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.
Dec
2
Sun
This award-winning documentary captures the experience of four families, refugees from Syria, as they struggle to adjust to life in Baltimore.
After the 90-minute film, community leaders will facilitate small group discussions on the film’s topics and discuss refugee resettlement programs in Madison and local refugee experiences. Light refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by Jewish Congregations for Social Justice:
Beth Israel Center, Congregation Shaarei Shamayim, and Temple Beth El;
Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice
Jewish Social Services
Lutheran Social Services
UW-Madison Hillel
Jun
17
Mon
The June 17th event is a screening of the award-winning film, “This is Home,” followed by a panel discussion with Madison residents of refugee background and resettlement staff. “This is Home,” follows four Syrian refugee families as they are resettled in the US.
Sponsored by Jewish Social Services and Madison Refugee Union. Free and open to the public, light refreshments provided Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-refugee-day-film-and-paneldiscussion-tickets-62743538613
Jun
20
Mon
Jun 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
JSS, with assistance from the Wisconsin State Department of Children and Families and the Wisconsin State Department of Health Services, will be holding an information session for Ukrainian Parolees and/or those who are currently supporting or sponsoring Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees in Wisconsin.
(This session is not intended for those who want to become sponsors and are looking to learn how to do that. Look for information on BECOMING a sponsor here: https://ukraine.welcome.us/)
This session will be in English. JSS will be providing this information session in Russian at a later date.
Please feel free to share this invitation to those you know in Dane County who are, or who are currently supporting, Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees that are ALREADY in the US.
During this information session, we will cover the following:
1. General information on requirements to enroll in benefits & requirements for humanitarian parole status
2. Vaccination requirements
3. Documentation proving humanitarian parole
4. Work authorization
5. Social Security
6. How to enroll in benefits, including Food Stamps, Medicaid and cash benefits
7. Advocacy
8. JSS Programs and Services
To register for this session, please email Christina@jssmadison.org and tell us which Wisconsin county you and the family you are supporting reside in.
Jun
22
Thu
Join us for a celebration of community – including our clients, staff, volunteers, and organizational partners, featuring a vegetarian potluck, games, music and a special mayoral proclamation honoring World Refugee Day! Kids and families welcome.
Jun
25
Sun
JSS is a proud community sponsor of WI World Refugee Day in Milwaukee! Join us for this special event, at which we will have a table. There will be food, games, and crafts from different communities round the state. Read more below:
Now in its fifth year, the HOME Refugee Steering Committee at the Lynden Sculpture Garden invites you to observe HOME 2023: WORLD REFUGEE DAY in a series of outdoor events and programs that celebrate Milwaukee’s refugee communities through art, food, fashion, and performance.
HOME is the theme of our work with refugee community leaders, community members, Call & Response artists, and allies. The HOME Refugee Steering Committee is building a space of leading, coming together, and celebrating refugee.
Jul
30
Sun
Tables Across Borders is global food tour collaboration highlighting chefs from refugees communities. The initiative was founded by JSS Executive Director, Kai Mishlove. For this event, we are collaborating with Morris Ramen to present a dinner by Chef Bakht Mohammad of Afghan Kabul Cuisine.