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.

Sep
4
Fri
Shabbat at Capitol Lakes
Sep 4 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Shabbat at Capitol Lakes @ Premier Room at Capitol Lakes

Join your neighbors, volunteers, and JSS staff for candle lighting, challah, wine, songs, and discussion to usher in Shabbat, along with the opportunity to recite Kaddish. We celebrate Shabbat at Capitol Lakes on the first Friday of each month, led by JSS Rabbi Renée Bauer. All are welcome; no tickets or registration required. This program is made possible through the generous support of Tim and Kathy Mazur.

Questions?
Email Paul Borowsky or call him at (608) 442-4083.

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Sep
10
Thu
Rosh Hashana at Capitol Lakes
Sep 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join JSS for our annual Rosh Hashanah celebration at Capitol Lakes, led by Rabbi Renee Bauer. She will be joined by JSS staff and volunteers. Reach out to Paul Borowsky for additional details and information.

Sep
11
Fri
Rosh Hashana Tea at Oakwood Village
Sep 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Rosh Hashana Tea at Oakwood Village @ Westmoreland Room at Oakwood Village

A free and open Rosh Hashana program at Oakwood Village retirement home, led by Rabbi Renee Bauer alongside JSS staff and volunteers. Join us for light refreshments, a short service, and a bit of torah. All are welcome.

Sep
17
Thu
Memory Cafe
Sep 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Memory Cafe @ JSS Main Office

Socialize, find support, and build community with others with some memory loss issues and their caregivers. Different activities each month. Refreshments provided!

MEETINGS ONCE A MONTH: WEDNESDAYS, 1 TO 2:30 P.M.

November 18, December 9, February 17, March 17, and April 21

Printable flyer

Sep
28
Mon
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Sep 28 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus @ Beth Israel Center

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: Brisket, (Veg Option: Pesto risotto with tofu), sweet potato mash, garden vegetable medley, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Jon Pollack: “Histories of Change and Continuity in Adolescent Transitions”

Oct
2
Fri
Shabbat at Capitol Lakes
Oct 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Shabbat at Capitol Lakes @ Premier Room at Capitol Lakes

Join your neighbors, volunteers, and JSS staff for candle lighting, challah, wine, songs, and discussion to usher in Shabbat, along with the opportunity to recite Kaddish. We celebrate Shabbat at Capitol Lakes on the first Friday of each month, led by JSS Rabbi Renée Bauer. All are welcome; no tickets or registration required. This program is made possible through the generous support of Tim and Kathy Mazur.

Questions?
Email Paul Borowsky or call him at (608) 442-4083.

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Oct
5
Mon
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Oct 5 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus @ Beth Israel Center

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: Brisket, (Veg Option: Pesto risotto w/ tofu), sweet potato mash, garden vegetable medley, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Jon Pollack: “Histories of Change and Continuity in Adolescent Transitions”

Oct
12
Mon
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus @ Beth Israel Center

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: Harissa chicken, (Veg option: Stuffed peppers w/ Quinoa), rice pilaf, tzimmes (sweet potato and carrot), dessert & fruit salad
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Impermanence: The Story of Larry Iles’ 879-mile pilgrimage around Japan’s Shikoku Island

Oct
15
Thu
Memory Cafe
Oct 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Memory Cafe @ JSS Main Office

Socialize, find support, and build community with others with some memory loss issues and their caregivers. Different activities each month. Refreshments provided!

MEETINGS ONCE A MONTH: WEDNESDAYS, 1 TO 2:30 P.M.

November 18, December 9, February 17, March 17, and April 21

Printable flyer

Oct
16
Fri
Shabbat Service at Oakwood
Oct 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Shabbat Service at Oakwood @ Westmoreland Room at Oakwood Village

Join your neighbors, volunteers, and JSS staff for candle lighting, challah, wine, songs, and discussion to usher in Shabbat, along with the opportunity to recite Kaddish. We celebrate Shabbat at Oakwood on the third Friday of each month, led by JSS Rabbi Renée Bauer. All are welcome; no tickets or registration required. This program is made possible through the generous support of Tim and Kathy Mazur.

Questions?
Email Paul Borowsky or call him at (608) 442-4083.

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