Monday January 24, 2022 | 22 Shevat 5782
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 […]
Two menorahs at war memorial The War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, has quickly gone from having no menorahs to two. First, Arleen Peltz, who serves as a holocaust educator and is active in the Milwaukee-area veterans’ community, helped secure a donated menorah for the War Memorial Center from Ovation Jewish Home. […]
Senior housing availability JFS Housing has availability in its assisted living apartments in Brown Deer. The Deerwood Crossing Senior Residences are for those 55 and older. Available services include housekeeping, linen and laundry service, medication administration, assistance with dressing, bathing or grooming. The facility has 24-hour staff and an emergency call system. For more […]
Richard Lux leaves Lux Center Richard Lux, founding director of the Lux Center for Catholic-Jewish studies at the Sacred Hart Seminary and School of Theology in Franklin, has relocated to the Minneapolis area to be closer to grandchildren. The center was established in 2010 as a tribute to Lux upon his retirement from the Sacred […]
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