after a stone inscribed with the Star of David was discovered near the campus of Carthage College in April.    Amy Kehl, a resident of Somers in Kenosha County, noticed the stone along the lakeshore north of the campus while on a walk.   “I noticed it so quickly […]

  President Joe Biden is set to nominate Deborah Lipstadt, the Emory University Holocaust historian, to be the State Department’s antisemitism envoy, according to media reports.  The White House alerted top Biden supporters of the pick, which has been expected for weeks, on Thursday night, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency has learned.  Lipstadt is perhaps best […]

  Sunday, Aug. 1  Jewish Food Festival  The Jewish Food Festival, Aug.1-2, includes a lineup of local and out-of-state entertainers, interactive cultural booths, children’s activities, fun zone and food. The inaugural Jewish Food Festival was in 2019. For 2021, the event moves to a larger venue, Rotary Park. The 2nd Jewish Food Festival is expected […]