September 26, 2025 | 4 Tishri 5786
Marcy Hotz celebrated her Bat Mitzvah in 2021, when she was 73 years old. “I was 60 years late,” she told the Chronicle in an interview. She was born and raised in Milwaukee in the 1960s, attending Garfinkel’s New Method Hebrew School at 53rd and Center. While she attended Hebrew school, she did not have […]
People typically celebrate their bar or bat mitzvah at 12 or 13. Adrian Richfield marked that occasion at 78. In August 2021, standing alongside a group of peers at Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha, Richfield finally chanted the Torah portion she had been “carrying around in [her] purse for two years.” The journey to that day […]
For Jaclyn Skalecki Orozco, choosing Judaism wasn’t a moment – it was a journey. On June 21, she marked a powerful milestone in that journey by celebrating her adult bat mitzvah at Congregation Shalom in Milwaukee. A member of the congregation for more than eight years and a convert since 2019, Orozco’s decision to step […]
The honey-laden apple wedge refuses ingestion. It clings to my sticky fingers in protest, the off-white edge gleaming in the light of my synagogue’s community room. I use a napkin to pry it off, finally navigating it into my mouth. Gooey sweetness explodes; a brief taste of wildflowers and fruit indulged on a warm Rosh […]
When a documentary illustrated Sweden’s role as a haven for Jews during the Holocaust, some audience members took note of the positive take on a terrible moment. About 70 people gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Curtin Hall for a screening of “Passage to Sweden.” The film was co-presented by the […]
InPamsKitchen Honey-glazed, air-fried chicken thighs with apples and onions are a flavorful and symbolic dish that is perfect for Rosh Hashanah—the Jewish New Year. Apples and honey are among the most beloved Rosh Hashanah foods, and their significance is layered with meaning. Apples are symbols of beauty, sustenance, and healing. Honey represents sweetness and abundance. […]
KENOSHA – Rabbi Hannah Wallick is back to serving a congregation – the work she loves most. Wallick is the new spiritual leader for Beth Hillel Temple in Kenosha, having started Aug. 1, after a career so far spanning different facets of Jewish leadership. Beth Hillel Temple seems just right for a rabbi who wants […]
Rebbitzin Chava Edelman, known for her love of children and the Jewish people, died on Aug. 9, 2025, after battling cancer for about three and a half years. The Bayside resident was 41. She is survived by her husband, Rabbi Cheski Edelman, and their children: Sender, Rosie, Fishel, Fayga and Mushka. She is also survived […]
Yopps resigned from JFS John Yopps resigned in July from his position as president and CEO of Jewish Family Services. The Board of Directors appointed Dan Fleischman as interim president and CEO. He will continue serving as vice president of housing at Jewish Family Services and president of JFS Housing, according to the two closely […]
Wednesday, Sept. 4 Sound of the shofar Discover the deeper meaning of the Shofar at Congregation Shalom’s Lunch & Learn. This month’s topic, “The Sound of the Shofar: A Wake-Up Call for the Soul,” explores its symbolic, emotional, and spiritual role in preparing for the High Holy Days. Thoughtful discussion, share insights, and connect with others. […]
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