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.

Sep
25
Wed
AA Group at Beth Israel Center
Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Jewish Social Services is proud to announce the formation of a new Alcoholics Anonymous group hosted at Beth Israel Center. Hosting a recovery group in a Jewish space is an important step for the Jewish community’s work to destigmatize substance use disorder and welcome individuals and families facing this illness.
The group will be open to anyone in recovery or with the desire to stop drinking or using, whether or not they are part of the Jewish community. It will be listed at MAICO as “The Mound Street Meeting” – you can visit their website at https://aamadisonwi.org/
No registration required. Contact Rabbi Renee with any questions at rabbi@jssmadison.org.
Sep
27
Fri
Rosh Hashanah Tea at Oakwood Village
Sep 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come join us for a special Rosh Hashanah celebration at Oakwood Village with Rabbi Renee Bauer. Family and friends welcome! Light refreshments will be served.

Sep
29
Sun
Immigrant Town Hall
Sep 29 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Immigrant Town Hall @ Catholic Multicultural Center

Join us for this community gathering that will bring together non-profit agencies, political leaders, immigrants and refugees to learn about all levels of government. Great food will be provided and kids are welcome. We will have interprets available in Arabic, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, and Swahili.

Presented in conjunction with Catholic Multicultural Center, Dane County Office of Immigration Affair, Open Doors For Refugees, League of Women Voters of Dane County, and Literacy Network.

Sep
30
Mon
Lechayim
Sep 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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 for this week can be found below:

Monday, September 30

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/ tomato balsamic, (Veg option: seared tofu w/ tomato balsamic risotto), sweet potato mash green bean & three onion saute, challah rolls, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Zioness Movement: Ingrid Reis-Glass

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 $4.50 is suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $17.20 for those younger than 60 years old.

Oct
2
Wed
AA Group at Beth Israel Center
Oct 2 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Jewish Social Services is proud to announce the formation of a new Alcoholics Anonymous group hosted at Beth Israel Center. Hosting a recovery group in a Jewish space is an important step for the Jewish community’s work to destigmatize substance use disorder and welcome individuals and families facing this illness.
The group will be open to anyone in recovery or with the desire to stop drinking or using, whether or not they are part of the Jewish community. It will be listed at MAICO as “The Mound Street Meeting” – you can visit their website at https://aamadisonwi.org/
No registration required. Contact Rabbi Renee with any questions at rabbi@jssmadison.org.
Russian Series – Russian Folk Music
Oct 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Russian Series - Russian Folk Music @ Oakwood West - Westmoreland Room

Our Fall 2024 Russian Series will bring together a wide variety of cultural programming geared towards Russian-speaking children. These events take place in the Russian language.

In this lesson the kids will get acquainted with Russian folk instruments, listen to their sound and even learn to play on them. They will listen to the sounds of baía, Damra, balalaika and mandalinka, play on drums, spoons and other musical instruments, as well as participate in an improvised orchestra. At the end of the class, children will be able to sing folk songs from ancient times.

Oct
9
Wed
AA Group at Beth Israel Center
Oct 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Jewish Social Services is proud to announce the formation of a new Alcoholics Anonymous group hosted at Beth Israel Center. Hosting a recovery group in a Jewish space is an important step for the Jewish community’s work to destigmatize substance use disorder and welcome individuals and families facing this illness.
The group will be open to anyone in recovery or with the desire to stop drinking or using, whether or not they are part of the Jewish community. It will be listed at MAICO as “The Mound Street Meeting” – you can visit their website at https://aamadisonwi.org/
No registration required. Contact Rabbi Renee with any questions at rabbi@jssmadison.org.
Oct
10
Thu
Yom Kippur Study Session
Oct 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Yom Kippur Study Session @ Chapel at Capitol Lakes

Please join us for a study session at Capitol Lakes Retirement Home! JSS Rabbi Renee Bauer will lead discussion and study on the topic of Yom Kippur. The title of the session is, “Why is Yom Kippur the Most Joyous Day of the Year?” Please join us!

This event will be held in the Chapel (ask the front desk through Main Street entrance for directions to the Chapel).

Oct
14
Mon
Lechayim
Oct 14 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Lechayim @ Beth Israel Center

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 -12:00 am: Blood pressure screening with Lori Edelstein
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Smoked BBQ brisket, (Veg option: Stuffed bell peppers), roasted potatoes, fried corn w/ sautéed onions & peppers, challah rolls, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: “Our Vanishing Heritage: the Remnants of Jewish Life in Poland” with Beth Wortzel

If you would like a meal, contact us 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 $4.50 is suggested, but please only pay what is comfortable for you. The cost of the meal is $17.20 for those younger than 60 years old.

Masks are optional at our host site, Beth Israel Center. Some individuals will wear masks indoors, especially when in proximity to people they do not live with or know well. As members of a supportive, loving community, we respect that each of us will take precautions we deem necessary and encourage all to be sensitive to the needs of others.

Oct
16
Wed
AA Group at Beth Israel Center
Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Jewish Social Services is proud to announce the formation of a new Alcoholics Anonymous group hosted at Beth Israel Center. Hosting a recovery group in a Jewish space is an important step for the Jewish community’s work to destigmatize substance use disorder and welcome individuals and families facing this illness.
The group will be open to anyone in recovery or with the desire to stop drinking or using, whether or not they are part of the Jewish community. It will be listed at MAICO as “The Mound Street Meeting” – you can visit their website at https://aamadisonwi.org/
No registration required. Contact Rabbi Renee with any questions at rabbi@jssmadison.org.