Hear from Former Journal Sentinel Publisher, Celebrate Jewish Generations at MJF's Annual Meeting
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Aug. 10 | 6:30-8:30 pm | Free
Congregation Sinai
8223 N. Port Washington Rd.
* 6:30 pm - Reception with desserts & wine (dietary laws observed)
* 7:15 pm - Annual Meeting
* Presentation by Elizabeth Brenner, Former Publisher of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
* Sue Strait and Danya Strait, Chairs
The evening will include honoring outgoing Board Chair Daniel Bader, thanking Board members whose terms are ending, and electing a slate of new directors to a two-year term on the MJF Board: Judith Coran, Greg Marcus, Mitch Moser and Yoni Schlussel.
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One-of-a-kind Opportunity: Join the Mission to Vilnius and Berlin
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Oct. 27 - Nov. 4, 2016
Limited seating. Act now!
Join the Milwaukee Jewish Federation's mission to Vilnius and Berlin. The trip will include
unique opportunities to remember the Holocaust, including the dedication of two mass graves with Father Patrick Desbois and witnesses of the killings, and a visit with the last remaining Partisan in the forest where she hid during the war.
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Young Leadership 'Summer Set'
Features Casino Night
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Aug. 25 | 7-10 pm | $50
Hot Water Wherehouse
818 S. Water St.
* Appetizers and open bar (dietary laws observed)
* Play black jack, craps, roulette and poker
* Great door prizes
* DJ will be spinning tunes
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Lecture: The Jewish Vote -
Does My Vote Count?
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Aug. 2 | 7:30 pm | $36 pp/$50 cpl
Torah Academy of Milwaukee
6800 N. Green Bay Ave
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Rabbi A. D. Motzen - the National Director of State Relations for Agudath Israel of America - brings a timely discussion following both political party conventions on "The Jewish Vote:
Does my Vote Count?
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September: Acclaimed Journalist to Headline Campaign Kick-Off
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Sept. 15 | 6:30 pm | $18
Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Special guest speaker David Gregory will share his journalistic endeavors and discuss his critically acclaimed memoir, "How's Your Faith? An Unlikely Spiritual Journey." Dessert reception (dietary laws observed).
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September: Nickoll Young Leadership
Award Luncheon
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Sept. 7 | 12- 1:30 pm | $40
Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.
The MJF's Benjamin E. Nickoll Young Leadership Award Luncheon will celebrate recipient Joe Devorkin. Established in honor of Ben Nickoll, a leader of the MJF and Jewish community in the '40s and '50s
, the award is given to a young man who demonstrates exemplary leadership within the Jewish community. RSVP
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Explore Mah Jongg Exhibit,
Play the Game!
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| Upcoming Events in our Community |
* MenorahFest 2016, Aug. 21
* JNF Wisconsin Tribute Banquet, Aug. 25
* MJF's Ben Nickoll Award Luncheon, Sept. 7
Find further details in a future newsletter
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Community Photo Album
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Teens from Israel's Sovev Kinneret spent time in the Milwaukee area earlier this month for the Teen Mifgash program. Participants from Israel and Milwaukee learned first-hand about each others' lives, Jewish identity and the differences and similarities between the communities. This Partnership2Gether program is organized by the MJF Israel Center and Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC. Watch Video
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In the News...
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WUWM 89.7 FM featured the Jewish Museum Milwaukee's Project Mah Jongg exhibit on its Lake Effect program.
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Take Survey to Help Strengthen Jewish Education
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Please help Milwaukee Jewish Federation explore ways to strengthen Jewish education in Milwaukee by taking this short 15 question
survey.
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Chronicle Offers Current News on Social Media
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What Will
Your Jewish Legacy Be?
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You Don't Have to Be A Millionaire
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Question: I always thought I'd have to be wealthy to have a Donor Advised Fund. Is that really true?
Answer: No.
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