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Hear About Israel's Solution for a
Water-Starved World
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 Mar. 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
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Play explores Jewish Soldiers in Hitler's Army
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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.
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Sponsored by the JCC and the Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
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| Free Purim Party, Discounted Tickets for Community Night with Bucks |
March 20
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: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!
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Seeking Justice: Strengthening the Prospects for Middle East Peace
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March 1 | 7 pm
Marquette University - Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.
David Makovsky, director of the Project on the Middle East Peace Process, previously served on the U.S. negotiating team for a peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Sponsored by Hillel Milwaukee, the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Israel Center of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, and the Israel on Campus Coalition.
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| Salute to Jewish Educators |
March 6 | 3:30-5 pm
Jewish Home and Care Center, 1400 N. Prospect Ave.
The
Coalition for Jewish Learning invites the entire community to recognize and celebrate Jewish educators. Enjoy appetizers and dessert (dietary laws observed). RSVP and
submit tributes for your favorite educators.
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Torah Academy of Milwaukee to Present Awards at Annual Banquet
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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.
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Shhhh...Flash Mob!
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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).
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Art Contest for Kids
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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.
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Father-Daughter Dance
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March 5 | 7-8:30 pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Girls (ages 7-13) enjoy a memorable evening of desserts and dancing. Party attire. $36/family.
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Panel Discussion: The Power of Political Cartoons
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March 9 | 7 pm | With preeminent cartoonists 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.
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Tickets Now on Sale for
'Concert for Peace'
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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.
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Sponsored by the JCC and the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
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| Upcoming Events in our Community |
March 6 * 7 pm
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ASKT Annual Event, May 26
Find further details in a future newsletter
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Community Photo Album
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 Check out photos from a reception welcoming Yaniv Dinur, the new assistant conductor of the MSO, following the "My Sinatra" concert.
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Holocaust Stories: In Their Honor
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Feb. 28 | 10 am
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Hear Tauba Biterman, a member of the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center's Speakers Bureau, tell her story of survival. Open to all teenagers and adults. Learn More
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Pop-up Shabbat
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 March 25 | 6:30 pm doors open | 7 pm musical Shabbat service
The Box, 311. E. Wisconsin Ave.
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Check out the Chronicle on Social Media
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Purim with PJ Library
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March 13 | 4-5:15 pm
Milwaukee Jewish Day School, 6401 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Learn More
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Grants and Scholarships for Camps, College
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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.
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Register for
Day Camp
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The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC Summer Day Camp registration is open!
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What Will Your Jewish Legacy Be?
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"As we raise our children we see the importance of looking out for the future of the Jewish community as a whole..." Read More
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Matching Grant to a Jewish Organization
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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.
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