Hot Topics for Cold Nights
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Jan. 10, Feb. 7, and April 4
7 pm | Free
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC,
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
A series exploring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Interactive, moderated and civil discussions about complex issues, such as peace efforts, settlements, notions of "homeland" among Jews and Palestinians, the role of water, the security barrier and more.
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Sponsored by MJF's Jewish Community Relations Council and Israel Center, it is part of Let's Talk Israel, a comprehensive, yearlong project to increase opportunities for thoughtful and civil conversations about Israel.
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Free Film Classes
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Dec. 15 | 7 pm
Labryinth of Lies
Dec. 20 | 7 pm
The Strength to Tell
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Presented by the Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC in partnership with MJF's Israel Center and the Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center, a program of MJF.
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Monday:
Community Chanukah Celebration
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Dec. 19 | 4-6:30 pm | Free
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC,
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Fun for all ages, with food and activities including building a giant Lego menorah.
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My Father, a Survivor of the Holocaust
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Jan. 29 | 12 pm | Free
Congregation Shalom,
7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Join Nancy Kennedy Barnett as she has a "conversation" with her father, George Kennedy, of blessed memory, who was born in Budapest and survived WWII and the Labor Camps.
Learn More and RSVP
Brought to the community by MJF's Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocuast Education Resource Center and Congregation Shalom.
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Nominate a Jewish Educator
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Grants and Scholarships for Camp, College, Israel Programs
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The Milwaukee Jewish Federation has several grants and scholarship opportunities:
* One Happy Camper provides grants up to $1,000 for first-time campers at Jewish overnight camps.
 * Scholarships available for Jewish overnight camps and summer Israel programs for young people.
* Semester or year in Israel from the Sarah B. and Louis M. Kesselman Israel Program Scholarship Fund.
* Hecht Family Memorial College Scholarship Fund to outstanding Jewish high school seniors to help fund the college freshman year
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Learn More
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Special Programs, Including Dec. 25, at Jewish Museum Milwaukee
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"Once & Again: Still Lifes by
Beth Lipman"
Now - Jan. 8, 2017
Jewish Museum Milwaukee,
1360 N. Prospect Ave.
This award-winning contemporary glass artist's traveling exhibit makes its only stop in the Midwest. The glass art depicts timeless portraits of humanity.
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Museum Programs:
* Dec. 25, 12-4 pm:
Film and Fortune Cookies
* Jan. 5, 7-8:30 pm:
Local Lives, National Voices
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| Upcoming Events in our Community |
Check the
Community Calendar for even more events!
The Brides of Jerusalem - art exhibit by Barbara Kohl-Spiro
On display through December
Jewish Home & Care Center, 1414 N. Prospect Ave.
The Art of the Concept: Conceptual Art & Photo Works of Barbara Budish
On display through December
Chai Point Gallery Space, 1400 N. Prospect Ave.
Through the Lens: Unique Perspectives of Milwaukee
Jewish Photographers
On display through January
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Celebrate Chanukah & Shabbat with a Sinai Latka Dinner
Dec. 16 * 5:30-7:30 pm
Congregation Sinai, 8223 N. Port Washington Rd.
Chanukah Celebration with Lil' Rev
Dec. 18 * 9:45-11:30 am
Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha, 830 W. Moreland Blvd.
Pre-Chanukah Brunch
Dec. 18 * 10:30 am - 12 pm
Congregation Anshai Lebowitz, 2415 W. Mequon Rd.
MJDS Havdallah Pajamakah Party
Dec. 21 * 5:30-7:15 pm
MJDS Beit Midrash, 6401 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Yiddish Music Series
Dec. 25 * 10-11 am
Jewish Home and Care Center, 1414 N. Prospect Ave.
Chanukah Car Parade hosted by Lubavitch
Dec. 25 * 3-5 pm
Route TBA
Chanukah Party with BBQ @ Temple Menorah
Dec. 25 * 5:30-8:30 pm
Temple Menorah, 9363 N. 76th St.
Chanukah Skating Party & Dinner with Chabad of Mequon
Dec. 26 * 5-7 pm
Ozaukee Skateland, 7084 Sycamore, Cedarburg
Chanukah Concert
Dec. 26 * 7-8:30 pm
Chai Point Senior Living, 1400 N. Prospect Ave.
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Smart Philanthropy:
Giving to Any Charities
Made Easy
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Sunday: Annual Auction at TAM
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Shabbat for Young Professionals
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Winter Program Registration
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Add Your Story to the Book of Life
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