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.
Nov
27
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule for this event runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ harissa, (veg option: quinoa-stuffed acorn squash, couscous, garlic/lemon green beans, fresh fruit & rugelach
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Refugee Resettlement – Updates and Introductions
Dec
1
Fri
Please join your neighbors, volunteers and Jewish Social Services staff for candle lighting, challah, wine, songs and discussion to usher in Shabbat, along with the opportunity to recite Kaddish. We look forward to spending this special time together with you! We celebrate Shabbat at Capitol Lakes on the first Friday of each month, led by JSS Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from JSS Staff and UW-Hillel student volunteers.
Dec
4
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule usually runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Traditional braised brisket, (Veggie option: Pesto risotto w/ seared tofu), roasted Yukon potatoes, challah, tri color carrots, fruit & rugelach
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Travelogue, South Africa – Ken & Claudia Miksa
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 $4.50 is suggested, please pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $17.20 for those younger than 60 years old.
Dec
11
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule usually runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ lemon-rosemary sauce (Veggie option: seared tofu w/ lemon-rosemary sauce), garlic whipped potatoes, roasted carrots, challah, fruit & rugelach
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Klezmer and folk music – Yid Vicious
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 $4.50 is suggested, please pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $17.20 for those younger than 60 years old.
Many thanks to UW Hillel Adamah Catering for providing our delicious kosher meals!
Dec
18
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule usually runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:00 am -11:30 am: Complimentary Blood pressure check with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ wine and mushroom sauce, (veggie option: seared tofu w/ wine and mushroom sauce), basmati rice, snap beans, fruit & rugelach
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Madison Ukulele
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 $4.50 is suggested, please pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $17.20 for those younger than 60 years old.
Many thanks to UW Hillel Adamah Catering for providing our delicious kosher meals!
Jan
8
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule usually runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Kosher lunch catered by UW-Hillel Adamah catering
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Program TBA
Jan
19
Fri
A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month.
Jan
22
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule usually runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Kosher lunch catered by UW-Hillel Adamah catering
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Program TBA
Jan
26
Fri
Jan 26 – Jan 28 all-day
Cantor Rabbi Rob Jury, PhD is a national leader in Jewish Recovery, a licensed professional counselor, and the creator of Midrash Therapy. He is the Clinical Director of the Tikvah Center for Jewish Hope and Healing.
Together under his warm and engaging guidance, we’ll study, celebrate Shabbat, and develop a recovery-based approach to living that will benefit EVERY member of our community, and that is attuned to Jewish traditions, values and spirituality.
Multiple events will be offered to explore:
- Addressing the needs of people with Substance Use Disorders in Madison’s Jewish spaces
- Spiritual tools for the recovery journey–and for everyone on life’s journey
- Support and connections for Jewish families facing Substance Use Disorders
Schedule:
Friday, 7:30pm – Sermon at Temple Beth El
Saturday, 9:25am- D’Var Torah at Beth Israel
Saturday, 12:00pm – Lunch at Beth Israel
Saturday, 1:00pm – Twelve Step Torah Study
Events are all free, open to the public and sober events. Questions? Contact Rabbi Renée Bauer: rabbi@jssmadison.org, (608) 424-4033
The Recovery Shabbaton is a program of Jewish Social Services of Madison and supported by the Charles H. Revson Foundation.
Jan
29
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule usually runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Kosher lunch catered by UW-Hillel Adamah catering
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Program TBA