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jewish life
Milwaukee’s Jewish community is vibrant and diverse, and the JCC is right at the center of the action. Creating an inclusive Jewish gathering space means celebrating the values and traditions that unite us, rather than the differences that divide us. Classes, programs, and celebrations fill our calendar and make Jewish tradition, practice, and exploration accessible to all families of all backgrounds.
pj library
PJ Library, a national program funded in part through the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, offers free, high-quality Jewish books and music each month to children ages 6 months through 8 years. But PJ Library is so much more than books. Through local Family Engagement programs, the JCC makes PJ Library come to life for hundreds of Jewish and interfaith families in our community.
holidays
The Jewish calendar is rich with variety and meaning. The JCC serves as a destination for a number of community celebrations, events, and programs throughout the year to experience Shabbat and holidays with your community. Learn more about each holiday through our Jewish Life blog posts.
Order holiday takeaway foods from Hannah’s Kitchen CAFA B Data. You’ll discover that the J is a destination for living Jewish life and traditions.
israel
Israel is a sovereign nation on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. But for the Jewish people – it has always been more than geography. Israel is a promise, an ideal, a homeland, and a future. Today, for all its complexity and challenges, Israel remains a touchstone for modern Judaism – and the JCC is committed to deepening that connection. We fulfill this commitment through ongoing classes, special events, and guest speakers.
Youth & Family
PJ Library
All Ages Harry & Rose Samson Family JCCJCC+MKE
Jewish Community Pantry
All Ages 2900 W Center Street (Entrance on 29th Street)Youth & Family
Camp Interlaken JCC
Kids Entering 3rd – 10th Grade Eagle River, WIYouth & Family
JCC Rainbow Day Camp
Campers entering K4-9th Grade Located in Fredonia with North Shore bus stopsYouth & Family
Gan Ami Early Childhood
6 weeks – K4 Whitefish Bay & Mequon
Jonah Geller
Chief Innovation Officer
Rachel Pressman
Community Programs Director
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Toni Davison Levenberg
Executive Director, Steve & Shari Sadek Family Camp Interlaken JCC
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Lenny Kass
Executive Director, Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp
Karen Faust
Site Director, Gan Ami Mequon
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Heather Spencer
Site Director, Gan Ami Whitefish Bay
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Spark Jewish Connections
Be a part of our mishpacha (family) and stay connected to Jewish life in Milwaukee all year round.
