Brauser Maimonides Academy

What Brauser Maimonides Academy does

Brauser Maimonides Academy (BMA) is a private non-profit Modern Orthodox Zionist Jewish Day School headquartered at 5300 S.W. 40th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1991, the school delivers a dual curriculum combining General Studies and Judaic Studies to students from Nursery through 8th Grade, with a high school program referenced as an active extension. Core academic products include Early Childhood (Nursery), Elementary (K-5), and Middle School (6-8) divisions, supported by specialized programs such as STEM/robotics, Bulldogs Athletics, Drama Department, Student Support Center, Counseling & Wellbeing, and a dedicated Ivrit (Hebrew) department. Distinctive programming includes Mishmar evening Torah learning, All Mishna Junior (59+ students completing Masechtot), Names Not Numbers Holocaust documentation, i-SHINE (Chai Lifeline partnership), and a T.L.C. (Torah Leadership Chesed) community-service requirement tracked through the ChesedWorks app.

The institution generates revenue through four primary streams: tuition for the academic year, donations and fundraising (Grand Society memberships $3,600-$5,000, Grand Circle tiers $360-$720, Business Partnership Program, Sponsor a Day of Learning, and a Capital Campaign), seasonal Camp Kfir and Camp Kfir Katan summer programs registered via Camp In Touch, and a hot lunch program provided by Sterling Kosher Caterers. The school employs 101-250 staff across administration, faculty, specialists, and support roles, and enrolls families directly through an in-house admissions process managed by Director of Admissions Mrs. Yael Greenberger, with tuition assistance and 3rd party scholarships available.

BMA operates on standard third-party SaaS infrastructure (ParentLocker, Bloomerang, Google Drive, Vimeo, YouTube) with no proprietary technology or AI/ML systems disclosed. The school is affiliated with Jewish Federation, AISF (Association of Independent Schools of Florida), and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), and maintains partnerships with Chai Lifeline, Names Not Numbers, ChesedWorks, and the American Camp Association. Leadership comprises Rabbi Yoni Fein (Head of School), Mr. Eli Hagler (Executive Director), Mrs. Michelle Moses (CFO), plus principals across each division and directors for admissions, development, marketing, athletics, student support, counseling, and STEM innovation.

Name

Brauser Maimonides Academy

Legal name

Brauser Maimonides Academy

Website

https://brausermaimonides.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Brauser Maimonides Academy is a non-profit Modern Orthodox Zionist Jewish Day School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving Nursery through 8th Grade students with dual General and Judaic Studies curricula, summer camps, and a donor-supported operating model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Religious Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Private day school
• Orthodox jewish education
• K-8 dual curriculum
• Judaic studies program
• Religious school florida

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue source from tuition payments for Nursery through 8th Grade students. The school offers tuition assistance programs and accepts 3rd party scholarships.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Various donation programs including Grand Society membership ($3,600-$5,000 annually), Grand Circle (Nachat $360, Double Nachat $540, Triple Nachat $720), Business Partnership Program, Sponsor a Day of Learning, and general donations through Bloomerang CRM.
3. Summer Camp Programs: Revenue from Camp Kfir and Camp Kfir Katan summer camp programs offering sports, arts, and educational activities for children.
4. Hot Lunch Program: Session-based hot lunch program provided by Sterling Kosher Caterers with daily menu options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brauser Maimonides Academy operates a Modern Orthodox Zionist Jewish Day School serving students from Nursery through 8th Grade with a dual curriculum combining General Studies and Judaic Studies. The school delivers core classroom instruction in English-language academics and Hebrew (Ivrit), Torah, and Jewish law, complemented by STEM/Robotics, Drama, Athletics, and specialized programs such as Names Not Numbers Holocaust education, Mishmar evening Torah learning, and T.L.C. community service hours.

Product overview

Brauser Maimonides Academy is a Modern Orthodox Zionist Jewish Day School in South Florida offering a comprehensive educational program from Nursery through 8th Grade. The school provides a dual-curriculum combining General Studies and Judaic Studies within a student-centered, values-driven educational model. Core offerings include Early Childhood, Elementary School (K-5), and Middle School (6-8) programs. The school extends its services through seasonal Camp Kfir and Camp Kfir Katan summer programs, Drama Department productions, STEM/Robotics, Bulldogs Athletics, and specialized programs including Names Not Numbers Holocaust education, T.L.C. Hours community service tracking, i-SHINE (with Chai Lifeline), and Mishmar religious learning. The institution operates a Student Support Center for academic accommodations and partners with external platforms for parent engagement, donations, and volunteer tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Kfir: Summer camp program operated by the school for elementary and middle school students.
• Camp Kfir Katan

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 59 students completed at least one Mesechta of Mishnah learning in the All Mishna Junior Program, with many completing up to four Masechtot
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Jewish Federation supporting the school's mission to strengthen the Jewish people by strengthening Jewish children. The school appears on Jewish Federation resources.
• AISF (Association of Independent Schools of Florida)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation and affiliation with AISF, the professional organization serving independent schools in Florida.
• NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with NAEYC supporting early childhood education standards and professional development.
• ChesedWorks (Just One Chesed)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ChesedWorks to help share volunteer opportunities with students and track T.L.C (Torah Leadership Chesed) hour requirements for middle school students. ChesedWorks provides a user-friendly app for tracking hours and sharing chesed opportunities.
• Chai LifelinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partneri-SHINE program partnership between Chai Lifeline and BMA. When a child must deal with serious illness or loss in the family, i-shine provides mentoring, homework help and fun in a supervised environment. BMA volunteer students meet with special children after school.
• ACA (American Camp Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Kfir follows ACA guidelines for staff-to-camper ratios (7:1), demonstrating commitment to safety standards for summer camp programs.
• Names Not NumberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMA participates in the Names Not Numbers program, a Holocaust documentation curriculum that has been implemented at select Jewish day schools nationwide. Students learn video production, interviewing techniques, and film editing while documenting survivor stories.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hebrew Academy (RASG): Orthodox Jewish day school in Miami Beach, Florida. Comparable in faith-based positioning, dual curriculum, and South Florida Orthodox community service area.
• Donna Klein Jewish Academy: K-12 Jewish day school in Boca Raton serving the South Florida Jewish community. Directly comparable as a regional Jewish day school competitor with similar denominational positioning.
• Scheck Hillel Community School: A large Jewish day school in North Miami Beach serving nursery through 12th grade. Highly comparable as a South Florida Jewish day school competitor with similar dual-curriculum and community fundraising model.
• Yeshiva Toras Chaim: Orthodox Jewish school in North Miami Beach serving boys through high school. Comparable in Modern Orthodox identity, dual curriculum, and South Florida footprint.
• Posnack Jewish Day School: K-12 Jewish day school in Davie, Florida, located in the South Florida market. Comparable as a direct competitor in the Orthodox-affiliated day school segment.

Emerging players

• The Epstein School: Jewish day school in Atlanta serving K-8 students. Comparable in faith-based dual-curriculum K-8 model, though operating in a different Southeastern U.S. market.
• Akiva School: Jewish day school in Nashville, Tennessee. Comparable as a K-8 Jewish day school with combined Judaic and general studies, though in a different regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Adelson Educational Campus: Large Jewish day school in Las Vegas serving nursery through 12th grade. Comparable in faith-based, dual-curriculum K-12 Jewish education model, but in a different regional market.

Regional players

• Solomon Schechter Day School: Conservative Jewish day school network with a South Florida location in Boca Raton. Comparable as a Jewish day school serving South Florida families, though denominationally distinct.
• The Jewish Academy of Orlando: Jewish day school in the Orlando, Florida market. Comparable as a Florida Jewish day school with similar mission, though operating in a different metro from BMA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/user31433736
• Facebookfacebook.com/WEAREBMA
• Instagraminstagram.com/brausermaimonidesacademy
• Xx.com/bma_5300
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brauser-maimonides-academy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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