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
20
Fri
Shabbat Service at Oakwood
Nov 20 @ 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.

Click to view all 2026 Shabbat at Oakwood dates

Nov
23
Mon
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Nov 23 @ 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
11:00 am -12:00 pm: Blood pressure screening with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Deli meats, bread, lettuce, tomato, pickles, egg salad, potato salad, fresh cut veggies, dessert & fruit salad
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Mike Allsen, UW Emeritus Professor and author: A Century of the Madison Symphony Orchestra

Nov
30
Mon
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Nov 30 @ 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: Deli meats, bread, lettuce, tomato, pickles, egg salad, potato salad, fresh cut veggies, dessert & fruit salad
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Dan Barker: Great Songwriters on Piano

Dec
4
Fri
Shabbat at Capitol Lakes
Dec 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.

Click to view all 2026 Shabbat at Capitol Lakes dates.

Dec
7
Mon
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Dec 7 @ 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
11:00 am -12:00 pm: Blood pressure screening with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: TBD
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: TBD

Dec
14
Mon
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Dec 14 @ 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
11:00 am -12:00 pm: Blood pressure screening with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: TBD
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: TBD

Dec
16
Wed
Memory Cafe
Dec 16 @ 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

Dec
18
Fri
Shabbat Service at Oakwood
Dec 18 @ 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.

Click to view all 2026 Shabbat at Oakwood dates

Dec
21
Mon
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Dec 21 @ 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
11:00 am -12:00 pm: Blood pressure screening with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: TBD
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: TBD

Dec
28
Mon
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Dec 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 usually runs as follows:

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair with Betsy
11:00 am -12:00 pm: Blood pressure screening with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: TBD
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: TBD