Join local author Jeffrey Gingold as he discusses his recent publication. Based upon video and audio recordings of interviews with the author’s father and grandmother, “Tunnel, Smuggle, Collect: A Holocaust Boy” tells the true and tormenting story of a 7-year-old boy during the Holocaust. A boy should never be forced to gather the dead or watch his family starve to death. When Germany occupied Poland in 1939, he and his family were confined to the Warsaw Ghetto, along with 400,000 other Jews. Young Sam Gingold helps his family survive by smuggling food and medicines, and as the war continues, is forced to labor under Nazi rule in the walled city within a city. After a harrowing underground escape, the family is pursued by the Gestapo across the Polish countryside. For more information: BrittanyH@MilwaukeeJewish.org or 414-963-2710.
Co-sponsors: Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, Sam and Helen Stahl Center for Jewish Studies and Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center. 7 p.m., Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay.
See two documentary films about the history of Argentinian Jewry. “The Yidishe Gauchos” (28 min) tells the true story of how Jews settled in the pampas, becoming ranchers and farmers alongside the Argentine gauchos. “Argentina’s Jews: Days of Awe” traces the history of the Jews of Argentina through the 1980s, including Jewish settlement in Moisesville and Buenos Aires. Milwaukeeans (originally from Argentina) Patricia Newman and Joe Sectzer will be leading discussion and adding their own commentary about Argentinian Jewish life. Both films are in Spanish with English subtitles. Shown at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., White%uFB01sh Bay, in conjunction with the Jewish Museum Milwaukee exhibit, “Southern Exposure: The Jews of Argentina.” 7 p.m. Free to all.
The Jewish Community Chorale, the Archdiocesan Choir and leaders of sung prayer from the Jewish and Catholic community will celebrate in song those texts in sacred scripture that are held in common, 7-8:15 p.m. at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St. Reception to follow. This is the final program celebrating the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the landmark document that inaugurated historic changes in the Catholic Church’s relations with other faiths, particularly with Judaism and the Jewish people. The free event, open to all, is provided by the Catholic-Jewish Conference, a program of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Concerns of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. For more information: ElanaK@MilwaukeeJewish.org or 414-390-5736.
A gala charity event with the previewing of auction items will start 7 p.m., with auction at 8:30 p.m., at Temple Menorah, 9363 N. 76th St. The grand prize raffle will be a 32-inch flat screen television. Door prizes announced hourly.The event is sponsored by the synagogue’s Sisterhood and Men’s Club. The proceeds will benefit the religious school, provide funds for educational activities and help to maintain services that benefit seniors. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening, including barbecue beef sandwiches prepared according to Rabbi Gil-Ezer’s secret recipe and the ever-popular hotdog plates. Admission is $7 at the door, which will get you $1,500 of play money for gaming. Parking is available behind the synagogue. For additional information, call 414-355-1120.
Sunday, Dec. 6 – First night of Hanukkah
Community-Wide Hanukkah Celebration
Activities, food and fun for all ages. Food available for purchase. 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Free. At the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., White%uFB01sh Bay. Co-sponsored by Milwaukee Jewish Federation. www.JccMilwaukee.org. Call 414-967-8229 for more info.
Chanukah Fest at Bayshore
Chanukah Fest at Bayshore Towne Center, outside in the center square, to be held at 5 p.m. following the 10th annual Car Menorah Parade through the streets of Milwaukee. Hand-carved ice menorah, music and sufganiyot. Sponsored by Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin. 414-961-6100.
10th annual car menorah parade
100 cars expected. Event begins with public menorah lighting at 3:45 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Glendale. Mequon contingent starts at 3:15 p.m. from the Mequon Metro Market and joins up with Glendale. Together the parade will head north on Port Washington Road to Brown Deer Road, turn right and continue onto Lake Drive to Bradford on the East Side and then south onto Farwell Avenue, continue onto Prospect Avenue, south to Wisconsin Avenue, left onto Cass Street, left onto Michigan Avenue, and right onto Lake Drive. It will then take I-794 west / I-43 north to Silver Spring Drive and finish at Bayshore Town Center just in time for the Community-wide Chanukah Celebration. Sponsored by Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin. For more information email RIS@ChabadWi.org.
Menorah workshop at The Home Depot
Menorah workshop for kids at The Home Depot, 1350 N. Port Washington Road, Grafton. 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by Chabad of Mequon.
Goverrnor invited guest at public menorah lighting
Milwaukee-area residents will be able to share Chanukah with the governor. Gov. Scott Walker is to be an invited guest at a public menorah lighting put on by Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
The Milwaukee Jewish Federation has invited the entire Jewish community to celebrate Chanukah. There will be a menorah lighting, Chanukah songs and a children’s presentation. More information at MilwaukeeJewish.org/Menorah. 1-2 p.m., Helfaer Community Service Building, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee.
Menorah Lighting at the Governor’s Mansion
Chanukah Celebration with Gov. Scott Walker at the Governor’s Mansion. Hillel Academy students will provide music and singing.3 p.m.
Current events briefing, menorah lighting
“Briefing on Current Events in Israel: Is there a Possibility for Peace?” Join the Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council and Israel Center for an evening of Chanukah candle lighting and official briefing of what’s happening in Israel from Roey Gilad, the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest. 7 p.m. at Congregation Emanu-el B’ne Jeshurun, 2020 W. Brown Deer Road. For further information, contact Rabbi Hannah Greenstein at HannahG@MilwaukeeJewish.org or 414-390-5764.
Hadassah Chanukah Supper
The Milwaukee Chapter of Hadassah will hold its annual Chanukah supper and white elephant exchange at 6 p.m. $18, at the home of Helen Eglash in Glendale. 414-352-2972. Reservations due to her by Dec. 4.
$5 per person. Students free. 3 p.m. 414-962-5508. Lake Park Synagogue, 3207 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee.
“The Third Half” (Treto Poluvreme) is based on a true story, blending history, romance and sports to tell the love story of a poor Macedonian soccer player and the daughter of a Jewish banker when the Nazis take over and deport Jews to Treblinka. The Macedonian soccer team’s outstanding coach is a German Jew, so ethnic and national loyalties are also tested. The film is in Macedonian and German with subtitles, and the talkback will be led by Laurie Herman. 1 p.m. Free to all. At the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., White%uFB01sh Bay. This film is co-sponsored by the JCC and the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
Held at Brookfield Ice Arena. Come skate with family, friends, and neighbors and light the menorah! Food will be served. 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Chabad of Waukesha.
The Annual Chanukah Extravaganza will be held at Temple Menorah, 9363 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee at 11:30 a.m. People of all ages are invited. The dairy buffet lunch will be served at noon. The menu will include homemade latkes (potato pancakes), noodle kugel and other freshly-prepared delicacies.
Everyone is requested to bring a non-perishable food item to help replenish the Jewish Community Pantry. The gift shop will offer a large selection of toys, holiday items, Judaica and Israeli-made wares. Reservations are required before Wednesday, Dec. 9. Adults $10, children under 13 are $7. 414-355-1120.
Next Year Jerusalem film, discussion
Life can truly begin at 90, as is clear in the documentary “Next Year Jerusalem,” shown as part of the “Cutting Edge Israel” film series. This uplifting film follows the journey of eight residents of a nursing home (with an average age of 91) who are taken for one last adventure on a 10-day trip to Israel. The film is in English, and the discussion will be led by Amit Yaniv-Zehavi. Shown at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., White%uFB01sh Bay. 7 p.m. Free to all. This film is co-sponsored by the JCC and the Israel Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
The Mound Zion Cemetery Association’s annual plot owners meeting will be held 11 a.m. at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd., Community Hall B. All plot owners/heirs are encouraged to attend. For information, call Stuart Stahl, 414-305-4556.
Holocaust Stories: In their Honor
Listen to the survival stories of members of the Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center’s Speakers Bureau, a program of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. The next featured speaker is Albert Beder, taking place at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd. For more information: BrittanyH@MilwaukeeJewish.org or (414) 963-2710.
Through Sunday, Dec. 20
Illinois play: “Palace of the Occult”
Writer/performer Neil Tobin of Illinois has a new play out about Nazis and Jews and psychic powers – and takes Chicago audiences (or Milwaukee audiences in town for a visit) back in time to an actual but relatively under-reported episode in pre-Holocaust history.
Tobin recalls learning his craft in Wisconsin, growing up. "Every summer of my childhood was spent at Nippersink Manor Resort in Genoa City, where I regularly spent time with a magician who was very influential on my development as a magical performer," he recalls.
Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sundays at 7 p.m., Prop Thtr, 3502 N. Elston, Chicago. PalaceOfTheOccult.com. 800-838-3006. Cost $25-$35.
Monday, Dec. 21
“Echoes of Auschwitz: Feminist Jewish activism in post-dictatorship Argentina.” Lecture by Dalia Wassner to be offered in connection with Jewish Museum Milwaukee exhibit, “Southern Exposure: Jews of Argentina.” In the years after World War II, Argentina served as a refuge for former Nazis. A generation later, the Argentine military government abducted and “disappeared” thousands of its own citizens. This talk will highlight the use of Holocaust imagery by Jewish feminist cultural activists seeking to bring truth, reconciliation, and inclusiveness to post-dictatorship Argentina. Dr. Dalia Wassner is a historian, writer, and educator of Jewish studies and Latin America, and she is passionate about exploring the role of culture in healing, contesting, and creating national narratives of identity. Sponsored by the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center and Jewish Museum Milwaukee, both programs of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Free. 7 p.m. at Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave. RSVP one week in advance at 414-390-5730 or Programs@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.
“Eichmann in Jerusalem, before and after conversation between Yannay Spitzer and Shay Pilnik.” The capture of Adolf Eichmann, one of the key players in the implementation of the “final solution,” and his trial in Israel, are considered watershed events in the history of Holocaust awareness, commemoration, scholarship, and the quest for postwar justice. Join Dr. Shay Pilnik, executive director of the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center and Dr. Yannay Sptizer, assistant professor at the Department of Economics at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and grandson of Moshe Landau, the chief judge at the trial, for a conversation about the impact of this key event. The talk will be followed by the screening of a short documentary on the Nazi colonies established in Argentina and Paraguay in the wake of World War II.
Sponsored by the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center and Jewish Museum Milwaukee, both programs of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Free. 4 p.m. at Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave. RSVP one week in advance at 414-390-5730 or Programs@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.
Film screening of “Anita.” This touching Argentinian drama focuses on Anita, a young Jewish woman with Down Syndrome, separated from her mother in Buenos Aires in 1993, when the Jewish site is bombed. Anita touches all with whom she comes into contact as she wanders through the city. Pnina Goldfarb and Marina Maller are the discussion leaders following the film, which is in Spanish with English subtitles. Shown at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., White%uFB01sh Bay. 3 p.m. Free to all.
December is a Musical Month at Sarah Chudnow Community
MEQUON – December kicks off with a performance from the Lakeshore Four Jazz Quartet on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at 7 p.m. The Lakeshore Four is Milwaukee’s own straight-ahead jazz quartet. They specialize in jazz standards showcasing the voice of Daniela Perez (member of The Milwaukee Symphony Chorus).
Pianist David Alfvin returns for two afternoons of classical music on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 3 p.m. A former high school English instructor and corporate editor, Alfvin is also the author of the upcoming book “Left for Dead,” which chronicles the abduction and survival of Teri Jendusa-Nicolai.
On Sunday, December 6, at 2 p.m., Rockin’ Randy brings his 50s and 60s dance party to Sarah Chudnow Community. Enjoy favorites such as "Sherry Baby" and "All Shook Up" with Randy’s unique twist.
Carolyn Wehner, pianist and vocalist, takes the stage on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. Wehner is an exceptionally versatile musician who has earned a reputation as a polished performer. She entertains crowds with her specialty, music of the Great American Songbook.
On Monday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m., folk singer Craig Siemsen performs. With his classic folk voice, Siemsen is known for impeccable musicianship, playful stage humor and jewel-like original songs.
On Thursday, Dec. 17, at 2:30 p.m., vocalist Anne Davis promises an afternoon of unforgettable jazz standards and contemporary favorites including Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole. Sit back, relax and enjoy new renditions of the songs that have stood the test of time.
Songstress Julie Thompson brings her silky and soulful sounds to Sarah Chudnow Community on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 3 p.m. Expect an afternoon of toe-tapping jazz standards.
Rabbi Steve Adams continues his series, “Bible Women” on Monday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m., with "Our Matriarchs: Sarah," and Monday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m., with "Our Matriarchs: Rebecca." These presentations will include some texts, some discussion, and music from a piece called Bible Women, written by Elizabeth Swados. “Bible Women” runs twice monthly through June 2016; stay tuned for future dates and topics.
To complement its special programming, Sarah Chudnow Community also offers recurrent monthly programs. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 10:30 am, Attorney Lori Kornblum, adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School and former assistant DA for Milwaukee County, discusses controversial topics from a legal perspective.
Lisa Gorelick, RN, BS, presents “Healthy Living” on Friday, Dec. 11, at 11:15 a.m. Gorelick brings insight into preventative health practices. Her programs are interactive. She provides a program at SCC the 2nd Friday and 4th Saturday of every month. If planning on attending, refrain from wearing fragrances.
These events are in addition to regularly scheduled activities at Sarah Chudnow Community, 10995 N Market St, Mequon, WI 53092. As always, attending a class, a concert or special event is a great way to "try out" the Community. Find more activities and musical events on the Sarah Chudnow Community Activity Calendar at SarahChudnow.org or by calling 262.478.1500. Questions? Email info@SarahChudnow.org
Music Takes Center Stage at Chai Point in December
MILWAUKEE – The American Journey Series from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music continues on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m., with a Chanukah performance from Latin-Klezmer fusion band Klezmer Libre.
Translated from Yiddish and Spanish "To Play Music Freely," Klezmer Libre is comprised of faculty members from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. The ensemble plays a variety of genres including traditional Eastern-European Klezmer, Latin, contemporary and classical.
The second December performance features Flamenco Amazement, an interactive lecture-presentation of flamenco guitar, singing and dancing, on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. The workshop is taught by Marija Temo, a widely recognized virtuoso classical/flamenco guitarist, flamenco vocalist, conductor, and former dancer.
Other concerts in the American Journey Series include: Travels with the Prometheus Trio featuring violinist Margot Schwartz, cellist Scott Tisdel, and pianist Stefanie Jacob on Friday, Dec. 4, at 1:30 p.m.; Jewish Art Songs with Anne Elise Richie, mezzo soprano, and Teresa Drews, piano, on Friday, Dec. 11, at 1:30 pm; and One Piano, Four Hands with pianists Kayme Henkel and Rachel Fritz on Friday, Dec. 18, at 1:30 p.m.
The annual Cantorfest kicks off on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 1:30 pm with Cantor Jeremy Stein from Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid. Cantor Lauren Philips of Congregation Sinai takes the stage on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Cantor David Barash of Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun also visits on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 1:30 p.m. Cantorfest comes to a close on Monday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m., with a performance by Cantor Karen Berman of Congregation Shalom. Enjoy listening and singing along to traditional and modern Chanukah songs.
The New Year’s Eve Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 31, at 6:45 p.m., features "An Evening of Music and Song" performed by the Chai Point Choir. The choir, directed by Bonnie Jean Barczk from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, promises an evening of holiday classics and old favorites.
In addition to musical performances, Chai Point welcomes Holly De Ruyter, director, editor and producer of "Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club" on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. DeRuyter, an Oneida, Wisconsin native, has fond memories of going to supper clubs with her family as a young girl, and this documentary takes viewers into this uniquely Wisconsin institution from the Old Fashioned cocktail to the strong sense of community. She will have a talkback after the screening.
This month’s "Jewish History Journey at Chai Point," series discusses "Centuries of Instability: Two Kingdoms, Foreign Domination and First Exile" on Monday, Dec. 14, at 2:45 p.m., and "End of the Israelite Nation: Roman Rule, Revolts, Temple Destroyed" on Monday, December 28, at 2:45 p.m. Facilitated by Rabbi Steven Adams, the series explores the culture and religion from its beginnings to today and beyond. "Jewish History" runs through May 2016; stay tuned for future dates and topics.
All programs and performances are free unless otherwise noted. Free parking is also available under the building at 1414 N. Prospect Avenue. These events are in addition to regularly scheduled activities such as yoga and NIA. As always, attending a class, a concert or special event at Chai Point Senior Living is a great way to sample the "Chai" life!
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