TASWI BAKE SALE EVENT
We’re hosting a fantastic Bake Sale event filled with delicious sweets, Doner Kebab, and various Turkish kebab options! We invite you to come and savor these delightful flavors at our event. Date: 11/05/2023Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMLocation: TURKISH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN6011 South 27th Street, Greenfield, WI 53221(The Bake Sale event will take place […]
Help Earthquake Victims Turkey and Syria
Please Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey & Syria We are deeply heartbroken by the devastating earthquakes that have hit our hometown in South-Eastern Turkey. Ten cities were destroyed, leaving thousands dead and many still missing. More than 17,000 million people were affected and are now facing not just the trauma of losses but also the freezing […]
TASWI Statement on Terrorist Attacks at New Zealand Mosques
TASWI Statement on Terrorist Attacks on New Zealand Mosques The Turkish American Society of Wisconsin (TASWI) is absolutely devastated by the tragic and horrific terror attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday, March 15. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and the Christchurch community. This monstrous attack that targeted innocent Muslims […]
Wisconsinites gathered at Turkish-Style Sunday Brunch with Live Music
More than 70 Wisconsinites from all walks of life and various religious and cultural traditions with diverse racial and ethnic background came to the Turkish-American Society of Wisconsin (TASWI) to attend another Turkish-Style Sunday Brunch with live music. The attendees enjoyed delicious homemade Turkish dishes, pastry, salads, Turkish tea and/or coffee, round-table conversation and more. […]
Water Marbling Demonstration at the Turkish Food Night
Tens of Wisconsinites came to TASWI to attend the Turkish Food Night with Water Marbling Show. The program included homemade Turkish Food (HasanPasa Kofte, Dolma, Green Salad, Rice with Carrot & Sweat Peas and desert) and live art demonstration, water marbling (Ebru). The guests represented a mosaic of Milwaukee, people from different ethnic and religious […]
TASWI statement on the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA
TASWI statement on the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA Turkish American Society of Wisconsin (TASWI) learned of the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA. This heinous crime delivers a message of discrimination, bigotry, and hatred that is targeted at an entire community, their religious […]
TASWI Organized Interfaith/Intercultural Dialogue Iftar Dinner
During the Holy Month of Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink from dawn to dusk, and the tradition of fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. The meal at sunset that breaks the fasting is called iftar. During the month of Ramadan, the Turkish-American Society of Wisconsin (TASWI) organized interfaith/intercultural dialogue iftar […]
TASWI organized its first Women’s Night Out program
TASWI organized its first Women’s Night Out program at its center in Greenfield. The Women’s Night Out program created a platform for women from different backgrounds, religions and ethnicities to get together and know more about each other through games and activities. The program started with a presentation about “Turkish Tea Party” and followed […]
TASWI Turkish Food and Craft Festival Gathered Hundreds of Wisconsinites
Turkish-American Society of Wisconsin organized its first Turkish Food and Craft Festival on Saturday, September 16 at its Greenfield location. There were variety of Turkish food from doner gyro to Turkish coffee, as well as live demonstration of ebru (water marbling) art, henna tattoo, face painting for kids and Turkish crafts. More than 400 Wisconsinites […]
Fethullah Gulen’s Statement on Unjust Treatment of Rohingya Muslims in Burma
Fethullah Gulen’s Statement on Unjust Treatment of Rohingya Muslims in Burma September 1, 2017 – As we observe Eid Al-Adha, I am deeply saddened by the unjust treatment faced by Muslims in Burma, who have been displaced from their homeland. Thousands of Rohingya Muslims were forced to leave their homes and seek refuge in neighboring Bangladesh […]
Statement on President Trump’s Refugee and Immigration Executive Order
Statement on President Trump’s Refugee and Immigration Executive Order Homegrown and international terrorism are serious threats to countries and people around the world. We strongly believe that every nation should take the prudent steps necessary to enhance the safety and security of its people. The United States is no different. Making and keeping America and […]
Happy Holidays
We wish you a very Happy Holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Best wishes from your friends at TASWI.