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Jewish Events in Milwaukee

41 upcoming Jewish community events in Milwaukee from Milwaukee Jewish Federation's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

Open in the calendar Families 5 Volunteer 1 Online 4 Hanukkah 4

October 2026

Marking October 7th
Wed, Oct 77:00 – 8:30 PMHarry & Rose Samson Family JCC - Daniel M. Soref Community Hall @ 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd
October 7th, 2026 As One, Commemorating Three Years Since October 7th Join us as we unite as one in the Community Hall. Through art, media, movement, sacred text, conversation, and powerful Israeli stories of…
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Today
Thorny Topics
Thu, Oct 86:00 – 7:00 PMCongregation Shalom @ 7630 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point, Wisconsin, 53217, Unit
Thorny Topics invites us to wrestle with challenging, morally gray issues that do not have easy answers. Each month, we will explore one complex question through a Jewish lens, drawing on text, tradition, values, and…
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Tomorrow
Made in America: Korngold & Rachmaninoff
Fri, Oct 911:15 AM – 1:30 PMBradley Symphony Center @ 212 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203, United S
Meet the Music —The Austrian-Jewish composer Erich Korngold found refuge from Nazi-annexed Austria in Hollywood, where he became a two-time Academy Award winner. This concert features his Violin Concerto, performed by…
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This week
Made in America: Korngold & Rachmaninoff
Sat, Oct 107:30 – 9:30 PMBradley Symphony Center @ 212 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203, United S
Meet the Music —The Austrian-Jewish composer Erich Korngold found refuge from Nazi-annexed Austria in Hollywood, where he became a two-time Academy Award winner. This concert features his Violin Concerto, performed by…
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This week
Families
ECE Sunday Morning
Sun, Oct 1110:00 – 11:00 AMCongregation Shalom @ 7630 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point, Wisconsin, 53217, Unit
Sunday mornings will be facilitated by Monica Arnstein and always include snacks, books, play, and music with Ms.Wendy. Activities will be geared towards 2-3 year olds, but all ages under K4 are invited. We will meet at…
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This week
Families
Fall Family Festival
Sun, Oct 1112:30 – 2:30 PMHarry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) @ 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd., Whit
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This week
Families
Once Upson a Movie - Family Program
Sun, Oct 111:00 – 2:30 PMHarry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) @ 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd., Whit
Make family movie time a little more magical! Families are invited to cozy up with a blanket, enjoy a favorite film on the big screen, and discover a selection of children’s books to read and borrow before the movie…
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This week
Ovation Fall Art Walk
Sun, Oct 111:30 – 3:30 PMOvation Communities @ 1414 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United Stat
EVENT DETAILS Artist Talks & Reception 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Artist Meet-and-Greet & Gallery Visits 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm PARKING Free underground parking in the Jewish Home garage Ovation Communities rotates its galleries…
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This week
Packers vs Chicago Bears
Sun, Oct 113:25 PM
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This week
Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival - In Person
Sun, Oct 11Marcus North Shore Cinemas @ 11700 North Port Washington Road, Mequon, Wisconsin, 53092, U
Join us for the 29th Annual Jewish Film Festival! Great films do more than entertain – they bring people together. For nearly three decades, the Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival has created opportunities for our community…
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This week
Social Action Sandwich Making
Tue, Oct 139:30 – 10:30 AM
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This week
VALOR: Women's Philanthropy's Signature Campaign Event
Tue, Oct 135:30 – 9:00 PMPfister Hotel @ 424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Women's Philanthropy invites you to the 4th Annual VALOR , an elegant evening celebrating the women whose leadership, generosity, and vision strengthen our community and inspire meaningful change. IN CONVERSATION WITH…
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This week
Yiddish Music and Theater
Wed, Oct 146:30 – 7:30 PMCongregation Shalom @ 7630 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point, Wisconsin, 53217, Unit
Discover the rich and vibrant world of Yiddish music and theater through this engaging three week series. Participants will explore the history, cultural significance, and artistic traditions of Yiddish performance…
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This week
The Jewish Multiverse: Identity, Imagination, and American Comics
Thu, Oct 157:00 – 9:00 PMJewish Museum Milwaukee @ 1360 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United
Chosen Heroes: The Jewish Comics Experience Opening Preview Event Join us for a conversation with Dr. Miriam Eve Mora, creator and managing curator of Chosen Heroes: The Jewish Comics Experience , about the Jewish…
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Kiddush Club - Noah's Ark Shabbat
Fri, Oct 165:00 PMCongregation Shalom @ 7630 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point, Wisconsin, 53217, Unit
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Packers vs Dallas Cowboys
Sun, Oct 187:20 PM
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Online
People, Land, and Country: How History Shapes Israel Today
Tue, Oct 207:00 – 8:15 PMCongregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid @ 6880 North Green Bay Avenue, Glendale, Wisconsin, 532
People, Land, and Country: How History Shapes Israel Today A New Adult-Ed Course offered by CBINT. Sessions are in-person and virtual on zoom. This six-part course will illuminate key forces at play in the modern State…
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Online
LOMED: the ADHD Playbook
Tue, Oct 207:00 – 8:30 PMZoom
Presenter: Wellness Institute LOMED Credit: 1.5 Questions? RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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Online
Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival: Online Streaming
Tue, Oct 20Marcus North Shore Cinemas @ 11700 North Port Washington Road, Mequon, Wisconsin, 53092, U
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Online
LOMED Lunch & Learn: Cain & Abel
Thu, Oct 221:00 – 2:00 PM
Our Lunch & Learn series, brings together educators and clergy from across the Milwaukee Jewish community to explore what Torah can teach us about building strong, healthy relationships. Presented by: Moshe Katz All…
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Truth, Propaganda, and Antisemitism: The Role of Professional, Ethical Journalism in the Digital World
Thu, Oct 227:00 PM
Join Media Ambassadors MKE for their next upcoming event: Truth, Propaganda and Antisemitism: The Role of Professional, Ethical Journalism in the Digital World. Program begins at 7:00 p.m. RSVP and contact details are…
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Families
Setting up Children for Academic Success
Sun, Oct 2510:00 – 11:00 AMCongregation Shalom @ 7630 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point, Wisconsin, 53217, Unit
Every child brings their own unique strengths, challenges, and pace of development, understanding this is key to helping them flourish. This interactive presentation (geared towards parents of kids 10 and younger) by…
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Hazzan Stein Concert
Sun, Oct 2512:45 – 3:45 PM
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Packers vs Detroit Lions
Sun, Oct 253:25 PM
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Lubavitch Education Annual Campaign
Tue, Oct 278:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Education is at the heart of everything we do. Through Jewish Beginnings, Bader Hillel Academy, and Bader Hillel High, more than 430 Jewish children each year are empowered with a strong academic foundation, a deep…
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J-Pride Schmooze
Tue, Oct 274:00 – 6:00 PMArt Bar @ 722 East Burleigh Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212, United States
Join us for a conversation to help shape what's next for J-pride. We would love your input so that J-Pride can reflect the interests and needs of our community. First drink is on us!
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Families
LOMED PJ Library: The Elephant in the Sukkah
Wed, Oct 2810:00 – 11:00 AM
Join us for our PJ Library Book Club, where parents and early childhood educators come together to explore meaningful Jewish values through engaging PJ Library stories and conversation. We're excited to partner with…
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Packers vs Carolina Panthers
Thu, Oct 297:15 PM
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November 2026

Israel Votes: What We Know and What Comes Next
Sun, Nov 110:00 – 11:00 AMCongregation Shalom @ 7630 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point, Wisconsin, 53217, Unit
Just days after Israel’s national election, join our new community shlicha, Shachar Gabai, to explore what we know, what remains uncertain, and what comes next. We will examine the emerging makeup of the Knesset, the…
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BPN Purpose
Sun, Nov 12:00 – 4:00 PMChildren's Wisconsin Corporate Center @ 999 N. 92nd St., Room 440, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, U
Join us for an afternoon of engaging conversation, reflection and connection. Network with other business professionals, hear from Children's Wisconsin CEO, Gil Peri, and a panel of local medical experts on their work…
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MJP Annual Fundraising Gala
Sun, Nov 15:00 – 9:00 PM
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Mega Challah Bake - Jewish Womens Circle
Mon, Nov 26:30 – 9:00 PM
Celebrate the power of women , tradition, and community Join us at a new venue for our biggest Mega Challah Bake yet! There will be more seats, better views, and bigger vibes. And as always, we’ll be uplifted together.…
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LOMED: Handmade Midrash- Does G-D have a Big Toe?
Tue, Nov 36:00 – 8:00 PM
Presenter: Tzipi Altman-Shafer LOMED Credit: 2 Questions? RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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Introduction to Judaism 201: Jewish Text
Wed, Nov 46:30 – 7:30 PMCongregation Shalom @ 7630 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point, Wisconsin, 53217, Unit
From Torah and Tanach to Mishnah, Talmud, and modern responsa, Jewish texts have always grown in conversation with the world around them. This three week class will explore how those texts build on one another and help…
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The Legacy Conversations: What Matters Most
Thu, Nov 55:30 – 8:00 PMBader Philanthropies @ 3300 N. Doctor M.L.K. Dr., Milwaukee, WI, 53212
Join us for a three-part series with other engaged leaders who care deeply about our community as we explore one meaningful question: What do you hope to pass on to future generations? Dates: What Matters Most November…
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Congregation Shalom's 75th Anniversary Celebration
Fri, Nov 66:00 PMCongregation Shalom @ 7630 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point, Wisconsin, 53217, Unit
6 p.m.- Family Shabbat Service Sanford J. Ettinger Memorial Lecture featuring Guest Speaker Sarah Hurwitz, a New York Times bestselling author and renowned former White House speechwriter, followed by a special oneg.…
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Congregation Shalom 75th Anniversary Weekend
Fri, Nov 6Congregation Shalom @ 7630 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Fox Point, Wisconsin, 53217, Unit
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December 2026

Community-Wide Hanukkah Party
Sun, Dec 61:00 – 2:30 PMHarry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) @ 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd., Whit
Free and Open to the Community!
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Chanukah Festival & Gelt Drop - Lubavitch of WI
Sun, Dec 64:00 – 7:00 PM
Check back for all of the exciting things coming this year!!
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Volunteer
Community Volunteer Mission to Israel
Mon, Dec 7
If you've ever wished there was an adult version of Birthright, this is it! Milwaukee Jewish Federation's Israel Center is proud to partner with Taglit-Birthright Israel to offer a meaningful volunteer journey for…
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MJDS Chanukah Concert
Fri, Dec 118:45 – 9:45 AM
More details to come
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About events in Milwaukee

These are the community events Milwaukee Jewish Federation publishes on its calendar at milwaukeejewish.org, read by FedFinder every day. Religious services, holiday dates and internal meetings aren't included here; the full calendar has them. A listing on a public calendar isn't always open to everyone, so check eligibility and registration with the host.

Milwaukee Jewish Federation on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.

Jewish events nearby

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Chicago 40 events · 82 mi
Grand Rapids 22 events · 116 mi

Questions

Where can I find Jewish events in Milwaukee?

This page lists the upcoming community events on Milwaukee Jewish Federation's calendar (41 right now), read daily. For the Federation's programs, services and how to get involved, see its FedFinder page.

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