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Teaching has been a ‘very rewarding’ experience 

Teaching has been a ‘very rewarding’ experience 

Posted on: October 23rd, 2024 | 21 Tishri 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

This month, I sat down with Dr. Susan Bornstein-Forst of Bader Hillel High. Known as “Doc” by her students, Bornstein-Forst has been teaching at Bader Hillel High for four years. While she is currently teaching biology, Bornstein-Forst is no stranger to Jewish education.   Bornstein-Forst was raised in a traditional Orthodox home in Mount Vernon, New […]

Get kids reading, with recommendations from Liza Wiemer 

Get kids reading, with recommendations from Liza Wiemer 

Posted on: October 23rd, 2024 | 21 Tishri 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

“An Etrog From Across the Sea,” by Kerry Olitzky and Deborah Bodin Cohen, illustrated by Stacey Dressen McQueen  Set in 1729 and inspired by Jewish merchant and trader Luis Moises Gomez, this story follows his travel to Corsica. There, he finds spectacular etrogs. In a letter, he writes that he will bring one home to […]

Young Israeli visitors have arrived, to represent their nation at a time of pain and turmoil

Young Israeli visitors have arrived, to represent their nation at a time of pain and turmoil

Posted on: October 23rd, 2024 | 21 Tishri 5785 by Rob Golub

The shin shin program has brought Israeli young people to Wisconsin for decades, but this time the annual visitors know that things are different. This year’s shin shins say the current moment is more important than ever.  They have come to represent Israel in a post-Oct. 7 world.  The new shin shins for 2024 are […]

New CEEBJ learning director 

New CEEBJ learning director 

Posted on: October 23rd, 2024 | 21 Tishri 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

Congregation Emanu-El B’Ne Jeshurun in River Hills has hired a new director of lifelong learning, Miles Rogers, to oversee all education programming for adults and youth. Rogers began the role in July after working at congregations in Virginia and Washington, D.C.—and started from the standpoint of a learner himself.   “I was taught that when you’re […]

Steps to vote 

Posted on: October 22nd, 2024 | 20 Tishri 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

On Nov. 5, Election Day, citizens will make their way to local polling places to cast their votes. Here is what you need to know to prepare for voting in Wisconsin.  If you are not registered, you can do so online, by mail, at a municipal clerk’s office, or at a local polling place. You […]

You can taste it all at Kugel Cookoff, at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun 

You can taste it all at Kugel Cookoff, at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun 

Posted on: October 22nd, 2024 | 20 Tishri 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

An assortment of kugels will soon be displayed on tables at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, where people can sample them and get the chance to bring home the recipes.   On Oct. 20, a Kugel Cookoff will be open to all community members from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  Attendees and a panel of judges will taste kugel […]

Film festival starts Oct. 27

Film festival starts Oct. 27

Posted on: October 22nd, 2024 | 20 Tishri 5785 by Special to the Chronicle

The 27th annual Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival is scheduled for Oct. 27-31 at Marcus North Shore Cinema in Mequon.   Tickets for community screenings are $12 per person; stream-at-home viewing is $18 per household. All films will be available for at-home streaming Nov. 4-10 on Eventive, a website built for viewing independent movies.   A $200 “VIP” […]

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 […]