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- Chabad Centers in Wisconsin | Find a Location Near You
Find Lubavitch of Wisconsin locations near you. Explore local Chabad centers, synagogues, and community services throughout Wisconsin and connect with Jewish life and learning. Locations We are an all-service organization dedicated to providing a wide range of institutions and programs that serve the needs of every Jew in the state – from infants and college students to families and senior citizens...and everyone in between. Below, you'll find a listing of each of our centers , schools , campus chabad houses , social services , and youth/teen camps and gathering points with physical locations. Centers Centers Cedarburg Jewish Discovery Center N58W6208 Columbia Rd, Cedarburg Cedarburg's Jewish Discovery Center serves as an educational center for all ages. A hub to learn and understand the Jewish values and culture. Showcasing Jewish displays, art paintings, Judaica, crafts, classes, events and a cozy lounge — In the beautiful quaint downtown Cedarburg atmosphere. Explore, understand, study and relax in the local and inclusive, comforting, stylish, and relaxed setting. Learn More Get Directions Chabad of the Bay Area 3607 Libal Street, Green Bay Chabad of the Bay Area serves the Jewish religious and cultural needs of northeast Wisconsin. It offers Torah classes and seeks to encourage every aspect of Jewish life, maintains Shabbat and weekday services, offers participation in Shabbat and holiday celebrations, and provides religious articles. Chabad of the Bay Area embraces all Jews regardless of background, knowledge, and observance. Learn More Get Directions The Shul - Bayside 8825 N Lake Drive, Bayside The Shul in Bayside prides itself on creating an atmosphere focused on the innate goodness in each Jew and the common bonds we share. The Shul is more than just a place to pray. The Shul’s focus on community building imbues its programming with a sense of family and friendship. All are welcome to participate in The Shul’s events and programs, to study, pray, rejoice, grow, and find meaning. Learn More Get Directions Chabad of Downtown 1310 N. Astor Street, Milwaukee CODT offers group classes, lunch and learn, mezuzah affixing, chaplain services, personalized and individual classes throughout the city, individual mitzvah campaigns, Sukkah-mobile and bar mitzvah programs in addition to personalized rabbinical services for all lifecycle events. Learn More Get Directions Chabad of the East Side 3030 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee Chabad of the East Side is a hub of Jewish life offering a warm, welcoming community with custom-tailored Jewish experiences for all ages and stages. Shabbat and holiday services, educational classes, holiday parties, women’s events, children’s clubs and activities, Mommy & Me, and life cycle celebrations are offered to all Jews, regardless of background or affiliation. Learn More Get Directions Chabad of Glendale & River Hills 6789 N Green Bay Avenue, Glendale Chabad of Glendale offers community Shabbat and holiday luncheons and dinners, social events, Torah classes and lectures, Jewish Women’s Circle, Hebrew school, mitzvah/holiday needs, counseling, lifecycle services, holiday programs and celebrations, outreach, home and hospital visitations, Mitzvah campaigns and more. Chabad of Glendale welcomes all Jews, regardless of affiliation. Learn More Get Directions Chabad of Kenosha 6520 67th Street, Kenosha Chabad of Kenosha offers community Shabbat and holiday luncheons and dinners, social events, Torah classes and lectures, Jewish Women’s Circle, Hebrew school, mitzvah/holiday needs, counseling, lifecycle services, holiday programs and celebrations, outreach, home and hospital visitations, Mitzvah campaigns and more. Chabad of Glendale welcomes all Jews, regardless of affiliation. Learn More Get Directions Chabad of Madison 1722 Regent, Madison Chabad of Madison offers the community daily, Sabbath and holiday services, social events, Torah classes, mitzvah and holiday needs: tefillin, mezuzot, lulov and esrog, shalach manot and shmurah matzah. It conducts community-wide Chanukah, Sukkot, and Purim holiday celebrations and monthly Jewish Woman Circle. Chabad of Madison maintains a mikvah open to women upon appointment. Learn More Get Directions The Peltz Center for Jewish Life 2233 N. Mequon Road, Mequon This beautiful Mequon campus is home to Congregation Agudas Achim Chabad, Mequon Jewish Preschool, Peltz Hebrew School, Mequon Torah Center, Mequon Jewish Teen Center, Mikvah Mei Menachem, Lipskier Judaic Library, Crown Judaica, and the Deli on Crown. The Peltz Center provides a non-judgmental atmosphere to meet every individual at their level of observance for every aspect of Jewish life. Learn More Get Directions Chabad of Waukesha & Brookfield 1275 N. Barker Road, Brookfield Serving Waukesha County with all Jewish needs. We offer Shabbat and holiday services, social events, Torah classes, mitzvah, and holiday needs: tefillin, mezuzot, lulov & etrog kit, shalach manot, matzah, and more! We conduct community-wide holiday celebrations, women’s events, and weekly Jewish enrichment programming for kids through JUDA (Judaism through the Arts) and Torah Tots Preschool. Learn More Get Directions Chabad of Wauwatosa 2120 N. 64th Street, Wauwautosa At Chabad of Wauwatosa, our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive Jewish community that fosters spiritual growth, education, and connection. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and families through the celebration of Jewish traditions, meaningful learning experiences, and acts of kindness. Through our commitment to Torah values, we strive to be a beacon of light and a source of strength for the Wauwatosa community and beyond. Learn More Get Directions Schools Schools Jewish Beginnings Preschool 6401 N Santa Monica Blvd., Milwaukee Acclaimed for its warm environment that nurtures each child’s unique gifts, Jewish Beginnings serves a c ross-section of the Milwaukee Jewish community. The school holds accreditation from the prestigious National Association for the Education of the Young Child. Jewish Beginnings provides youngsters with the development of character, love of learning, and the foundation for thoughtful, moral decision-making. Learn More Get Directions Mequon Jewish Preschool 2233 N. Mequon Road, Mequon MJP creates a rich and challenging educational landscape that fosters expression and invites children to absorb and discover the world. Our curriculum brings Judaism to life through Torah traditions, mitzvot, and connection to Israel. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia educational approach, MJP uses research-based thematic learning that supports academic skills, construction of knowledge, and divergent thinking. Learn More Get Directions Chai Tots Preschool - Madison 1722 Regent Street, Madison Chai Tots Preschool is a creative, Reggio-inspired Jewish environment where children receive a warm, happy and enriching educational experience. Each child’s individual style of learning is valued and supported. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality education in a secure, and stimulating atmosphere that nurtures positive self-esteem and helps build the foundation for successful development and growth. Learn More Get Directions Brookfield Torah Tots Preschool 1275 N. Barker Road, Brookfield By providing a loving environment, we aim to empower our children to use their unique capabilities to impact their surroundings. We nurture and educate by blending Judaic and secular themes into a program that is rich, fulfilling, and stimulating. We are dedicated to meeting each child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs to create a foundation for confident and caring adults. Learn More Get Directions Bader Hillel Academy 6401 N Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point Combining science, math, and literacy with the underpinnings of Torah, K5-8th grade students build a strong Jewish identity, connection to their heritage, and love for Israel. Children from diverse backgrounds form lasting friendships in a warm, welcoming environment. The school’s competitive curriculum positions students for leadership in high schools, yeshivas, colleges, and 21st-century life. Learn More Get Directions Bader Hillel High 6789 N Green Bay Avenue, Glendale Bader Hillel High is a dual-curriculum, college-prep Jewish high school with a full general and Judaic studies curriculum. Utilizing an innovative project-based learning curriculum, students develop the cognitive skills and knowledge to succeed in college, career, and life. Our goal isn’t just to create book-smart graduates; we want our students to develop as ethical people who put their beliefs into practice. Learn More Get Directions Youth/Teen Youth / Teen CTeen House - Nicolet High School 6808 Ironwood Lane, Glendale CTeen is designed to reach teenagers during their transformation to adulthood. Programming focuses on social, educational and humanitarian projects, joining teens together in an environment that nurtures the soul and inspires the individual. Teens become part of the worldwide CTeen Network and begin to see society through the Torah’s perspective, learning Jewish values in an intuitive and creative way. Learn More Get Directions Camp Gan Israel - Milwaukee 8825 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee Since 1970, CGI has provided thousands of children from all backgrounds — regardless of their financial status — an engaging summer experience. CGI offers a wide array of activities for children ages 5-12, including sports, nature programming, arts, swimming, Judaica, and field trips. Milwaukee’s finest coaches and instructors work with your children to learn new skills and develop their self-esteem. Learn More Get Directions Camp Gan Israel - Waukesha 1275 N. Barker Road, Brookfield Gan Israel is much more than a break from the school routine. It is a comprehensive program, designed to strengthen the body and soul. We provide your child with a rich and wholesome summer of fun and excitement, in a warm and spirited atmosphere, where they will develop friendships and have meaningful educational experiences. Learn More Get Directions CKIDS - Camp Gan Israel N1875 21st Avenue, Wautoma CKids Gan Israel Wisconsin is a premier Jewish overnight camp that provides the optimal environment for every camper to grow, thrive, and flourish. CKIDS Camp Gan Israel, provides children with an authentic, 24-hour-a-day Jewish experience imbued with joy, excitement, and state-of-the art activities including sports, nature programming, arts, swimming, Judaica, and field trips. Learn More Get Directions Campus Campus Chabad House at UW-Madison 223 W. Gilman Street, Madison UW Chabad provides the 5,000 Jewish students at the UW–Madison with a vibrant Jewish community and a home away from home. Chabad’s programs include Shabbat and holiday celebrations, Jewish classes and discussions, mingling and social events, and Birthright trips. Jewish students from all backgrounds find warmth, family, and Judaism at Chabad during their college years in Madison. Learn More Get Directions Chabad on Campus - Milwaukee 3054 N. Hackett, Milwaukee Chabad on Campus Milwaukee is where every Jewish student is family. Students from UWM, Marquette university, MSOE, the Medical College, and more get together to experience Judaism in a welcoming environment. We offer weekly Shabbat dinners, leadership conferences, Holocaust education, Israel programming, community volunteering opportunities, in-depth study, student counseling, and more. Learn More Get Directions Social Services Social Services Friendship Circle 8649 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point The Friendship Circle provides unconditional acceptance, friendship, and support for those with special needs and their families. Local teens and adults involve their special friends in 27+ programs that allow their unique gifts to shine while volunteers renew their own compassion, shaping our community’s next generation of leaders. By highlighting achievements, not limitations, we create acceptance and inclusion. Learn More Get Directions The Comfort House (Rogers Memorial) 34829 Pabst Road, Oconomowoc The Comfort House is a warm & welcoming home located directly across the street from Rogers Behavioral Health Hospital. It is a place that is available to anyone who has family or friends who are clients of Rogers and would like to have a private place to stay that is close to their loved ones. You are welcome to make our home - your home - while you are visiting in the area. Learn More Get Directions
- Passover | Sell Your Chametz with Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin
Celebrate Passover (Pesach) with Lubavitch of Wisconsin. Find Passover programs, and resources to experience the joy of the festival including ordering shmurah matzah and finding a Seder near you. Pesach In Wisconsin with Chabad Lubavitch April 21-29, 2027 Order Shmurah Matzah Now Sell Your Chametz The eight-day Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 12 - 20, 2025. Passover (Pesach) celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery in ancient Egypt, when we became a nation. Pesach is observed by avoiding leaven (chametz), and highlighted by the "Seders" on the first two nights. They include four cups of wine, eating matzah and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of the Exodus. In Hebrew it is known as Pesach (which means “to pass over”), because G‑d passed over the Jewish homes when punishing the Egyptian's firstborn on the very first Passover eve, forcing them to let the Jewish people go free. For access to a seder and a full list of holiday programs, contact your local Chabad! Cedarburg Jewish Discovery Center Chabad of the Bay Area Chabad of Bayside / The Shul Chabad of the East Side / The Shul East Chabad of Glendale & River Hills Chabad of Kenosha Chabad of Madison Chabad of Mequon Chabad of Waukesha & Brookfield Chabad of Wauwatosa Pesach Resources Candle Lighting Times What is Pesach Pesach Study The Haggadah Pesach Recipes Engage your kids in the holiday. Learn More
- Shavuot | Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin
Celebrate Shavuot with Lubavitch of Wisconsin. Discover service times, events, and resources to help you observe Shavuot meaningfully with your community! Shavuot In Wisconsin with Chabad Lubavitch May 21-23, 2026 Preceded by 49 days of counting in eager anticipation, Shavuot is a two-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the date when G‑d gave the Torah to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai over 3,000 years ago. The giving of the Torah was a far-reaching spiritual event—one that touched the essence of the Jewish soul for all times. Our sages have compared it to a wedding between G‑d and the Jewish people. Shavuot also means “oaths,” for on this day G‑d swore eternal devotion to us, and we in turn pledged everlasting loyalty to Him. Every year on the holiday of Shavuot we renew our acceptance of G‑d’s gift, and G‑d “re-gives” the Torah. Shavuot is celebrated through desisting from work, candle-lit dinners, staying up all night to study Torah , listening to the reading of the Ten Commandments in synagogue, enjoying dairy foods and more. Find a service, study session, or Shavuot celebration at your local Chabad! See A Full List of Events Cedarburg Jewish Discovery Center Chabad of the Bay Area Chabad of Bayside / The Shul Chabad on Campus MKE Chabad of the East Side / The Shul East Chabad of Glendale & River Hills Chabad of Kenosha Chabad of Madison Chabad of Mequon Chabad of Waukesha & Brookfield Chabad of Wauwatosa YJP Madison YJP Milwaukee Shavuot Resources Candle Lighting Times What is Shavuot Shavuot Insights The Story of Shavuot Shavuot Recipes Engage your kids in the holiday. Learn More
- Celebration Magazine | Jewish Living, Holidays & Inspiration
Read Celebration Magazine for insights on Jewish holidays, traditions, and everyday living, offering inspiration and connection throughout the year. Celebration! Celebration! Magazine is Lubavitch of Wisconsin's publication created to remind, educate, and encourage Jews throughout the country of upcoming holidays, history, and Jewish observance. Click below to view one of our issues from the past year. Check out the latest issue of Celebration! Shavuos May 2026 Pesach March 2026 Purim February 2026 Chanukah November 2025 Tishrei - High Holidays September 2025 Three Weeks 5785 June 2025 Shavuot 5785 May 2025 Pesach 5785 March 2025 Chanukah 5785 December 2024 Tishrei 5785 September 2024 Tammuz 5784 July 2024 Shavuos 5784 June 2024 Purim 5785 February 2025 Elul 5784 September 2024 Pesach 5784 April 2024 Purim 5784 March 2024 10 Shvat January 2024 Tishrei 5784 August 2023 Elul 5783 July 2023 Chanukah 5784 November 2023 Three Weeks 5783 May 2023
- ARK | Acts of Random Kindness | Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin
We can generate change in ourselves and in our community with the simple act of consistent giving. ARK charity boxes give every person the opportunity to make the world a better place through Acts of Random Kindness. We believe acts of random kindness can become acts of routine kindness – so we bought a billboard to spread the word. The ARK Giving Project in Wisconsin is inspired by and a result of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's call to inspire humanity to greater moral and ethical heights through positive and consistent action. Request An ARK Get an ARK charity box. Fill it up. Share the contents with a charity or someone in need. Develop a habit of giving. Why it Works People are more influenced by the things they do than by the knowledge they are taught. Compassion and kindness are strengthened by consistency. Giving small amounts of charity every day causes one to become a giver. Childhood is the prime time to cultivate compassion and kindness. Children also influence adults to do the same. This creates a stronger culture of giving in society. ARK charity boxes give every person the opportunity to make the world a better place through Acts of Random Kindness. We can generate change in ourselves and in our community with the simple act of consistent giving. Keep it handy, use it daily, and together we'll achieve Acts of Routine Kindness. Request An ARK
- Sukkot & Simchat Torah | Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin
Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah with Lubavitch of Wisconsin. Find events, service times, and resources to experience the joy of the festivals including ordering a lulav and etrog, purchasing or locating a sukkah, and finding a Simchat Torah celebration near you. Sukkot & Simchat Torah In Wisconsin with Chabad Lubavitch October 15-22, 2027 The seven days of Sukkot are celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah, taking the Four Kinds – a palm branch (lulav), two willows (aravot), a minimum of three myrtles (hadassim) and one citron (etrog) – and rejoicing. Sukkot is followed by Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah (October 23-25). Sukkot — when we expose ourselves to the elements in greenery-covered huts — commemorates G‑d sheltering our ancestors as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. The Four Kinds express our unity and our belief in G‑d’s omnipresence. Coming after the solemn High Holidays, Sukkot is a time of joy and happiness. The first two days (or one day in Israel) are yom tov, when work is forbidden, candles are lit in the evening, and festive meals are preceded with Kiddush and contain challah dipped in honey. The remainder of the days are quasi holidays, known as chol hamoed. We dwell in the sukkah and take the Four Kinds every day (except for Shabbat, when we do not take the Four Kinds). Order Sukkot Supplies Sukkot Street Party Sunday, Oct. 20th | 4-7 pm Join the entire Jewish community as we celebrate Sukkot at the annual Sukkot Street Party! There will be festive fun for adults and kids alike! LED Dance Floor | Rides | Carnival Games | Bungee Jump | Face Paint | Balloon Twisting | Strolling Entertainment | Bubble Extravaganza | Roaming Photo Booth | Airbrushing | And MORE! This year we're featuring a Kosher Chinese buffet from Chicago's Hamachi. Adults, we've got you covered with an open bar and adult sukkah option! RSVP Now For access to a sukkah and a full list of holiday celebrations, contact your local Chabad! Cedarburg Jewish Discovery Center Chabad of the Bay Area Chabad of Bayside / The Shul Chabad of the East Side / The Shul East Chabad of Glendale & River Hills Chabad of Kenosha Chabad of Madison Chabad of Mequon Chabad of Waukesha & Brookfield Chabad of Wauwatosa Sukkot & Simchat Torah Resources Candle Lighting Times What is Sukkot Sukkot Study Sukkot Stories Sukkot Recipes Engage your kids in the holiday. Learn More
- Passover | Sell Your Chametz with Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin
Celebrate Passover (Pesach) with Lubavitch of Wisconsin. Find Passover programs, and resources to experience the joy of the festival including ordering shmurah matzah and finding a Seder near you. Pesach In Wisconsin with Chabad Lubavitch April 21-29, 2027 Order Shmurah Matzah Now Sell Your Chametz The eight-day Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 12 - 20, 2025. Passover (Pesach) celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery in ancient Egypt, when we became a nation. Pesach is observed by avoiding leaven (chametz), and highlighted by the "Seders" on the first two nights. They include four cups of wine, eating matzah and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of the Exodus. In Hebrew it is known as Pesach (which means “to pass over”), because G‑d passed over the Jewish homes when punishing the Egyptian's firstborn on the very first Passover eve, forcing them to let the Jewish people go free. For access to a seder and a full list of holiday programs, contact your local Chabad! Cedarburg Jewish Discovery Center Chabad of the Bay Area Chabad of Bayside / The Shul Chabad of the East Side / The Shul East Chabad of Glendale & River Hills Chabad of Kenosha Chabad of Madison Chabad of Mequon Chabad of Waukesha & Brookfield Chabad of Wauwatosa Pesach Resources Candle Lighting Times What is Pesach Pesach Study The Haggadah Pesach Recipes Engage your kids in the holiday. Learn More
- Jewish News & Updates | Lubavitch of Wisconsin
Read the latest news and stories from Lubavitch of Wisconsin, highlighting community impact, events, and Jewish life across the state. In the News The latest coverage on all things Lubavitch of Wisconsin – including the incredible programming our shluchim and shluchos are spearheading across the state. US Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia NBC 26 Holocaust violins featured in Hanukkah performance at Chabad Madison WMTV 15 Local Wisconsin rabbi reacts to Australia shooting Spectrum News Madison Jewish community reacts to shooting during Hanukkah celebration in Australia 27 News Chabad of Madison celebrates Hanukkah at Hilldale WMTV15 Annual Chanukah Festival & Gelt Drop Fox6 Local Jewish community leaders respond to deadly mass shooting in Australia cbs58 News Milwaukee Milwaukee Jewish community to honor those killed in Australia terror attack at Hanukkah event TMJ4 Chanukah celebrations continue with message of unity Fox6 The Jewish Discovery Center to relocate within Cedarburg Ozaukee County News Graphic Chabad of Madison Unveils New Center Amid Jewish Growth Lubavitch.com KOSHER Deli in MILL-E-WAH-QUE Tripping Kosher YouTube From Tragedy to Triumph, This Ride Inspires Hope Across Wisconsin tmj4.com Mental health campaign to offer suicide prevention workshops across Milwaukee cbs58.com Finding Faith in Football Country During Historic Green Bay Draft chabad.org Chabad at the Draft: Kosher, Shabbat and Tefillin in Green Bay Lubavitch.com Friendship Cafe and Bakery prepping meals, cookies to be served at NFL Draft cbs58 Chabad of Madison opens new center for growing Jewish community The Cap Times Milwaukee high schoolers host podcast for teens to open up conversation about mental health TMJ4 Grand Opening for Chabad of Madison Channel 3000 Local groups hope for lasting peace after Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal CBS 58 Friendship Circle's 'One Thing I Wish You Knew' event ABC WISN 12 At Milwaukee Friendship Circle, Teens Are Breaking the Silence on Mental Health Chabad.org The event, hosted by The Friendship Circle of Wisconsin and REDgen, was called “One Thing I Wish You Knew.” TMJ 4 A Southeastern Wisconsin Hanukkah celebration returns to Bayshore. ABC WISN 12
- Pillars of Support | Strengthening Jewish Life in Wisconsin
Learn about the people that sustain Lubavitch of Wisconsin, supporting Jewish education, community programs, and meaningful experiences statewide. Pillars of Support “Each individual has the capacity to build communities and endow communities with life. So that every community member becomes a source of inspiration.” — The Lubavitcher Rebbe We are forever grateful to each and every supporter whose steadfast partnership has allowed us to create a strong and vibrant presence throughout Wisconsin. Together, we have built a warm and welcoming space that promotes Torah and Mitzvos - Jewish life, Jewish learning, Jewish practice, Jewish values, and Jewish community that celebrates the richness of our people and faith. Your contribution has been instrumental in creating this vibrant community. Thank you! While our Shluchim and Shluchos may be the visible ones on the front lines, the true partnership of the individuals and organizations represented here, serve as the foundation upon which our achievements rest. A tree is only as strong as its roots, and our organization is deeply nourished and supported by your generosity and love, enabling us to grow and flourish today and into the future. The positive impact on our community is a reflection of the extraordinary individuals and organizations that stand with us and of the symbiotic relationship between Lubavitch and its cherished partners. Their vision and unwavering support have left an indelible mark on countless lives, even beyond what they might realize. Their legacy is etched into the heart of our community, fueling a future filled with promise and connection. Thank you to our pillars whose vision and support is permanently engraved in the lives of so many. Alfred Bader Bio coming soon. Isabel Bader Bio coming soon. Larry & Sheila Appel Bio coming soon. Dan & Linda Bader Bio coming soon. Joe Bernstein Bio coming soon. Mark Brickman Bio coming soon. Irv & Bev Colton Bio coming soon Nita Corre Bio coming soon. Jim & Penny Deshur Bio coming soon. Frank Gimbel Bio coming soon. Bill & Ora Gross Bio coming soon. Lorraine Hoffman Bio coming soon. Max Karl Bio coming soon. Marvin Klitsner Bio coming soon Joe Lurie Joe Lurie was a jovial, warm-hearted, and spirited individual who lived life to the fullest. He passionately advanced Lubavitch’s mission to ensure the continuity of Jewish life, making it accessible and meaningful across all ages and backgrounds. Known for his hands-on approach, Joe often carried a stack of a hundred or more solicitation cards, “pounding the pavement” to rally support for Lubavitch’s work throughout Wisconsin. He was a familiar figure at Brynwood, the Jewish country club, where he often approached friends and members to encourage their support for Lubavitch’s campaign. From 1979 to 1982, Joe served as Chairman of the Lubavitch Annual Concert, leading with dedication and enthusiasm that inspired many. After Joe’s passing in 2014, his family continued his legacy through the Papa Joe Lurie Scholarship Fund, established by his grandson Scott. This annual fund provides educational scholarships to students at Lubavitch's schools, including Jewish Beginnings, Bader Hillel Academy, and Bader Hillel High. Joe’s enduring legacy, upheld by his family, is a testament to his unwavering commitment to Jewish continuity, inspiring future generations to carry forward the values he cherished. Rick & Jane Marcus Bio coming soon Armin & Hollie Nankin Bio coming soon Bill Orenstein Bio coming soon. Alan & Vicki Samson Bio coming soon. Bernie & Helen Soref Bio coming soon. Marty Stein Bio coming soon. Sheldon & Wendy Wasserman Bio coming soon.
- Lag BaOmer Picnic | Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin
Celebrate Lag BaOmer with Lubavitch of Wisconsin's annual picnic and carnival! Kosher food, entertainment, inflatables, and more! Lag BaOmer In Wisconsin with Chabad Lubavitch May 25, 2027 Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, who lived in the second century of the Common Era, was the first to publicly teach the mystical dimension of the Torah known as the Kabbalah, and is the author of the classic text of Kabbalah, the Zohar. On the day of his passing, Rabbi Shimon instructed his disciples to mark the date as “the day of my joy.” The chassidic masters explain that the final day of a righteous person’s earthly life marks the point at which all their deeds, teachings and work achieve their culminating perfection and the zenith of their impact upon our lives. So each Lag BaOmer, we celebrate Rabbi Shimon’s life and the revelation of the esoteric soul of Torah. Lag BaOmer also commemorates another joyous event. The Talmud relates that in the weeks between the Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot, a plague raged among the disciples of the great sage Rabbi Akiva (teacher of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai), “because they did not act respectfully towards each other.” These weeks are therefore observed as a period of mourning, with various joyous activities proscribed by law and custom. On Lag BaOmer the deaths ceased. Thus, Lag BaOmer also carries the theme of loving and respecting one’s fellow (ahavat Yisrael). Join Us for a Lag BaOmer Carnival & Picnic FREE entry! Rain or shine! May 15, 2025 | 4-6PM | 6401 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Inflatables | Entertainment | Games | Carnival Snacks ...And More! Family friendly Kosher meals available for $8 RSVP NOW Find a Lag BaOmer event at your local Chabad Cedarburg Jewish Discovery Center Chabad of the Bay Area Chabad of Bayside / The Shul Chabad of the East Side / The Shul East Chabad of Glendale & River Hills Chabad of Kenosha Chabad of Madison Chabad of Mequon Chabad of Waukesha & Brookfield Chabad of Wauwatosa Lag BaOmer Resources Lag BaOmer History What is Lag BaOmer Lag BaOmer Insights Lag BaOmer Stories Engage your kids in the holiday. Join Our Lag BaOmer Celebration
- Find a Chabad Near You in Wisconsin | Local Jewish Centers
Find a Chabad center near you in Wisconsin. Explore local synagogues, programs, and Jewish resources in your community. Find A Location Near Me We are an all-service organization providing a wide range of institutions and programs that serve the needs of every Jew in the state – from infants and college students to families and senior citizens...and everyone in between. Dedicated to serving every Jew in Wisconsin, we have institutions and programs across the state. Use the map to find a synagogue, school, or Chabad center near you. See a List of Locations in WI Find a Location outside of WI
- Passover | Order Your Shmurah Matzah
Celebrate Passover (Pesach) with Lubavitch of Wisconsin. Order your Shmurah Matzah today! Pesach In Wisconsin with Chabad Lubavitch April 21-29, 2027 Order Shmurah Matzah Now Sell Your Chametz The eight-day Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 12 - 20, 2025. Passover (Pesach) celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery in ancient Egypt, when we became a nation. Pesach is observed by avoiding leaven (chametz), and highlighted by the "Seders" on the first two nights. They include four cups of wine, eating matzah and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of the Exodus. In Hebrew it is known as Pesach (which means “to pass over”), because G‑d passed over the Jewish homes when punishing the Egyptian's firstborn on the very first Passover eve, forcing them to let the Jewish people go free. For access to a seder and a full list of holiday programs, contact your local Chabad! Cedarburg Jewish Discovery Center Chabad of the Bay Area Chabad of Bayside / The Shul Chabad of the East Side / The Shul East Chabad of Glendale & River Hills Chabad of Kenosha Chabad of Madison Chabad of Mequon Chabad of Waukesha & Brookfield Chabad of Wauwatosa Pesach Resources Candle Lighting Times What is Pesach Pesach Study The Haggadah Pesach Recipes Engage your kids in the holiday. Learn More
