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‘Day of Rage:’ Milwaukee Jewish, Muslim groups call for peace

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October 14, 2023

‘Day of Rage:’ Milwaukee Jewish, Muslim groups call for peace

Local groups call for peace on ‘Day of Rage’

Milwaukee police said they were actively monitoring Hamas’ call for a global “Day of Rage.” Local Jewish and Palestinian support groups were on alert, too.

MILWAUKEE – Jewish communities and authorities around the world were on high alert Friday night, Oct. 13 as Hamas declared a “Day of Rage” amid the war in Israel.

Milwaukee police said they were actively monitoring Hamas’ call for global anger. As of now, local authorities did not know of any credible threats.

“It’s a communal weight, if you will, we all carry together,” said Rabbi Yisroel Lein with Chabad of the East Side. “I think there are some people in real grief.”

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On a dark and gloomy day, Lein said the only way to respond to the “Day of Rage” is to fill the world with light.

“We’re not going to cower in fear,” he said. “If someone threatens us with a ‘Day of Rage,’ our response is a day of love and a day of kindness.”

Destruction amid Israel Hamas war

Lein said, when he arrived at Chabad of the East Side Friday morning, a police car was parked across the street.

“We have regular security every single weekend. In addition, tonight, we also have police cruisers driving in the neighborhood, all the neighboring synagogues,” he said. “Without divulging too many details, we are firm, and we are certain God is watching over us, and he’s taking care of us.”

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Security was also present Friday at a “Standing with Gaza” vigil in solidarity for civilians killed. It was put on by groups including American Muslims for Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace Milwaukee.

“They are innocents, and those are the people by far and away who have lost their lives through this bombardment,” said Munjed Ahmad, an American Muslims for Palestine board member. “I got word one of our friends in Chicago lost his entire family in Gaza, so it’s hitting home.”

Security outside solidarity vigil

“As a Jewish American, it’s really important to me we not murder people in my name,” said Lorraine Hilinka Malcoe, co-coordinator with Jewish Voice for Peace Milwaukee.

“We truly believe safety and peace will not come until Palestinians have freedom, equality and justice,” said Jodi Melamed, another co-coordinator with the organization.

Regardless of opinion, even on dark days, there are outpourings of support for prayer and peace.

“In this moment of difficulty, we’d like to seek strength through each other,” Ahmad said.

“Remember that love and kindness goes a tremendous way toward adding light to this world,” said Lein.

Elsewhere, Levi Stein, the owner of Friendship Cafe, said Friday was the first day they’d hired security. Also in response to the war, Lein pointed to an online campaign called “Million Mitzvah’s for Israel” – that has several ways to show support.

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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November 29, 2024

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office was dispatched on Friday, Nov. 29 to 44th and Burleigh for the shooting of a man.

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

FOX6 News has a crew on the scene – and we will update this post when more information is available.

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

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November 29, 2024

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

Black Friday beer at Lakefront Brewery

It’s the yearly Black Friday beer sale at Lakefront Brewery! And people waited outside in the bitter cold to get ahold of the four varieties.

MILWAUKEE – Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday beer sale is back!

People braved the cold weather, waiting outside until the doors opened at 8 a.m. The Curd Wagon was also on hand for those waiting outside.

The sale runs until noon.

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

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November 29, 2024

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

SOUTH MILWAUKEE — It was all about the Packers Thursday night at Moran’s Pub on Thanksgiving. Dozens of fans spent the end of the holiday cheering on Green Bay as they took on the Miami Dolphins.

Moran’s invited TMJ4 to check out their special watch party and soak in the atmosphere.

Deanna Olson, a devoted fan, referred to the pub as her home. “This is my pub,” she said. “This is my hometown, South Milwaukee, born and raised. I live here, I love it, and I always cheer on my Packers. I’ve got to bring Grandpa’s flag, and here we are.”

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Deanna Olson (Left) and her friends

That flag has become a lucky fashion statement of sorts for Olson.

“We went ahead and put this on as an ascot, and then we beat the Bears, so the ascot has to come back,” she said.

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Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

Olson wasn’t the only fan relying on a good luck charm Thursday night.

“I always have my Packer purse. Always during Packer season, I’ve got to make sure that I carry this,” said Katie “Grammy” Hilpert.

Hilpert was joined by her daughter and granddaughter. Together, they bleed Green and Gold. Moran’s is her go-to pub, making the game even more enjoyable.

“Oh, they’re my boys. I’m very thankful because they have had a little better of a season, but we’ll take what we can get,” said Hilpert.

During the game, fans had the chance to play games and participate in raffles.

Both Hilpert’s and Olson’s lucky charms paid off as the Packers secured the win.

While Hilpert was grateful to cheer on her beloved Packers this holiday, simply coming together at the pub was already a guaranteed victory.

“What are you thankful for?” asked TMJ4’s Mike Beiermeister.

“Grandchildren, children. Life in general is really good, really good right now,” Hilpert replied, embodying the spirit of gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day.

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