To submit an event for consideration send a press release to Chronicle@MilwaukeeJewish.org by the 15th for the issue arriving in homes on or about the 1st of the following month. Include date, time, location, a description, contact information and whether the event is free or what is charged.
Tuesday, March 1
Israeli Reform rabbi on pluralism
“Shaping the dream: striving for religious pluralism and gender equality in Israel” is the title of a talk to be given at Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point. Rabbi Ariella Graetz Bar Tuv is visiting from Kehillat Emet VeShalom, Congregation Sinai’s sister congregation in Israel. The synagogue is affiliated with Israel’s Movement for Progressive and Reform Judaism. She is visiting as part of a project sponsored by the Israeli government and the progressive movement. The initiative seeks to connect Israel and the Diaspora in relevant and meaningful ways. Rabbi Ariella is a Reform rabbi with Orthodox family. Free to all. 7 p.m. More info: (414) 352-2970.
Negotiating team member to speak
David Makovsky is to give a talk, “Seeking Justice: Strengthening the Prospects for Middle East Peace.” A Ziegler distinguished fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Peace, he previously served as part of the U.S. negotiating team that was charged with seeking a peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians. Director of the Project on the Middle East Peace Process, he is an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. His work is widely published. Co-sponsored with Hillel Milwaukee, the Israel Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, and the Israel on Campus Coalition.7-8:30 p.m.Marquette University, Lunda Room in the Alumni Memorial Union.RSVP at AllisonH@MilwaukeeJewish.org or 414-390-5724.
Film: Holocaust hero?
“Killing Kasztner” (2008). One of the most controversial Jewish figures of the Holocaust was Rudolf Kasztner, the Hungarian Jew who bargained with Eichmann and saved the lives of over 1,600 Jews, but at a terrible price. This fascinating documentary probes both sides, including interviews with Kastzner’s family, those he rescued, his opponents, and even his probable Israeli assassin. Join in a provoking discussion that will explore whether Kasztner was a hero or a traitor – or something in-between. In Hebrew and English with subtitles.Ages 14 and older. Shown at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefsh Bay, in collaboration with the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. 3 p.m. Free to all.
Salute to Jewish Educators
The entire community is invited to honor local Jewish educators for their commitment to quality Jewish education. Event to feature awards and recognition of all Jewish educators, appetizers and dessert (dietary laws observed). For more information, contact Tziporah Altman-Shafer at 414-963-2718 or TziporahA@MilwaukeeJewish.org. Free. 3:30 to 5 p.m., Jewish Home and Care Center, 1400 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee.
Concert with Grammy winners
“Woodwind Voices—Recorder, Rhythms, and Beyond.” This concert, organized by RUACH, which promotes creative arts programming rooted in Jewish values, will feature multiple Grammy winners on recorder, clarinet, percussion, and piano. New York-based Nina Stern, virtuoso recorder performer, will be joined by Glen Velez, percussionist and founding father of modern frame drum movements, as well as winner of four Grammy awards. Todd Levy, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s principal clarinetist and winner of three Grammy awards, and Milwaukee pianist and Steinway artist Jeannie Yu are also performing. More information about the artists can be found at NinaStern.com and GlenVelez.com. Advance purchase $10, available at RuachMilwaukee.org, or by calling the RUACH office, 414-367-4890, through Thursday, March 3. At the door $12. 7-8:30 p.m. Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St.
Bucks co-owner Lasry to speak
Marc Lasry, co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, will speak on topics including the team and the new arena and entertainment complex. Limited seating available. Call the synagogue office at 414-228-7545. Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, 2020 W. Brown Deer Road, River Hills. 6 p.m. Free to all with a monetary donation or two non-perishable items to the Jewish Food Pantry or Milwaukee Hunger Task Force.
International Women’s Day
Multicultural event celebrating the global holiday, this year with the theme “Pledge for Parity.” Cultural groups will present dance, music, and inspiring stories. Last year’s event drew more than 500 people. Co-sponsors include the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. More information and RSVP at iwdmke.org. Hyatt Regency Center, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee. 1:30 p.m. Free admission.
Lecture on Warsaw Ghetto
Sam Kassow, "History and Catastrophe: The Secret Warsaw Ghetto Archive of Emanuel Ringelblum.” Sponsored by the Sam & Helen Stahl Center for Jewish Studies of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Held at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9
Panel on political cartoons
“Ink & Impact: The Power of Political Cartoons.” Social activist artist and political cartoon propagandist Arthur Szyk used his artistry during World War II to unmask the face of the Nazi enemy and mobilize popular opinion. His war-driven cartoons appeared in newspapers and on the covers of major magazines such as Life, Time and Collier’s. These images communicated critical information about what was taking place abroad and demonstrated the power of art in addressing injustice and effecting social change. Join Jewish Museum Milwaukee, a program of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, for a panel discussion featuring Milwaukee-based cartoonist Stuart Carlson, who was with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for 25 years, and Madison-based cartoonist Phil Hand, who works for the Wisconsin State Journal. They will speak on technique, approach, philosophy and experience and will explore the contemporary political cartoon genre in the context of Szyk’s work. 7 p.m.$5 for members and $8 for non-members.RSVP by March 7 to Programs@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org, call 414-390-5730 or visit JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org to register online.
Sam Kassow, "In Those Nightmarish Days: Ghetto Reportage and Holocaust Witnessing,” fourth floor conference center of the University of Wisconsin Golda Meir Library. Sponsored by the Sam & Helen Stahl Center for Jewish Studies of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 7 p.m.
Film: “Zero Motivation”
This 2014 dark comedy from Israel is about everyday life for young women soldiers in the Israeli army and was nominated for 12 Ophir Awards and won six, including Best Actress, Best Director and Best Screenplay. The unit depicted here is serving in a human resources office on a remote desert base and the atmosphere is a mixture of boredom and clashing personalities. Not necessarily a good advertisement for the Israeli army – but highly popular in Israel, this film will draw lively discussion. In Hebrew with subtitles. Ages 16 and older. 7 p.m. Shown at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., White%uFB01sh Bay. Free to all.
Amazing Faiths Dinner Dialogue
People of all faiths and philosophies gather in small groups to share a meal and participate in a moderated discussion about lived experiences and the role of faith or spirituality in their lives. Sponsored by the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee. For locations and other dates, contact Jenni or Tom at AmazingFaiths@InterfaithConference.org or 414-276-9050. Sherman Park location. 6 p.m. Free.
Friday, March 11
“The Book Thief” author visits Milwaukee
The bestselling author of “The Book Thief” is coming from Australia for a 10-city U.S. tour that includes a stop in Milwaukee. Markus Zusak will speak to readers of all ages about the book, his writing, what the publication of this book has meant to him, and more. It is not often that a book remains on the New York Times bestseller list for 10 years. This has been the case with Zusak’s internationally bestselling novel “The Book Thief,” which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. To commemorate this, Alfred A. Knopf is publishing a hardcover anniversary edition of the book, on sale March 8 for $20.99. It includes a new jacket, and bonus materials consisting of sketches, pages from Zusak’s writing notebook, manuscript pages and a letter from the author. The book was made into a 2013 movie. Set in Germany in 1939 and narrated by the poetic voice of Death, readers of “The Book Thief” meet Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist — books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement. Milwaukee Public Library, Centennial Hall, 733 N. Eighth St., Milwaukee. 6:30 p.m. Free.
Interfaith lecture on Qumran, Dead Sea Scrolls
What do recent archaeological discoveries tell us about early Judaism in the time of Jesus? Biblical archaeologist Jodi Magness will address this question and others at a free public lecture, “Unearthing the Truth: Qumran and the Dead Sea Scroll.” According to Magness, Qumran is one of the most remarkable archeological sites in the world. The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered nearby, are among the most important archaeological discoveries ever made, she argues. Magness holds a Ph.D. in classical archaeology from the University of Pennsylvania, and has published 10 books, including the award-winning “The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls” (2002). Hosted by the Lux Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, 7335 S. Highway 100 (U.S. Highway 45) in Franklin. 2 p.m. Free admission. Register by March 8 at LuxCenter.shsst.edu/Lecture.
Torah Academy banquet
Torah Academy of Milwaukee is holding an annual banquet, presenting the Avodas HaKodesh Award to Miriam Liff and Suzanne Zigun. Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North, 8900 North Kildeer Road, Brown Deer. (414) 352-6789. 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. $70.
Bestselling author on Israel’s water solution
Author Seth M. Siegel will discuss how Israel can be a role model for the United States and other countries by showing how to blunt the worst of the coming water calamities. His book, “Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World,” is a New York Times bestseller. Sponsored by Women’s Philanthropy of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the Edie Adelman Political Awareness Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, among others. 7:30-9 p.m. at Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point. Dessert reception to follow (dietary laws observed). $15. $5 for students. RSVP by March 8. The first 150 to RSVP will receive free signed copies of “Let There Be Water.” For more information, email AshleighL@MilwaukeeJewish.org or call Ashleigh Lund at 414-390-5741.
Film: “A Borrowed Identity”
Issues about being a young Palestinian-Israeli are highlighted in this 2014 drama by Sayed Kashua, about a gifted Palestinian-Israeli boy, Eyad, who is given the opportunity to study in a prestigious boarding school in Jerusalem – where he is the only Arab. The story involves Eyad’s struggle to fit in with Israeli society, his romance with an Israeli girl, and a friendship with a Jewish physically handicapped youth. In Hebrew, Arabic, English and German with subtitles. Ages 16 and older. 7 p.m. Shown at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Free to all.
Milwaukee Bucks Community Night
Celebrate Purim at Jewish Community Night with the Milwaukee Bucks. Free 4:30 p.m. pre-game Party & Purim Celebration at Turner Hall, 1034 N. 4th St., with costumes encouraged, children’s games, prizes and a light dinner (dietary laws observed). 6 p .m. Bucks vs. Utah Jazz at the Bradley Center (reduced price tickets), with $4 of every ticket supporting the Community Passover Food Drive. Free T-shirt. Free throw shots on the court after the game. Chances to win other game day experiences. Sponsored by Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center and the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. No deadline for ticket purchase. Order online at tinyurl.com/buckspass and enter code PURIM in “Access an Offer” box. For more information, contact Jake Velleman, Federation outreach director, at JakeV@MilwaukeeJewish.org or 414-390-5727.
“The Mitzvah” — a one-person play and lecture — explores how the son of a Jewish father became Hitler’s ideal soldier. More than 100,000 German men classified as “mischlinge” (the derogatory term the Nazis used to describe those descended from one or two Jewish grandparents) fought in the German armed forces. “The Mitzvah” is co-written and performed by Roger Grunwald, the child of a survivor. It tells the tragic story of one of these soldiers who became a decorated officer in Hitler’s army. Grunwald performs three roles in the short play: a half-Jewish lieutenant in the German army, first encountered as he stands at attention during a mass tribute to Adolf Hitler in 1939; a Polish Jew from Bialystok, first seen begging for his life in Auschwitz; and The Chorus, a Groucho Marx-like comedian with wry commentary. The play is co-authored and directed by Broadway veteran Annie McGreevey. The lecture examines the historical conditions that produced two centuries of German-Jewish striving, intermarriage and conversion, and the fate of the “mischlinge.” To date, “The Mitzvah Project” has been presented nationwide to Reform, Conservative and Orthodox synagogues as well as Holocaust centers and theaters. In May 2016, the tour will have its United Kingdom premiere. The tour stop in Milwaukee is part of the Holocaust Education Series presented in collaboration with the Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center. For further information, contact Shay Pilnik at 414-963-2719, ShayP@MilwaukeeJewish.org, or Laurie Herman, 414.967.8212, LHerman@JCCMilwaukee.org. Appropriate for ages 14 and up, the performance will take place at the JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd. 7 p.m. $12.
“Pop-Up Shabbat: A Jewish Engagement and Worship Experience for Young Professionals.” The Pop-up Shabbat idea, imported from the St. Louis Jewish community, is planned as a kick-off for a series of Pop-Up Shabbats at non-traditional venues in and around downtown Milwaukee. Drinks and appetizers served, followed by a musical Shabbat service at 7 p.m. and a festive Shabbat meal. RSVP: tinyurl.com/PopUpShabbat. The Box, 311 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Doors open 6:30 p.m. $15 per person or $25 for two people in advance, or $20 per person at the door, for dinner plus unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks.
Deli lunch & Israeli market
Temple Menorah will hold a deli lunch and Israeli market event, with Rabbi Gil Ezer’s “famous” New York-style home-made corned beef sandwiches, hotdogs and falafel plates. A special feature will be the “corned beef to go” by-the-pound. Children and people of all ages will dine on delicious food. The Israeli market will feature items made in Israel, perfect for the home and gift-giving. Temple Menorah offers this opportunity for the community to support the State of Israel. Reservations are required by Wednesday, March 23. Call Temple Menorah at 414-355-1120 to make reservations and place food orders. 9363 N. 76th St. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission.
Hear a staged reading of Peretz Hirschbein’s “Miriam,” translated by Joel Berkowitz and Jeremy Dauber. Joel Berkowitz will introduce it and also lead a talkback with Brent Hazelton. Sponsored by the Sam & Helen Stahl Center for Jewish Studies of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. UWM Music Lecture Hall, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. 7 p.m.
Lunch & Learn with J Street
Rabbi Alison Abrams, J Street’s Midwest regional director, will talk about the American Jewish community’s connection to Israel, the US-Israel relationship, and related issues. Bring a lunch.RSVP at ElanaK@MilwaukeeJewish.org. Helfaer Community Services Building, 1360 N. Prospect Ave. Noon-1:30 p.m.
Film: “Run, Boy, Run”
This 2013 film is based on a true story. It follows an 8-year-old boy named Srulik who flees from the Warsaw Ghetto and survives in the forest, taking on a Christian identity with the help of strangers. Based on the bestseller by Israeli author Uri Orlev. In Polish, Yiddish, Hebrew and German. Ages 14 and older. 4 p.m. Shown at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., White%uFB01sh Bay. Free to all.
Sisterhood Torah Fund event
Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid Sisterhood holds its annual Torah Fund event. This year it will be a luncheon starting at noon at the synagogue, 6880 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale. The honoree for this event will be Deborah Intravaia for her years of dedicated and enthusiastic service to the CBINT sisterhood and synagogue. Torah Fund contributions help provide dollars for financial aid, residence halls and the libraries at the Jewish Theological Seminary, the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies. Without this assistance the cost of education required by future Conservative rabbis, cantors and educators would be staggering for most individuals. To make a contribution to the Torah Fund in honor of Debbie, send a check made out to CBINT Sisterhood Torah Fund and send it to Bobbie Fishman, 2306 Cumberland Court, Mequon, WI 53092. Luncheon is $20, due by Thursday, March 24. Late reservations will be $25 and must be received no later than Monday, March 28. Other questions can be directed to Marlene Loeb at 414-352-5632, Debbie Alpert at 414-351-1077 or Bobbie Fishman at 262-236-9006.
Director of HBO documentary to speak
Talk by Steven Pressman, writer, director and producer of the HBO documentary film, “50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Ms. Kraus,” and the author of the book, “50 Children: One ordinary American Couple’s Extraordinary Rescue Mission into the Heart of Nazi Germany.” He will share the incredible story of Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus, the grandparents of Pressman’s late wife, who against all odds and the will of their family and friends, managed to travel into Nazi Germany in 1939 and bring home with them a group of 50 children. Fewer than 1,200 unaccompanied children were allowed into the United States during the Holocaust, in which 1.5 million children perished. The 50 children saved by the Krauses turned out to be the single largest group of unaccompanied children brought to America. Drawing from Eleanor Kraus’s unpublished memoir, rare historical documents, and interviews with more than a dozen of the surviving children, “50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Ms. Kraus” is a tale of personal courage and heroism that offers a fresh, unique insight into a critical period of history. Hosted by Congregation Shalom and the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. For more information, contact Shay Pilnik, executive director of the Center, at ShayP@MilwaukeeJewish.org or Kari Altman of Congregation Shalom karibga@gmail.com. Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. 12:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Ongoing Health & Support
North Shore Al-Anon
North Shore Al-Anon holds weekly meetings on Mondays, 6:30 p.m. at Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point, in the Pivar Foyer.
Al-Anon family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of substance abusers who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. In Al-Anon you are not alone. Contributions are voluntary. For more information contact Abby at Abby@Cong-Shalom.org or Gerald Melnick at MelnickGerald@gmail.com.
Grief and Loss Support Group
The Grief and Loss Support group is specifically for people who have lost a spouse. Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. Co-sponsored with Jewish Family Services and held at Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. RSVP to Abby at either Abby@Cong-Shalom.org or at 414 352-9288.
Senior living events
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Sarah Chudnow hosts Irish dancers and more MEQUON – Sarah Chudnow Community welcomes Irish dance students from the Beglan Dance Academy on Sunday, March 6, at 3:30 pm. The Beglan Academy, founded in 2007, offers dance instruction to children starting at age 5, and is led by Sean Beglan, the former lead of Riverdance. Enjoy an afternoon of talented performers and traditional Irish music. On Monday, March 7, at 2 p.m., attend the Mequon Mayoral Forum. Hear what the candidates have to say, ask questions, and make an informed decision before voting on Tuesday, April 5. Rabbi Steve Adams continues his series, "Bible Women," on Mondays, March 7 and 21, at 3 p.m., with "Deborah the Judge." These presentations will include some texts, discussion, and music from a piece called Bible Women, written by Elizabeth Swados, who recently died. "Bible Women" runs twice monthly through June 2016; stay tuned for future dates and topics. On Wednesday, March 16, at 2 p.m., Detective Andy Fischer of the Mequon Police Department presents "How to Avoid Senior Scams." Scammers prey on targets of opportunity and seniors are often the most vulnerable. Learn from an expert on how to not to fall victim to telephone or mail scams. Author and speaker Leendert "Wim" Leydes visits to discuss his book, “My Jewish Journey – A Gentile’s Journey through Jewish History,” on Monday, March 21, at 2 p.m. Follow Leydes on his personal Jewish journey as he shares his encounters with Holocaust survivors and partisan fighters, and his visits with Jewish notables to Milwaukee, as well as his passion for the Jewish people, culture and history. He feels a powerful urge to learn more and to share what he has learned with others. The book has been described as one man’s mission to preserve Jewish history. March musical performances include pianist & singer Tom Stanfield on Thursday, March 10 at 3 p.m.; Groovy: A Musical Variety Show on Thursday, March 17 at 3 p.m.; Rockin’ Randy on Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m.; First Stage Touring Group on Wednesday, March 23 at 3 p.m. and singer & guitarist Joe Kadlec on Wednesday, March 30 at 3 p.m. For more information visit SarahChudnow.org or call 262-478-1500. Questions? Email info@SarahChudnow.org March brings art, history to Chai Point MILWAUKEE – Art. Design. History. Music. Chai Point offers all this and more with its March programs. Milwaukee Journal Sentinelcolumnist Alan Borsuk presents "Behind the Headlines" on Thursday, March 3, 1:30 p.m. Borsuk is also a senior fellow in law and public policy at Marquette University Law School. During his newspaper career, Borsuk covered a wide range of subjects including federal courts, environmental issues, Milwaukee city government, and philanthropy and foundations in Milwaukee. Concert pianist Zoya Makhlina Goldenberg performs on Tuesday, March 8, at 3 p.m. The program will include classical, contemporary and jazz selections, including the music of Chopin and Mendelssohn. A native of Ukraine, Goldenberg studied piano from the age of five. After the Chernobyl disaster, she moved from Kiev to Milwaukee, where she established her piano studio. On Wednesdays in March at 3 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music staff members will conduct interactive classes with Chai Point residents. The lineup is: March 9, singing with Lynn Roganske; March 16, drumming with Julio Papon; March 23, guitar with Marija Temo; and March 30, harmonica with Steve Cohen. The series "From Soup to Nuts," featuring Milwaukee culinary professionals, continues on Thursday, March 10, at 1:30 p.m., with an appetizer demonstration from Hannah Sattler. Sattler is the former catering manager of Kehillah Catering at Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid. Her cuisine can be described as traditional Jewish with a healthy twist. Musician and educator Rick Aaron and piano and vocal instructor Karen Horwitz present "Music Meditation" on Friday, March 11, at 1:30 pm. Aaron and Horwitz will touch upon music to aid in the practice of meditation as well as music performed as an act of meditation. On Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m., join new Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Yaniv Dinur as he speaks about his experiences in Israel and America and performs Israeli and American music – and some Chopin – on the piano. Dinur has performed with orchestras in Israel, Europe, the United States, Canada and Mexico. He is a winner of numerous conducting awards, as well as a passionate lecturer and music educator. He also founded the conducting studio at the Conservatory of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. This program is presented as a part of RUACH’s Rubin Sharpe Tribute Series. RUACH’s mission is to enrich and educate Greater Milwaukee with creative arts programming, rooted in Jewish values. Milwaukee filmmaker Leendert "Wim" Leydes presents his documentary A Tribute to Harry Makowski on Monday, March 14, at 2 p.m. In 2011, Leydes, an immigrant to Milwaukee from the Netherlands, met Harry (Hersh Zvi) Makowski, and they clicked instantly, referring to each other as "grandfather" and "grandson." Leydes, who has a long-standing interest in the Holocaust and related subjects, discovered that Makowski served in the Jewish Brigade organized by the British Army during the final months of World War II and served in Israel’s War of Independence of 1948. Leydes gave a presentation about Makowski’s life at the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear on June 6, 2014, the 70th anniversary of the World War II landing at Normandy in France in 1944. The film chronicles Makowski’s remarkable biography. "Jewish History Journey at Chai Point" continues on Monday, March 14, at 2:45 p.m., with "Medieval Jewish Life: The Ghetto.” 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. On Sunday, March 20, at 2 p.m., Marc Davis, pianist, presents an afternoon of jazz standards. Davis has been a mainstay of the Milwaukee jazz scene for over 25 years. His performances display a strong sense of tradition, incorporating the innovations of the bebop masters while still keeping an ear to more modern sensibilities. Musician Jeff Winter performs Jewish and Israeli Music on Monday, March 21, at 3:30 p.m. Winter is one half of the Chicago-based duo Jeff & Janis, known for bringing a lively and engaging interpretation to traditional and contemporary songs. He has combined his love for Jewish and American popular music to create a repertoire that includes standards, folk, popular music and more. Chai Point favorite James Slauson, Professor of Art History and Humanities at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, returns for another art history lecture on Tuesday, March 22, at 3 p.m. His publications include articles on Mediterranean art and culture, as well as writing on art and design locally and internationally. The "Designs of Our Lives" series continues with a presentation from photographer Eric Oxendorf on Thursday, March 31, at 1:30 p.m. An experienced architectural, industrial and location photographer, Oxendorf is presently celebrating his 36th year serving the design, construction and materials professions. His studio is based in Milwaukee, yet he travels throughout the world on assignments for many varied clients. His work has been seen in many editorial, professional and trade magazines and has won awards for clients since graduating from Layton School of Art in 1974. The "Designs of Our Lives" series focuses on the appreciation of design and how it has enhanced our daily living. Speakers will include area architects, product designers, interior designers and photographers. All programs and performances are free unless otherwise noted. Free parking is also available under the building at 1414 N. Prospect Avenue. |
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