Thursday, Aug. 1
Torah’s Solutions
Join Chabad Mequon and discover the Torah’s timeless guidance on issues of security, strategy and warfare, revealing a clear path toward a safer future. Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Learn more at ChabadMequon.org/summer.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Shabbat Hike
Join us for a Shabbat hike led by Moshe Katz at South Shore Park. Send registration to Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi, at moishe@ownyourjudaism.org by Wednesday, July 31st in case of weather cancellation and to confirm meeting location. Suggested donation: $18. Aug. 3, 10 a.m. South Shore Park, 2900 S. Shore Dr., Milwaukee.
Sunday, Aug. 4
Bike4Friendship
Join Team Friendship for a one-of-a-kind cycling adventure on Lake Michigan. You’ll pedal along Lake Michigan to support a cause that creates friendship and inclusion for people with disabilities. Aug. 4, 8:30 a.m. Learn more at FCWI.org/bike.
Swingin’ on the Roof
Join Hazzan Jeremy Stein, with guest musician Mitchell Shiner, as they present jazz impressions of Fiddler on the Roof. Free. Aug., 4 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, 6880 N. Green Bay Ave., Glendale. For more information, contact the CBINT office at 414-352-7310 or marlynnb@cbintmilwaukee.org.
Songs For Peace
Singer songwriter and former Israel Defense Forces soldier Yonat Piva will lead singing and prayer in Hebrew and English, and Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi, will guide in offering personal hopes and aspirations for peace in Israel and the Middle East. Sponsored by Own Your Judaism. Free. Aug. 4, 7 p.m. Milwaukee Friends Meeting, 3224 N. Gordon Pl., Milwaukee. Reservations requested but not required: moishe@ownyourjudaism.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
Young adult schmooze
Every month, you are invited to join NextGen for an evening of connection and camaraderie, where you can unwind with a refreshing drink and engage in lively conversation with your fellow young adults. Open to adults aged 22-45. Free. Aug. 7, 5:30-7 p.m. Pabst Brewery Beer Garden at Brewhouse Inn and Suites,1215 N 10th St, Milwaukee. Learn more and RSVP at MilwaukeeJewish.org/NextGenEvents.
Thursday, Aug. 8
Russia talk
Where does Russia end? Join Christine Evans, Associate Professor of History at UW-Milwaukee, to explore both the long history of the Russian state’s efforts to conquer its Western neighbors and decide who and where is Russian, and the imperialist narratives that have accompanied and sought to justify that effort. Members $5. Community $10. Aug. 8, 7-8:15 p.m. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. Learn more at JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org/events. Contact Info@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.
Monday, Aug. 12
Paratrooper’s perspective
On Oct. 7, Jacob was at home when he was awakened by the sounds of sirens and rockets. He will share his account of the months following that day, his experiences in the reserves unit fighting in northern Israel, and what daily life is like in Israel during the war. Aug. 12, 8 p.m. Peltz Center For Jewish Life, 2233 W Mequon Road, Mequon. RSVP at ChabadMequon.org/Summer.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
Contemporary Antisemitism
Join Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center staff for exploration of the issue of contemporary antisemitism and pull from specific examples that have taken place in Wisconsin. Aug.14, 4-5:30 p.m. Online event. Register at HolocaustCenterMilwaukee.org/contemporary.
Thursday, Aug. 15
Community Free Day
Jewish Museum Milwaukee to host this community day for anyone living in Milwaukee County to visit Chagall’s Dead Souls: A Satirical Account of Imperialist Russia for free. Aug. 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. Contact Info@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.
Touch-A-Truck Festival
JCC Summer Touch-A-Truck Festival, by Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center. Kids are invited to sit in, touch, and explore all kinds of vehicles and meet the friendly professionals who drive them! This popular family festival also includes music, face painting, bounce houses, and much more. Free. Aug. 15, 4:30-6 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Learn more at JCCmilwaukee.org/event/touch-a-truck-festival. Contact Rachel Pressman: RPressman@JccMilwaukee.org.
Annual Meeting
Join Milwaukee Jewish Federation as one to reflect on the past year and celebrate our strength and resilience through adversity. Together, the global Jewish community exemplifies the power of unity and shared purpose, a commitment we promise to uphold. Joan Lubar, Board Chair. Miryam Rosenzweig, President and CEO. Dessert and wine. Dietary laws observed. A streaming/virtual option will be available. Aug. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. RSVP and learn more at MilwaukeeJewish.org/AM.
Sunday, Aug. 18
Jewish Food Festival
Delicious Jewish classic foods, pastrami and corned beef to stuffed cabbage. Attendees can expect live music, shows, engaging activities for all ages, and ample parking. Aug. 18-19, 12-7 p.m. Rotary Park, 4100 Highland Rd., Mequon. Learn more at JewishFoodMequon.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Jewish Placemaking
Join LOMED for Back-to-School Professional Development: Jewish Placemaking, an inspiring two-hour professional development to help kick off the school year. Terri Soifer, from Makom Community in Philadelphia, is coming in to teach us all about Jewish Placemaking. Worth two LOMED credits. Aug. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. Learn more at MilwaukeeJewish.org/LOMED. Contact Nicole Boico: NicoleB@MilwaukeeJewish.org.
Neshama, Body, And Soul with Rabbi Jaymee Alpert
Own Your Judaism is proud to invite Rabbi Jaymee Alpert, founder of Neshama, Body, and Soul, a workout-workshop practice that combines Jewish prayer and teachings with body-weight strength-training. All ages, genders, and levels of fitness are welcome. Suggested donation: $18. Aug. 22, 7 p.m. Register to moishe@ownyourjudaism.org for workshop location.
Sunday, Aug. 25
Family Art Day
Join Jewish Museum Milwaukee in celebration of Chagall’s love of color with a family-friendly day featuring all-ages art activities. Family $20. Individual $6. Aug. 25, 1-3 p.m. Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. Visit JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org/events to learn more. Contact Info@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org.
Friday, Aug. 30
Latin Vibes
Join Congregation Shalom for the Mitchell Shiner Latin Vibes Concert. Join for a Shabbat Service in the Samson Sanctuary with a short intermission, followed by a one-hour concert and an oneg. Aug. 30, 6 p.m. Congregation Shalom, 7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. RSVP at tinyurl.com/ShalomSummerMusic.
Sunday, Sept. 8
Tapestry of the Arts Festival
Discover a vibrant tapestry of arts and culture at the 2nd Annual JCC Tapestry of the Arts Festival, a celebration that welcomes young families, artists, art lovers, live music enthusiasts, and foodies. This family-friendly event will feature 100+ local artists, food and live music. Members and community $5. Kids get in free. Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Hosted by Tapestry: Arts & Ideas and Adult Social Programs at the JCC. Contact Reva Fox: RFox@jccmilwaukee.org.
