A catering company in Whitefish Bay is celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month by sharing traditional foods with the Milwaukee community. Mosaic Catering, located in the Jewish Community Center, offers a café that welcomes everyone.
Hannah, the chef behind Mosaic, believes food is a great way to introduce people to Jewish culture. “Many visitors may have never experienced Jewish food or met someone from our community,” she explains.
The café’s menu features homemade items like chicken soup, rugelach, and kreplach—meat dumplings, along with matzo balls. They even serve sweet treats like babka in chocolate and strawberry flavors, and a unique dessert called crembo, made with cookies and chocolate-covered marshmallow cream.
Hannah’s journey to running this café was unexpected. She started in her synagogue kitchen and found joy in connecting with the community. “Our Jewish community in Milwaukee is small but very close-knit,” she says. This café is a gathering spot for both religious and non-religious locals.
Interestingly, her café isn’t just popular among Jewish patrons. Many regulars from outside her community have developed a love for Jewish staples, often stopping by for challah to make French toast.
To enhance your understanding, it’s worth noting that Jewish food plays a significant role in cultural identity. According to a 2021 survey from the Pew Research Center, around 70% of American Jews feel a strong sense of belonging to their heritage, with food often being a centerpiece of cultural celebrations.
The Mosaic Catering café is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This inclusive space not only serves delicious food but also fosters community and connection among diverse groups.
For more on Jewish culture in America, explore resources from the Museum of Jewish Heritage to discover how food and tradition intertwine in shaping identities.
