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Bar mitzvah, April 2024 

Posted on: April 1st, 2024 | 22 Adar II 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Eli Allen Weinshel, Congregation Sinai, will have his bar mitzvah on April 13, 2024.  He is a student at Lake Shore Middle School.   Parents Jill Goldmann Weinshel and Michael Weinshel reside in Mequon.  His grandmothers are Ruth Goldmann, Mequon. Grandparents Renee Weinshel and Leo Weinshel are in Menomonee Falls.      

Obituaries, April 2024

Posted on: April 1st, 2024 | 22 Adar II 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Anita Joyce Barmash  Nita Barmash (nee Frank), formerly of Fox Point, died in Florida on March 13, 2024, at the age of 88.   Beloved wife of the late Ronald Barmash, loving mother of the late Linda (Ira) Abrams, Steven (Rochelle) Barmash, and Richard (Laura) Barmash; proud grandmother of Ben (Megan) Barmash, Drs. Elizabeth Barmash and […]

Obituaries, February 2024

Posted on: February 2nd, 2024 | 23 Shevat 5784 by Special to the Chronicle

Dr. Henry Burko Dr. Henry Burko, age 94, died peacefully on the morning of Dec. 27, at home in the company of his family. He is survived by children Julie (Michael) Czerwinski, Robert (Randi Kreger), and Terry (David Taggart).   Also survived by step-granddaughter Jessica Quimby, godchildren Jacob Reidel and Rebecca Reidel-Fry, and many dear cousins, […]

Obituaries, July 2023

Posted on: June 28th, 2023 | 9 Tammuz 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Dr. James J. Ansfield  Dr. James J. Ansfield, a vibrant fixture of Milwaukee’s Jewish community, died on April 10, 2023, at his home in Mequon. He was 81.   An adored physician, husband, father, friend, and chocoholic, Jimmy dedicated his life to sharing life’s joys and his infectious spirit with others. Among much else, he will […]

B’nei mitzvah, July 2023

Posted on: June 28th, 2023 | 9 Tammuz 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Emma Yasmine Jacobson  Emma Yasmine Jacobson became a bat mitzvah on May 6, 2023 at DC Minyan in Washington, D.C.  Emma lives in Washington, D.C. and she spends her summers at Camp Interlaken.  Emma celebrated with her parents Mara Karlin and Reuben Jacobson, brother Daniel Jacobson, and Milwaukee grandparents Henry Karlin, Jack Jacobson, and Bonnie […]

Births,  July 2023

Births, July 2023

Posted on: June 28th, 2023 | 9 Tammuz 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Brooks Gideon Jacobson  Brooks Gideon Jacobson was born May 10, 2023, to parents Elana Frankenthal and Max Jacobson, big sister Sydney, and big brother Ezra. Grandparents are Bonnie Malofsky Jacobson, Jack Jacobson, Howard Frankenthal, Jaynie Skadron, and Nancy Frankenthal of blessed memory. Brooks’ Hebrew name, Gideon, is in honor of his great grandfather Gerald Jacobson, […]

Graduation, July 2023

Graduation, July 2023

Posted on: June 28th, 2023 | 9 Tammuz 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Leo Langerman  Leo Langerman, son of Jess and Sarah Langerman, has graduated from Dominican High School with high academic achievements and many sport awards. Leo will be attending University of Wisconsin-Madison in the fall. 

Obituaries, June 2023

Posted on: May 31st, 2023 | 11 Sivan 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Raisa Adamskaya Raisa Adamskaya (nee Faktorovich) died May 12, 2023, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Boris Adamskiy. Cherished mother of Leonid Adamskiy. Loving grandmother of Marina (Jamie) Sodd. Further survived by Tatyana Adamskaya, other loving relatives, and many dear friends. A private graveside service was held at Agudas Achim Cemetery, […]

Bar Mitzvah, June 2023 

Posted on: May 31st, 2023 | 11 Sivan 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

 Yonatan “Yoni” Shamah  Yonatan “Yoni” Shamah becomes a Bar Mitzvah on June 3, 2023. He is a member of Congregation Shalom and attends Milwaukee Jewish Day School.   Parents Rabbi Shari Shamah and Dr. Corey Shamah live in Bayside.   Yoni attends Camp Interlaken and his mitzvah project is to make Lego play kits for the Jewish […]

Obituaries, May 2023

Posted on: May 5th, 2023 | 14 Iyyar 5783 by Special to the Chronicle

Dr. James J. Ansfield  We mourn the passing of Dr. James J. Ansfield, a vibrant fixture of Milwaukee’s Jewish community, on April 10, 2023, at his home in Mequon. He was 81.   An adored physician, husband, father, friend, and chocoholic, Jimmy dedicated his life to sharing life’s joys and his infectious spirit with others. Among […]