Business & Professional Network
The Business & Professional Network offers Milwaukee Jewish Federation professionals a host of opportunities to come together with other like-minded community members and philanthropists. It is a giving society that offers you opportunities for engagement and education with others who share your values.
Upcoming Events
BPN ISRAEL: TO THE MOON AND BEYOND
Experience an evening of innovation, inspiration, and connection at Milwaukee’s Timmerman Airport. Explore the future of flight through the stories of Kfir Damari, Cirrus, and PilotSmith, while discovering how MJF’s Business & Professional Network is building leadership and strengthening community in Milwaukee and beyond.
Event Details
Thursday, May 22
6 PM Reception | 6:30 PM Program
Timmerman Airport
9305 W Appleton Ave
Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres provided
Free to attend; RSVP required
Co-Chairs: Aaron Karan & Paul Secunda
RSVP requested by May 19.
This event is open to all donors who have made a qualifying Business and Professional Network membership gift to the 2025 Annual Campaign.
Here’s what to look forward to at BPN Israel:
- Exclusive keynote speaker connecting Israeli innovation with professional leadership.
- An intimate, high-impact networking experience with Milwaukee’s Jewish professionals.
- Special guest Jason Grose from Cirrus
- Explore the full line of Cirrus aircraft—including the newly released SR20 G7—and experience a hands-on cockpit demonstration.
- Learn how PilotSmith is advancing flight training innovation right here in Milwaukee.
- Enter to win a free 60-minute discovery flight in a brand-new Cirrus G7 Aircraft.
- Additional giveaways and exclusive swag will be available for attendees.
- Join one of BPN’s signature programs, blending professional growth, leadership, and community impact.
Questions about BPN membership or making a qualifying gift?
Contact Ryan Woloshin at RyanW@MilwaukeeJewish.org or 414-390-5774.
About Business & Professional Network
A new way to connect
Join today to propel both you and our local community forward.
Membership benefits
- Community access and networking at events
- Compelling content and topical events throughout the year with great community connection opportunities
- Insider knowledge on how the Federation and our agencies operate
- Leadership and volunteer opportunities within the Jewish community
- A forum to discuss issues from a Jewish perspective
- Mentorship program
- Donor honor roll listings in the Federation’s Annual Report and a business directory on the BPN webpage
- Continued education credit opportunities
Membership exclusively for donors of our Annual Campaign
Monthly gift payment options are available.
BPN Giving Societies
Healthcare
Open to all healthcare professionals (including but not limited to: physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, therapists, and students or residents in any of these related fields). Also known as the Maimonides Society, named for the great 12th century Jewish physician and sage, Moses ben Maimon.
General Business/Financial Professionals
Open to all business and commerce professionals (including but not limited to: business owners, manufacturers, retailers, start-ups, tech industry, wholesalers, and students in any of these related fields) and all financial professionals (including but not limited to: accountants, actuaries, appraisers, bankers, insurance brokers, stockbrokers, wealth advisors, and students in any of these related fields).
Legal
Open to all legal professionals (including but not limited to: attorneys, judges, legal assistants, and students in any of these related fields). Also known as the Cardozo Society, named after the renowned Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Benjamin Cardozo (1870-1938).
Real Estate
Open to all real estate professionals (including but not limited to: real estate brokers, developers, construction firms and students in any of these related fields).
Other Business Opportunities
Economic Forum
Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Economic Forum convenes the business community to hear a world-class expert explore an issue of importance to our economy followed by a panel of experts analyzing the issue through a local lens.
Corporate Partnership Program
MJF works to improve the city and the world every day by enriching the community in which we live and by providing services to those in need regardless of religious affiliation.
Have questions or looking to get more involved?
Ryan Woloshin, Director – Business & Professional Network and Corporate Partnerships, at 414-390-5774 or RyanW@MilwaukeeJewish.org
Past Events
FROM HORROR TO HEALING: A CONVERSATION WITH DR. HAGAY AMIR
Dr. Hagay Amir, CEO and Medical Director of the Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center, is double-boarded in Orthopedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has a distinguished career as a military physician, orthopedic and rehabilitation specialist, and researcher, introducing groundbreaking technologies such as osseointegration and bionic prosthetics to Israel. During the October 7th war, Dr. Hagay led Loewenstein in providing critical rehabilitation care to soldiers and civilians, reinforcing its role as a national center for healing.
Hosted by Noa Gerassi and Dr. Michael Gordon, this program will feature Dr. Hagay, who will share firsthand stories of resilience and recovery in the wake of October 7. Through his experiences treating wounded soldiers and civilians, Dr. Hagay will offer insight into the medical, emotional, and societal impacts of rehabilitation during times of crisis.
This event is open to the community and co-hosted by MJF’s Business and Professional Network and Israel Center.
