Thursday, Nov. 7
Community Free Day
Jewish Museum Milwaukee to host this community day for anyone living in Milwaukee County to visit Against the Grain: The Remarkable Life of Artist Bernard Perlin for free. Nov. 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. Contact Info@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Food & Housing Insecurity
Congregation Shalom’s Voice for Justice in Partnership with Dayenu and the Social Action Committee present a panel discussion on food and housing insecurities that impact the Milwaukee area. Nov. 10, 10 a.m. Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. To register call the Shalom office at 414-352-9288.
Art and Film
In partnership with MKE Film, Jewish Museum Milwaukee welcomes Andrew Fredericks and Michael Schreiber for a discussion about the in-progress documentary “Last Kid Picked” (working title) about Bernard Perlin, the subject of the Museum’s current exhibition, Against the Grain. Members $10. Community $13. Nov. 10, 3 p.m. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. Contact Info@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Cream City Schmooze
Join NextGen for an evening of connection and camaraderie, where you can unwind with a refreshing drink and engage in lively conversation with fellow young adults. Open to adults ages 22-45. Free. Nov 13, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Location TBA. Learn more and RSVP at MilwaukeeJewish.org/NextGenEvents.
Thursday, Nov. 14
Kristallnacht remembrance
Join the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center with featured speaker Dr. Peter Hayes of Northwestern University. Explore critical questions on the role Kristallnacht played in the larger story of the Holocaust. Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. Nicolet High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd., Glendale. Learn more and RSVP at HolocaustCenterMilwaukee.org/events/Kristallnacht2024.
Sunday, Nov. 17
Mental health
Join Friendship Circle of Wisconsin for the second annual One Thing I Wish You Knew event, where four teens will share vulnerabilities and experiences with mental health, and the challenges they face. This is a city-wide mental health Ted Talk-style event. All are welcome to attend ages 13 and up. Nov. 17, 4 p.m. Marquette Alumni Memorial Union Monaghan Ballroom, 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI. Learn more and RSVP at wishuknew.org.
Friday, Nov. 22
Shuk experience
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) experience with all kinds of fall foods, toys, and more. Children $10. Adults $16. Nov. 22, 5:30-7 p.m. Daniel M. Soref Community Hall, Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Questions? Contact Rachel Pressman at RPressman@JCCMilwaukee.org.