Alums in Action
Leading, Engaging and Succeeding
At MJDS we care about each of our students, instilling a lifelong love of learning and the skills to become upstanding citizens. While on their MJDS journey, students develop the mindset and work ethic needed to collaborate, create and succeed in any environment. Our graduates are leaders among their peers and in the larger community. They are passionate, self-assured, critical thinkers who bring their Jewish values to engage and improve our world.
To date, more than 800 students have graduated rom MJDS. We invite you to read their stories which illustrate the incredible young men and women who take their knowledge and experiences from an MJDS education and positively impact the world.
MJDS Alumni News
Congratulations to Sarah Yudkovitch ('20) on her acceptance as a member of the 2020-21 Milwaukee Jewish Teen Philanthropy Board!
Ariana Rosenfeld ('18) recently led a three-week program for eighth grade students that focuses on antisemitism. Session one addressed the difference between antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Next week's session will feature a panel of MJDS alumni discussing how they've been impacted by antisemitism, and the program will conclude with a workshop on how students can combat antisemitism in their lives.
Joey Weisenberg (‘96) is performing as part of the Kennedy Center's Arts Across America series presented by the National Museum of American Jewish History. Tune in to see and hear him perform "Songs & Dreams"
Alexis Block research on the importance of physical contact and specifically hugging was featured in the New York Times.
Hilary Miller ('11) was elected as the one student in the world to hold UN Watch's Morris B. Abram Fellowship
Andy Stein ('02) makes Oy! Chicago's 36 Under 36 List
Rhea Stark ('10) named as Rhodes Scholarship recipient
Gabe Katz appears in Paul McCartney's "Who Cares" Music Video