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After making encampment deal that outraged Jewish Milwaukee, UWM chancellor apologized – for weighing in

After making encampment deal that outraged Jewish Milwaukee, UWM chancellor apologized – for weighing in

Posted on: June 4th, 2024 | 27 Iyyar 5784 by Rob Golub

When Chancellor Mark Mone of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee released the text of an agreement with encampment protesters, it immediately angered and disturbed much of the Milwaukee Jewish community.  Nine days later, on May 21, Mone apologized for discussing geopolitical issues but not for the agreement’s content. The agreement was not withdrawn.  Then, Hillel Milwaukee and […]

Jewish Social Services of Madison has moved to bring employees together while serving all 

Jewish Social Services of Madison has moved to bring employees together while serving all 

Posted on: June 4th, 2024 | 27 Iyyar 5784 by Rob Golub

Jewish Social Services of Madison has moved – just down the street – doubling its physical space to accommodate its growing staff of more than 20.  The agency, which moved April 1, had grown beyond the capacity of its previous space.  “Our refugee resettlement team, which is the largest department that we have right now, […]

Coming Events, June 2024 

Posted on: June 4th, 2024 | 27 Iyyar 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Sunday, June 2  Annual concert Join Milwaukee’s Jewish Community Chorale to present a variety of traditional and contemporary Jewish choral music. Voices in Harmony – Kolot B’harmonia. In concert with community cantors and guest choir. June 2, 4 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, 6880 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale. For more information visit milwaukeejewishcommunitychorale.org.  Nathaniel […]

Memorial Garden to honor Nathaniel Hoffman 

Memorial Garden to honor Nathaniel Hoffman 

Posted on: May 31st, 2024 | 23 Iyyar 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Torah Academy of Milwaukee will honor the memory of a former board president, Nathaniel Hoffman, with a new memorial garden to celebrate his life’s passions: Jewish education and nature.   Hoffman’s two daughters attended Torah Academy of Milwaukee, and he served on their Board of Directors for more than 20 years. Hoffman cared deeply about Jewish […]

Liza Wiemer’s monthly recommendation: Books for Jewish joy!

Liza Wiemer’s monthly recommendation: Books for Jewish joy!

Posted on: May 17th, 2024 | 9 Iyyar 5784 by Rob Golub

On Friday Afternoon: A Shabbat Celebration, by Michal Babay, illustration by Menachem Halberstadt, published by Charlesbridge  On Friday Afternoon is the perfect picture book to bring Jewish pride and joy into your home. The text is engaging and energetic, capturing the afternoon preparations for Shabbat. The dog and cat, and all the antics, will delight […]

Despite advice, she entered education 

Despite advice, she entered education 

Posted on: May 17th, 2024 | 9 Iyyar 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Despite advice to the contrary from loving family, she became an educator.  Even though Erica (Bass) Fishbach’s grandmother – a Milwaukee Public Schools educator and librarian for many years – tried to deter her from going into teaching, Fishbach couldn’t help but follow her heart and soul into education.   As a young girl, Fishbach was […]

UW-Madison graded on antisemitism 

Posted on: May 17th, 2024 | 9 Iyyar 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Jewish Telegraphic Agency  Many schools got an “F,” and though University of Wisconsin-Madison fared better, with a “C,” the director of Hillel there said that his school deserved a stronger showing.  Last month, the ADL unveiled its Campus Antisemitism Report Card. It is a series of letter grades assigned to 85 colleges and universities based […]

May 30 breakfast to feature Shahar Azani of Jewish Broadcasting Service 

May 30 breakfast to feature Shahar Azani of Jewish Broadcasting Service 

Posted on: May 17th, 2024 | 9 Iyyar 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Jewish solidarity will be on full display in Milwaukee when the Jewish National Fund-USA annual Breakfast for Israel is held here later this month.   The May 30 breakfast, chaired by local philanthropists Diane and Eric Zall, is a free, annual community event. This year the event will focus on the organization’s Israel Resilience Campaign, intended […]

IN PICTURES: Fox Point serendipity

IN PICTURES: Fox Point serendipity

Posted on: May 9th, 2024 | 1 Iyyar 5784 by Rob Golub

Oh, hello! Three current and former presidents of the Village of Fox Point stumbled upon one another at the same performance of “The Chosen,” unaware that the other two were also attending. The current president of the village of Fox Point, and her two predecessors, attended the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre’s performance on March 29, 2024. […]

What’s Nu? May 2024

Posted on: May 9th, 2024 | 1 Iyyar 5784 by Rob Golub

Five-star ratings for Jewish Home  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have awarded the Jewish Home and Care Center, of Ovation Communities, with five-star ratings in the areas of quality measures and staffing.   The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid created the five-star quality rating system to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare nursing homes […]