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Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Bader Hillel Academy BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY Bader Hillel High School Camp Gan Rainbow Day Camp After extensive research and explora- Bader Hillel High’s goal is to provide Camp Gan Israel is a place where kids The Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow tion Bader Hillel Academy is pleased Milwaukee with a compelling, high quality, learn new skills and develop their Day Camp is an inclusive summer camp, to announce our new STEM curricu- and affordable Jewish high school. Our ap- self-esteem. It’s a place where children lum. BHA continues to excel in arts ONE BRICK AT A TIME proach to caught the at- are nurtured and loved. Our counselors guided by Jewish values, for children and Jewish education, both formal and informal, is the teens, that fosters personal development, and humanities with a cutting edge, tention of communities across the country are chosen from hundreds of appli- friendship, and community. Rainbow Day uncompromising program. We provide foundation upon which our Jewish community is built. and has quickly become a model for Jewish cants for their passion and devotion. Camp encourages children to step out a value-based education, fostering Read about the myriad of exciting educational high schools everywhere. Come take a of their comfort zone, meet new friends, leadership, strong Jewish identities, and look at what all around the country try new things, and simply play. involved members of the community. opportunities for children in Milwaukee. have discovered in your own backyard.

Mequon Jewish OSRUI (Olin-Sang-Ruby Congregation Emanu-El Congregation Emanu-El Congregation Shalom Preschool Union Institute) B’ne Jeshurun of Waukesha Congregation Shalom on Sunday morning is abuzz At Mequon Jewish Preschool the with activity. We begin with services, singing, values of friendship and individ- Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute, or CEEBJ Religious School was proud Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha’s and a story. Students learn with wonderful uality are a core component of OSRUI, is the Reform Jewish sum- to welcome the newest member Sunday school is great! With small class teachers and madrichim. Students’ curriculum how we celebrate birthdays. The mer camp located in Oconomowoc, of our Hebrew support team size and a high energy level, students are is augmented with music, dance, art, and Torah planning of the birthday celebra- WI, established in 1952, the first of this year– Josie! Our trained and actively engaged in learning and doing. study. Chai School meets for lunch and then tion is a collaborative process. its kind. OSRUI provides creative certified service dog offered a fun We also take pride in getting our students students study one of three topics. Seven times Children create an original gift as and innovative Jewish experiences and cuddly incentive for students to connected to the larger world, for example a year, they spend a day devoted to drama or part of the celebration, generating combined with all the fun of summer work hard and a chance for students through the Waukesha Interfaith Senior social justice. Weekdays students learn Hebrew an experience that truly captures camp for campers in grades 3-12. to build confidence by reading in Program and our twinning program and explore the rich tradition of prayer. the essence of the birthday child. a judgement free environment. with the Israeli school, Mul Gilad.

CTeen Gan Ami Early Childhood Jewish Beginnings Lubavitch Preschool Jewish Museum Milwaukee The vibrant CTeen Milwaukee, a youth group affiliated Gan Ami Early Childhood is a progressive As we continue to deepen our Reggio journey, we are This fall, Jewish Museum Milwaukee, a program with Chabad, had an incredible year, from mingling with early childhood program led by passionate constantly amazed at the depth of our children’s under- of MJF, will present The Seventh Day: Revisit- over 2,000 other Jewish teenagers at international New and caring professional educators who are standing. We have added numerous programs providing ing Shabbat. Help JMM develop collaborative York convention to a Milwaukee chapter Shabbaton in dedicated to meeting each child’s physical, parent/child/teacher collaboration which are a natural programs that explore how we unplug in our Los Angeles. CTeen also hosted plenty of Shabbat dinners emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual outcome of the classroom explorations; i.e. holidays, overly connected world. JMM welcomes the for Jewish teenagers in the community and partook in needs. Children are encouraged to explore science, social-emotional interactions, etc. These activities opportunity to craft educational experiences community volunteering. CTeen is a warm and welcom- their natural sense of curiosity and creativity are extremely well-attended and have engendered very with your students specifically in mind. ing group for Jewish teenagers of all denominations. as the entire family is provided opportunities positive feedback and add to our school community. to build community through Jewish values.

Steve and Shari Sadek Family Milwaukee Community Congregation Beth Israel Ner Milwaukee Jewish MiTY (Milwaukee NCSY (National Conference Camp Interlaken JCC BBYO Tamid School of Day School Temple Youth) of Synagogue Youth) Located on 106 acres in Wisconsin’s Teens are drawn to Milwaukee Community Hebrew School “If there be among you a person with needs, you shall not We innovate: interdisciplinary approach MiTY is a youth group that sponsors NCSY is a youth group affiliated with the northwoods, the Steve & Shari Sadek BBYO for the fun, but was created to provide education that will harden your heart, but you shall surely open your hand.” to teaching. We take risks: student a mix of social, social action, and and open to all Jewish Family Camp Interlaken JCC is home to over come away with the instill pride, a sense of history, love for the (Deuteronomy 15:7). The Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid inquiry drives learning. We follow our learning activities. Open to all youth teens. The most exciting part of NCSY 400 campers each summer. Since 1966, skills to lead, a strong land of Israel, and a genuine understanding School of Jewish Studies welcomes all children with open passions: teachers educating at the from the Reform Jewish community in is the Shabbatonim and conventions Interlaken has welcomed Jewish youth sense of self, and an of what Judaism is all about. Our school arms and an open hand. We nurture and support students, speed of life. We find our purpos- the Milwaukee area. MiTY unites youth with teens from around the Midwest. entering 3rd grade through 10th grade enduring commitment welcomes every Jew, regardless of religious meeting each child where he/she is at. Our school staff es: Jewish values integrated in all in the pursuit to make the moral and Teens build lifelong friendships with from all over the world. Driven by Jewish to Jewish community. background or level of observance. No includes a Hebrew Specialist and a Special Needs Specialist. aspects of our learning journey. We social values of their Judaism func- kids from Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas values, Interlaken celebrates a balance synagogue membership required. Both professionals work closely with the teachers to meet connect: acceptance promoted while tional attributes in their daily lives. City, Memphis, just to name a few. between instruction, competition, and fun. the academic, social, and emotional needs of our youth. embracing our faith. WE ARE MJDS

RUACH Kids Center (part of the Harry Peltz Hebrew School Torah Academy Milwaukee Through RUACH’s Project: VITAL (Values In The Arts & Life) resi- & Rose Samson Family JCC) At the Peltz Hebrew School in For 26 years Torah Academy (TAM) has provided dencies at Kathryn T. Daniels Uni- Mequon, boy and girls from all The Kids Center before and after school a strong academic curriculum. Our graduates versity Preparatory Academy, U.S. backgrounds enjoy the hands-on program at the JCC offers a safe and enriching serve as educators, speech pathologists, social Grant School, 53rd Street School, learning experiences and discover experience daily. Children are welcomed workers, artists, nurses, psychologists, PA’s… Trowbridge Street School, and the beauty of our heritage. They learn by our well-trained, caring, and enthusias- They are excellent wives, mothers; a true nachas. Bader Hillel Academy, students Hebrew, in depth Jewish history, and tic staff. With an emphasis on the Judaic TAM offers the requisite education in an atmo- learn to create art that expresses the beauty of our holidays. We also values that guide us, we offer a variety of sphere that radiates warmth and camaraderie, Jewish values: honoring elders, have a fascinating teen program. different programming including homework instilling self-confidence and responsibility. kindness to animals, nurturing support, swimming, art, sports, and more. creativity, and respecting nature.

WITS (Wisconsin Institute Elementary School USY (United Congregation Sinai for Torah Study) It has been a great year at YES. We Synagogue Youth) are very pleased with the tremendous This year at Congregation Sinai, we Ohr Yechezkel, Wisconsin Institute A low cost membership into USY (grades impact Mrs. Chava Metzger, Director launched our new family education pro- for Torah Study, The Harri Hoffmann Family 9-12)/ (grades 5-8) will provide of Student Special Services, and gram, Shabbat Shelanu, bringing families High School has celebrated this past year fun experiences, lasting friendships, and Mrs. Chaya Censor, Resource Room together on Shabbat for learning and 36 years of providing a high quality Torah leadership opportunities through fantastic Specialist, have had. Their influence community building. We also had a pilot and college preparatory education. We local programing, as well as phenomenal extends far beyond the resource year of Project Based Learning, where cultivate the future leaders and educa- region conventions and a dozen summer room, as they coach teachers in our 3rd-7th grade students created tors of Jewish communities in Milwau- programs. We welcome all into our chapter, inclusive and dynamic ways to and published their own prayer book. kee, across the country, and in Israel. delivering memories of a lifetime. reach each of our 212 students.

Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust PJ Library (part of the Harry Education Resource Center & Rose Samson Family JCC) The Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource 540 children in Milwaukee receive free Jewish books from Center, a program of MJF, supports both Jewish educators the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Housed at the JCC, PJ and students across our community with survivor speak- Library creates friendships, Jewish literacy, and memories. ers, lectures, films, field trips, exhibits, and more. We are This year, PJ Library highlights include Rainbow Day Camp for here to ensure that the stories of our precious survivors Sukkot, welcoming 200 people to a Winter Carnival, making and the lessons of the Holocaust will never be forgotten. hamantaschen, and building Lego Shabbat Candlesticks.