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
21
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
24
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. This week:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Maple mustard chicken, (veg option: Maple mustard tofu), Basmati rice, roasted root vegetables, fudge brownies & fresh fruit
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Piano music: Mark Stransky
Oct
31
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: Kosher lunch catered by UW-Hillel Adamah catering
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Program TBA
Nov
3
Thu
The JSS Russian Series presents events to the Russian-speaking community on a variety of engaging topics. Oftentimes the events are lead by seniors, and they are always conducted entirely in the Russian language. RSVP required – contact JSS Director of Family and Senior Services, Maya Garbuz for more information and to register. This week:
Three Russian Jewish seniors will talk about their experiences during the WWII to the Russian-speaking community.
Nov
4
Fri
Nov 4 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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 or Hillel Rabbi Andrea Steinberger, with assistance from JSS Staff and UW-Hillel student volunteers.
Nov
7
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. This week:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Braised balsamic chicken, (veg option: Balsamic tofu), Basmati rice, roasted market vegetables (zucchini, squash, red onion), fudge brownies & fresh fruit
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Program: Dementia and the Aging Brain, Ellen Taylor – Dementia Care Specialist, Aging and Disability Resource Center
Nov
12
Sat
Several Madison women rabbis will describe their professional work in a variety of roles outside of leading a congregation, including JSS Director of Spiritual Care Rabbis Renee Bauer! Bonnie Margulis, and Andrea Steinberger will also participate in the panel discussion, which will be moderated by David Kopstein. More information at the Temple Beth El website here: https://www.tbemadison.org/event/swarsenskydvar
Nov
14
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. This week:
11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Lemon-Rosemary chicken, (veg option: Lemon-Rosemary tofu), roasted red potatoes & challah rolls, garlic green beans, fudge brownies & fresh fruit
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Monarch Butterflies and their Journey: Karen Oberhauser