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Arts & Culture

Books & Film

Adults 18+ Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
Telling Jewish stories takes many forms

we all have a story

Storytelling is an art that takes many forms. Learn from visiting authors, read stories of impact, and watch films from around the globe alongside your community.

Program Benefits

Meet the authors who tell your favorite stories and learn more about their process and backgrounds.

Let us connect you with fellow book lovers to process stories as a community and learn from the experiences of others.

Enjoy community film screenings throughout the year at the JCC, or purchase tickets and join us for the Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival each fall to access films you can’t stream anywhere else.

Upcoming Arts Events

Arts & Culture Events

Thu

09

Women in Jewish History: Community Art Exhibit Opening

All Ages
April 09 at 05:30pm
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC

Celebrate the remarkable women who shaped Jewish history! Join 14 talented artists from our community for the opening of "Women in Jewish History" – an exhibition born from shared study, conversation, and creative inspiration. Each original work honors the stories, struggles, and triumphs of women whose legacies deserve to be remembered and celebrated.

Arts & Culture Events

Wed

15

Pub Trivia Night!

18+
April 15 at 07:00pm
Member $5 / Community $6
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC

Test your knowledge at the JCC's ultimate trivia showdown! Gather your brainiest friends, bring your finniest team name, and compete for glory (and prizes for the top two teams!). Expect challenging questions, top-tier drinks, and serious bragging rights. Let the games begin!

Arts & Culture Events

Thu

16

Yiddish Book Discussion: Tevye the Dairyman

Age: 12 – 99 years
April 16 at 10:30am
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC

Explore the rich world of Yiddish literature with our Between Two Worlds Reading Group, presented in partnership with the Frank L. Weyenberg Library. We launch the series with Sholem tale that inspired Fiddler on the Roof. We'll explore timeless themes of identity, assimilation, and the immigrant experiene that continue to resonate today.

Questions About Lectures & Learning?