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.
Oct
2
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule usually runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ wine and mushroom sauce, (veg option: Seared tofu w/ mushroom sauce), Basmati rice, snap beans, rugelach & fresh fruit
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Welcome back and past and upcoming activities
Oct
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.
Oct
9
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule usually runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ Balsamic tomato sauce, (veg option: Seared tofu w/sauce), garlic whipped potatoes, roasted vegetables, Challah rolls, fresh fruit & rugelach
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Anna Heifitz: Life stories
Oct
16
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule usually runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ Harissa, (Veg option: Quinoa-Stuffed acorn squash), couscous, garlic/lemon green beans, fresh fruit & rugelach
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Dan Barker: Great Composers on piano
Oct
19
Thu
Jewish Social Services of Madison invites you to a community sharing space regarding the current situation in Israel- we invite you to gather, discuss, listen and support each other during this challenging time.
*Please note that this is not a briefing or teaching session but meant to be an emotional support gathering for the community*
If you can’t make it but would like a space to process please contact JSS, 608-442-4081 or info@jssmadison.org and someone will get back to you.
JSS programs are currently requiring masking at the JFM building.
Oct
20
Fri
A Friday erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Renee Bauer, with assistance from additional JSS staff. Join us as we light candles, eat Challah, say Kiddush, and sing songs around the table, every third Friday of the month.
Oct
22
Sun
JSS is cosponsoring this event with Catholic Multicultural Center, Dane County Office of Immigration Affairs, League of Women Voters, Literacy Network, and Open Doors for Refugees.
Join us to learn about all levels of government in the US, meet state and local government officials, ask questions, and enjoy great food! A wonderful opportunity to provide resources and education to our immigrant community in Madison. Kids welcome!
Oct
23
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule usually runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Traditional braised brisket, (Veg option: pesto risotto w/ seared tofu), roasted Yukon potatoes, tri color carrots, Challah rolls, fresh fruit & rugelach
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Christian Overland: – Wisconsin Historical Society: Jewish History Collections and Sharing Stories for Future Generations
Oct
30
Mon
Join us for our weekly Lechayim series! Each event begins with yoga from a chair at 11am, followed by a lunch and a wide variety of programming that is different each week. The schedule usually runs as below:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:00 am -11:30 am: Complimentary Blood pressure check with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ lemon-rosemary sauce, (Veg Option: seared tofu w/ rosemary sauce), garlic whipped potatoes, roasted carrots, Challah rolls, fresh fruit & rugelach
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Piano music inspired by people and nature: Mark Stransky
Nov
3
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.