Yamim
Coming Together Across Three Meaningful Days
Our histories, cultures, and lived experiences may differ. But our fate is intertwined. From Israel to Milwaukee and around the world, every Jewish story is part of our single collective narrative.
Yom HaShoah – Stories We Carry
We remember the six million Jews murdered during the Shoah and honor the survivors. Featuring Esther Safran Foer on the lessons that Holocaust survivors pass to the next generation and our responsibility to bear witness and carry their legacies forward.
Yom HaZikaron – Stories We Grieve
We honor Israel’s victims of terror and fallen soldiers of the IDF. As we pay tribute to their courage and sacrifice, we reaffirm our commitment to building a strong, secure, and peaceful future.
Yom HaAtzmaut – Stories We Celebrate
We celebrate Israel’s independence, achievements, and enduring spirit. At Wisconsin’s largest gathering for Israel, we come together to rejoice in what has been built and dream of what is yet to come.
Yom HaShoah
We remember the six million Jews murdered during the Shoah and honor the survivors. Featuring Esther Safran Foer on the lessons that Holocaust survivors pass to the next generation and our responsibility to bear witness and carry their legacies forward.
Join Us There
Sunday, April 12 at 3 PM
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Daniel M. Soref Community Hall
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay
Holocaust Remembrance day
This annual day of remembrance of the victims is observed by Jewish communities worldwide.
Featured Speaker
Esther Safran Foer, author and former Executive Director of Sixth & I Synagogue in Washington D.C.
Co-Chairs
Felicia Miller & Leo Kleiner
Yom HaZikaron
We honor Israel’s victims of terror and fallen soldiers of the IDF. As we pay tribute to their courage and sacrifice, we reaffirm our commitment to building a strong, secure, and peaceful future.
Join Us There
Monday, April 20 at 6:30 PM
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Daniel M. Soref Community Hall
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay
Israel’s Day of Remembrance
Featuring stories from the past and present, honoring lives interrupted too soon.
Co-Chairs
Sharon Bloomgarden and Diane Boland
Yom HaAtzmaut
Together, our shared stories remind us that being Jewish is not a solo journey. It’s a team effort. And this year, our Yom HaAtzmaut celebration brings that spirit to life in a Maccabiah-style community experience you won’t want to miss.
Join Us There
Sunday, April 26 at 2 PM
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay
Israel’s Independence Day
A celebration of Jewish life today, expressed through teamwork, movement, and a shared future.
Event Captains
Tracy & Tyler Borkin
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
We sincerely thank our sponsors and supporters whose generosity makes these programs and events possible. Your contributions help strengthen our community and create meaningful experiences for everyone.
JCC Endowment Funds
Community Donors
GOLD
Pending
SILVER
Sue & Allan Carneol
BRONZE
Jane Avner
Laura & Henny Graupe
Eileen and Glenn Graves
Jon & Louise Jesse
In memory of Edgar & Rachel Inselberg
Joan & David Kazan & Family
Donna and Leo Kleiner
Donor Advised Fund of the
Jewish Community Foundation
David and Rachael Marks
Felicia and Jamie Miller
Cheryl and Mitch Moser
Mr. P’s Tires
Sarah and Kevin Packman
Donor Advised Fund of the
Jewish Community Foundation
Jeanette & Bruce Peckerman
Julie & Dan Rosenfeld
Daniel Weber and Shelley Budney-Weber
Donor Advised Fund of the
Jewish Community Foundation
Vital Steps Home Physical Therapy
In Honor Of Noa Gerassi
Organizational Partners
Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah
BBYO Wisconsin
Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid
Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun
Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha
Congregation Shalom
Congregation Sinai
Hillel Milwaukee
Jewish Family Services
Milwaukee Jewish Day School
Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association
Ovation Communities
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