Camp Sidney Cohen made Milwaukee Jewish history

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Camp Sidney Cohen made Milwaukee Jewish history

Camp Sidney Cohen, an early effort at providing summertime experiences for Milwaukee’s Jewish children, opened in 1929 and operated for decades.   Wisconsin today is filled with vibrant summer camp options, devoted to Jewish life, but Camp Sidney Cohen will always be foundational.  In 1928, Sophie Cohen donated six acres on Upper Nemahbin Lake to host the camp – in memory of her husband Sidney – to the Children’s Outing Society, according to Sal…