Friday May 20, 2022 | 18 Iyyar 5782
When the Brewers beat the Cubs on May 1, as they most surely will, it will be with the singing support of Cantor David Barash. Cantor David Barash from Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun will be singing the National Anthem at the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs baseball game on Sunday, May 1 at 1:10 p.m. […]
Al Rosen loved people. When he passed away, his family received letters and condolences from all over the world, a testament to the impact of his life. Al was not rich or famous or superhuman. He was a man from Milwaukee, husband, father, door-to-door salesman, and Jewish man of faith whose mother had cultivated […]
Daniel Singer, a Wisconsin native, has been a cantor at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, a historic place of worship, for 16 years. His journey has taken him from growing up without Jewish community to serving a synagogue in Manhattan. “All of my formative years were in Superior, Wisconsin. I was […]
A joyous north African tradition is celebrated by many in Israel, on the day after Passover, and this year, Milwaukeeans can get a taste of the Jewish-Muslim celebration known as Mimouna. The origins of Mimouna, a tradition dating back to the mid-18th century, are unknown. Some say that the Jews of North African descent, […]
Many people may not be aware that Jews fought in the American Civil War. Searching for Jewish soldiers has become my retirement project. That period of American history was probably the most transformative period of our country. I believe that combining Jewish and Civil War histories of Wisconsin is of interest to the Jewish […]
‘Sydney A. Frankel’s Summer Mix-up’ by Danielle Joseph, published by Kar-Ben. Middle grade novel. When Sydney Frankel’s best friend, Maggie Stein, begs Sydney to switch summer school classes with her, it seems like a win-win for team Frankelstein. Sydney takes the reading class Maggie’s mother signed her up for — it’s Sydney’s ideal summer […]
At birth, I was given an English name along with the Hebrew name Tziporah. The English name (ask me sometime) was a name my parents liked. I always hated it. Tziporah was after my paternal great-grandmother, Faigel Weinberg. Faigel and Tziporah both mean bird. I always felt connected to my Hebrew name. I heard […]
With Passover right around the corner, Jewish educators across Wisconsin are looking forward to their seder meal. The Chronicle asked some winners of the Teacher Impact Awards which symbol on the Seder plate is the most meaningful to them and why. The awards are given annually to recognize impactful educators, sponsored by Milwaukee Jewish […]
With the third pandemic Passover approaching, some families are still deciding to have their Seder meal at home with immediate family members. Instead of dressing up in dresses and button-up shirts, some could opt for a more comfortable option: pajamas. Rabbi Yael Buechler, who owns the New York-based Jewish fashion company Midrash Manicures, has […]
MILWAUKEE — Antisemitic incidents at Wisconsin high schools and middle schools increased 80% from 2020 to 2021, while incidents on social media went up 30%, according to the Jewish Community Relations Council of Milwaukee Jewish Federation. The findings of the JCRC’s 2021 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents included: High school and middle school activity (80% […]
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