Monday July 04, 2022 | 5 Tammuz 5782
$464,590 raised for Ukraine relief The Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s portion of the Jewish Federations of North America’s Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund has raised $464,590 from 597 gifts. The estimated 200,000 Jews living in Ukraine have been profoundly affected by the political and economic instability that have wracked the country, according to Milwaukee Jewish Federation. […]
Weiss-McQuide assists Whitefish Bay musical Nancy Weiss-McQuide, a local theater, dance and Yiddish educator, spoke to students at the Whitefish Bay High School Theater about their upcoming “Fiddler on the Roof” spring production. Yiddish undergirds the way people speak and the humor, she said. “It all stems from Yiddish,” she said. “Even though it’s […]
Jewish Insider examines Pocan on Israel Jewish Insider, a political site, published a Jan. 13, 4000-word article on Rep. Mark Pocan and Israel: “Pocan pokes Israel — but where are his constituents?” The site talked with people from the Wisconsin Jewish community expressing different views on the Madison Democrat, who has been critical of […]
The Catholic-Jewish Conference is asking the community to “share the warmth” by supplying new winter clothing for Afghan refugees who are housed at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Only new items in their original packaging will be accepted. Priority needs: Kids sizes through adult medium Winter boots Closed shoes Socks Winter hats, gloves & scarves Amazon […]
Anna Goldstein promoted to assistant director Anna Goldstein has been promoted from her position as director of Jewish student life to assistant director at Hillel Milwaukee. “Over the past year, Anna has accomplished great things,” said Deb Carneol Fendrich, executive director, Hillel Milwaukee. “She helped revitalize what student leadership looks like at Hillel. She […]
JCC offers Pickleball Beginning in September, Pickleball is coming to the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center and will be offered three days a week for teens and adults ages 16+. Pickleball is a fun and competitive sport that is a mash up of tennis, ping pong, wiffle ball, and badminton, […]
Reform to fund rabbi slots The Central Conference of American Rabbis, a Reform group, is offering to fund rabbi positions in communities with declining Jewish populations. Several rabbis will each sign a three-year contract with a congregation, with a three-year renewal contract possible. These “Heartland Fellows” will be coached and mentored, with funding for […]
Beber Camp switches to Friendship Circle challah Beber Camp, a non-profit Jewish overnight camp in Mukwonago, has contracted with Friendship Bakery to provide all challah each week during Summer 2021. In the past, the camp baked its own challah, but because of the pandemic and a change in staffing, the camp decided to explore […]
Museum has 55,800 virtual visitors during pandemic Since March 2020, the Jewish Museum Milwaukee has seen 55,800 virtual visitors from all over the world. “Our virtual programs have really taken off,” Curator Molly Dubin said. “We’re tying into very poignant themes with strong parallels to the present day, that we hope will continue to […]
Bar Mitzvah project raises $920 For his bar mitzvah project, Noah Sulman organized a fundraiser to donate books to Children’s Wisconsin. “The reason why I chose this project is because I wanted to help people feel happy and safe in the hospital,” he said. Noah raised $920, surpassing his own expectations. His synagogue, Congregation […]
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