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To the editor: I reluctantly write to inform the Jewish community what has happened to the Democratic Party. I am originally from England and to this day still do not understand the American Jewish mindset. The newly named “Social Democrats” are gaining ground, together with their antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric. The use of “Democratic” is to soften the […] The post Opinion: Governor…
Debbie Callif, a Milwaukee-based occupational therapist, reminds us to seek out physical, mental and spiritual support If you’re a woman facing challenges during or after pregnancy, there may be an option you’ve never heard of, a local option with Jewish inspiration. That “option” is named Debbie Callif. She is a pelvic health therapist, a specialist within the realm of occupational therapy. “When…
MILWAUKEE — Michael E. Friedman, a longtime tax professional and former senior tax partner at Ernst & Young, received the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ 2026 Distinguished Career Award, the organization announced. The award was presented at the WICPA’s annual banquet on May 8, 2026, and recognizes Friedman’s contributions to the accounting profession […] The post Michael…
As another school year begins, Jewish families are preparing for more than the first day of class. They are also asking what kind of people they hope their children will become. In a society shaped by religious, cultural, and ethnic diversity, one answer is increasingly important: we must cultivate the capacity to see the […] The post Every classroom a beit midrash. Every encounter a chevruta.…
Book reviews for kids from Liza Wiemer, longtime local Jewish educator The Chronicle “Book Corner” column is by author Liza Wiemer, of Fox Point, who has taught in nine of our Milwaukee-area Jewish religious schools and day schools. She is a board member at the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center. Her picture book, “Out and […] The post Liza’s Book Corner: Owl-shifting…
Yehudis Hecht attended Jewish Beginnings, and this year she is celebrating her 15th year teaching there Born and raised in Milwaukee, Yehudis Hecht was determined to move away from home to follow in the Rebbe’s mission of spreading Torah and Judaism. But after spending time in different communities in Alaska, Michigan, and California, she now says […] The post Milwaukee raised and here to stay…
Dimmed lights and plush carpeting are helping kids stay focused Plush carpeting, dimmed lights, a body compression glove, a nugget couch, a swing, and tons of games and puzzles fill the sensory room in the basement of Yeshiva Elementary School in Milwaukee. The sensory room, opened as part of a new program at the start […] The post Sensory room at Yeshiva Elementary School first appeared on…
From Pam, kitchen-tested in Wisconsin – these will disappear fast Are you patiently waiting for apple cider donut season? Swap the fruit and the cider, and you’ve got the surprise donut stealing the late summer spotlight: the peach cider donut. These donuts get their tangy vibe from peach cider vinegar, natural sweetness from peach preserves, and a glossy peach glaze that […] The post Recipe:…
A Milwaukeean visits the Gaza border area, finding pain and resilience “Thirty hours before the events of Oct. 7, I gave birth to my daughter. While I was still in the hospital, with my husband and son at the kibbutz in hiding, my siblings found my mother riddled with Kalashnikov bullets on the path here,” Liora Ben-Tsur recounted as we stood […] The post Opinion: 1,000 Days Since Oct. 7 first…
Einat Oknin served as Hebrew educator at Milwaukee Jewish Day School Einat Oknin joined Congregation Emanu-El on Milwaukee’s northshore last month as its director of lifelong learning. Before joining Emanu-El, Oknin worked as a Hebrew educator at Milwaukee Jewish Day School, teaching and designing curriculum for the third to eighth-grade classes. However, middle-grade education wasn’t her original…
