Saturday, Dec. 7
‘Saturday Night Live’
Another great season of food, friends and live music at Friendship Circle. Every Saturday at 7 p.m. for tasty food, good company and friends- no RSVP required. Dec. 7, 7-10 p.m. Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, 8649 N. Port Washington Rd., Fox Point.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Identity and antisemitism
Join Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid for a special conversation on Jewish identity and antisemitism with Roberta Clarke, Executive Director of JCRC. Dec. 8, 10 a.m. Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, 6880 N. Green Bay Avenue, Glendale. Learn more and RSVP cbintmilwaukee.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Professional network
Business and Professional network ‘Fall Meet-Up.’ Hear from keynote speaker Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, President of the American Medical Association and practicing anesthesiologist at the Medical College. Dr. Ehrenfeld will discuss the challenges of antisemitism in the medical field and how Jewish values shape his practice. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Free. Dec. 10, 5–7 p.m. Ascent MKE, 700 E Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202. Learn more and register at MilwaukeeJewish.org/BPN.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
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 your fellow young adults. Open to adults ages 22-45. Free. Dec. 11, 5:30-7 p.m. Location TBA. Learn more and RSVP at MilwaukeeJewish.org/NextGenEvents.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Banned Book Club
This fall, join the JCC’s Banned Book Club as we explore books that are already banned or facing bans in schools across the country. Explore the historical and contemporary reasons behind these suppressions and engage in insightful discussions about controversial literature. Adults ages 14 +. $5. Dec. 17, 7-8 p.m. Glazer Board Room, Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Register at jccmilwaukee.org/bookclub. Questions? Contact Reva Fox, JCC Arts & Culture Director, at RFox@jccmilwaukee.org.
Thursday, Dec. 19
J-Pride exhibit tour
Jewish Museum Milwaukee is partnering with J-Pride Milwaukee to host a cocktail happy hour, talk, and tour of our current special exhibit, Against the Grain: The Remarkable Life of Artist Bernard Perlin. Admission $9. Dec. 19, 5:30-7 p.m. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. Contact Info@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Coffee with shlicha
Come enjoy coffee and conversation about the complexity of current events in Israel. This is a series that will happen throughout the year. Join us for any of these casual chats. Dec. 24, 2:30 p.m. Chai Point, 1400 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. RSVP by contacting Community Shlicha, Noa Gerassi at NoaG@MilwaukeeJewish.org or (414)-390-5705.
Tuesday, January 7
Kids art & baking
Weekly on Tuesdays at Friendship Circle from Jan. 7 through Feb. 11. Jan. 7, 4-6 p.m. Friendship Circle of Wisconsin, 8649 N. Port Washington Rd., Fox Point.