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.
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
Feb
5
Mon
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, every Monday from 11am to 1:30pm. Lechayim includes a kosher lunch catered by UW Hillel Adamah, yoga from a chair, and interesting programming that changes each and every week! If you would like a meal, contact Jewish Social Services at (608) 442-4083 or email: paul@jssmadison.org by Wednesday preceding the meal.
Monday, February 5
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:00 am -12:00 am: Blood pressure screening with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ wine and mushroom sauce, (veg option: Seared tofu w/ mushroom sauce), Basmati rice, snap beans, rugelach & fresh fruit
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Israel trip with Jewish Federation – Alan Klugman, Kai Yael Gardner Mishlove
Feb
12
Mon
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, every Monday from 11am to 1:30pm. Lechayim includes a kosher lunch catered by UW Hillel Adamah, yoga from a chair, and interesting programming that changes each and every week! If you would like a meal, contact Jewish Social Services at (608) 442-4083 or email: paul@jssmadison.org by Wednesday preceding the meal.
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ balsamic tomato sauce, (veg option: seared tofu w/ balsamic tomato sauce, garlic whipped potatoes, challah rolls, roasted vegetables, fresh fruit & rugelach
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Jonathan Suttin – Madison radio
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ balsamic tomato sauce, (veg option: seared tofu w/ balsamic tomato sauce, garlic whipped potatoes, challah rolls, roasted vegetables, fresh fruit & rugelach
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Jonathan Suttin – Madison radio
Feb
16
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.
Feb
19
Mon
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, every Monday from 11am to 1:30pm. Lechayim includes a kosher lunch catered by UW Hillel Adamah, yoga from a chair, and interesting programming that changes each and every week! If you would like a meal, contact Jewish Social Services at (608) 442-4083 or email: paul@jssmadison.org by Wednesday preceding the meal.
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: “Leading a University Art Museum in the 21st Century” – Dr. Amy Gilman, Director of the Chazen Museum of Art at UW-Madison
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: “Leading a University Art Museum in the 21st Century” – Dr. Amy Gilman, Director of the Chazen Museum of Art at UW-Madison
Feb
26
Mon
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, every Monday from 11am to 1:30pm. Lechayim includes a kosher lunch catered by UW Hillel Adamah, yoga from a chair, and interesting programming that changes each and every week! If you would like a meal, contact Jewish Social Services at (608) 442-4083 or email: paul@jssmadison.org by Wednesday preceding the meal.
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ lemon-rosemary sauce (veg option: seared tofu w/ lemon-rosemary sauce), rice pilaf, roasted carrots, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Paul E. Kinzer – Stargazing Basics
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ lemon-rosemary sauce (veg option: seared tofu w/ lemon-rosemary sauce), rice pilaf, roasted carrots, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Paul E. Kinzer – Stargazing Basics
Mar
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, (Veg option: Risotto w/ seared tofu), herbed Basmati rice, tri color carrots, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Oboe & Piano – Marc Fink & Karlos Mose