Milwaukee Jewish Federation (MJF) Releases NEW Antisemitic Incident Reporting Tool
Antisemitic issues and incidents are at an all-time high in the United States and in Wisconsin
Oct 28th, 2024The Hypocrisy of March on RNC was on Full Display in Milwaukee
The event organizers calling for peace and equity called for neither
Jul 15th, 2024Leading infotech commentator to keynote local Economic Forum
Moderated discussion by Mike Gousha
Jun 23rd, 2023Chef José Andrés to Headline Local Economic Forum
Business Journal’s Lafond will moderate discussion with local food leaders Cullen, Sabir, Shaikh
Jun 13th, 2021Southeast Wisconsin journalism contest to offer $400 prize
Announcing the Milwaukee Jewish Federation Journalism Prize for Tolerance and Democracy
Feb 6th, 2020Join a virtual global movement and ‘Pause with Pittsburgh’
Wherever you are on Oct. 27, you can send a message of solidarity to the Pittsburgh community.
Oct 25th, 2019Pardeep Singh Kaleka and Arno Michaelis to receive 2019 Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award
Arno and Pardeep were chosen for their individual and collaborative work to counter hate, provide a model for friendship and the power to change one’s life.
Jun 17th, 2019Anti-Semitic Incidents Increase in Wisconsin for Fifth Consecutive Year
Mirroring the rise of white supremacy, racism, and anti-Semitism in the U.S. and across the globe, new data shows an unprecedented number of local anti-Semitic incidents.
Mar 5th, 2019Nominees Sought for Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award
The honoree will be recognized at the JCRC’s Annual Meeting on June 20, 2019.
Feb 25th, 2019Statement on Baraboo High School Photo
We are alarmed by the disturbing display of anti-Semitism by a group of Baraboo High School students.
Nov 12th, 2018Technology news leader to keynote Economic Forum 2018
Panel discussion includes prominent local business leaders
Oct 24th, 2018Milwaukee Jewish Federation Announces New ‘Hours Against Hate’ Program Coordinator
Andrea Bernstein to spearhead anti-bigotry initiative
Jun 22nd, 2018Statement on Congressional Candidate Paul Nehlen
Jewish & Latino groups denounce bigoted messages from Wisconsin Congressional candidate
Feb 2nd, 2018Jewish Community Relations Council Statement on Jerusalem
The Israeli government, its parliament, courts, and prime minister, have been located in Jerusalem since just after the birth of the State.
Dec 8th, 2017Wisconsin Jewish Federations Statement on Anti-Discrimination Order
Wisconsin Jewish Federations Praise Executive Order #261
Oct 27th, 2017Groups Call for Unified Weekend Against Hate
On Oct. 13-15, Milwaukeeans of all races, religions, ethnicities, genders, and creeds will declare that there is no room for hate in our city.
Oct 11th, 2017Jewish Community Calls for United Response Against White Supremacists
This is a moment in which our nation, our elected leaders, and all citizens must decide what kind of community we want.
Aug 15th, 2017José A. Olivieri to receive 2017 Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award
Olivieri was chosen for his outstanding leadership in the Latino community and in the community-at-large.
May 24th, 2017Holocaust by Bullets exhibit opening features the founder of the investigations
Over 2 million murdered by bullets
Apr 10th, 2017Nominees Sought for Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award
The honoree will be recognized at the JCRC’s Annual Meeting on June 15, 2017.
Feb 28th, 2017Audit reveals increase in anti-Semitic incidents
Last year included an extraordinarily high number of local anti-Semitic incidents.
Feb 20th, 2017Jewish Community Opposes Executive Orders Targeting Immigrants and Refugees
"Now, when there are more refugees in the world than at any other time in recorded history, we cannot betray some of our country’s most basic values."
Jan 30th, 2017Jewish Community Relations Council denounces the appointment of Stephen Bannon
Through his words and his actions, Bannon spreads the alt-right’s dangerous white nationalism, racism and anti-Semitism.
Nov 14th, 2016Jewish Community Relations Council looks forward after election
Unfortunately, this election has highlighted our differences and we have seen an increase in hateful rhetoric and activity, including overt and covert anti-Semitism.
Nov 11th, 2016International expert to discuss Polish-Jewish dialogue, tolerance through education
Local Jewish educators will share experiences, next steps, from trip to Poland
Jan 11th, 2016Jewish Community denounces hateful rhetoric, calls for compassionate treatment of refugees
“Such hateful and xenophobic invective against Muslims has no place in our political discourse.”
Dec 11th, 2015James H. Hall, Jr., to receive inaugural Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award
Civil rights attorney Hall selected for inaugural Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award
Jun 8th, 2015Jewish Community Relations Council Joins B.U.S.S. for Southridge Mall Safety
The members of B.U.S.S. are pleased to partner with the Jewish Federation.
Apr 30th, 2014Global Anti-Bigotry Campaign Makes U.S. Debut in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Jewish Federation collaborates with U.S. Department of State to launch Hours Against Hate
Jun 24th, 2013