Jonathan Pollack - “The Roots of Jewish Community at the University of Wisconsin”
Although there had been Jewish students at the University of Wisconsin since 1861, it was not until fifty years later that a significant enough group of Jewish students began to form self-consciously Jewish organizations. These early organizations--the Menorah Society, several student Zionist societies, and a Jewish Student Association sponsored by the Reform movement--attracted Jewish students to Wisconsin from around Wisconsin and around the United States. Like their counterparts at better-studied Ivy League universities, this first large generation of Jewish college students went to excel in a variety of academic and professional fields, and their Jewish experiences on campus translated into leadership in other Jewish organizations
Lunch: Tuna Nicoise Salad or Greek Farfalle with Artichoke Hearts Vegetarian Split pea soup, dinner rolls & mini muffins, mango sorbet with Pirouline, coffee, tea & milk
About Levy Summer Series
Jewish Social Services established the Levy Summer Series in 2013 with a generous donation from Jeffrey C. Levy, to provide a memorable summer experience for adults.
Meeting in June, July and August, the series is held at Nakoma Country Club, 4145 Country Club Road in Madison and consists of six high-quality programs tied by a common theme, chosen each year by a committee of volunteers and staff. The programs are followed by an elegant lunch at a reasonable cost. A unique addition is the after-lunch salon, which is an opportunity to spend unhurried time engaging with the speaker and exchanging ideas in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Scholarships are available.