August 02, 2025 | 8 Av 5785
In the last years of his life, my father and I took long, leisurely walks through his Rush Street neighborhood in Chicago, and we would go to one of his favorite Greek restaurants, which bustled with people and loud cheer. He liked going to these restaurants because everyone knew him and would smile when he […]
BROWN DEER – At a card table with women knitting and chatting, one blurted out to the group: “I’ve got a thing for yarn, what can I tell ya?” Four women from a local synagogue sat at the table in the Bradley Crossing foyer area, with two of its residents. Bradley Crossing is a supportive […]
Pamela Goldner grew up on Milwaukee’s West Side and attended Hillel Academy for grade school. When it came time for high school, her parents moved to Glendale so she could attend Nicolet High School (at a time when there were no Jewish high schools in the area). After graduating from Nicolet, Goldner attended University of […]
MILWAUKEE — Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler announced plans to create a new corporate structure designed specifically for artists and creative professionals, marking what could be a significant shift in how creative work is organized and funded. Speaking at Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s annual Economic Forum, Strickler unveiled the concept of an “artist corporation” or “A Corp.” […]
MILWAUKEE — Three of Milwaukee’s most distinguished philanthropic business leaders were honored with the inaugural Herb Kohl Service Award during the Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Economic Forum on Wednesday, June 11, at The Pfister Hotel. Sheldon Lubar, Stephen Marcus, and Allan “Bud” Selig received the award, which recognizes individuals who exemplify the values of hard work, […]
If you’re intrigued by a novel that mixes Jewish themes and time travel, consider Soul Mission by Joshua Becker, an author with Milwaukee roots. The novel was published in March 2025 by Evolved Publishing, based in Butler. Becker, originally from Brown Deer, lived in the Milwaukee area for many years and attended Chabad of the […]
“Spark” by Chris Baron, published by Feiwel & Friends Brilliantly written in free verse poetry, Spark captures the raw emotion and devastation caused by wildfires, as well as the transformation that hope brings to a community and humanity. Chris Baron is a master storyteller, bringing characters to life layer by layer as if they live […]
Wisconsin’s first independent nonprofit abortion clinic has opened in Milwaukee, according to a news release. The Care for All Community Clinic, 756 N. 35th St., aims to expand access to abortion and reproductive health care, especially for underserved communities, regardless of ability to pay. The clinic opened in June. Executive Director Ali Kliegman, a Milwaukee […]
If you are aware of something that may be an antisemitic incident, please say something. Some antisemitic incidents in Wisconsin likely go unreported, but if you report, it can help with efforts to protect and support the Jewish community, said Roberta Clark, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Milwaukee Jewish Federation. “We […]
Roberta Clark, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Milwaukee Jewish Federation, delivered these remarks at the JCRC annual meeting in May 2025. This is an excerpt, lightly adapted for publication. Community building is hard work, involves perishable skills, and must be ongoing if we are to truly have positive impact in our […]
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