Events Milwaukee

May 5, 2026 Events

Living Faith: How We Live Our Faith In Our Day-To-Day Lives

Last week, I had the joy and honor of sharing about Judaism, my journey, and the stories of Own Your Judaism and Ohel Ayalah at Kairos Collective as part of their Living Faith series. Thank you to Pastor Mark Fraley for the invitiation, to Dan Grandone for facilitating the conversation, and to everyone who came, shared, asked questions, and participated.

And a huge thank you to Sherrill, who created this visual mindmap of our conversation. I absolutely love it!!

If you or anyone would like to invite me to speak or to talk more about any of the topics here, please reach out.

April 13, 2026 Mindful Monday, Mindful Reflections

MINDFUL MESSAGE: Who do you love most?

Seven years ago, my daughter asked me one of the most powerful questions I have ever heard. Indeed, loving myself has been one of my biggest challenges throughout my life, and it took me until my early 40s to truly find self-love. Leave it to a then 7-year-old to put it into beautiful perspective! I’d love to hear your responses to her question.

And, speaking of love, I hope you can join Rabbi Noah Chertkoff and me for our upcoming co-taught class, both in-person and by Zoom, centering on love.

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“Do you love us more than you love yourself?”

As kids are wont to do, Yael asked me how much I love her and Matan. I told her, as parents often and honestly reply, “More than anything else.”

She then followed up by listing a series of people and things to confirm/test my response, and I honestly replied that I do indeed love her and Matan more than anything that she named.

She then asked a question (a couple of weeks ago, and she has followed up!) which has since fascinated me: “Do you love us more than you love yourself?”

I confess that I don’t have a great answer (and I told that to Yael). I really don’t! I’m asking with a smile and genuinely: how would you answer this question for yourself (not for your kids, but for yourself)?

I love this question…!

April 8, 2026 Events, OYJ Updates

JCRC Freedom Seder

Freedom Seder: Growing Stronger Together, a meaningful Passover experience inspired by the historic Freedom Seders that brought communities together in the shared pursuit of justice and liberation.

This powerful Seder connects the Jewish story of liberation with the broader struggle for civil rights. Through ritual and shared conversation, we will reflect on our shared pursuit of freedom and justice, coming together across communities and faiths.

This event is a collaborative effort of the Black Jewish Alliance of the JCRC, Bader Philanthropies, Congregation Shalom, and Tikkun Ha-Ir.

While this event is currently sold out, please email us if you would like to join the waitlist.

April 1, 2026 Events, OYJ Updates

Upcoming April 2026 Events With OYJ

OYJ is proud to present and co-present these upcoming events and programs in April 2026:

On Thursday, April 2nd, join My Jewish Learning for the online Second Night Seder led by Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi from 5:30pm to 8:30pm CDT.

Monday, April 13th brings us the Freedom Seder, presented by Tikkun Ha-Ir, The Black – Jewish Alliance of JCRC, Bader Philanthropies, and Congregation Shalom. Registration has closed, but you are welcome to email us to join the wait list if you wish.

Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi, will be interviewed and participate in a live Q&A about how we live our faith in our day-to-day lives on Tuesday, April 28th from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Living Faith Gathering. This event is hosted at Grace Presbyterian Church (2931 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue). Walk-ins are welcome!

Our final program for the month of April is a virtual Zoom event presented by Valley Beit Midrash. The Mindful Rabbi will teach: The Audacity of Rabbis – and How It Saved Judaism. Registration for this learning event is available here.

Each opportunity for our community to celebrate, appreciate, and learn has its own event post, which in turn will direct you to the information or registration page. You may also follow the link in the post in each event’s name. OYJ looks forward to celebrating, learning, and building community with you!

March 24, 2026 Events, OYJ Updates

Living Faith: An Uncommon Conversation With Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi

“An uncommon conversation with Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi, Director of Own Your Judaism. The format of the conversation about how we live our faith in our day-to-day lives is done in an interview. We will enjoy both small and whole group conversations.”

Tuesday, April 28th, 7pm to 8:30pm CDT

Grace Presbyterian Church, 2931 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI

Walk-in’s are welcome!

February 12, 2026 Events, Mindful Teachings, OYJ Updates

Cream City Beit Midrash: An Unfinished Freedom: Passover As The Birth Of An Ideal

A hybrid event presentation (in-person & virtual) by Rabbi Dr. Armin Langer and Rabbi Moishe Steigmann

EVENT CO-HOSTED BY: Congregation Shir Hadash

ABOUT THE EVENT:

This year, we explore what freedom meant for the Israelites, who was included—and who was left out—in the Torah’s vision of liberation. We’ll reflect on how the call for freedom is both aspirational and incomplete and consider how its message resonates today. Together, we’ll imagine ways to carry forward the radical, unfinished work of freedom in our own lives and communities. This session will be co-taught by Rabbi Dr. Armin Langer of Congregation Shir Hadash, and Own Your Judaism’s Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Rabbi Dr. Armin Langer serves Shir Hadash as a teacher and community builder, committed to creating a welcoming, intellectually curious, and spiritually grounded Jewish home. Born in Germany to a family of Hungarian immigrants, he brings a deep awareness of Jewish diversity, memory, and resilience to his rabbinate. Before moving to Milwaukee, he taught and led prayer in diverse Jewish communities across Europe, the United States, and Mexico. Ordained by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, he holds a PhD in Sociology from Humboldt University of Berlin. His writing appears in academic journals and public-facing outlets including The Forward, Evolve, and The Conversation. He believes in a big-tent Judaism that brings Jewish tradition into conversation with contemporary ethical and social challenges.

Moishe Steigmann, The Mindful Rabbi, is the founder and director of Own Your Judaism and is the director of Ohel Ayalah. He seamlessly blends ancient Jewish wisdom with contemporary mindfulness practices. Through his teachings, writings, and workshops, he continues to influence and lead the conversation on mindful living within and beyond the Jewish community. He also speaks, hosts livestream conversations, and offers Jewish Life Coaching and organizational consultation. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Rabbi Steigmann is a proud father of two children, loves sports, is passionate about living gratefully, and enjoys almost all puzzles and games.

Thursday, March 26, 7:00pm – 8:30pm. The in person event includes a dessert reception following the Beit Midrash.

Event Registration Link

February 11, 2026 Events, OYJ Updates

Upcoming OYJ Events & Programs

OYJ is proud to present and co-present these upcoming events and programs in March 2026. We have our 1stAnnual Mishloach Manot Making Workshop on Sunday, March 1st, Cream City Beit Midrash Zoom Event (Torah, Tarot, and Trickery: Judaism’s Take On Magic And Divination) in conjunction with Valley Beit Midrash on Thursday, March 19th, and another Cream City Beit Midrash Event (An Unfinished Freedom: Passover as the Birth of an Ideal) both in person and via Zoom in conjunction with and hosted by Congregation Shir Hadash.

Each opportunity for our community to celebrate, appreciate, and learn has its own event post, which in turn will direct you to the information or registration page. You may also follow the link in the post in each event’s name. OYJ looks forward to celebrating, learning, and building community with you!

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