Wednesday April 22, 6-8pm​

Temple Shalom, Chevy Chase, MD​​

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Dr. Windmueller will speak on Why Here, Why Now: The New Anti-Semitism, What It Means and How Should We Respond. This presentation is based on some writings and on data provided by the FBI and ADL.

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Friday April 24-Sunday April 26

Congregation Shalom, Milwaukee, WI​​​

 

Ethel and Norman Gill Scholar-in-Residence Weekend featuring Dr. Steven Windmueller

Dr. Steven Windmueller is the Emeritus Professor of Jewish Communal Studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Los Angeles and is a leading expert on the subject of Jewish politics and the author of several articles, publications and books, which includes The Quest for Power, a Study in Jewish Political Behavior and Practice.

Join us throughout the weekend for these events:
 

Friday, April 24 | 6:00 PM Shabbat Service, followed by an oneg
Zion in America: The Historic Connection Between the Holy Land and America
This teaching invites listeners to consider how the language of Zion has helped shape both the American imagination and the Jewish experience. Moving from the Puritans and the Founding Fathers to modern Zionism and the U.S.-Israel relationship, this lecture offers a rich exploration of religion, identity, and national purpose. It sheds light on the deep historical currents that connect Jerusalem and America, and on the enduring power of sacred ideas in public life.

Saturday, April 25 | 9:00 AM Torah Study
Redemption and Reaffirmation: Rethinking Being Jewish in America
We will use the lens of Parshat Acharei-Kedoshim to explore what it means to live as Jews in America at this moment. Grounded in Torah and responsive to contemporary questions of identity, belonging, and responsibility, this Saturday morning study invites participants to reflect on how Jewish life is being challenged, reshaped, and reaffirmed in our time. Together we will consider what redemption can mean not only as a biblical theme, but as a living call to renewed Jewish purpose, moral clarity, and communal commitment. 

Saturday, April 25 | 11:30 AM Community Lunch & Learn
The Jewish Contract with America
This teaching invites us to reflect on the unique bond between the Jewish community and the American democratic project. Framed as a voluntary covenant of freedom, equality, and participation, this lecture explores how Jews found in America not only refuge, but also the opportunity to help shape public life while preserving Jewish distinctiveness. It is a rich and timely exploration of citizenship, identity, and the enduring question of what it means to belong as Jews in America.

Sunday, April 26 | 10:00 AM Religious School
Why Here, Why Now: The New Anti-Semitism: What It Means and How Should We Respond? is a timely and thought-provoking lecture for teens, parents, and all who are concerned about the rise of antisemitism today. Steven Windmueller examines the forces driving this new wave of anti-Jewish hostility, the ways it is showing up in public life, and the responsibilities it places on the Jewish community and its allies. It promises to deepen understanding, spark conversation, and help us think seriously about how to respond with resilience, moral clarity, and hope.

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