Jewish Community Relations Council - Milwaukee

08/27/2026

Staff lunch day ♥️

08/24/2026

Our JCRC was proud to be part of this important statement speaking out against hateful online posts from an elected official. We are also very sad that such statements need to be made.

08/21/2026

The JCRC was proud to witness the unveiling and ribbon cutting of the permanent public memorial: "I Didn't Do It Alone" honoring the late civil rights trailblazer and leader, Judge Vel R. Phillips. Despite the rain, many elected officials, diverse community leaders, artists and Phillips family members were present as internationally renowned artist, Karen Oliver unveiled her piece. Various speakers discussed the inspiration and meaning of Judge Phillips’ achievements as fueled by her core belief that real change requires collective effort. You may view the memorial at Vel Phillips Plaza located downtown Milwaukee at 401 W. Wisconsin Ave.

08/12/2026

Thank you to Ron Kuramoto and the Japanese American Citizens League WI for inviting us to their wonderful annual picnic. What an esteemed history and impact the league has had throughout the country via their numerous chapters!

08/05/2026

Our executive director is in Madison today, representing Jewish cemeteries and Jewish cemetery areas in larger cemeteries - on the Legislative Study Committee on Cemeteries.

08/03/2026

Please join us on 8/11/26 for this exciting panel discussion featuring Sami Stein Avner, Executive Director of Tikkun Ha-IR, Risa Berg, MPS social worker and board chair of SEA Literacy and Kai Gardner Mishlove, Director of Advocacy and Alliances at the JCRC of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Moderated by Dr. Amy Shapiro , Guest Educator at the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee .

Reserve your seat, now as tickets are going fast!

Inspired by the legacies of Milwaukee changemakers Lizzie Black Kander and Helen Daniels Bader, women whose leadership in social welfare and social justice helped shape our community and are portrayed in JMM’s 48 Jews: Layers of Identity exhibit, this program explores the role of Jewish women, ide...

07/31/2026

Don't forget to make plans to vote in the August 11 primary. Check out this resource to check your voter's registration and know what's on your particular ballot.

Voting is a Jewish value!

Election information you need. Brought to you by The League of Women Voters Education Fund.

07/31/2026

Advocacy Alert:

Antisemitism is rising, and Jewish communities across the country continue to face serious security threats. Congress now has an opportunity to act.

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (S. 4576 & HR 9211) would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections, and new tools to combat antisemitism.

This is a once-in-a-generation moment. Congress must act now.

How you can help:

1. Take one minute to click on the link and urge your elected officials to cosponsor this critical legislation today. https://speak4.app/lp/jt01enhl?ts=1779313873

2. Share this link with your networks and ask them to do the same.

Antisemitism is rising, and Jewish communities across the country continue to face serious security threats. Congress now has an...

07/28/2026

Our executive director is honored to be attending a special program of the National Association of Jewish Legislators.

07/27/2026

Thank you to the Ahmadiyya Muslim community for inviting the JCRC to participate in an interfaith women’s luncheon and panel discussion offering wisdom for parenting in modern times ! Women from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim traditions gathered to schmooze and connect over common concerns and joys. Thank you to Tzipi Altman-Shafer, VP of Jewish Communal Life and Learning for presenting.