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
17
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. Schedule for this week:
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 w/ bbq, (veg option: mushroom moussaka), turmeric rice, roasted vegetable, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Jack Spear and Katherine Rybak: Hearing Loss Association of America
Nov
20
Thu
Join JSS social workers Maya Garbuz and Kate Shenker for our monthly Memory Cafe! A meeting place for designed for people experiencing memory issues, dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Socialize, find support and build community without the stigma associate with dementia. Each month, we have a different presenter come in to lead activities with the group, plus snacks and a short stretching/movement activity. All are welcome at this free event.
People experience grief on many levels: physical, psychological, and spiritual. This 8-week structured group will provide education and support to those on the journey of grieving with tools from the Jewish tradition. The group will meet every Thursday, from Oct 23 to Dec 18 at the JSS main offices (excluding Thanksgiving), facilitated by Rabbi Renée Bauer.
There is a $72 fee for professional facilitation reading materials. Please note, this is a closed group requiring registration for attendance. Register online at www.tinyurl.com/5bcnb8f9. Or, contact Kristin Geil at kristin@jssmadison.org or (608) 729-5348.
Nov
21
Fri
Jewish tradition has many spiritual tools for increasing our presence in our daily life and cultivating an attitude of gratefulness. In preparation of the Thanksgiving holiday, Rabbi Renée Bauer will share Jewish practices that help us to find and express gratitude in our daily lives.
Please join us, We will also light candles and enjoy light refreshments. As per usual, we will meet in the Nakoma/Westmoreland Room. No RSVP is needed, and all are welcome.
Nov
24
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. Schedule for this week:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/balsamic, (Veg option: risotto w/ tofu), potato kugel, garden vegetable medley, challah rolls, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Richard Shaten: piano/vocals
Dec
1
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.
Monday, December 1
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Deli meats, egg salad, bread, potato salad, coleslaw, cold cut veggies, fruit & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Ama Ptak: African Center
Dec
4
Thu
People experience grief on many levels: physical, psychological, and spiritual. This 8-week structured group will provide education and support to those on the journey of grieving with tools from the Jewish tradition. The group will meet every Thursday, from Oct 23 to Dec 18 at the JSS main offices (excluding Thanksgiving), facilitated by Rabbi Renée Bauer.
There is a $72 fee for professional facilitation reading materials. Please note, this is a closed group requiring registration for attendance. Register online at www.tinyurl.com/5bcnb8f9. Or, contact Kristin Geil at kristin@jssmadison.org or (608) 729-5348.
Dec
8
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.
Monday, December 8
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Traditional brisket, (Veg option: Stuffed Peppers), Rice Pilaf, tzimmes, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: David Friedman: Student Speech & Discipline
Dec
11
Thu
People experience grief on many levels: physical, psychological, and spiritual. This 8-week structured group will provide education and support to those on the journey of grieving with tools from the Jewish tradition. The group will meet every Thursday, from Oct 23 to Dec 18 at the JSS main offices (excluding Thanksgiving), facilitated by Rabbi Renée Bauer.
There is a $72 fee for professional facilitation reading materials. Please note, this is a closed group requiring registration for attendance. Register online at www.tinyurl.com/5bcnb8f9. Or, contact Kristin Geil at kristin@jssmadison.org or (608) 729-5348.
Dec
15
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.
Monday, December 15
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: Roasted chicken w/ lemon-rosemary sauce, (Veg option: seared tofu w/ risotto), potato latkes, mixed veggies, challah rolls, fruit & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Yid Vicious Klezmer Band