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Our classrooms give us hope — Jewish studies and the fight against antisemitism on campus 

Our classrooms give us hope — Jewish studies and the fight against antisemitism on campus 

Posted on: October 10th, 2024 | 8 Tishri 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

“How are things on campus? Are you and your students safe?” We’ve heard those questions a lot over the past year, as concerned community members read troubling accounts in the news.   Certainly, there are reasons for concern. What might be a surprise to the community is that there are also reasons for hope. From our […]

Sen. Duey Stroebel seeks reelection

Sen. Duey Stroebel seeks reelection

Posted on: October 10th, 2024 | 8 Tishri 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

State Sen. Duey Stroebel, a Republican, is running for reelection to the state Senate. He currently represents District 20, but with redistricting, he is now running against Jodi Habush Sinykin in District 8, which includes much of the Milwaukee area’s North Shore.   In the state Senate, Stroebel has served on several committees, including as vice […]

Habush Sinykin seeks Senate seat

Habush Sinykin seeks Senate seat

Posted on: October 10th, 2024 | 8 Tishri 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

Jodi Habush Sinykin, a Democrat, is running for state Senate in District 8, which includes much of the Milwaukee area’s North Shore. She is running against state Sen. Duey Stroebel.  She has served on the boards of several community organizations, including Milwaukee Jewish Day School, Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, Jewish Family Services, and the Nathan […]

Coming Events, October 2024 

Posted on: October 10th, 2024 | 8 Tishri 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

Friday, Oct. 4  Rosh Hashanah service Join Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi of Own Your Judaism, for an online Rosh Hashanah Service. Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m. For an in-person service, Own Your Judaism can connect you with a local synagogue. Learn more and RSVP at moishe@ownyourjudaism.org.    Tuesday, Oct. 7  Marking one year This Oct. 7, join […]

Come sit with me and I will tell you about my Uncle Abe

Come sit with me and I will tell you about my Uncle Abe

Posted on: September 25th, 2024 | 22 Elul 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

I always liked my uncle Abe Shedrofsky. He was a neat guy who drove a big truck for Consolidated Forwarding Company in Milwaukee and delivered goods and packages to businesses in the city.   He was very proud of his excellent driving record and told me he learned all the necessary skills from driving cabs and […]

Noah Sumner teaches at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun – ‘I just love interacting with the kids!’

Noah Sumner teaches at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun – ‘I just love interacting with the kids!’

Posted on: September 24th, 2024 | 21 Elul 5784 by Rob Golub

Noah Sumner will be embarking on his third year at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun this month, but he is a long-time veteran in the field of education. He began his career 29 years ago teaching English at Spotted Eagle High School, a Native American immersion school for at-risk youth. Since then, he has taught elementary […]

Get kids reading, with recommendations from Liza Wiemer 

Get kids reading, with recommendations from Liza Wiemer 

Posted on: September 24th, 2024 | 21 Elul 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Books for the New School Year  “One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story,” by Ruth Spiro, illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Krylov, published by Dial Books for Young Readers  A spectacular, deeply moving picture book that embraces the depth of tikkun olam while also giving children permission to ask for help. The gorgeous illustrations, reflecting our diverse […]

Federation’s response to Oct. 7 and aftermath timeline 

Posted on: September 13th, 2024 | 10 Elul 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Sat. Oct. 7 5 a.m. CEO of Federation wakes to the news of the attack  6 a.m. First meeting with MJF security, who dispatched security to all Jewish spaces and ensured our Orthodox community members were informed      Sun. Oct. 8 First Zoom community wide gathering for Milwaukee was organized   That night, Federation leaders spoke […]

A Report to the Jewish community from Milwaukee Jewish Federation

Posted on: September 13th, 2024 | 10 Elul 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Milwaukee Jewish Federation  We all went to bed on Oct. 6 and woke up to a new, surreal reality both in Israel, and here in America, including Milwaukee.    As the full impact was settling in, we here at Milwaukee Jewish Federation marshaled a response. Our Milwaukee Jewish community, like all Jewish communities around the world, […]

Speaker to remember his father, Sir Nicholas Winton, who saved 669 children during the Holocaust

Speaker to remember his father, Sir Nicholas Winton, who saved 669 children during the Holocaust

Posted on: September 13th, 2024 | 10 Elul 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Holocaust rescuer Sir Nicholas Winton followed a simple rule during his remarkable life. He believed that when we see a wrong or when someone needs help, we have an obligation to act.   “He believed that to be a good person, it wasn’t enough to not be a bad person. To be a good person, you […]