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Arts, Culture & Media
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WISCONSIN JEWISH CHRONICLE
1360 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 390-5770
Chronicle@MilwaukeeJewish.org
JewishChronicle.org
Facebook: @WisconsinJewish
Editor: Rob Golub
Advertising: Jane Dillon
Since 1921, the Chronicle has served as Wisconsin’s Jewish
community newspaper. In print and digital, the Chronicle
seeks to foster a sense of community within the Jewish population of Wisconsin by encouraging and printing a diverse, spirited and balanced range of opinions, ideas and perspectives.
The newspaper is published monthly by the Milwaukee Jewish
Federation and is mailed free of charge to nearly 9,000 households and businesses in the Wisconsin Jewish community.
The Chronicle has a strong digital presence on its website
and on Facebook. Chronicle editor Rob Golub is the former
editor of the Journal Times, the daily newspaper in Racine,
Wisconsin. He has won several awards from the Milwaukee
Press Club during his tenure at the Chronicle, as well as multiple awards from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.
The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle is a free publication
of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
Performing Arts
A BAND’N ALL HOPE
(414) 719-8195
Contact: Mark Levy,
ABandNAllHope_Klezmer@yahoo.com
A traditional and modern klezmer, Yiddish theater, Israeli
dance and t’filah band — can play a wide variety of Jewish
music. We have performed for Congregation Emanu-El
of Waukesha, Coalition for Jewish Learning, Ovation
Communities, JCC Kesher, and with the Milwaukee
Jewish Community Chorale. We are available for concerts,
dances, and services in Southeastern Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE JEWISH
COMMUNITY CHORALE
MilwaukeeJewishCommunityChorale.org
Director: Enid Bootzin Berkovits,
SingEnid123@yahoo.com • (262) 512-0909
President: Julie Magidson
Established in 1994, Milwaukee’s premier vocal performing ensemble includes members from throughout the
Jewish community. The Chorale sings traditional and
contemporary Jewish music for senior living facilities,
community gatherings, and small groups, culminating
in a late spring concert that rotates among area synagogues. Membership is open from September to July
for supporters and enthusiasts of Jewish chorale music.
Interested in singing with or booking the Chorale for
a performance? Contact Enid by phone or email.
RUACH, INC.
6815 W. Capitol Dr., Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 367-4891 • Fax: (414) 255-3592
RuachMilwaukee.org
Executive Director: Joshua Richman,
Joshua@RuachMilwaukee.org
President, Board of Directors: John Rubin
During its eighteen years of existence, RUACH, a 501(c)
(3) organization, has steadily grown in achieving its
mission of awakening creativity through arts enrichment
rooted in Jewish values and the rich cultural diversity of
Sherman Park. Its varied, innovative programs uplift
and unite diverse and underserved populations. RUACH
organizes dynamic collaborations between its artists and
schools, senior facilities, and community centers, among
other venues, serving a wide-ranging spectrum of constituents in Jewish and Greater Milwaukee, and beyond.
TAPESTRY: ARTS & IDEAS
AT THE JCC A Program of Harry
& Rose Samson Family JCC
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 964-4444
JCCMilwaukee.org/Tapestry
Contact: Reva Fox, RFox@JCCMilwaukee.org
Arts and culture are at the heart of community. Tapestry
explores the arts, pop culture, and Jewish history in both
a traditional and modern way the entire community can
appreciate. Through art exhibits, education, performances,
author visits, free Jewish films, and the annual Milwaukee
Jewish Film Festival, Tapestry is a constant celebration,
exploration, and building of community through the arts.
YID VICIOUS
(608) 513-5246
YidViciousKlezmer@yahoo.com
YidVicious.com
Madison’s award-winning klezmer ensemble
performs its festive mix of traditional and
contemporary klezmer music at festivals, parties
and concert venues throughout Wisconsin.
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