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Welcome to Jewish Social Services of Madison.
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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 offer services in the areas of short-term advocacy, long-term case management, Jewish spiritual care, refugee resettlement, and asylee services. We serve people of all ages and backgrounds.


Please Join Us In Making Every Challenge An Opportunity  

In the past few weeks, refugee resettlement agencies across the country, including JSS, received sudden stop-work orders from the U.S. government, halting critical funding for programs that help newly arrived refugees build safe and stable lives. This includes the JSS Reception and Placement Program, which provides essential support during a refugee’s first 90 days in the United States.

Right now, JSS is serving dozens of refugee families who arrived in the past three months—individuals and families who came here seeking safety and a new beginning. We refuse to abandon them. Even without federal reimbursement, we remain committed to covering their security deposits, rent, phone services, and other essential living expenses.

But we can’t do it alone. This abrupt funding loss has created an $85,000 shortfall, and we urgently need your help to continue providing for these vulnerable new arrivals. Your donation today will ensure that refugees in our community have a place to live, food on the table, and the support they need to rebuild their lives.

Please stand with us in this time of crisis. Donate now to help JSS keep our promise to those seeking safety and hope.



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!

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 Woods

6225 Mineral Point Road at the Nakoma room in the Heritage Building.
3:00-4:00 p.m.

Click here to find out more about our many events and services at our main calendar.