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Education
out what they love most and infuse it with Jewish teaching,
meaning, and joy. We create a safe space for Jews, seekers,
and learners of all faiths, empowering people to make their
own authentic Jewish choices. Through learning, life-cycle
events, cohorts, coaching, and innovating programming, we
uncover meaningful Jewish treasures that can come to you.
Before & After School Care
KIDS CENTER BEFORE
& AFTER SCHOOL CARE
A Program of Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
(414) 967-8218
JCCMilwaukee.org/program/kidscenter-after-school-care
Director: Ronna Ruffin, RRuffin@JCCMilwaukee.org
Kids Center is open to all families with kids in K4-6th grade
and offers bus transportation to the JCC from local schools.
Kids enrolled in Kids Center have the whole JCC at their
disposal and enjoy everything from swim lessons to sports
and art and S.T.E.M. classes throughout the week. Supervised
homework help keeps kids on track for school success and
allows families to enjoy more peaceful evenings at home.
Inclusive and engaging Shabbat and holiday experiences are
created throughout the year. Hebrew School transportation
is also available. When school is out, we are in. JCC Vacation
Days plan field trips and activities for Winter Break, Spring
Break, and other full and half days off for the schools we serve.
Day Schools
BADER HILLEL ACADEMY
6401 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 962-9545 " Fax: (414) 967-8373
BaderHillel.org
Principal: Rabbi Sholom Ber Munitz,
SMunitz@BaderHillel.org
Assistant Principal: Nicole Nickolaus,
NNickolaus@BaderHillel.org
Bader Hillel Academy offers K5-8th grade students the tools
to thrive. Combining science, math and literacy with the
solid underpinnings of Torah, students build a strong Jewish
identity, connection to their heritage and love for Israel.
In a warm, welcoming environment, children from
diverse backgrounds form lasting friendships. The school’s
competitive curriculum positions students for leadership
in high schools, yeshivas, colleges and 21st century life.
Bader Hillel Academy is an affiliate of Lubavitch of Wisconsin
and a partner agency of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
MILWAUKEE JEWISH DAY
SCHOOL (MJDS)
6401 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
General: (414) 964-1499
Admissions: (414) 967-8308
MJDS.org
Interim Head of School: Jori Broidy, jbroidy@mjds.org
Director of Admissions, Outreach and Alumni
Relations: Michal Deskalo, MDeskalo@MJDS.org
Board President: Lina Wallace
Our core values are wonder, empathy and tikkun
olam, inspiring students in grades 3K-8 to own their
learning and live their Judaism in a meaningful way.
Wherever your family is on your Jewish journey, we
welcome you into our community. MJDS will enrich
your child’s Jewish identity as they respectfully explore,
debate and embrace both Jewish life and secular
learning. In combination with our student-owned
learning, we provide high academic standards in the
classroom that transform students into mensches,
problem solvers, critical thinkers and leaders. MJDS
offers personalized, focused attention to meet each child
where they are educationally, socially and emotionally,
and every family where they are financially.
Milwaukee Jewish Day School does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, gender expression,
sexual orientation, national/ethnic origin, ancestry,
age, disability, or reprisal or retaliation for prior
civil rights activity in the administration of the
school’s educational policies, admissions policies,
employment policies, financial aid programs
or other school-administered programs.
MJDS is a partner agency of the Milwaukee Jewish
Federation and accredited by ISACS.
YESHIVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (YES)
5115 W. Keefe Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 871-9376 " Fax: (414) 871-9151
YESMilwaukee.org
Principal: Rabbi Shaya Baumann
President: Josh Kramer
YES helps young people say YES! to their future.
Accredited through Cognia, YES’s curriculum blends
an innovative general studies program with the deep
wisdom of the Torah and a love for Israel. Girls and boys
at YES learn to draw upon the strength of Jewish character and values to be strong contributors to our society.
YES’s award-winning building serves approximately
200 students. The K4 through 8th grade program
attracts students from across Milwaukee.
YES is a partner agency of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
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