Guide to Jewish Wisconsin 2025-2026 - Catalog - Page 22
Education
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.
Preschools
GAN AMI EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
A program of the Harry & Rose Samson
Family Jewish Community Center
Gan Ami – Karl Jewish Community Campus:
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Site Director: Heather Spencer
(414) 967-8189 • HSpencer@JCCMilwaukee.org
Linda and Fred Wein Center for Gan Ami-Mequon:
10813 N. Port Washington Rd.
Mequon, WI 53092
Site Director: Karen Faust
(262) 242-9871 • KFaust@JCCMilwaukee.org
JCCMilwaukee.org/program/gan-ami-early-childhood/
Gan Ami Early Childhood Education is a school led by
professional educators that encourages children to explore
their natural curiosity and creativity and provides opportunities for families to create community. Our co-constructed
curriculum emerges from the interests and ideas of the
children in collaboration with the teachers. We strive to
provide a happy and relaxed learning situation that emphasizes the process of learning and the pleasure of discovery.
As part of our belief that learning takes place through
play and hands-on experiences, children are encouraged
to develop creativity and critical thinking skills through
a balance of structured activities and interactive play.
We provide opportunities for our parents and teachers
to grow and learn about child development, parenting,
and Jewish life. As part of a diverse community, we create
connections that enrich our everyday living and learning.
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GAN HAYELED PRESCHOOL
6434 Enterprise Ln.
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 442-4075
Gan@JewishMadison.org
JewishMadison.org/Gan
Director: Marla Becker
Gan HaYeled, the preschool of the Jewish Federation of Madison for children 18 months through 5
years old, is an integrated, play-based learning environment founded on Jewish values and culture, with
a focus on social and emotional development.
TORAH TOTS PRESCHOOL
1275 N. Barker Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 794-3454 • (925) 708-3965
BrookfieldTorahTots.com
Director: Mrs. Fraidy Brook,
Fraidy@JewishWaukesha.com
Torah Tots presents a Jewish learning adventure integrated
with the unique Reggio approach. At Torah Tots, we place
great emphasis on respecting each child as an individual.
We ensure that every child feels comfortable, safe, engaged
and loved in the classroom. We are committed to nurturing children’s social, emotional and physical development
as well as their sense of self, love of Judaism, and independence. We welcome you to join our Torah Tots Family.
LUBAVITCH OF WISCONSIN
T Jewish Beginnings
6401 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 962-2444 • Fax: (414) 967-8384
JewishBeginnings.org
Director: Devorkie Shmotkin,
Devorkie@JewishBeginnings.org
Jewish Beginnings is widely recognized for its nurturing atmosphere and dedication to honoring the unique potential of
every child. As the premier Jewish early childhood education
institution in Milwaukee, it proudly serves families across the
spectrum of the local Jewish community. Accredited by the
National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC), Jewish Beginnings cultivates a lifelong love of
learning, nurtures the development of strong moral character, and supports early academic growth. The school is also a
proud partner agency of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
Jewish Beginnings is a partner agency of the
Milwaukee Jewish Federation.
