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
26
Mon
Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Harry J. and Belle Goodman 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
11:00 am -12:00 am: Blood pressure screening with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Smoked brisket, (Veg option: Pesto risotto w/tofu), roasted potatoes, fried corn w/ sauteed onions & peppers, dinner rolls, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story – Mike Pressman
Feb
2
Mon
Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Harry J. and Belle Goodman 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: Roasted chicken w/ lemon-rosemary, (Veg option: seared tofu w/ risotto), rice pilaf, sautéed mixed vegetables, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Rabbi Forester & staff – Tu B’shvat Seder
Feb
6
Fri
Please join your neighbors, volunteers and Jewish Social Services staff for candle lighting, challah, wine, songs and discussion to usher in Shabbat, along with the opportunity to recite Kaddish. We look forward to spending this special time together with you! We celebrate Shabbat at Capitol Lakes on the first Friday of each month, led by JSS Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from JSS Staff and UW-Hillel student volunteers.
No tickets or registration required – if you have questions on the event, please contact Paul Borowsky at 608-442-4083.
Feb
9
Mon
Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Harry J. and Belle Goodman 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
11:00 am -12:00 am: Blood pressure screening with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Deli meats, bread, lettuce, tomato, pickles, egg salad, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert & fruit salad
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Program: Beth Wortzel: Traditions of Remembrance
Feb
16
Mon
Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Harry J. and Belle Goodman 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: Deli meats, bread, lettuce, tomato, pickles, egg salad, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert & fruit salad
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Tyrone Greive: Violin
Feb
20
Fri
A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff and volunteers. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month. The service takes place in the Westmoreland Room behind the front desk of the main entrance. No tickets or registration required – please message Paul Borowsky for any questions.
A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff and volunteers. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month. For this special event, Rabbi Bauer will present on the deeper meanings of Shabbat, sharing what the Torah and Talmud teaches us about Shabbat that can deepen our practice and help us create a better world.
The service takes place in the Westmoreland Room behind the front desk of the main entrance. No tickets or registration required – please message Paul Borowsky for any questions.
Feb
23
Mon
Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Harry J. and Belle Goodman 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: Jeff Kersten: Safe Online Shopping
Mar
2
Mon
Join us for great food, friends, fun and interesting programs at Lechayim Lunchtime Plus. Many thanks to UW Hillel Adamah Catering for providing our delicious kosher meals! Please note, this iteration of Lechayim has a different location, at Temple Beth El, located at 2702 Arbor Drive, Madison, WI 53711 (off Monroe St – on street parking on Arbor Drive).
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: Roasted chicken w/ harissa (Veg option: Quinoa stuffed squash), turmeric rice, sauteed squash medley, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Rabbi Renee Bauer – Purim
Mar
5
Thu
Join JSS and Capitol Lakes for a joyous Purim celebration in the Grand Hall. As per usual, this event will feature costumes, music, food, fun and many staff, volunteers and friends of the JSS community. We hope to see you there!