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The study date

The study date

Posted on: January 16th, 2025 | 16 Tevet 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

She said her name was Ellie, short for Elaine. We met in a statistics class and seemed to like each other. We didn’t date because I was working nights with two bands on campus every Friday and Saturday, and on holidays. So we agreed to have a study date. Ellie had no problem getting dates […]

The luncheon at the bris

The luncheon at the bris

Posted on: January 16th, 2025 | 16 Tevet 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

Since Matthew was to be a C-section delivery, it was decided that he would stay at the hospital until his bris. Kathy would also remain to begin her recovery.  The bris and the luncheon were planned for day eight, as was customary, but on day five, the pediatrician told me Matthew’s blood numbers were not […]

Jewish Community Pantry seeks expansion, to offer a greater array of services

Jewish Community Pantry seeks expansion, to offer a greater array of services

Posted on: January 14th, 2025 | 14 Tevet 5785 by Rob Golub

MILWAUKEE – The Jewish Community Pantry, 2900 W. Center St., provides food and services to those in need – even as demand for help has increased and government assistance has withered. Meanwhile, the pantry is working on plans to expand.  The Jewish Community Pantry is a program of the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish […]

At Milwaukee Jewish Day School, Jewish generations are “Better Together”

At Milwaukee Jewish Day School, Jewish generations are “Better Together”

Posted on: January 14th, 2025 | 14 Tevet 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

Older adults tend to have invaluable wisdom to share. Mara Kleiman, director of Jewish Life and Learning at Milwuakee Jewish Day School, is making sure her middle schoolers don’t miss out on it through a program called Better Together.   “I see such a gap between these generations,” Kleiman said. “But there’s also so much experience […]

Each trunk will contain replica pieces of Holocaust history

Each trunk will contain replica pieces of Holocaust history

Posted on: January 14th, 2025 | 14 Tevet 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

Hundreds of schools across Wisconsin will soon hold replica pieces of Holocaust history that will allow students to peer into the lives of those who endured the atrocity.   That’s  thanks to the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center (HERC), where staff are creating trunks filled with replicated documents and artifacts from Holocaust victims […]

QuicKosher considers expansion – Proprieter Mordechai Bates wants to provide more kosher goods and services 

QuicKosher considers expansion – Proprieter Mordechai Bates wants to provide more kosher goods and services 

Posted on: January 6th, 2025 | 6 Tevet 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

A kosher grocery business in Milwaukee has had a number of what owner Mordechai Bates referred to as “spinach moments.”  Those are moments when customers of QuicKosher, 4833 W. Burleigh St., are ecstatic about a new product. Bates said his wife coined the term after seeing shoppers’ reaction to QuicKosher stocking frozen kosher spinach, a […]

Recipe from In Pam’s Kitchen: Honey roasted root vegetables with crispy sage leaves

Recipe from In Pam’s Kitchen: Honey roasted root vegetables with crispy sage leaves

Posted on: January 6th, 2025 | 6 Tevet 5785 by WJC Staff

This recipe has been corrected after an error in our print edition. Connecting us to our cultural heritage, honey roasted root vegetables showcase the rich traditions of Eastern and Central European Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine. This hearty side dish features an array of root vegetables, all sweetly glazed, seasoned, and roasted to perfection. Roasting caramelizes the […]

Berkson blood drive 

Posted on: December 31st, 2024 | 30 Kislev 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

An annual blood drive will take place in Surlow Hall at Congregation Emanu-el B’Ne Jeshurun on Feb. 7. The blood drive will take place from 9:30 a.m – 2:30 p.m. To make an appointment, visit https://tinyurl.com/5xuat4r9 or call (877) 232-4376.   The blood drive is in honor of Debbie Carter Berkson, obm, a Milwaukee resident, mother, […]

Dintza’s Kugel is easy to make – This sweet kugel won the People’s Choice Award, second place

Dintza’s Kugel is easy to make – This sweet kugel won the People’s Choice Award, second place

Posted on: December 12th, 2024 | 11 Kislev 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun held a Kugel Cookoff on Oct. 20, with more than two dozen kugels entered from throughout the community. This recipe for Dintza’s Kugel is delicious and easy to make. It took second place for the People’s Choice Award, as voted on by attendees of the Kugel Cookoff. Dintza’s Kugel Chef: Diane […]

This vegan kugel won the Judge’s Choice Award, second place

This vegan kugel won the Judge’s Choice Award, second place

Posted on: December 12th, 2024 | 11 Kislev 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

Here’s the award-winning recipe for “Just Like Bubby’s” Vegan Kugel. It took second place for the Judge’s Choice Award, as voted on by attendees of the Kugel Cookoff. Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun held the Kugel Cookoff on Oct. 20, with more than two dozen kugels entered from throughout the community. “Just Like Bubby’s” Vegan Kugel […]