Judaism and the Environment

Jeremy Benstein, Fellowship Director of the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership, will present several lectures about Jewish environmental issues on March 4-6. His schedule will be announced on this site in a few days.

Reading the Bible: Encounters and Dialogues

The Bible Study Project continues with the appearance of Deena Aranoff, UC-Berkeley Professor of Medieval Jewish Studies, on March 19-23. Check back to this site soon for additional details.

Professor James L. Kugel, the author of “How to Read the Bible: A Guide to Scripture Then and Now,” was the initial speaker in the project. Videos of several of Kugel's lectures will appear on this site soon.

The two-year state-wide project will bring additional speakers and convene study groups throughout the state to examine and discuss the Bible from a variety of perspectives.

"Chosen Towns" DVD

The complexities of small-town Jewish life unfold in WSJL's acclaimed documentary film
Chosen Towns: The Story of Jews in Wisconsin’s Small Communities.

Did you enjoy this 5 minute clip? Order the full one-hour DVD! - $20 including postage and handling.

Also available for purchase online: "A Twentieth Century Jewish Journey - The Memoirs of Howard Weinshel" (hardcover)

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About the Society

The Society grew out of Rabbi Joseph L. Baron's inspired concept that the best way to honor the past is to build for the future. Read more about the history of the Society.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Wisconsin Society for Jewish Learning, Inc. is to foster, encourage and support Jewish learning, scholarship and research with emphasis on the college/adult level.

Wisconsin Small Jewish Communities History Project

The Wisconsin Small Jewish Communities History Project is a research and educational program of WSJL.

Go to the Project's Website to search the database of Wisconsin cities or to share your family's stories.