About Us


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 and immigration services. We serve people of all ages and backgrounds.

If you are in need of assistance, please contact our professional staff at 608-442-4081.An image of a young person's hand holding an older person's hand

Meet the 2024-2025 Board of Directors

Nancy Leff, President
Psychotherapist

Amy Lessing, Interim Secretary
Realtor

Don Miner, Treasurer
Retired Chief Business Officer, UW-Madison

Dale Kunin, Co-Treasurer
CPA.CITP

Shahanna McKinney-Baldon
Educator and Advocate

Ron Diamond
Psychiatrist, Retired Director of Journey Mental Health

Stormy-Kito Justice
MSN, MBA

Fred Edelman
Neurologist

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