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Shabbat Service at Oakwood

A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff and volunteers. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month. This month, we are hosting a special Shabbat learning about passover customs from around the world. We hope you can join us!

The service takes place in the Westmoreland Room behind the front desk of the main entrance. No tickets or registration required – please message Paul Borowsky for any questions. 

Lechayim Lunchtime Plus

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

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 $5 is suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $13.56 for those younger than 60 years old. The program usually runs as follows:

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair with Betsy
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ lemon-rosemary, (Veg option: tofu w/ lemon-rosemary risotto), rice pilaf, fried corn w/ sautéed onions & peppers, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Lorrie Klemons: Age Wisely for All Ages

Lechayim Lunchtime Plus

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

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 $5 is suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $13.56 for those younger than 60 years old. The program for this week runs as follows:

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair with Betsy
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Traditional brisket, (Veg option: Quinoa stuffed peppers), roasted potatoes, roasted root vegetables, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Barry Klemons: From Soaps to Decks: Journey of ABC Cameraman 

Lechayim Lunchtime Plus

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

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 $5 is suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $13.56 for those younger than 60 years old. The program usually runs as follows:

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair with Betsy
11:00 am -12:00 am: Blood pressure screening with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roast chicken w/ harissa, (Veg option: Sweet black bean meatballs), mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetable medley, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Chuck Henrikson – Spring Birding

Lechayim Lunchtime Plus

Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Harry J. and Belle Goodman Lechayim Lunchtime Plus. Meeting at Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Street, located on the corner of Mound Street and Randall Avenue. Many thanks to UW Hillel Adamah Catering for providing our delicious kosher meals!

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 $5 is suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $13.56 for those younger than 60 years old. The program for this week runs as follows:

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair with Betsy
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Deli meats, bread, lettuce, tomato, pickles, egg salad, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert & fruit salad
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Mad City Ukes

Two woodwind instruments, an oboe and a bassoon, resting on the floor.

Lechayim Lunchtime Plus

Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Harry J. and Belle Goodman Lechayim Lunchtime Plus. Meeting at Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Street, located on the corner of Mound Street and Randall Avenue. Many thanks to UW Hillel Adamah Catering for providing our delicious kosher meals!

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 $5 is suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $13.56 for those younger than 60 years old. The program for this week runs as follows:

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair with Betsy
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ lemon-rosemary, (Veg option: seared tofu w/ risotto), turmeric rice, roasted mixed veggies, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Double Double Reeders

Three men posing with musical instruments in an indoor setting.

Lechayim Lunchtime Plus (cancelled)

Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Harry J. and Belle Goodman Lechayim Lunchtime Plus. Meeting at Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Street, located on the corner of Mound Street and Randall Avenue. Many thanks to UW Hillel Adamah Catering for providing our delicious kosher meals!

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 $5 is suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $13.56 for those younger than 60 years old.

Please note this event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. 

Lechayim Lunchtime Plus

Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Harry J. and Belle Goodman Lechayim Lunchtime Plus. Meeting at Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound Street, located on the corner of Mound Street and Randall Avenue. Many thanks to UW Hillel Adamah Catering for providing our delicious kosher meals!

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 $5 is suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $13.56 for those younger than 60 years old. The program for this week runs as follows:

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair with Betsy
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Smoked brisket, (Veg option: pesto risotto w/ tofu), roasted potatoes, fried corn w/ sauteed onions & peppers, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Monica Nolan, JSS Executive Director

Lechayim Lunchtime Plus

Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Lechayim Lunchtime Plus. Many thanks to UW Hillel Adamah Catering for providing our delicious kosher meals! Please note, this iteration of Lechayim has a different location, at Temple Beth El, located at 2702 Arbor Drive, Madison, WI 53711 (off Monroe St – on street parking on Arbor Drive).

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 $5 is suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $13.56 for those younger than 60 years old. The program for this week runs as follows:

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair with Betsy
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ harissa (Veg option: Quinoa stuffed squash), turmeric rice, sauteed squash medley, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Rabbi Renee Bauer – Purim

Shabbat Service at Oakwood

A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff and volunteers. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month. For this special event, Rabbi Bauer will present on the deeper meanings of Shabbat, sharing what the Torah and Talmud teaches us about Shabbat that can deepen our practice and help us create a better world.

The service takes place in the Westmoreland Room behind the front desk of the main entrance. No tickets or registration required – please message Paul Borowsky for any questions.