Wednesday, July 1
University prep
Join BBYO for “Become a Master of Studying– University Prep” on July 1, at 8 p.m. ET. Learn more and register at azabbg.bbyo.org.
Virtual Hillel MKE Tour
Are you an incoming freshman or transfer student to a Milwaukee area college or university? Then join a virtual Hillel MKE tour on July 1, at 1 p.m. Meet with Hillel Milwaukee staff, students, go on a virtual tour of the building and more. Find more information at HillelMke.org.
Thursday, July 2
Museum Moments
Join Jewish Museum Milwaukee staff for moments from Jewish history via Facebook Live. Museum Moments will occur Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. at Facebook.com/JewishMuseumMilwaukee. In July, Jewish Museum Milwaukee will be working to re-open their doors safely to the public, and therefore will slightly lessen virtual offerings.
Friday, July 3
Golda film
Join the Israel Center and Jewish Museum Milwaukee, both programs of Milwaukee Jewish Federation, for a virtual viewing of ‘GOLDA.’ Contact Uria Roth at UriaR@MilwaukeeJewish.org to RSVP and receive a Vimeo coupon to view the film from home between Friday, July 3 and Sunday, July 12.
Monday, July 6
Hillel Milwaukee mindfulness
Join Hillel Milwaukee weekly for Mindfulness Monday Moment. A 15–minute guided mindfulness practice will be shared on July 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10 a.m. HillelMke.org.
Tuesday, July 7
Judaism and prayer
Join the Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Coalition for Jewish Learning on July 7 at 10 a.m. to learn: What Does Judaism Say About Prayer? Email Tziporaha@MilwaukeeJewish.org for the Zoom link.
Summer Zoom Learning
Join Lake Park Synagogue for their Summer Zoom Learning Series, which will feature a variety of topics. One-hour classes will be held on July 7,14, 21, 28 at 7 p.m. Email RabbiDinin@LakeParkSynagogue.org for the Zoom link, or find it on the shul’s Facebook page and website.
Wednesday, July 8
Conversation starters
Jewish Museum Milwaukee connects artists, authors and businesspeople with a virtual audience via Conversation Starters. The segments celebrate people making a difference in the community. Topics to be determined. July 8, 22 at 1:30 p.m. JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.
Great controversies
“Great Controversies in Jewish History.” Join Rabbi Wes Kalmar, rabbi at Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah for the course: Great Controversies in Jewish History. Classes July 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 8-9 p.m. To receive Zoom information email AsktShul@Gmail.com.
Thursday, July 9
Jews and comedy
“Make ‘Em Laugh: Jews and Comedy.” Join Professor Gillian Rodger of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, Music Department, and JCC Judaic Education Director Jody Hirsh for a six-week summer course exploring the history of Jews in comedy, complete with hilarious video clips, and lively discussion. Professor Rodger’s research is in popular comic theater, variety and vaudeville with a specific focus on comic song and singing. This summer course will be offered on Zoom. Visit JccMilwaukee.org/JewishComedy to register for the Zoom link.
Sunday, July 12
Udi Nir Interview
Join Jewish Museum Milwaukee and Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Israel Center on July 12 at 3 p.m. for an interview with the producer of the new documentary “Golda” at 3 p.m. Contact Uria Roth at Uriar@MilwaukeeJewish.com for more information and to RSVP.
Wednesday, July 15
Virtual Levi Strauss
Join Jewish Museum Milwaukee from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 15 for a virtual tour of the Levi Strauss Exhibit. In partnership with the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, the exhibit explores the story of 19th century Jewish immigrant Levi Strauss, including his journey from Bavaria to California, the establishment of Levi Strauss & Co., the history of the gold rush–era San Francisco, and the popularization of blue jeans into the 21st century. An educator at the Contemporary Jewish Museum will guide you through the exhibition virtually, share a presentation, pose questions, and field comments and questions. Register for the event at JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.
Friday, July 17
Social Distance Shabbat
Join Young Jewish Professionals of Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin for a Social Distance Shabbat on July 17. Celebrate at home. Light up your Shabbat candles, say the kiddush, and enjoy Mushka’s delicious challah and matzah ball soup. MushkaLein@ChabadWi.org.
Tuesday, July 23
Book Club: ‘Julius Rosenwald’
Join Jewish Museum Milwaukee for their Book Club with Julius Rosenwald at noon on July 23. Hasia R. Diner will share insights from her book, “Julius Rosenwald: Repairing the World.” Diner is a Milwaukee native and eminent historian. She isthe Paul and Sylvia Steinberg Professor of American Jewish History and director of the Goldstein-Goren Center for American Jewish History at New York University. She is a two-time winner of the National Jewish Book Award. Register at JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.
Saturday, July 27
Women’s Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy Annual Meeting. The Milwaukee Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy Annual Meeting will be held on July 27, 7 p.m. via Zoom. Information to come at MilwaukeeJewish.org website and the Milwaukee Jewish Federation Facebook page.
Wednesday, July 22
‘The Woman in Gold’
Join the HERC, with attorney E. Randol Schoenberg, on July 22, at 7:40 p.m. for “The Woman in Gold.” E. Randol Schoenberg is of-counsel and the co-founding partner of Burris, Schoenberg & Walden. Schoenberg litigated the Republic of Austria v. Altmann case, in which he sought return of six famous Klimt paintings to his client. After persuading the U.S. Supreme Court that Maria Altmann could sue Austria for return of the paintings, he agreed to arbitrate the dispute in Austria. In January 2006, the arbitration panel decided that the paintings, valued at over $325 million, should be returned to Altmann. This event can be viewed via the HERC Facebook page.
Sunday, July 28
Lunch and Learn
Join the Milwaukee Jewish Federation Coalition for Jewish Learning on July 28 at noon to learn about the tisha b’av over your lunch break. Email Tziporaha@MilwaukeeJewish.org for the Zoom link.
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