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The history of Jews in Milwaukee began in the early 1840s with the arrival of Jewish immigrants from German-speaking states and the Austro-Hungarian empire. [1] Throughout the 19th century, Milwaukee was the hub of Wisconsin's Jewish population with 80% of the state's Jews living there. [2]
The Hebrew Relief Society (founded in 1867) is currently known as the Jewish Family Services. It has assisted every generation of Jewish immigrants, and today it helps a wide clientele, Jewish and non-Jewish, with social services for families in need.
Explore the History of the Jewish Community in Southeastern Wisconsin. Jewish Museum Milwaukee is committed to building bridges to diverse groups through shared histories. Examine contemporary issues like social justice and human rights through the lens of Jewish history, culture, art and values.
From: History of the Jews of Milwaukee. by: Louis J. Swichkow. and Lloyd P. Gartner. Jewish Publication Society of America, Philadelphia 1963. FEDERATED JEWISH CHARITIES OF MILWAUKEE. Founded in 1902. Initially representing the local constituet societies: Hebrew Relief Association.
Ancient Israel was primarily an agrarian society. However, with the arrival of the Romans in 63 CE, laws were enacted that either directly or indirectly challenged Jewish agriculture and the economy .
28 paź 2022 · Jews in Space: Members of the Tribe in Orbit explores the epic story of the Jewish relationship with outer space, including rare historic tomes, works of science fiction and other ephemera from literature and popular culture.
The Cambridge Guide to Jewish History, Religion, and Culture is a comprehensive and engaging overview of Jewish life, from its origins in the ancient Near East to its impact on contemporary popular culture.
