Israel Center/Community Shlicha (Emissary) from Israel

Milwaukee Jewish Federation
1360 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3094
414-390-5705, Fax: 414-390-5782

Sponsored by the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), the community shlicha (emissary from Israel) serves as a cultural, informational and advocacy liaison between our community and the people of Israel.  The shlicha provides cultural and educational services in the community and a menu of study, travel and volunteer opportunities in Israel. 

The Israel Center disseminates information about Israel, coordinates educational programs for individuals and groups of all ages and is involved in advocacy and fund-raising efforts.  The Birthright Israel Program offers a free, first-time peer travel experience to Israel for young adults.  Each year, the Israel Center brings world-class performing and visual artists with cross-cultural appeal to Milwaukee.

Meet Paz Goldschmidt, Our Community Shlicha

Paz Goldschmidt and her family arrived in Milwaukee as our new Shlichut family on August 20th.  Paz has joined the MJF staff as the full-time Community Shlicha, Israel Center Director. Paz and her husband, Amir, lived on Moshav Moledet, near Afula, and are the parents of two boys, Ido who is 4 years old and Noam who is one year old.

Paz has a strong understanding about Israel and the Diaspora, and brings an enthusiasm and love for Israel that is inspiring.  Because they lived close to and are familiar with our Partnership region, Paz’ supervision of our P2K programming will be enriched.  Amir is from Afula and spent time during his student years at the Kaduri School and the Jordan Valley College, both our strong partners in the region.

Conversations about Israel

All are welcome to attend monthly “Conversations about Israel” in the CJL/JCC Reading Room at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, on the first Thursday of the month (except for holidays), 10:30-11:30 am.

Israel Military Analyst Yaakov Katz to Speak on October 3

The Israel Center will present a lecture by Israeli military analyst and journalist Yaakov Katz at Congregation Shalom on October 3 at 7 pm, co-sponsored by Congregation Shalom.  Free and open to the public.  Learn more.

Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan Eilot

Thanks to all those who attended the Israel Scouts Friendship Caravan Eilot concert on August 4, 2010. View photos.

Cooking Mamas Recipes

Our visit this summer from the four Cooking Mamas of our Partnership 2000 region of the Sovev Kinneret was amazing, and we’ve had many requests for their wonderful recipes.  Download their mouth-watering recipes and start cooking tonight!

"Hike the Bible" Mission

Learn about a planned Israel mission trip in April 2011 that will follow in the footsteps of biblical kings and prophets.  If you think you may be interested, contact Paz Goldschmidt.

Kesselman Israel Program Scholarship Fund Scholarships for Study in Israel

Greater Milwaukee residents ages 18-30 are invited to apply for funding for a semester or a year in Israel. Learn more. To download an application, click here.