The best place to stay up to date on all events and programming at JSS! This calendar is always up to date and includes all the information you need to get involved.

Apr
25
Mon
Board Meeting
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
May
16
Mon
Executive Committee Meeting
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Jun
20
Mon
Information Session for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees and/or Sponsors in US
Jun 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
JSS, with assistance from the Wisconsin State Department of Children and Families and the Wisconsin State Department of Health Services, will be holding an information session for Ukrainian Parolees and/or those who are currently supporting or sponsoring Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees in Wisconsin.
(This session is not intended for those who want to become sponsors and are looking to learn how to do that. Look for information on BECOMING a sponsor here: https://ukraine.welcome.us/)

This session will be in English. JSS will be providing this information session in Russian at a later date.

Please feel free to share this invitation to those you know in Dane County who are, or who are currently supporting, Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees that are ALREADY in the US.

During this information session, we will cover the following:
1.  General information on requirements to enroll in benefits & requirements for humanitarian parole status
2.  Vaccination requirements
3.  Documentation proving humanitarian parole
4.  Work authorization
5.  Social Security
6.  How to enroll in benefits, including Food Stamps, Medicaid and cash benefits
7.  Advocacy
8.  JSS Programs and Services

To register for this session, please email Christina@jssmadison.org and tell us which Wisconsin county you and the family you are supporting reside in.

Board Meeting
Jun 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Jul
18
Mon
Executive Committee Meeting
Jul 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Aug
15
Mon
Board Meeting
Aug 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Sep
19
Mon
Annual Meeting
Sep 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Oct
24
Mon
Board Meeting
Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Nov
3
Thu
Russian Series: Holocaust Survivor’s Share Their Stories
Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Russian Series: Holocaust Survivor's Share Their Stories

The JSS Russian Series presents events to the Russian-speaking community on a variety of engaging topics. Oftentimes the events are lead by seniors, and they are always conducted entirely in the Russian language. RSVP required – contact JSS Director of Family and Senior Services, Maya Garbuz for more information and to register. This week:

Three Russian Jewish seniors will talk about their experiences during the WWII to the Russian-speaking community.

Nov
12
Sat
Beyond the Bimah: Rabbis Working Outside the Synagogue
Nov 12 @ 11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Several Madison women rabbis will describe their professional work in a variety of roles outside of leading a congregation, including JSS Director of Spiritual Care Rabbis Renee Bauer! Bonnie Margulis, and Andrea Steinberger will also participate in the panel discussion, which will be moderated by David Kopstein. More information at the Temple Beth El website here: https://www.tbemadison.org/event/swarsenskydvar