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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Author to Share 'Holocaust History on Trial' Prior to Release of Movie
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Sept. 20 | 7 pm | Free,
RSVP to guarantee a seat
Cardinal Stritch University,
6801 N. Yates Rd.
Hear acclaimed historian and author Deborah Lipstadt share her story of Holocaust history on trial prior to the release of the biopic
Denial. The film, set for release Sept. 30, recounts Lipstadt's battle for historical truth as she faced a libel suit by infamous Holocaust denier David Irving. The movie is based on her book,
History on Trial: My Day in Court with a Holocaust Denier.
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This event is brought to the community courtesy of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center, a program of MJF.
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Opportunities for Thoughtful and Civil Conversations About Israel
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Let's Talk Israel is a comprehensive yearlong project of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council and Israel Center to increase opportunities for thoughtful and civil conversations about Israel. Learn More
September Programs:
Sept. 19 | 7 pm | Free
Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place
Healing Traditions Across Diverse Cultures
Learn about how Israel's unique melting pot of East-West cultures influences health and healing. Sponsored by the Israel Center.
 Sept. 22 | 7 pm | Free
UWM Student Union Ballroom, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
It Won't Stop Until We Talk - Palestinian and Israeli Parents Choose Peace
Bassam Aramin - a Palestinian whose daughter was killed by Israeli border police in 2007, and Robi Damelin - an Israeli whose son was killed by a Palestinian sniper in 2012 - will speak as representatives of the Parents Circle Families Forum, a joint Palestinian-Israeli organization that is devoted to reconciliation. Sponsored by the JCRC and campus partners.
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Highlight on Israeli TV:
Shtisel - Season 2
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Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 7-9:15 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Shtisel is the winner of 10 Israeli Academy Awards for TV. Screenings brought to the community by the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC and the Milwaukee Jewish Federation's Israel Center.
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Anti-Judaism: Past and Present
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Sept. 6 | 7 pm | Free
Marquette University Alumni Union,
1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Dr. David Nirenberg's lecture will explore what all periods of history of anti-Judaism has to do with how people think about Judaism today.
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Presented by MJF's Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center and Jewish Community Relations Council, along with other community partners.
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Help Stengthen 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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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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Looking for a Home for the
High Holidays?
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We can help.
View a
list of schedules for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah services at synagogues throughout our community.
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Act Now: Limited Seating for Unique 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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Last Chance:
Exhibit Closes this Sunday!
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* Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation Annual Dinner, Oct. 30
Find further details in a future newsletter
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Community Photo Album
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Incoming Milwaukee Jewish Federation Board Chair Andrea Schneider shares some anecdotes during the MJF Annual Meeting on Aug. 10. The evening included the celebration of Jewish generations, a reflection of the past year's accomplishments, plans for the future, keynote speech by former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Publisher Betsy Brenner and recognizing outgoing Board Chair Daniel Bader.
See Photos
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Breaking News! Chronicle has
New Website
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Visit the new Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle website. It was designed for quick loading and easy perusing on your desktop, laptop, tablet or from your mobile phone. Check back often for regular updates.
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Fitness Floor Reopens Sept. 7
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The Habush Family Fitness Floor at the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC will reopen on Sept. 7.
Learn more about the reopening timeline and for membership information.
And, community registration is now open for JCC fall programs. There is a program for everyone - check out the
program guide.
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Billy Jonas Trio Concert
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August 28 | 4 pm | Free
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Bayshore Town Center, 5800 N. Bayshore Drive
Join Tapestry: Arts & Ideas from the JCC and PJ Library for an outdoor concert for all ages.
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September Edition Features Rosh Hashanah Section
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Make Your Legacy Commitment
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Making your legacy commitment now will help ensure a sweet new year for years to come.
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Smart Philanthropy
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Make a bigger impact with your giving. Establishing a Donor Advised Fund with
the Jewish Community Foundation is quick and
easy. And, you can support your favorite causes
and receive tax advantages all at the same time.
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