Jewish Social Services of Madison empowers families and individuals across generations and cultures to build community and self-sufficiency, with a strong commitment to the Jewish community and inspired by Jewish values. We serve people of all ages and backgrounds.
Our agency provides a wide range of services to support seniors, individuals, and families in need. For seniors, we offer short and long-term case management, assist with navigating transitions related to changing health, and help address loneliness and isolation. We also provide guardianship, a Memory Café, meal sites, and various events. For individuals and families, we offer similar case management services, along with support for housing insecurity, employment, and career development.
Our Jewish Spiritual Care Program is unique in that it caters to the needs of Jews who are not affiliated with any synagogue. We also offer holiday programs, life cycle events, and rabbinical chaplaincy. Additionally, our Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Program assists new immigrants with employment, housing security, cultural orientation, and community building, ensuring a smooth and welcoming transition into their new lives.
Celebrate Shabbat with Rabbi Renee Bauer!
Please join your neighbors, volunteers and Jewish Social Services staff for candle lighting, challah, wine, songs and discussion to usher in Shabbat, along with the opportunity to recite Kaddish. We look forward to spending this special time together with you! The JSS Shabbat program is made possible through the generosity of Kathy and Tim Mazur.
Every first Friday at Capitol Lakes Retirement Community
333 West Main Street, in the Grand Hall.
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Every third Friday at Oakwood Village University Wood
6225 Mineral Point Road at the Nakoma room in the Heritage Building.
3:00-4:00 p.m.