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
7
Fri
Capitol Lakes Shabbat
Nov 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Capitol Lakes Shabbat @ Premier Room at Capitol Lakes

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.

Nov
10
Mon
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Nov 10 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus @ Beth Israel Center

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 schedule for this week:

11:00 am -11:30 am: Yoga from a chair
11:30 am -12:15 pm: Roasted chicken w/ harissa (Veg option: quinoa stuffed butternut squash), mashed potatoes , mixed veggies, challah rolls, fruit salad & dessert
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Marc Fink & Karlos Moser: Oboe & Piano

Nov
13
Thu
Jewish Grief Support Group
Nov 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Jewish Grief Support Group @ JSS Main Office

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
17
Mon
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Nov 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus @ Beth Israel Center

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
Memory Cafe
Nov 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Memory Cafe @ JSS Main Office

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.

Jewish Grief Support Group
Nov 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Jewish Grief Support Group @ JSS Main Office

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
Oakwood Shabbat
Nov 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oakwood Shabbat @ Nakoma/Westmoreland Room at Oakwood Village

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
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Nov 24 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus @ Beth Israel Center

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
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus
Dec 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Lechayim Lunchtime Plus @ Beth Israel Center

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
Jewish Grief Support Group
Dec 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Jewish Grief Support Group @ JSS Main Office

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.