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
10
Thu
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
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.
Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Friday, September 11, and ends at nightfall on Sunday, September 13.
Sep
17
Thu
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
Sep
20
Sun
Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and ends at nightfall on Monday, September 21, 2026. JSS is closed until Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Sep
25
Fri
Holiday structure:
- First two days – 9/25-9/27: Full holiday days with no work allowed for many observant Jews.
- Chol HaMoed (intermediate days) – 10/01-10/02: work is permitted but with restrictions.
- Final day (Hoshanah Rabbah) – 10/02, followed by Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
Sukkot commemorates the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the desert after leaving Egypt, and it is celebrated with building and dwelling in a sukkah (temporary outdoor shelter).
Sep
28
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. 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
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.