Guide to Jewish Wisconsin 2025-2026 - Catalog - Page 10
Arts, Culture & Media
Museums
JEWISH MUSEUM MILWAUKEE
1360 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3094
(414) 390-5730 • Fax: (414) 390-5755
Info@JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org
JewishMuseumMilwaukee.org
President: Susan Lubar
As the most vibrant Jewish cultural organization in the
Midwest, we build bridges between diverse communities with
shared histories; we explore contemporary issues through
the lens of Jewish history, culture and values; and inspire
artists, thinkers, educators, students, and future leaders
to engage with Jewish history, culture, and values as they
pursue justice. Themes explored by the museum—including tolerance and prejudice, immigration, social justice and
community building—have universal and contemporary
resonance. In addition to the permanent exhibit JMM offers
three special exhibits per year and over 40 programs. Hours
are Monday - Thursday, 10 am – 5 pm; Friday, 10 am - 3 pm
and Sunday, Noon – 4 pm, except for Jewish and national
holidays. Admissions range from $6-$9, and members are
admitted for free. Group and school guided tours are available.
The Jewish Museum Milwaukee is a program
of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
THE RABBI RONALD AND JUDY
SHAPIRO MUSEUM OF JUDAICA
— CONGREGATION SHALOM
7630 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 352-9288
Cong-Shalom.org/Museum
The Rabbi Ronald and Judy Shapiro Museum of Judaica at
Congregation Shalom is designed to showcase artifacts and
art relevant to Jewish religion, culture, and history, while
additionally depicting Congregation Shalom’s decades-long
presence as a Jewish Reform synagogue in the Midwest.
The Museum is housed in four areas throughout the circular-shaped synagogue, with each section created to draw
visitors into distinct periods of Jewish art and culture.
More than 225 items have been catalogued to depict:
• Religious artifacts, archaeological finds, literature and art
that reflect centuries-old contributions of Jewish people
across the Mideast, Europe and the United States;
• A Midrashic art collection of 19th and 20th
century works reflecting stories from the Hebrew
Bible, including pieces by Joseph Israels, Salvador Dali, Theo Tobiasse and Marc Chagall;
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• Works of internationally-renown artists such as
Yaacov Agam and Reuven Rubin that celebrate
the energy and spirit of modern-day Israel;
• Household items and art retrieved from the homes of European Jews who were caught up in the Holocaust. These
items are displayed alongside works of post-war Jewish
American artists paying tribute to “life in the Old World.”
The exhibit includes the only known mural ever executed
by famed Wisconsin regional artist Joseph Friebert.
This section also displays a 19th century Czech Torah rescued
during WWII and sent to the U.K. This Torah is now proudly
housed on permanent loan at Congregation Shalom.
In addition to Joseph Friebert’s mural, The Rabbi Ronald
and Judy Shapiro Museum of Judaica houses custom works
by internationally known sculptors Richard Edelman
and Suzi Derzon. Their unique contributions in bronze,
metal, tapestry and stained glass not only constitute the
core of the Museum, but are also viewed by congregants
as integral to our daily synagogue activities and services.
Signage in each section allows for self-guided tours; free
docent group tours can also be arranged by appointment.
Please call the temple office at 414-352-9288 to schedule.
Newspapers
WISCONSIN JEWISH CHRONICLE
1360 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 390-5770
Chronicle@MilwaukeeJewish.org
JewishChronicle.org
Facebook: @WisconsinJewish
Editor: Rob Golub
Advertising: Jonathan Weeks
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.
