Jewish Federation of Madison

Jonathan Eckhardt Receives The Ben Minkoff Award for Volunteer Service

The Ben Minkoff Award for Volunteer Service is given occasionally to special members of our community who have over an extended period, given special gifts of time, talent and treasure. This award was named in memory of Past President, Ben Minkoff, the founder of Camp Shalom. The award was p…

Annual Meeting 2017 Awards to be Presented

Miriam Singer Sulman Young Leadership Award ~ Jesse Sondel
Local veterinarian and community leader, Dr. Jesse Sondel will receive the Jewish Federation of Madison’s 2017 Miriam Singer Sulman Young Leaders award in recognition for the numerous hours he devotes to serving the Federation an…

Wisconsin Jewish Federations Praise Executive Order #261

WISCONSIN JEWISH FEDERATIONS STATEMENT ON ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ORDER

October 27, 2017 – The Milwaukee and Madison Jewish Federations commend Governor Walker for signing Executive Order #261 today. The order makes Wisconsin the 24th state to take action against the discriminatory measures …

Growing Up Jewish In Madison

Excerpts of the speech given by Bekah Blumenfeld and Ellie Bogost at the Jewish Federation of Madison 2017 Tzedakah Campaign Kickoff ~ Flavors of Jewish Madison

Bekah and Ellie's Flavors of Jewish Madison: Creating Connections, Building Community, Nourishing Education, and Ensuring …

Midrasha Welcomes New Interim Director

By Kimberly Rosenthal, Interim Midrasha Director

Shanah tova teens and families! Thank you for a warm welcome to the start of another year of Midrasha. I’m honored to be the new Midrasha Director and am looking forward to a year of growth through Hebrew language and Jewish Studies. What m…