Thanksgiving 2020
By Joni Pico, JSS Case Manager
I want to share a memory of joining my grandma for a matinee thirty years ago. The setting was Fort Lauderdale, and the film was Avalon, written and directed by Barry Levison. Do you recognize this title about the Polish Jewish immigrant Krichnsky family that settled in Baltimore during the early twentieth century? Sam was one of four brothers, each striving for his share of the American dream.
As young immigrants, the brothers lay household wallpaper together and then some decades later wind up in the appliance business. Over the course of the film, each brother gradually grows older, marries and raises a family of his own. And, as it often goes in families, the brothers are typically there for each other. Be that as it may, sometimes things go wrong and then watch out! Resolving a conflict, large or small usually isn’t too much fun!
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VOLUNTEER REFUGEE MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
JSS has launched its new refugee mentorship program, Aljirani Madison, and is now seeking volunteers! From the Swahili “jirani - neighbor” and Arabic “aljar - neighbor”, Aljirani Madison is a 6-month long volunteering program that partners community volunteers with a local refugee individual or family to provide a warm welcome, companionship, and practical help. For a full description of the program please see the link below. For any further information, contact Sam Van Akkeren, sam@jssmadison.org. Please note: partnerships will meet digitally for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19.
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GOOD NEWS!
Transportation Program for Older Adults
JSS is excited to announce that we received a grant from Bader Philanthropies of Milwaukee to allow JSS to provide additional transportation support to older adults throughout Dane County, specifically focusing on those with fewer resources. When JSS cannot find a volunteer driver, trips to and from medical appointments, grocery stores and similar necessities will be made available for $8.00, round trip, with fee waivers available. We will use CarePool and taxis to provide this service throughout Dane County.
For transportation assistance, please contact us at 608-442-4081 or office@jssmadison.org. We will connect you with one of our social workers who will be happy to help you access this service. We thank Bader Philanthropies for their interest in our community.
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Upcoming JSS Program Topics Via Zoom
Thursday, December 3: Antarctica and water resources
Thursday, December 10: Energy issues and options
**Details TBA
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IMPORTANT! Sign Up to Deliver Chanukah Menorahs!
Celebrate the Festival of Lights by bringing some light to seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Volunteers deliver electric menorahs before the 1st night and pick up the menorah at the end of the holiday. The first candle is December 10th. Contact Paul Borowsky at 608-442-4083 or paul@jssmadison.org. Consider bringing some cheer to an older adult.
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Join JSS on Mondays for Schmoozing at 11am and
Yoga From A Chair at 11:30am
With Estelle Katz
Meeting ID: 406 575 567
Join by phone: (312) 626-6799, 406 575 567#
For questions, call Paul Borowsky at (608) 442-4083.
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JSS Client Wish List
- Treadmill -- for a client
- Electric Menorahs -- for older adults in assisted living.
- Gift cards to grocery stores (Pick 'n Save, Woodmans, Hyvee), Walmart, Target, and drug
Please contact Paul Borowsky at paul@jssmadison.org or (608)442-4083.
Thank you!
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To reach our office, call (608) 442-4081.
*Please leave a message, we check the voicemail frequently.
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Do you have a car you would like to get rid of???
Donate your car to JSS! The proceeds go directly to our programs.
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Jewish Federation of Madison Annual Meeting
Tuesday, November 24 at 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Please join the Jewish Federation of Madison on Zoom to celebrate the highlights and successes of the past year, honor their award recipients (Marla Becker, Yolanda Gorman, and Linda Reivitz), thank their outgoing board members, and elect the incoming board of directors and officers. The evening will also include a very special performance by Israeli-American cellist, conductor, and pedagogue Amit Peled and thank you to Deborah Minkoff who is completing a second term as president.
At this meeting, Linda Reivitz, former JSS Board President will be honored by the Jewish Federation of Madison with the Ben Minkoff Volunteer Service Award.
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Jewish Madison Community COVID-19 Resources
The Jewish Federation of Madison has created an online resource that posts ongoing information from all of our Madison Jewish organizations and synagogues, to provide you with a comprehensive listing for virtual worship services, Shabbat gatherings, holiday celebrations, classes, study and discussion groups, entertainment, activity resources, messages from our rabbis, support, resources available, and more - all in one place.
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