Yoga from a Chair and Shmooze

All are welcome to join us to schmooze and check in with each other, followed by

yoga from a chair session with Betsy Haimson

Thursday, May 26
Schmooze: 10:40 – 11:00am

Yoga with Betsy Haimson from 11:00 – 11:30 am

Monday, June 27
Schmooze: 11:15 – 11:30am
Yoga with Betsy Haimson from 11:30 – 12 noon

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86953666271?pwd=ekNFRjVoVDBZMHB3MW1zRkxnNjVIUT09

Meeting ID: 869 5366 6271
Passcode: 325888
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312-626-6799

Recordings of Zoom programs are available on JSS’ YouTube channel. There is also a link to the channel on
www.jssmadison.org under the Communications menu.

Lechayim Lunchtime Plus dates in December

Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Lechayim Lunchtime Plus.

Meeting at Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Street, located on the corner of Mound Street and Randall Avenue.

If you would like a meal, contact Jewish Social Services at (608) 442-4083 or email: paul@jssmadison.org by Wednesday preceding the meal.  If you are 60 years or older, a minimum donation of $4.00 is suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $9.07 for those younger than 60 years old.

Many thanks to UW Hillel Adamah Catering for providing our delicious kosher meals!

Monday, December 6

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair with Estelle Katz

11:30 am -12:30 pm: Chicken Schnitzel (Veggie option – Corn Schnitzel), Ptitim (Israeli couscous), Mediterranean roasted vegetables, fruit

12:30 pm: Candle lighting and Happy Hanukkah!

Monday, December 13

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair with Estelle Katz

11:30 am -12:30 pm: Smoked BBQ brisket (Veggie option: Glazed smoked tofu), vegan scalloped potatoes, corn on the cob, fruit

Monday, December 20

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair with Estelle Katz

11:00 am -11:30 am: Complimentary Blood pressure check with nurse, Lori Edelstein

11:30 am -12:30 pm: Braised Balsamic chicken (Veggie option: Balsamic braised tofu), garlic whipped potato, roasted vegetable medley, fruit

If you would like further information about  programs and transportation, contact Paul Borowsky at (608) 442-4083, paul@jssmadison.org.


Recordings of Zoom programs are available on JSS’ YouTube channel. There is also a link to the channel on www.jssmadison.org under the Communications menu.

Update on JSS’ Role in Resettling Afghan Refugees

JSS is currently working to resettle 32 clients who have recently evacuated Afghanistan, and we expect to take on 3 more evacuees in the coming week. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated time and financial resources to assist with this important cause.

Donate online here https://bit.ly/3miISHs or send/deliver Woodman’s, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, or Burlington Coat Factory gift cards to JSS at 6434 Enterprise Lane Madison, Wisconsin 53719

Thank you!

Winter 2021 Jewish Grief Support Group (Virtual)

This 8-week group will support those on a journey of grieving with insights and tools from the Jewish tradition.  

Facilitated by Rabbi Renée Bauer, Community Chaplain, and Nancy Feingold, MSSW  

WHEN: Tuesdays, Nov. 2 – Dec. 21, 2021; 4:30-5:45 pm   

FEE: $54 (nobody will be turned away for lack of funds)

*Fee includes copy of Mishkan Aveilut: Where Grief Resides, a book of readings, poems, and meditations edited by Rabbi Eric Weiss, a binder of readings and other supplies.

Register online at bit.ly/JSS-GG-21  

OR 

Print and fill out and mail attached form (side 2 of PDF flyer)

JSS staff will contact you about Zoom access, payment arrangements and other details later. For more information, please call Rabbi Bauer at 608-442-4088 or email renee@jssmadison.org

KathyArt Gallery

“Kathy Mazur has a unique ability to combine her passion for art and nature with her desire to make the world a better place. Her creativity, open heart and generous spirit have enhanced the Jewish Social Services Chaplaincy program in immeasurable ways.

I feel lucky to have her as a partner in the work of easing the burden of life’s hardships for people in our community.”

Rabbi Renee Bauer, Director of Chaplaincy and Outreach

View her new gallery website www.kathymazurart.com