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.
Jun
20
Mon
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.
Sep
20
Tue
Join us for a celebratory tea in observance of Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Renee Bauer!
Dec
20
Tue
Join us for a festive Hanukkah Party, led by JSS Rabbi Renee Bauer, along with JSS Staff and volunteers.
Apr
13
Thu
Join JSS Rabbi Renee Bauer, Rabbi Andrea Steinberger and additional volunteers and staff for a Passover Seder at Capitol Lakes in the Seasons dining room.
Jun
22
Thu
Join us for a celebration of community – including our clients, staff, volunteers, and organizational partners, featuring a vegetarian potluck, games, music and a special mayoral proclamation honoring World Refugee Day! Kids and families welcome.
Jun
25
Sun
JSS is a proud community sponsor of WI World Refugee Day in Milwaukee! Join us for this special event, at which we will have a table. There will be food, games, and crafts from different communities round the state. Read more below:
Now in its fifth year, the HOME Refugee Steering Committee at the Lynden Sculpture Garden invites you to observe HOME 2023: WORLD REFUGEE DAY in a series of outdoor events and programs that celebrate Milwaukee’s refugee communities through art, food, fashion, and performance.
HOME is the theme of our work with refugee community leaders, community members, Call & Response artists, and allies. The HOME Refugee Steering Committee is building a space of leading, coming together, and celebrating refugee.
Jul
30
Sun
Tables Across Borders is global food tour collaboration highlighting chefs from refugees communities. The initiative was founded by JSS Executive Director, Kai Mishlove. For this event, we are collaborating with Morris Ramen to present a dinner by Chef Bakht Mohammad of Afghan Kabul Cuisine.
Sep
15
Fri
Come join us for a special Rosh Hashanah celebration at Oakwood Village with Rabbi Renee Bauer. Family and friends welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
Dec
8
Fri
Come join us for a Hanukkah party at Oakwood Village West! Our Rabbi, Renee Bauer, will lead a service and we will light the menorah, play dreidel, and sing songs. Family and friends welcome.
Dec
12
Tue
Come join us for a Hanukkah party at Capitol Lakes! Our Rabbi, Renee Bauer, will lead a service and we will light the menorah, play dreidel, and sing songs. Family and friends welcome.