Events

The lives of partisans depended on their ability to remain unseen, undocumented and unidentifiable. But one fighter, Faye Schulman, had a camera. The only known Jewish partisan to capture the World War II experience on film, Schulman's rare collection of images captures the camaraderie, horror, and triumph of the partisans who fought the Nazis.

Everyone has a story of resistance to tell. Using the theme “Untold Stories of Resistance,” Ex Fabula coach, Karen Kolberg, will teach you effective storytelling skills, help you connect with other storytellers, and let your voice be heard.

Over the past two centuries, women have led different kinds of resistance movements, with differing political ends, from advocating for the abolition of slavery, to advocating for the right to vote. Join Lilly Goren for an important exploration of women’s voices, their engagement, and their advocacy which has had significant impacts on the lives we all lead today.

In this gripping documentary, three Jewish women recall their lives as teenagers in occupied Holland, Hungary and Poland, when they refused to remain passive as the Nazis rounded up local Jewish populations. Join scholar Amy Shapiro for a talkback to explore the significance of Faye Schulman’s unique form of resistance.

Join us for a conversation on the heroism and perseverance of Jewish resistance fighters – in the ghettos, camps, in partisan units and in a variety of underground organizations – who chose to respond to the Nazi Final Solution plan by resorting to armed resistance.

Celebrate the ninth annual Milwaukee Museum Mile Day with your mom this Mother’s Day! Develop your photography skills with a “Zoom In Scavenger Hunt” and then investigate the story of Faye Schulman, the only Jewish Partisan to capture the World War II experience on film.

Defiant Requiem tells the remarkable story of Rafael Schächter, a brilliant young Czech conductor trapped at Terezín, who demonstrated moral leadership under brutal circumstances by sustaining hope and courage for his fellow prisoners by creating a prisoner choir and “singing to the Nazis what they dared not say.”

Jewish Museum Milwaukee is open until 7:00 pm so you have extra time to explore our exhibits!

Everyone loves a story! Inspired by the fortitude of Jewish Partisan Faye Schulman, enjoy the evening while being entertained, engaged and emboldened by Milwaukeeans sharing their “Untold Stories of Resistance.”