October 28, 2025 | 5 Heshvan 5786
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee “temporarily suspended” five student groups in connection with intimidating Instagram posts directed at those who support Israel. The suspensions came as part of the university’s investigation, according to a July 31 statement. In all, it was five student organizations associated with a coalition that posted “alarming” messages on Instagram, according to the […]
Milwaukee Jewish Federation has launched a “Student to Student” program, an initiative that brings Jewish and non-Jewish teens together. “The program is an opportunity to empower students to educate their peers in a safe environment,” said Dalilah Bernier, director of teen initiatives for Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Jewish students already have conversations with their non-Jewish peers […]
Milwaukee Jewish Teen Philanthropy Board Members celebrated their work and the presentation of grants to this year’s nonprofit recipients, on April 21 at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center. In the back row is Jake, Sam, Benjamin, Jake and Bennett. In the middle row is Avi, Sabina, Bella, Hannah, Kelly, Sasha, Lexi […]
I accepted the job as executive director of Hillel Milwaukee just over a year ago because of my passion for Jewish learning, my love of building supportive Jewish communities, and my desire to have an impact on the future of Judaism by strengthening the next generation of Jewish leaders. And though Zionism and a love […]
Nicolet High School offered kosher-for-Passover meals at prom, on April 27, toward the end of the Passover week. Nicolet is a public school, with one of the largest Jewish populations in the state. “We’re trying to be accommodating of the front end,” Superintendent Greg Kabara said. He credited the staff: “When students ask or say, […]
Shabbat Sing, an enduring hallmark of Milwaukee Jewish Day School, now has a CD album. The weekly burst of energy and hamishness has children dancing and singing every Friday morning in a large room filled with parents and grandparents. The songs are led by Mara Kleiman and Wendy Cohen. Kleiman is director of Jewish life […]
A child who grows up in a Jewish home will typically get the message that getting a good education is key. My parents were Jewish immigrants from Poland, who survived the atrocities of World War II, and the emphasis on education was more than key. It was of utmost importance! If I brought home a […]
On Oct. 6, Homestead High School Senior Adin Gendelman FaceTimed a friend from Israel while she danced in the streets — the very same streets that Hamas would occupy a mere 12 hours later. Gendelman is one of many in the Jewish community connected to those impacted by the events on Oct. 7. “I have […]
Hillel Milwaukee is planning a series of themed Shabbats — including events focused on voting, refugees and pride — among other activities, in an effort to reach students more effectively than ever. “Hillel has grown in recent years… and we’ve engaged a lot of different students from a lot of different campuses,” Executive Director Rabbi […]
If a teen joins Milwaukee Jewish Philanthropy this year, they’ll find themselves working with an enthused future rabbi whose talents include connecting Taylor Swift’s music and Torah. Dalilah Bernier is the new director of teen initiatives for Milwaukee Jewish Federation; the role is to include overseeing Milwaukee Jewish Teen Philanthropy and serving teens through Federation […]
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