MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Jewish Federation could see another sell-out crowd at its Economic Forum 2016 on Thursday, Oct. 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at The Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. This year features keynote speaker Vivek Wadhwa, a futurist who is recognized as a provocative Silicon Valley voice for his ideas […]
To submit an event for consideration send a press release to Chronicle@MilwaukeeJewish.org by the 15th for the issue arriving in homes on or about the 1st of the following month. Include date, time, location, a description, contact information and whether the event is free or what is charged. Saturday, Oct. 1 ‘There are Jews Here’ “There […]
“There Are Jews Here” is an avalanche of tender moments, occupying time in a way that could make a film as boring as a dreary winter day. Yet this locally-produced documentary is not boring but burying, with the avalanche heaving loss, loyalty and yiddishkeit straight at us. It’s sadly riveting to see heartbreak on the […]
Tuesday, Aug. 2 Speaker: Jewish vote Rabbi A.D. Motzen will speak on “The Jewish Vote: Does My Vote Count?” Motzen is the national director of state relations for Agudath Israel of America. Motzen oversees the organization’s government affairs activities in each state. Agudath Israel of America is a national grassroots advocacy and social service organization […]
Sunday, July 3 Summerfest Jewish Rock The Moshe Skier Band is playing Jewish rock and blues at Summerfest. The Moshe Skier Band is a Milwaukee-based Jewish rock band specializing in original and classic Jewish music, played in a hard-hitting classic rock and blues style. Featuring the blistering guitar of Mendel Appel and pulsing bass of […]
Coming events for May, 2016
Tuesday, April 5 Concert for Peace Israeli singer Yair Dalal and Palestinian singer Mira Awad will perform together in a concert at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, illustrating a universal commitment to peace and communication through music. World-renowned violinist, oudist (Middle Eastern lute) and composer Yair Dalal is a peace […]
Coming events for February, 2016
To submit an event for consideration send a press release to Chronicle@MilwaukeeJewish.org by Jan. 15 for the issue arriving in homes on or about Feb. 1. Include date, time, location, a description, contact information and whether the event is free or wha
To submit an event for consideration send a press release to Chronicle@MilwaukeeJewish.org by Nov. 15 for the issue arriving in homes on or about Dec. 1. Include date, time, location, a description, contact information and whether the event is free or wha