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 […]
A North Shore Library dispute is on First, the mayor of Glendale wrote on Facebook last month that “Fox Point killed the North Shore Library.” Then, the village of Fox Point issued an Aug. 24 news release in apparent response, stating that Glendale wants to start charging rent to the other communities that share […]
New rabbi in Wausau Rabbi Benjamin Altshuler is the new spiritual leader for Mt. Sinai Congregation of Wausau. Although new to the Wausau area, Altshuler is a product of the Midwest and many vibrant Jewish communities, according to a news release. He received rabbinic ordination from the Reform Jewish Seminary, Hebrew Union College – Jewish […]
Hillel Milwaukee awards three scholarships Hillel Milwaukee has awarded $1,800 Bernard & Helen F. Soref Scholarships to Michaela Brooke, Mikayla Eliyha and Ben Stern. Brooke is a freshman in Marquette University’s direct-admit doctorate of physical therapy program. She is Hillel Milwaukee’s student board vice president of Jewish Life and Learning and takes an active role […]
Karen Lieberman featured in New Book Karen Lieberman, a board-certified staff chaplain at the Children’s Wisconsin hospital, contributed to a new book, “Chaplains as Partners in Medical Decision-Making.” The book offers a collection of case studies, including commentary by both chaplains and non-chaplains to enhance awareness and understanding of the multifaceted role of the professional […]
Wisconsin responds to Chicago riders After the Chicago Chaiway Riders put a call out for Wisconsin motorcycle riders in the February edition of the Chronicle, about 10 people made contact with the group and expressed interest in starting a Wisconsin riding club, according to organizers. Efforts are underway. Also, Wisconsin resident Jim Salinsky made contact, […]
Coran will be campaign chair for 2021 Judy Coran has been named Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign chair for 2021. Coran has held many roles in the Annual Campaign, including volunteer solicitor, chair of the Maimonides Society and Women’s Campaign chair. She has sat on the development committee, Israel Center shlichut committee and currently is […]