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One state.

One people.

One family.

Every Jew.

Welcome to the largest & fastest growing Jewish network in Wisconsin.

Our Mission

To serve every Jew in Wisconsin with Ahavat Yisrael – love and concern – meeting each one exactly where they're at.

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Serving Every Jew in Wisconsin

We are an organization dedicated to providing a wide array of institutions and programs that serve the needs of every Jew in the state – from infants and college students to families and senior citizens...and everyone in between.

Our Centers

Dedicated to serving every Jew in Wisconsin, we have institutions and programs across the state.

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Community

Our community is each and every individual Jew – without distinction of any class or affiliation.

Programs & Places to Connect

Youth

We provide programs, education, counseling, and Jewish connection from preschool through college.

Youth Programs & Education

Learning

We offer extensive in-person classes, resources, lectures, texts, and more to deepen Jewish knowledge & identity.

Opportunities to Learn & Grow

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In the wake of loss, when words fail and grief feels endless, Judaism gives us an eternal response: Action.

We do not merely remember the departed; we lift them up. Through Kaddish, through Torah study, through acts of kindness and mitzvot done in their merit, we become the escort that carries their souls higher and higher, drawing them closer to the Divine.

Kaddish is not a prayer of mourning; it is a declaration of faith—a public affirmation that even in the depths of sorrow, we proclaim G-d’s sovereignty. It is our way of ensuring that the souls of the departed are not alone. With every Amen, we walk beside them.

And it is not only through words. Every mitzvah* we do in their merit—every candle lit, every tzedakah given, every act of chesed performed—becomes a light that illuminates their path in the world to come.

We cannot bring them back, but we can
carry them forward. Their mission does
not end; it continues through us.

May the souls of those we mourn today ascend ever higher, and may our deeds bring them peace.

*To learn more about mitzvot you can perform in honor of those we’ve lost, visit chabadwi.org/mitzvah

In the wake of loss, when words fail and grief feels endless, Judaism gives us an eternal response: Action.

We do not merely remember the departed; we lift them up. Through Kaddish, through Torah study, through acts of kindness and mitzvot done in their merit, we become the escort that carries their souls higher and higher, drawing them closer to the Divine.

Kaddish is not a prayer of mourning; it is a declaration of faith—a public affirmation that even in the depths of sorrow, we proclaim G-d’s sovereignty. It is our way of ensuring that the souls of the departed are not alone. With every Amen, we walk beside them.

And it is not only through words. Every mitzvah* we do in their merit—every candle lit, every tzedakah given, every act of chesed performed—becomes a light that illuminates their path in the world to come.

We cannot bring them back, but we can
carry them forward. Their mission does
not end; it continues through us.

May the souls of those we mourn today ascend ever higher, and may our deeds bring them peace.

*To learn more about mitzvot you can perform in honor of those we’ve lost, visit chabadwi.org/mitzvah

How can I believe in G-d at a time like this?

Or perhaps, as some have asked, how can I believe in man – his "progress," his morality, his so-called enlightenment – when such horrors unfold before our eyes?

Every soul enters this world with a mission. Some fulfill it through their own actions, the kindness they extend, the goodness they embody. Others, through the impact they have on those around them—the way they awaken hearts, stir consciences, and demand that we not look away.

Some do both.

But every soul is meant to leave this world having made a mark for the better.

The Bibas children—pure, innocent, and taken from us in the cruelest way—have reminded us of a painful but eternal truth: We dare not place our faith in man, in his "progress," in science, technology, international law, or any other human invention. These things, while powerful, are not our guiding light. They do not ensure morality.

For that, we turn to Hashem and His Torah—the only true and lasting source of righteousness.

When we live by its wisdom, we restore faith in mankind. When we uphold its truths, we give G-d reason to find hope in His world.

May we merit to see that day soon.

And may the memories of those we mourn today stir us to bring more light, more goodness, and more truth into the world.

How can I believe in G-d at a time like this?

Or perhaps, as some have asked, how can I believe in man – his "progress," his morality, his so-called enlightenment – when such horrors unfold before our eyes?

Every soul enters this world with a mission. Some fulfill it through their own actions, the kindness they extend, the goodness they embody. Others, through the impact they have on those around them—the way they awaken hearts, stir consciences, and demand that we not look away.

Some do both.

But every soul is meant to leave this world having made a mark for the better.

The Bibas children—pure, innocent, and taken from us in the cruelest way—have reminded us of a painful but eternal truth: We dare not place our faith in man, in his "progress," in science, technology, international law, or any other human invention. These things, while powerful, are not our guiding light. They do not ensure morality.

For that, we turn to Hashem and His Torah—the only true and lasting source of righteousness.

When we live by its wisdom, we restore faith in mankind. When we uphold its truths, we give G-d reason to find hope in His world.

May we merit to see that day soon.

And may the memories of those we mourn today stir us to bring more light, more goodness, and more truth into the world.

We are taught that until proper burial,
the soul of the departed wanders, restlessly, seeking its partner—the body it inhabited during its (sometimes shortened) stay on earth.

Only when it is laid to rest among its people can the soul find peace in its heavenly abode.

This is why we, the Jewish people,
leave no stone unturned to ensure that
every member of our nation receives a proper, Jewish burial*.

It is an act of honor, of dignity, and of profound spiritual significance—one that connects generations past, present, and future.

*Share your wishes to have a Jewish burial with your loved ones.

We are taught that until proper burial,
the soul of the departed wanders, restlessly, seeking its partner—the body it inhabited during its (sometimes shortened) stay on earth.

Only when it is laid to rest among its people can the soul find peace in its heavenly abode.

This is why we, the Jewish people,
leave no stone unturned to ensure that
every member of our nation receives a proper, Jewish burial*.

It is an act of honor, of dignity, and of profound spiritual significance—one that connects generations past, present, and future.

*Share your wishes to have a Jewish burial with your loved ones.

Throughout our long and often bitter exile, our people have been at the mercy of tyrants, despots, and those who sought to extinguish our light. Yet, through every hardship, the Jewish people's faith has remained steadfast.

Judaism’s powerful belief in the eternity of the soul reminds us that though their lives have ended in this world, they continue on in Gan Eden, in Heaven, embraced by the Divine.

This truth—that the spiritual outlasts the material, that light overcomes darkness, and that good will always triumph over evil—has carried our people through their darkest hours. And now, as we mourn
the return of these precious souls, that same unwavering faith sustains us.

We hold fast to the promise of Moshiach, to the hope that soon, a new day will dawn—a day when all pain will cease, all those we have lost will be returned to us, and the world will finally know peace.

May the memories of those we mourn today be a blessing, and may their families find comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Throughout our long and often bitter exile, our people have been at the mercy of tyrants, despots, and those who sought to extinguish our light. Yet, through every hardship, the Jewish people's faith has remained steadfast.

Judaism’s powerful belief in the eternity of the soul reminds us that though their lives have ended in this world, they continue on in Gan Eden, in Heaven, embraced by the Divine.

This truth—that the spiritual outlasts the material, that light overcomes darkness, and that good will always triumph over evil—has carried our people through their darkest hours. And now, as we mourn
the return of these precious souls, that same unwavering faith sustains us.

We hold fast to the promise of Moshiach, to the hope that soon, a new day will dawn—a day when all pain will cease, all those we have lost will be returned to us, and the world will finally know peace.

May the memories of those we mourn today be a blessing, and may their families find comfort among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Make your voice heard about the Jewish issues you care most about!

Participate in the Milwaukee Jewish Community Study, sponsored by @jewishmilwaukee and conducted by @brandeisuniversity and NORC at the University of Chicago. This vital study helps inform Jewish organizations on how to best serve YOUR needs.

If you haven’t received an invitation, head to the link in our bio to enter your contact information to receive a new personal survey link.
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#JewishMilwaukee #JewishMKE #survey

Make your voice heard about the Jewish issues you care most about!

Participate in the Milwaukee Jewish Community Study, sponsored by @jewishmilwaukee and conducted by @brandeisuniversity and NORC at the University of Chicago. This vital study helps inform Jewish organizations on how to best serve YOUR needs.

If you haven’t received an invitation, head to the link in our bio to enter your contact information to receive a new personal survey link.
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#JewishMilwaukee #JewishMKE #survey

Humblebrag (verb): to make a seemingly modest or casual statement or reference that is meant to draw attention to one's admirable or impressive qualities or achievements.

Hey, if it helps spread kindness, humblebrag away! Here's how:
1️⃣ Post a picture or video of you doing a good deed
2️⃣Use the hashtag #mkegood
3️⃣ Tag your friends and challenge them to spread the good

(Extra credit for tagging us!)
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#lubavtich #lubavitchofwi #lubavitchofwisconsin #chabad #chabadofwi #chabadofwisconsin #chabadlubavitch #ActsOfRandomKindness #bekind #bethelight #milwaukee #jewishmilwaukee #jewishMKE
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Humblebrag (verb): to make a seemingly modest or casual statement or reference that is meant to draw attention to one's admirable or impressive qualities or achievements.

Hey, if it helps spread kindness, humblebrag away! Here's how:
1️⃣ Post a picture or video of you doing a good deed
2️⃣Use the hashtag #mkegood
3️⃣ Tag your friends and challenge them to spread the good

(Extra credit for tagging us!)
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#lubavtich #lubavitchofwi #lubavitchofwisconsin #chabad #chabadofwi #chabadofwisconsin #chabadlubavitch #ActsOfRandomKindness #bekind #bethelight #milwaukee #jewishmilwaukee #jewishMKE
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Shabbat & Holiday Candle Lighting

Scroll through the tabs to see times for Milwaukee, Madison, Kenosha, Green Bay,

La Crosse, and Eau Claire. For a full list of times throughout the state, click here.

Community Centers

Cedarburg Jewish Discovery Center

Chabad of the Bay Area

Chabad of Bayside / The Shul

Chabad of Downtown

Chabad of the East Side / The Shul East

Chabad of Glendale & River Hills / CLTC
Lubavitch House

Chabad of Kenosha

Chabad of Madison

The Peltz Center for Jewish Life - Mequon

Chabad of Waukesha & Brookfield

Chabad of Wauwatosa

Social Services

Friendship Circle

The Comfort House at Rogers Memorial

Senior Connection

Chabad Cares

Agudas Achim Cemetery

Mikvahs

Mikvah Chaya Moussia - Madison

Chaya Mushka Mikvah - Milwaukee

Mikvah Mei Menachem - Mequon

Education

Preschool

Jewish Beginnings Lubavitch Preschool

Mequon Jewish Preschool

Chai Tots Preschool - Madison

Brookfield Torah Tots Preschool

Elementary School

Bader Hillel Academy

High School

Bader Hillel High School

Campus

Chabad House at UW-Madison

Chabad on Campus - Milwaukee

Adult Education

Beis Hamidrash - Adult Education

Jewish Learning Institute

Jewish Women's Circle

Mequon Torah Center

Hebrew School

Chabad Hebrew School - Kenosha

Chabad Hebrew School - Madison

Chabad Hebrew School - Glendale

Community Hebrew School - Bayside

Pelz Hebrew School - Mequon

Youth / Teens

CTeen - Madison

CTeen - Milwaukee

CTeen House at Nicolet High School

Jewish Youth Foundation

Camp

Camp Gan Israel

CKIDS Camp Gan Israel

Camp Gan Israel - Waukesha

Young Professionals

Young Jewish Professionals Madison

Young Jewish Professionals Milwaukee

Lubavitch is a true gift to our community – enriching us all with the range and depth of its programs and services.

- Mark Brickman

No matter where you are with your Jewish life or how connected you are, you will always find a place here

- A.L., 22 years old

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