Business & Professional Network
A community of Jewish professionals connecting careers, leadership, and philanthropy to strengthen Milwaukee.
Overview
The Business & Professional Network (BPN) of Milwaukee Jewish Federation unites Jewish professionals across various industries to lead with purpose, enhance their careers, and give back to the city we call home. Rooted in Jewish values, BPN strengthens the community by fostering meaningful connections, nurturing leaders, and promoting philanthropy that benefits both Jewish life and the greater Milwaukee region.
A New Way To Connect
- Building authentic relationships through high-quality community events.
- Developing ethical, purpose-driven leaders via opportunities grounded in Jewish values.
- Integrating Jewish identity into professional life by exploring how tradition and ethics shape decision-making and leadership.
- Aligning career success with community impact through philanthropy, volunteerism, and cross-sector collaboration.
- Creating a culture of excellence and inclusion by welcoming professionals from all backgrounds.
- Offering exclusive member benefits to donors who make a qualifying gift to MJF’s Annual Campaign.
Exclusive Member Benefits
Signature Programs & Events
- Complimentary or priority access to BPN Ignite programs, including Purpose and Israel, plus member-only events like society gatherings (Cardozo and Maimonides).
- Invitations to curated networking breakfasts, lunches, and cross-industry events with MJF Corporate Partners.
- Early registration for limited-capacity events.
Leadership & Professional Growth
- Opportunities to serve on BPN committees, co-chair events, or take on society leadership roles.
- Skill-building workshops exclusive to BPN members.
- Speaking opportunities at BPN and MJF programs.
Community & Philanthropy
- Invite-only Impact Briefings on local and global Jewish community priorities.
- Hands-on service days with MJF partner organizations.
- Engagement with programs that integrate Jewish values and ethics into leadership and decision-making.
Recognition & Visibility
- Spotlight features in BPN communications and social media.
- Member milestone announcements for promotions, awards, or major life events.
BPN Membership
BPN members are community members making a qualifying gift to MJF’s Annual Campaign. Monthly gift options are available. If you are currently unable to meet the giving requirement, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Ryan Woloshin about our Step-Up Program.
Ages 45+
$1,800+ individual or household gift to the Annual Campaign.
Ages 35-44
$1,000+ individual or household gift to the Annual Campaign.
Includes additional recognition as a member of NextGen’s Ben-Gurion Society.
34 and under
$360+ individual or household gift to the Annual Campaign.
College/Med Residents
Complimentary
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Giving Societies
Honoring your impact and offering opportunities to get involved, build relationships, and strengthen Jewish Milwaukee.
Cardozo (Legal) Society
The Cardozo Society convenes Jewish legal professionals to champion justice, ethical leadership, and communal responsibility. Inspired by the legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo, the Society cultivates connections across the legal field, creates space to examine how Jewish values shape law and policy, and mobilizes members to protect and strengthen the community. Through thought-provoking programs, professional engagement, and philanthropic commitment, members of the Cardozo Society help safeguard the future of Jewish life in Milwaukee, Israel, and around the world.
Maimonides (Healthcare) Society
The Maimonides Society engages Jewish healthcare professionals in advancing wellness, community, and Jewish life. Inspired by the legacy of the great physician and philosopher Maimonides, the Society fosters meaningful relationships among medical peers, explores the role of Jewish ethics in modern healthcare, and channels expertise and compassion into tangible community impact. Through unique programs, collaborative initiatives, and philanthropic leadership, members strengthen both the physical and spiritual health of Milwaukee, Israel, and the global Jewish community.
Ways to Get Involved
BPN Ignite
A three-part professional development series (BPN Connect, BPN Purpose, BPN Israel) that blends networking, Jewish learning, and professional development.
Society-Themed Events
Annual programs hosted by the Cardozo (Legal) and Maimonides (Healthcare) Societies.
Networking Events
Regular breakfasts and lunches hosted with MJF Corporate Partners to strengthen professional connections.
Leadership Development
Cabinet, volunteer, and event co-chairing opportunities.
Ignite Your Network and Purpose
The BPN Ignite Series brings Jewish professionals together for meaningful connections, career-focused conversations, and programs rooted in Jewish values. Explore upcoming Ignite programs and see how this signature BPN experience can help you grow professionally and personally.
Past Events
Take a look back at past event photo galleries.
Connect
Ryan Woloshin is the Director of the Business & Professional Network and Corporate Partnerships at the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. He brings more than a decade of experience in Jewish communal leadership, fundraising, and education, with a professional focus on strengthening Jewish identity, addressing antisemitism, and building meaningful pathways for engagement and philanthropy.
Ryan earned his undergraduate degree from Randolph College and holds dual master’s degrees from Brandeis University: an M.A. in Jewish Professional Leadership from the Hornstein Program and an MBA from the Heller School, with a focus on leadership, organizational behavior, and social impact.
Prior to joining Federation, Ryan held leadership roles with the Anti-Defamation League, BBYO, Hillel, and Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, where he developed national programs, cultivated strategic partnerships, and supported emerging leaders. In his current role, Ryan leads the Business & Professional Network, the Corporate Partnership Program, and the Economic Forum, connecting professionals and businesses to Federation’s mission and impact locally, in Israel, and around the world.
Deb Carneol Fendrich serves as Senior Director of Affinities and Women’s Philanthropy at the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. In her Women’s Philanthropy role, she leads strategy and execution for engagement, leadership development, and campaign efforts, overseeing volunteer leadership and donor stewardship. She also guides signature programs such as VALOR and International Women’s Day and stewards the growth of Women’s Philanthropy giving societies including Lions of Judah and Pomegranate Societies.
In her Affinities role, Deb partners with and supports the Federation’s Affinity Directors, helping them execute their visions through strategic guidance around campaign, engagement, and leadership development, while fostering cross-affinity collaboration and building strong lay leadership pipelines.
Outside of work, Deb enjoys singing, listening to audiobooks, and spending time with friends, her husband Ben, their daughters Logan and Micah, and their dog, Maya.
