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Upcoming OYJ Events & Programs
OYJ is proud to present and co-present these upcoming events and programs in December of 2025 and into January 2026. We have the 3rd annual Hanukkah Celebration at Sprecher Brewing Company on December 17, 2025, Violins…
3rd Annual Hanukkah Celebration
It’s almost time for OYJ’s 3rd Annual Hanukkah Celebration. We are excited to once again host the event at Sprecher Brewing Company on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. We will celebrate with food,…
Lighting the Menorah at the Milwaukee Admirals Game
Last night, I had the joy and honor of lighting the menorah and welcoming in Hanukkah one night early at the Milwaukee Admirals game on behalf of the Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Jewish…
“It’s Only $10… And It’s Not Mine.”
Over the weekend, my cousin, her middle-school daughter, my girlfriend, and I wandered through a holiday art fair—one of those cozy, colorful spaces where creativity fills the air. As we browsed a booth, I suddenly bent…
HASTEN TO DO GOOD— A Vayera Reflection
Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to share a D'var Torah at Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid. Though I don't have the full sermon available, here is an outline in sentence form.
Black – Jewish Dialogue in Partnership with Rekindle Fellowship
Milwaukee’s cohort of Black – Jewish Dialogue is in partnership between Own Your Judaism and Rekindle Fellowship. Session #1 will take place on January 25th at 10:00am and will be hosted at Arts @ Large (1100…