Coming Events, October 2024 | Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

Coming Events, October 2024 

Friday, Oct. 4 

Rosh Hashanah service 
Join Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi of Own Your Judaism, for an online Rosh Hashanah Service. Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m. For an in-person service, Own Your Judaism can connect you with a local synagogue. Learn more and RSVP at moishe@ownyourjudaism.org. 

 

Tuesday, Oct. 7 

Marking one year 
This Oct. 7, join Jewish Milwaukee for an evening of hope and unity to honor the resilience of our people, while remembering the spirit and vitality of the bright lights lost. Preregistration required. No walk-ins allowed. Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center – Daniel M. Soref Community Hall, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Learn more and RSVP at MilwaukeeJewish.org/Oct7. 

  

Thursday, Oct. 10 

Museum discussion 
Join Jewish Museum Milwaukee as panelists participate in a moderated, question-prompted discussion followed by an audience-driven Q&A on “Against the Grain: The Remarkable Life of Artist Bernard Perlin.” Members $5. Community $10. Oct 10, 7 p.m. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. Learn more and RSVP at JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org/events. 

  

Monday, Oct. 14 

Bake focaccia bread 
UMatter Friendship Circle invites high school and college students for a night of designing and baking focaccia bread. Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Friendship Circle Café, 8649 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point. RSVP at fcwi.org/hangouts. Contact: Sophie at sophie@fcwi.org. 

  

Wednesday, Oct. 16 

Erev Sukkot 
Join Congregation Shalom in celebrating the start of Sukkot, followed by hearing from Tal Schneider, political correspondent at The Times of Israel. Dinner prices: Members $20. Community $30. Children age 6-12 $10. Children under 5 free. Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m. Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Milwaukee. Learn more and RSVP at tinyurl.com/a55d4j58. Contact: Heather@cong-shalom.org. 

  

Sunday, Oct. 20 

JCC family fair 

JCC Fall Family Fair. Enjoy seasonal treats, games, music, pony rides, and other fun activities for all ages. Outdoor festive community event for families. $30 per family, open to the whole community. Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Register at jccmilwaukee.org/FallFamilyFair or contact Rachel Pressman at rpressman@jccmilwaukee.org 

  

Monday, Oct. 21 

Sukkot open house 
Join for a Sukkot celebration at our annual Open House, hosted by our community Shlicha, Noa Gerassi, and her family. This is an opportunity to meet the new 2024-25 Shin Shins, Amit and Maya. Oct. 21 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Learn more and RSVP at MilwaukeeJewish.org/SukkotOpenHouse. Contact: AbigailS@MilwaukeeJewish.org or call 414-390-5764. 

  

Tuesday, Oct. 22 

JCC Wine & Yoga  
Adults 21+ are invited to join for a one-hour gentle yoga practice suitable to all skill levels, complete with wine pairings and nosh. JCC Members $32 | Community $42. Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Register at jccmilwaukee.org/WineYoga or contact Rachel Pressman at rpressman@jccmilwaukee.org 

  

Sunday, Oct. 27 

Jewish Film Festival  
Annual Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival is set to showcase a diverse selection of films, organized by Tapestry: Arts & Ideas from the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, will feature films exploring Jewish culture, history and contemporary life. Oct. 27-31. Marcus North Shore Cinema, 11700 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon. More information at jccmilwaukee.org/FilmFestival. 

  

Friday, November 15 

PJ Library Shabbat 

PJ Library Fall Shuk Experience and Family Shabbat Dinner. Families with children ages 12 and under are invited to a special Shabbat dinner with PJ Library that will feature a child-sized interactive shuk (Israeli market) where kids can select all kinds of fall foods, toys, and more. $8/child, $15/adult ($55 max per family). Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Register at jccmilwaukee.org/FallShuk or contact Rachel Pressman at rpressman@jccmilwaukee.org