Jewish Museum Milwaukee

06/03/2026

THIS SUNDAY! Skating Between Worlds: A Jewish Olympian’s Journey
Go beyond the podium with medal-winning Olympic speed skater Emery Lehman as he shares the story behind the speed!

DATE: Sunday, June 7, 2026
TIME: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee*
COST: FREE

*Jewish Museum Milwaukee galleries will be open from 4:00–6:00 p.m. prior to the program. Admission fees apply for nonmembers. Members may visit the galleries free of charge!

Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/MbJoZZk

06/02/2026

THIS THURSDAY! Cookies & Conversation: Israeli Identity Beyond the Headlines

DATE: Thursday, June 4, 2026
TIME: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee
COST: Free with Museum Admission

Presented in connection with 48 Jews: Layers of Identity, join Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Israel Center Shlicha, Noa Gerassi, for an intimate and thought-provoking conversation on belonging, culture, and becoming.

Register here: https://loom.ly/-lM50gI

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from Jewish Museum Milwaukee!

We celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the diverse ways identity, culture, and history come together. Grounded in our commitment to fostering connection across communities, we embrace and celebrate the vibrant intersections of Jewish and LGBTQ+ identities.

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

Thank you for celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with us!

Every photograph and artifact tells a story worth preserving. This month, we've shared just a few of the stories of community, identity, and belonging that make up the rich tapestry of Jewish American history.

The learning doesn't stop here—we hope you'll continue exploring with us year-round at Jewish Museum Milwaukee!

05/28/2026

PROGRAM UPDATE | Thanks to a generous donation, admission to Skating Between Worlds: A Jewish Olympian's Journey on Sunday, June 7, is now FREE!

DATE: Sunday, June 7, 2026
TIME: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee*
COST: FREE!

*Jewish Museum Milwaukee galleries will be open from 4:00–6:00 p.m. prior to the program. Admission fees apply for nonmembers. Members may visit the galleries free of charge!

Click here to learn more and register: https://loom.ly/MbJoZZk

05/28/2026

Sarah Levin, executive director of JIMENA, is a guest lecturer Wednesday, May 27 at the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee.

05/28/2026

We were honored to host an engaging evening of learning and conversation centered on Jewish diversity and the experiences of Sephardic and Mizrahi communities. Thank you again to Sarah Levin, Executive Director of JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa, for sharing her insight and expertise with our community!

05/28/2026

Happy Birthday, Lizzie Black Kander!

A champion of education, social reform, and immigrant support, Kander dedicated her life to helping Milwaukee’s growing Jewish community thrive. From founding organizations that provided clothing, classes, and resources for immigrant families to publishing the beloved Settlement Cookbook, her impact continues to shape our city more than a century later, leaving a lasting legacy of social reform and cultural enrichment.

Pictured below is a portrait of Lizzie, as well as a graphic from The Settlement Cookbook from the JMM archives.

05/25/2026

Today and everyday, Jewish Museum Milwaukee honors the U.S. military members who have lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. We wish everyone a safe memorial day.

Image Description: Lt. Robert Pentler was killed in action on February 7th, 1945 in Western Germany. JMM Archives.