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Youth & Young Adults
annually. Children participate in a wide variety of “Mitzvah
Missions” including holiday activities, grocery shopping,
and outings — nurturing idealism, compassion and respect
while shaping our community’s future leaders.
T Rohr Family Chabad House
at the University of Wisconsin
223 W. Gilman St.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-1757
Info@UWChabad.com
UWChabad.com
Directors: Rabbi Mendel & Henya Matusof
UW Chabad provides the 5,000 Jewish students
at the UW–Madison with a vibrant Jewish
community and a home away from home.
Chabad’s programs run the gamut of Jewish campus life,
including Shabbat and holiday celebrations, Jewish classes and
discussions, mingling and social events, and Birthright trips.
Jewish students from all backgrounds find warmth, family and
Judaism at Chabad, during their college years in Madison.
T Young Jewish Professionals of Madison (YJP)
(608) 535-9770
YJPMadison.com
Director: Rabbi Avrohom Matusof,
Director@YJPMadison.com
Mushka Lein, mushkalein@chabadwi.org
Young Jewish Professionals of Madison (YJP) brings
together young adults in the greater Madison area,
i.e., namely young couples, University of Wisconsin
graduate students and professionals ages 25-35.
YJP Madison is known to be a warm, inviting environment
where young Jewish people can connect with other young
Jewish professionals in an informal, educational and social
setting. We provide social, educational, recreational and
spiritual programming and classes that promote exploration, growth and practice of Jewish ritual and celebration.
T Young Jewish Professionals
of Milwaukee (YJP)
3030 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 316-4643
YJPMKE.com
Director: Rabbi Yisroel Lein, RabbiLein@ChabadWI.org
Young Jewish Professionals of Milwaukee (YJP) serves as a hub
of Jewish life for any young Jew that moves. YJP provides an
authentic and uplifting Jewish experience for the hundreds of
young Jews living and working in the greater Milwaukee area.
Meet, mingle and network with other young Jewish professionals in a welcoming, congenial, stylish and relaxed
setting. YJP offers monthly Shabbat dinners, challah
bakes, holiday parties, educational and volunteer opportunities and social events, all with a spirited vibe.
MADISON’S JEWS’ NEXT DOR (MJND)
Facebook: Facebook.com/groups/MadisonsJewsNextDor
Contact: Molly Fields at MJNDTBE@gmail.com
MJND offers a range of social, educational, and networking events
for Jewish people in their 20s and 30s in Madison.
MAJOR—MILWAUKEE ALLIANCE
FOR JEWISH RECONNECTION
(414) 331-1875
Rabbi@GoMAJOR.org
Director: Rabbi Daniel Meister
MAJOR is an organization which believes in building positive
Jewish identity from within. Our programs encourage selfexploration and self-actualization using traditional Jewish
wisdom. Jewish ideas that enhance personal, professional
and social well-being are very inspiring! Our target audience
are people ages 18-35 who are Jewish or seriously interested
in Judaism. We currently offer one-on-one meetings,
events and weekend retreats (Shabbatons). MAJOR also
directs people to Jewish trips and internships in Israel and
America. Find us on Social Media at MAJORmeaning!
THE MILWAUKEE JEWISH
COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING
Three Harbors Council
330 S. 84th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53214
414-443-2892
Contact: Nick Thornton, Director of Field Service,
Nick.Thorton@Scouting.org
The committee is commissioned by the Three Harbors
Council, Boy Scouts of America in Kenosha, Milwaukee and
Racine counties to promote scouting within the Milwaukee
Jewish community and to promote scouting under Jewish
auspices within the three county, council territory.
Scouting options include Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Venturing.
Cub Scouts is for any youth in K5 through 5th grade and
its programming centers on Jewish holidays integrated
with Cub Scout themes and activities with an emphasis on
family activities, outdoor fun and service to the community.
Cub Scouts works in boy-only packs, girl-only packs and
family packs (which are for both boys and girls).
Scouts BSA is for both boys and girls working in single
gender troops. Scouts BSA is for youth ages 11–18
and focuses on outdoor activities, rank advancement,
community service and youth leadership.
Venture Crews are co-ed for youth ages 14 through
21. Venturing focuses on high adventure activities, leadership skill development and community service.
If you or your child are interested in
scouting, contact Larry Danner.
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