June 3, 2020
“If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?”
--Hillel The Elder
--Hillel The Elder
Our nation is broken.
Tikkun Olam- repairing the world, is a core value in Judaism, holding us responsible to fix what is wrong. This concept motivates much of the work we pursue at Hillel Milwaukee.
We have watched the unfolding events throughout the country over this past week sparked by the horrific murder of George Floyd by a white Minneapolis police officer. But as we all know and must own, this week’s events are not isolated, as there has been a long history of pervasive injustice and racism within our society for generations.
Our Hillel Milwaukee community stands in solidarity, partnership, and friendship with the black community and all who fight racism in our world today. And while we strive to educate our students and the greater campus communities we serve about the destruction that bigotry and hate inflicts on our society, we recognize that we have still have so much work to do. We must listen and learn from our brothers and sisters in the black community - and in all communities of color – so we can work together to address the inequalities and systemic racism that is embedded in our society, on our campuses, and in our institutions.
In particular, we stand arm in arm alongside all black students and students of color, including those within our Jewish community, whose lives are intrinsically more difficult due to societal intolerance, prejudice and hate.
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote: “It was ‘illegal’ to aid and comfort a Jew in Hitler’s Germany. But I am sure that if I had lived in Germany during that time, I would have aided and comforted my Jewish brothers even though it was illegal.” (Letter from a Birmingham Jail, 1963)
As Jews, it is time for us to share this same sentiment with our families, friends, colleagues, and fellow citizens. It is time for us all to offer aid and support to the black community; because black lives DO matter.
Our nation is broken.
But when something is broken, it can be repaired.
And if not now, when?
Julie Schack Michael Schaalman
Executive Director Board President
Tikkun Olam- repairing the world, is a core value in Judaism, holding us responsible to fix what is wrong. This concept motivates much of the work we pursue at Hillel Milwaukee.
We have watched the unfolding events throughout the country over this past week sparked by the horrific murder of George Floyd by a white Minneapolis police officer. But as we all know and must own, this week’s events are not isolated, as there has been a long history of pervasive injustice and racism within our society for generations.
Our Hillel Milwaukee community stands in solidarity, partnership, and friendship with the black community and all who fight racism in our world today. And while we strive to educate our students and the greater campus communities we serve about the destruction that bigotry and hate inflicts on our society, we recognize that we have still have so much work to do. We must listen and learn from our brothers and sisters in the black community - and in all communities of color – so we can work together to address the inequalities and systemic racism that is embedded in our society, on our campuses, and in our institutions.
In particular, we stand arm in arm alongside all black students and students of color, including those within our Jewish community, whose lives are intrinsically more difficult due to societal intolerance, prejudice and hate.
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote: “It was ‘illegal’ to aid and comfort a Jew in Hitler’s Germany. But I am sure that if I had lived in Germany during that time, I would have aided and comforted my Jewish brothers even though it was illegal.” (Letter from a Birmingham Jail, 1963)
As Jews, it is time for us to share this same sentiment with our families, friends, colleagues, and fellow citizens. It is time for us all to offer aid and support to the black community; because black lives DO matter.
Our nation is broken.
But when something is broken, it can be repaired.
And if not now, when?
Julie Schack Michael Schaalman
Executive Director Board President
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We strive to create a dynamic, warm and celebratory Jewish environment for Milwaukee's university students and young adults (ages 18-26) where they can explore and express their Jewish identities and gain a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. We offer holiday and cultural programs, Shabbat dinners, leadership opportunities, social action projects, Israel programs, outdoor activities, and social gatherings. We welcome Jewish young adults from all backgrounds, including religious, secular and interfaith. We are also open to all local students who have a sincere desire to learn more about Judaism.
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