MJF Newsletter: Best-selling Author on Israel Visits, Milwaukee Does Mitzvot, Purim, Coming Events & More

Your MJF Newsletter

March 10, 2016
30 Adar I 5776

Issue No. 223

Tuesday: Hear About Israel's Solution for a Water-Starved World

March 15 | 7:30 pm

Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Rd. | $15 ($5 for students)

Women's Philanthropy and the Jewish Community Foundation of MJF present the 2nd Annual Edie Adelman Lecture.

New York Times best-selling author Seth M. Siegel will discuss how Israel can serve as a role model blunting the worst of the coming water calamities. Dessert (dietary laws observed). Learn More

Milwaukee does Mitzvot: Join the Global Jewish Good Deeds Day

April 10 | Organized locally by MJF

Individuals and groups: Sign up for the largest day of good deeds! In 2015: 930,000 participants; 61 countries; 3 million volunteers hours.

Sign up now!

Last Chance to RSVP: Free Purim Party, Discounted Tickets for Bucks

March 20

4 :30 pm - Pre-game Party & Purim Celebration at Turner Hall (FREE)

- Costumes encouraged

- Children's games, prizes

- Light dinner (dietary laws observed)

6 pm - Milwaukee Bucks vs. Utah Jazz at the Bradley Center (Reduced price tickets) FREE Hebrew Bucks T-shirt for first 100 tickets sold!

Learn more and buy tickets.

'Kinneret People' Exhibit Opening

March 16 | 7-8:30 pm | Free
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd .

The photography of Naftali Oppenheim focuses on the early every day life in Kibbutz Ein Gev on the Sea of Galilee during the British Mandate.

Email for further information.

Play explores Jewish Soldiers in Hitler's Army

March 20 | 7 pm | $12
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

How did the son of a Jewish father become Hitler's ideal soldier? "The Mitzvah" - a one-person play and lecture - explores this question and much more during its international tour stop in Milwaukee. Learn More

Sponsored by the JCC and the Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.

Deadline is Next Week:
Art Contest for Kids

Announcing the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle Passover section cover contest. Open to students in 4th-6th grade. The winning artist receives a $25 prize! Submission deadline is March 16.

Learn More

Torah Academy of Milwaukee to Present Awards at Annual Banquet

March 13 | 5:30 pm
Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North, 8900 N. Kildeer Rd.

Presenting the Avodas HaKodesh Award to Miriam Liff and Suzanne Zigun.
Learn More

Book Talk: 'WWII Milwaukee'

March 24 | 7 pm | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Meg Jones will present and sign her new book |Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave. See Details

Explore the life and work of renowned illustrator and political cartoon activist, Arthur Szyk, known as FDR's 'Soldier in Art.' Exhibit dates: Feb. 7 - May 15. Learn More

Tickets Now on Sale for
'Concert for Peace'

April 5 | 8 pm | $20
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

World-renowned Israeli musician and peace activist, Yair Dalal, is joined by Israeli Arab singer, Mira Awad.
Learn More
Sponsored by the JCC and the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.

Shhhh...Flash Mob!

Have you always wanted to be in a flash mob? Now is your chance. Adults and children (grade 5+) are invited to help celebrate Yom HaAztmaut (Israel's Independence Day). Learn More

Save the Dates for Yamim 2016

Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day
Sunday, May 1 | 3 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

Yom HaZikaron - Day of Remembrance
Wednesday, May 11 | 6 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

Yom HaAtzmaut - Israeli Independence Day
Sunday, May 15 | 4-6:30 pm
· Opening Ceremony: 4-4:30 pm
· Walk for Israel (under 2 miles): 4:30-5:30 pm
· Concert, Food & Activities: 5:30-6:30 pm

NEW LOCATION: Milwaukee County War Memorial Center,
750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive
FREE parking at event and FREE transportation available from various North Shore locations!

Learn More

Yamim 2016 is brought to the community by MJF's Israel Center and Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center, and the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC.

Upcoming Events in our Community

Check the Community Calendar for even more events!

Amazing Faiths Dinner Dialogues
March 10 * 6-8 pm
RSVP for private location

Shalom Baby Bop! - Musical Meet Up
March 11 * 11 am - 12 pm
RSVP for private location

Chug Ivrit - Hebrew Conversation Group
March 11 * 1-2 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

MCRC Shabbat
March 11 * 7:30 pm
Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Rd.

Interfaith Scholar in Residence Program: Dr. Amy Jill Levine
March 12 * 5:30 pm
Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 2011 N. Oakland Ave.

Unearthing the Truth: Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
March 13 * 2 pm
Sacred Heart Seminary & School of Theology, 7335 S. US 45, Franklin

Rubin Sharpe Tribute Series: Featuring Yaniv Dinur
March 13 * 2-3:30 pm
Jewish Home and Care Center, 1414 N. Prospect Ave.

Mequon Jewish Preschool Purim Palooza
March 13 * 2:30-4:30 pm
Mequon Jewish Preschool, 11112 N. Crown Ct.

Unlocking Judaism's Primary Text
March 14 & 21 * 2 pm
Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah, 6717 N. Green Bay Ave.

Social Justice: Feminism & Activism Film Series
March 14 * 7-9 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

Wisconsin: What Happened to the Greater Good?
March 15 & 22 * 12-1:30 pm
First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, 1342 N. Astor St.

Popular Culture and Jewish Identity
March 15 & 22 * 7:30-9 pm
Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Rd.

Women of Emanu-El All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner
March 16 * 5-7:30 pm
Congregation Emanu-el B'ne Jeshurun, 2020 W. Brown Deer Rd.

KOACH
March 17 * 12-2 pm
Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, 6880 N. Green Bay Ave.

Preventing Infant Deaths, Promoting Women's Health
March 17 * 7:15 pm
Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun, 2020 W Brown Deer Rd.

Challah & Community
March 18 * 10-11 am
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

Purim festivities for all ages
March 19 * 5-8 pm
Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha, 830 W Moreland Blvd.

BBYO Showcase
March 19 * 8-10:30 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

Purim Carnival
March 20 * 11:30 am - 1 pm
Congregation Shalom, 7630 N Santa Monica Blvd.

Vashti's Spa Day
March 20 * 1-4 pm
Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, 6880 N. Green Bay Ave.

Wonderful Woman - Special Israeli Presentation
March 22 * 7-9 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

Purim at Sinai: 'Adar War'
March 23 * 4:30-8 pm
Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Rd.

Purim Night Party
March 23 * 6:30-10 pm
Chabad of the East Side, 3030 E. Kenwood Blvd.

Exploration of the Role of the Supervillain (Purim Adult Event)
March 23 * 7-8 pm
Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

Purim in Outer Space with Chabad of the East Side
March 24 * 5-9 pm
War Memorial, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive

Deli Lunch & Israeli Market
March 27 * 11 am - 2 pm
Temple Menorah, 9363 N. 76th St.

--Save The Date--

* ASKT Annual Event, May 26

Find further details in a future newsletter

Community Photo Album

MJF's Shin Shinim, Omer and Orni, have just returned from Israel and are ready for the spring semester and summer camp! Follow them on Facebook to see their activities and photos.

Israel Fest! Free Film Series

Zero Motivation

March 10 | 7 pm
Hebrew with subtitles. Suitable for 16+ Instructor:
Amit Yaniv-Zehavi

A Borrowed Identity
March 17 | 7 pm
Hebrew, Arabic, English and German with subtitles.
Suitable for 16+
Instructor: Alex Blumin

Films shown at the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

Co-sponsored by the JCC and the Israel Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.

New Sustaining Gift Program

The Milwaukee Jewish Federation has just rolled out a new giving program called Sustainers Circle. It is for donors who want to support the Jewish community with a sustaining monthly or quarterly gift. Learn more or sign up.

Pop-up Shabbat for Young Adults

March 25 | 6:30 pm doors open | 7 pm musical Shabbat service

The Box, 311. E. Wisconsin Ave. Learn More

Check out the Chronicle on Social Media

Read the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle from your mobile phone, desktop or in print, with content including:

* Now on Facebook: After an $800,000 gift, synagogue's hunger committee gets busy.

* Now on Twitter: Author speaking on water crisis, Israeli solutions.

* Coming in the March print edition of the Chronicle: One man's journey from Fox Point to FOX News! And much more. Watch for the print edition in mailboxes around April 1.

Don't forget to share your views of the poll question: "Which side needs to give more to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?"

The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle is a free publication of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.

Purim with PJ Library & MJDS

March 13 | 4-5:15 pm

Milwaukee Jewish Day School, 6401 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Learn More

Grants and Scholarships for Camps, College

New grant and scholarship opportunities for kids, teens and young adults are available on a comprehensive page on the MJF's website, including:

* The MJF, in partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp, provides One Happy Camper grants up to $1,000 for first-time campers at Jewish overnight camps.

* The Jewish Community Foundation offers scholarship awards to help fund the college freshman year from the Hecht Family Memorial College Scholarship Fund to outstanding Jewish high school seniors.

The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC Summer Day Camp registration is open!

What Will Your Jewish Legacy Be?

"As we raise our children we see the importance of looking out for the future of the Jewish community as a whole..." Read More

Matching Grant to a Jewish Organization

Open a Donor Advised Fund with $5,000 or more and the Foundation will match your first grant to a Jewish organization by up to $500, made possible by an anonymous donor.

Learn More

Candlelighting Times

Shabbat
~ March 11 - 5:36 pm
~ March 18 - 6:44 pm