Wednesday, Feb. 5
Judaism and Mindfulness Course
Join Moishe Steigmann, “The Mindful Rabbi,” and Susan Lubar, mindfulness coach, for a four-part class, “Judaism and Mindfulness: Adding Purpose to Your Everyday Life.” Wednesday evenings in Feb. beginning Feb 5, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Own Your Judaism. More info and link to registration: OwnYourJudaism.org/what-we-do/
Modern Antisemitism
Join Rabbi Wes Kalmar for a history series that explores the origins of antisemitism. Feb. 5, 6:45 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, Glazer Board Room, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Register at jccmilwaukee.org/event/the-history-of-antisemitism-revealed. Contact RFox@JccMilwaukee.org.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Understanding the Middle East Conflict
Join Moishe Steigmann, “The Mindful Rabbi,” and Bobby Ehrlich, Educator, for a five-part course, “Understanding the Middle East Conflict: A Framework for Curious Minds.” Meets monthly the first Thursday of each month, Feb. through June, beginning Thursday, Feb. 6. Feb. 6, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Own Your Judaism. More info and link to registration: OwnYourJudaism.org/what-we-do/
Sunday, Feb. 9
Annual blood drive
Debbie Carter Berkson Annual Blood Drive. All eligible blood donors can start the New Year with the mitzvah of donating blood. Appointments encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun Surlow Hall, 2020 W Brown Deer Rd., River Hills. To make an appointment, visit bit.ly/3P0Dg1N or call (877) 232-4376.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Black Holocaust Museum
Trip to America’s Black Holocaust Museum & Bronzeville Collective. Includes a private tour of America’s Black Holocaust Museum and a visit to the Bronzeville Collective, a women-owned boutique featuring unique works by local artists. Registration fee includes round trip transportation and museum entry. Members $24. Community $28. Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Register at JccMilwaukee.org/event/trip-to-american-black-holocaust-museum-and-bronzeville-collective. Contact RFox@JccMilwaukee.org.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Banned Book Club
“The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country,” by Amanda Gorman. Discuss books currently facing bans across the country, and dive into the “whys” of the history of suppressing ideas, in a safe and open forum. Members $5. Community $7. Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, Glazer Board Room, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Register at Jccmilwaukee.org/bookclubs. Additional fees apply if you would like to order all the Banned Book Club books through the JCC. Contact RFox@JccMilwaukee.org.
Sunday, Feb. 16
Jewish Artists’ Exhibition
An exhibit celebrating the artistry and vibrant depth of Jewish tradition. Captivating works from Jewish artists that blend ancient teachings with contemporary innovation. Unique pieces that speak to heritage, identity, and the power of artistic expression. $18/person. Feb. 16, 3-5 p.m. Chabad of the Eastside, 3030 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. Tickets and information at shulcenter.org/artshow.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Free film screening
Israel: Living in the Fringe – Free Film Series. Join JCC for a series of free films – each of which will feature a talkback led by different community groups. Watch “Yerusalem, The Incredible Story of Ethiopian Jewry.” Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, Daniel M. Soref Community Hall, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay.
American Antisemitism
Join Rabbi Wes Kalmar for a history series that explores the origins of antisemitism. Feb. 19, 6:45 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, Glazer Board Room, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Register at jccmilwaukee.org/event/the-history-of-antisemitism-revealed. Contact RFox@JccMilwaukee.org.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Princess or Pauper
Torah Academy of Milwaukee presents Princess or Pauper for women and girls. This adaptation of Mark Twain’s “The Prince and the Pauper” is set in Victorian England and tells the story of two young girls — Princess Victoria, heir to the throne, and Penny Canty, a poor flower girl — who trade places and learn valuable lessons about justice, compassion and friendship. $18 in advance ($22 day of) for adults, $15 in advance ($18 day of) for students. Feb 23, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Milwaukee. For tickets or more information, contact TAMoffice@torahacademymil.org or call 414-352-6789.
Jazz concert
To Broadway! To Life! Concert with Hazzan Stein & Mitchell Shiner, presenting a concert of jazz impressions on Broadway favorites and celebrating the release of their album “Swingin’ on the Roof,” featuring jazz renditions of Fiddler on the Roof. This concert is free and open to the public. Feb. 23, 4 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, 6880 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale. More information, contact the CBINT office, 414-352-7310, or marlynnb@cbintmilwaukee.org
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Milwaukee Hebrew Club
Are you a fluent or semi-fluent Hebrew speaker? Are you looking for a place to engage in discussions on various topics in Hebrew? We welcome you to join! Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. RSVP by contacting Community Shlicha Noa Gerassi at 414-881-2124.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Replies to Scottsboro
The Sam and Helen Stahl Center for Jewish Studies is hosting “Wild Burning Rage and Song: Replies to Scottsboro” as part of its “Colors of Jewishness” series. This concert/lecture brings to life a 20th century world of Jewish responses to the pervasive climate of race prejudice that gave birth to the Scottsboro trials — and injustices to come — through a performance of Yiddish and English poems from the era newly set to music. Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. More information visit uwm.edu/jewish-studies/center-life/events.
Taste of Tu B’Shevat
New to Milwaukee and looking to meet fellow Jews in town? Join Shalom Milwaukee for Taste of Tu B’Shevat. A cooking class featuring the fruits and veggies of Tu B’Shevat. Shalom MKE is an initiative of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation designed to connect newcomers from all walks of life. Feb. 27, 7-9 p.m. Hillel Milwaukee, 3053 N. Stowell Ave., Milwaukee. Interested in getting involved and attending future events? Contact Nicole Gorelik at 414.390.5720 or NicoleG@MilwaukeeJewish.org.
Sunday, March 9
Salute to Jewish Educators
Celebrate Coalition for Jewish Learning for the 2025 Salute to Jewish Educators, an annual celebration honoring dedicated teachers. March 9, 3-5 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, Daniel M. Soref Community Hall, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Learn more and register at MilwaukeeJewish.org/Salute.