September 29, 2026 | 17 Tishri 5787
Everything looked different after Oct. 7, 2023 I grew up in a family that went to synagogue often, celebrated every holiday and participated in every Jewish youth group. But Israel never felt like a major part of my Jewish identity. When I learned about it in religious school, I mostly took in the maps and […]
We’re ready for a new year, but your service is appreciated Dear 5786: Thank you for your service. After careful review, we have decided not to renew your contract. We received applications from several highly qualified years, including a whole bunch before Oct. 7, 2023, and we would have taken any of them over you, […]
To the editor: The primary and most significant antisemitism occurring in the United States today comes from the Democrat Party. The Democratic Socialists of America is the largest explicitly socialist antisemitic organization in the United States. It endorses candidates who run as Democrats. Prominent examples include members or allies like Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Bernie Sanders, […]
To the editor: I reluctantly write to inform the Jewish community what has happened to the Democratic Party. I am originally from England and to this day still do not understand the American Jewish mindset. The newly named “Social Democrats” are gaining ground, together with their antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric. The use of “Democratic” is to soften the […]
Today in a world shadowed by fear and struggle, the Jewish people have wisdom learned Hope flew when I was a child. Each summer I washed and rinsed dusty kosher pickle jars in preparation for the trek that my father and I took to an alley a few blocks away, where a rugged stand of milkweed nestled alongside a […]
Here are ten things I’ve learned, leading a local organization focused on tikkun olam It has been a truly great honor to lead Tikkun Ha-Ir as the executive director for close to ten years. I know I have grown a lot, and I still love to continue to learn about new ideas and new stories of amazing Milwaukeeans doing their part. Here’s some of […]
In the wake of recent events in Israel and rising antisemitism worldwide, many are grappling with complex emotions. In this Q&A, Milwaukee psychiatrist Dr. Hillel Moffic explores the concept of moral injury — what it is, how it may affect us, and how we might begin to heal. The Chronicle publishes a variety of opinion […]
These two years of war have changed us all. Throughout it all, we never forgot why this war started and why it continued: we never forgot our hostages. We celebrate welcoming home our remaining hostages in the initial 72 hours of the ceasefire to their families and loved ones. We celebrate and welcome this ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that may allow over 2 million […]
“And seek the peace of the city where I have exiled you and pray for it to the Lord, for in its peace you shall have peace.” (Jer. 29.7) When leaders at the highest level of our government are inciting hatred of fellow citizens and contempt for the rule of law, there are no sharp distinctions […]
Here are tweets posted or reshared by the Republican Jewish Coalition on X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter. The opinions expressed in this article are held by its authors and are not necessarily representative of the views of the Chronicle or its publisher. The Chronicle seeks to present a variety of opinions. Each […]
