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Civil Rights leader to speak at shul

Civil Rights leader to speak at shul

Posted on: March 4th, 2026 | 15 Adar 5786 by Chronicle News Desk

Civil rights leader Eric K. Ward will bring a hard but hopeful message to Milwaukee on Wednesday, March 11, urging Jews and non-Jews alike to “stay at the table” even when conversations about antisemitism and race feel painful, fraught and exhausting.  Ward will speak at “What Multicultural & Interfaith Democracy Looks Like,” part of the 2026 Robert […]

Coming Events, March 2026

Posted on: March 4th, 2026 | 15 Adar 5786 by Special to the Chronicle

Tuesday, March 3  Full Moon Sound Bath  Join for a transformative experience that draws on Jewish wisdom and the healing power of a sound bath, guided by the energy of the full moon. Each month, explore a different theme, honoring the peak of the lunar cycle — a powerful time for reflection, release, and deep awareness. March […]

In memory of Chava

In memory of Chava

Posted on: February 4th, 2026 | 17 Shevat 5786 by Special to the Chronicle

The annual Jewish Arts Exhibition got its start during the pandemic, when Chava Edelman was the rebbetzin at the Shul Center in Bayside.   “She was just thinking, it’s COVID, people are at home, and they need a creative outlet or something to bring us together and showcase this, and it inspired her to get this started,” Tova Tornek, Edelman’s […]

Coming Events, February 2026

Posted on: February 4th, 2026 | 17 Shevat 5786 by Rob Golub

Monday, Feb. 2  Joyful Little Trees Relax and get creative during a step-by-step painting session for adults. Enjoy a drink while crafting your own masterpiece. Feb. 2, 7 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center. More information: jccmilwaukee.org/paint.  Tuesday, Feb. 3  New Moon Sound Bath Celebrate Rosh Chodesh and the beginning of a new lunar cycle with […]

Violins of Hope closes Jan. 25

Posted on: January 22nd, 2026 | 4 Shevat 5786 by Chronicle News Desk

MILWAUKEE – You’ve got a few more weeks to see Violins of Hope at Jewish Museum Milwaukee! “The Violins of Hope: Strings of Jewish Resistance and Resilience” exhibition at Jewish Museum Milwaukee will close on Jan. 25, concluding a display that intertwined music, memory and Holocaust history. Jan. 2 will be a Community Free Day […]

Coming Events, January 2026

Posted on: January 6th, 2026 | 17 Tevet 5786 by Special to the Chronicle

Thursday, Jan. 8 Free film series‘The Last Musician of Auschwitz’ — documentary telling the story of cellist and Auschwitz survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch and other musicians who created and performed music in the concentration camps, exploring music as resistance, survival, and witness during the Holocaust; includes post-screening talkback with the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education […]

Coming Events, December 2025 

Coming Events, December 2025 

Posted on: December 5th, 2025 | 15 Kislev 5786 by Special to the Chronicle

Monday, Dec. 1  Violins of Hope exhibit Jewish Museum Milwaukee presents an exhibition built around the internationally renowned Violins of Hope project, featuring 24 restored string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. Each violin tells a personal story, honoring those who faced adversity and celebrating the resilience of individuals who turned to […]

Seven ideas for your Jewish wedding

Seven ideas for your Jewish wedding

Posted on: November 13th, 2025 | 22 Heshvan 5786 by Special to the Chronicle

Planning a Jewish wedding can feel like juggling a dozen moving parts at once, from choosing the perfect venue to deciding which traditions to include. For Jewish couples looking to blend traditional customs and personal style, this can be especially overwhelming. We spoke to three recently married couples who shared their experience and advice, offering […]

After many implementations, antisemitism definition is suddenly controversial

After many implementations, antisemitism definition is suddenly controversial

Posted on: November 7th, 2025 | 16 Heshvan 5786 by Special to the Chronicle

MADISON – The divisions in 2025 America were on full display on Oct. 22, at the hearing for a bill to define antisemitism.   People spoke with passion, a few minutes at a time, for hours and well through lunchtime on the bill, which is favored by Federations and other mainstream Jewish organizations.   The definition in […]

Violins of Hope in Milwaukee, Madison 

Violins of Hope in Milwaukee, Madison 

Posted on: November 4th, 2025 | 13 Heshvan 5786 by Chronicle News Desk

This November and December, Violins of Hope continues its statewide residency, bringing restored violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust to venues across Milwaukee and Madison. Presented by the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra, often in cooperation with local Jewish organizations, including Milwaukee Jewish Federation, the initiative blends music, history and education to honor resilience and remembrance.  In Madison, the […]