Friday, Aug. 1
Summer gathering spot
Come by the J to relax, read, or sit and catch up with friends. Magazines, newspapers, coffee, and tea will be provided on the West Patio. Grab lunch from Hannah’s Kitchen at CAFA B DATA while you’re here. Free and open for our community to attend. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. July 9-Aug. 29, 1-3 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Film screening
“Passage to Sweden” tells the story of events occurring in Scandinavia and Budapest during World War II. Following the screening, join for a conversation with filmmaker Suzannah Warlick, who served as the film’s director, producer and editor. Free. Aug. 5, 7-8:30 p.m. UWM Curtin Hall 175, 3243 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee. Learn more and register at JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org/events.
New Moon Sound Bath
Join for a transformative experience that merges the ancient tradition of Rosh Chodesh with the healing powers of a sound bath. Each month, explore a different theme, honoring the start of a new lunar cycle – a perfect time for renewal, reflecting, and intention-setting. Aug. 5, 7:15 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC – Outside the JCC on the MJDS Courts or inside the JCC Marcus Gym if it rains, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Contact: Trish Theoharris, Group Exercise Coordinator, at ttheoharris@jccmilwaukee.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Jews of Summer’
Join the Levy Summer Series to hear from Sandra Fox on her book “The Jews of Summer: Summer Camp and Jewish Culture in Postwar America.” Many communal educators and rabbis contended that without intervention, Judaism as they understood it would disappear altogether. In their searches for solutions, postwar Jews came to see residential summer camps as panaceas to their communal ills, constructing their programs with an eye towards collective transformation. $25 includes meal and presentation. Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. Nakoma Golf Club, 4145 Country Club Road, Madison. For more information, contact Paul Borowsky at 608-442-4083 or paul@jssmadison.org.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Touch-A-Truck
Kids can sit in, touch, and explore all kinds of vehicles and meet the friendly professionals who drive them. Festival includes music, bounce houses, and kid-friendly activities. Free and open to the entire community. Aug. 7, 4:30-6 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC – Upper Courtyard, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Contact: Rachel Pressman, Family Program director at rpressman@jccmilwaukee.org.
Annual meeting
A Milwaukee Jewish Federation formal board meeting and a community briefing, this discussion provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into the Federation’s priorities, accomplishments, and ongoing efforts to strengthen and support Jewish life in Milwaukee, Israel, and around the world. Aug. 7, 6:30-8 p.m. Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee. Learn more and register at MilwaukeeJewish.org/AM.
Sunday, Aug. 10
Jewish food festival
Peltz Center for Jewish Life – Mequon presents the seventh annual Jewish Food Festival for the Mequon area. Visitors can enjoy delicious Jewish ethnic foods, live music, activities and family-friendly entertainment both days of the festival. Two dinnertime specials will be offered during the festival. Sunday and Monday from 5-7 p.m. Free Admission. Parking $10. Aug. 10 and 11, noon-7 p.m. Rotary Park, 4100 Highland Rd., Mequon. Learn more at JewishFoodMequon.com.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Beer garden
Join for local brews from New Barons Brewing Co-op, live music by Katie & The Side Effects, and food for purchase. Each event is free to attend and open to our entire community – bring lawn chairs and blankets. Aug. 14, 5-7 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC – Upper Courtyard at the JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Contact: Rachel Pressman, Family Program director, at rpressman@jccmilwaukee.org.
Monday, Aug. 18
Inclusive open gym
Open Gym provides an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to play in an inclusive, non-competitive environment. Learn how to play in a “Different Pair of Shoes” by trying various adaptive sports. Come play and learn with us. Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC – Outside the JCC on the MJDS Courts or inside the JCC Marcus Gym if it rains, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Contact: Sarah McCutcheon, Disability Inclusion Director at smccutcheon@jccmilwaukee.org.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Open the Door to AI
Join Congregation Shalom for ‘Open the Door to the World of AI,’ a discussion on Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, and the implications of artificial intelligence taught by Rabbi Noah Chertkoff. $5 per person. Aug. 21, 1 p.m. Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. RSVP at cong-shalom.org/form/TechTalk. Contact Sandy at 414-963-0445 or Arlene at 414-351-1689.
Sunday, Aug. 24
S’lichot Movie Series
Prepare the mind, body, and spirit for the High Holidays. Each film will be followed by discussions to help examine the past year. The movies that will be shown: The Red Violin on Aug. 24, 1 p.m. Amadeus on Aug. 28, 6 p.m. and Once on Sept. 3, 6 p.m. Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. Visit cong-shalom.org/form/slichotmovies. Contact: Brian@cong-shalom.org or call 414-352-9288.
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