Coming Events, February 2024

Sunday, Feb. 4 

Bagels, Books & Babies 

Families with babies two and under are invited to meet for a story, music and play. All are invited to attend. Feb. 4, 10-11 a.m. Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. Contact Brian Avner at Brian@Cong-Shalom.org or 414-352-9288, Ext. 122. 

Create a photo estate 

Cover the 10 points you need to know about preserving the family legacy with a photo estate. Work with all media types from old print photos, film, video, memorabilia and documents to digital collections. Learn what needs to be done, who can do it and make a plan to get all the media organized and preserved to enjoy today and pass on to future generations. Members free. Community $10. Feb. 4, 1-2:15 p.m. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. Register at JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org/events. Contact Info@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org. 

Monday, Feb. 5 

Futsal instructional session 

Learn to play futsal (kat regel) with the special Partnership2Gether Israeli delegation from the Sovev Kinneret region.  Participants must attend the instructional session, one open gym session, and the tournament to sign up. Register for free. Feb. 5, 7-9 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Learn more and sign up at MilwaukeeJewish.org/KatRegel. Contact Susie Rosengarten at SusieR@MilwaukeeJewish.org or (414) 390-5762. 

Tuesday, Feb. 6 

Virtual art tour 

The exhibition “Say No to War: Political Cartoons by Ukrainian and Russian Artists” organized by The Museum of Russian Art in collaboration with Minnesota artist Andrey Feldshteyn, who has worked in the genre of political cartoons for four decades. Members free. Community $10. Feb. 6, 12 p.m. On Zoom. Register at JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org/events. Contact Info@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.  

Thursday, Feb. 8 

Yoga & Wine Night 

Join for an evening of gentle and mindful yoga complete with sound bath, nosh and wine. Adults ages 21+. Members $15. Community $20. Feb. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Learn more and register at JccMilwaukee.org/events/yoga-wine-night. Contact Trish Theoharris at TTheoharris@JccMilwaukee.org. 

Sunday, Feb. 11 

Jewish Art of Wellness 

Practice mindfulness and stretching as well as some healing and calming work. Members $20. Community $28. Feb. 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Learn more and register at JccMilwaukee.org/events/yoga/the-jewish-art-of-wellness. Contact Reva Fox at RFox@JccMilwaukee.org or 414-967-8212. 

Tuesday, Feb. 13 

LOMED Lunch & Learn 

Grab your lunch and learn all about the Jewish calendar! Join in person in the Glazer Board Room or on Zoom. Worth 1 LOMED credit. Feb. 13, 12 p.m. Glazer Board Room – Harry & Rose Family Samson Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Questions? Email NicoleB@MilwaukeeJewish.org. 

Thursday, Feb. 15 

Coffee with the shlicha 

Come enjoy coffee and conversation about the complexity of the current events in Israel. Feb. 15, 5:30 p.m. Location to be announced. Contact NoaG@MilwaukeeJewish.org for more information. 

Sunday, Feb. 18 

Community free day 

Jewish Museum Milwaukee to host this community day for anyone living in Milwaukee County to visit The Book Smugglers: Partisans, Poets and the Race to Save Jewish Treasures from the Nazis – The True Story of the Paper Brigade of Vilna for free. Feb. 18, 12-4 p.m. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. Contact Info@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org. 

Book club series 

The Yiddish Book Center, Milwaukee Public Library, Jewish Museum Milwaukee and the Coalition for Jewish Learning present the “Stories of Exile” Reading Group. Readers will explore and discuss narratives which grapple with questions of homelands, journeys, identity, and belonging and compare Yiddish texts from the early and mid-20th century to what is going on in the world today. Refreshments will be served. Free. Feb. 18, 12 p.m. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. More information at JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org/event/stories-of-exile. 

Jewish Artists’ Exhibition 

“Envisioning An Era” exhibition of local Jewish artists. Various mediums and styles centered on the theme of Moshiach. Refreshments and amuse-bouches will be served. Feb. 18, 3-5 p.m. The Shul, 8825 N. Lake Dr., Bayside. Contact Angie Peacy at Angie@ShulCenter.org or 414-228-8000. 

Coffee, Cookies, Convo 

Join Dr. Amy Shapiro to reflect on the Jewish world of Lithuania and her own experience in that remarkable landscape. Reflect on place-based identity and inheritance. Kosher coffee and cookies will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorite lunch to nosh during the program. Members free. Community $10. Feb. 19, 12 p.m. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. Register at JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org/events. Contact Info@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org. 

Tuesday, Feb. 20 

Post show panel 

Join National Council of Jewish Women for an important conversation about civic engagement through the award-winning play, “What the Constitution Means to Me” at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater. There will be a post-show panel exploring the question, “Why is it important to have women represented in government?” featuring Judge Kristy Yang and Rep. Dora Drake. Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee Repertory Theater 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee. For contact and more information visit NCJWMKE.org/programs. 

Sound Bath Workshop 

De-stress, refresh and achieve a deep relaxation of the mind, body and soul through the sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls and rain disks. Feel free to bring a pillow, eye mask and/or extra blanket if you wish. Members $25. Community $35. Feb. 22, 7-8 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Learn more and register at JccMilwaukee.org/events/sound-bath-workshop. Contact Trish Theoharris at TTheoharris@JccMilwaukee.org. 

Wednesday, Feb. 21 

New Moon Circle 

New Moon Circle is a sacred and social space for young Jewish women in their 20’s-30’s. Create an elevated craft and connect with young Jewish women in the Milwaukee community. Enjoy small bites and sips. $18/Person. Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. Chabad of the East Side, 3030 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. Learn more and RSVP at YJPMKE.com/newmoon. 

Sunday, Feb. 25 

Inclusion resource fair 

In recognition of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion month, the Center for Inclusion & Special Needs is hosting its annual community resource fair. Attendees can engage with community partners about various disability needs, rights, resources and programs in the North Shore and surrounding communities. Feb. 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Contact Sarah McCutcheon at SMcCutcheon@JccMilwaukee.org or 414-967-8198. 

Salute to Jewish Educators 

Come celebrate our Jewish Educators with the Milwaukee Jewish community. Feb. 25, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Learn more and register at MilwaukeeJewish.org/Salute.