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Welcome to the Jewish Federation of Madison 

 

 Jewish Federation of Madison has been helping enrich Jewish life and assisting those facing hardship here at home and around the world since 1940.

Strengthening Our Local Community

Jewish Federation of Madison helps support more than 20 essential local programs and agencies including; Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Jewish Community Campus, University of Wisconsin Hillel, Chabad at UW, Jewish Burial Association of Madison, and Jewish Social Services.

Supporting International Relief

Through its overseas partners, Jewish Federation of Madison also helps provide rescue, relief, and development programs and services to Jewish communities in need in Israel and 70 other countries including, including the former Soviet Union, Latin America, Africa, and Central and Eastern Europe.

Enriching Madison Jewish Life

The Federation provides and supports a wide variety of educational and recreational activities and resources in our community including, Hilde L. Mosse Gan HaYeled Preschool, Camp Shalom, Midrasha Hebrew High School, and Community Programming for all ages.

Our Mission is to inspire, build, and sustain vibrant Jewish life by fostering diverse opportunities to connect at every age and mobilizing our community in common purpose in Madison, Israel, and around the world.

Upcoming Events

 

Active Jewish Adults (50+) Breakfast & Hike

Wednesday, May 14, 9:30-11:30 AM

McCarthy Youth & Conservation County Park

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Salute Israel Day & Tree Planting

Sunday, June 1, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Goodman Jewish Community Campus

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PJ Library Shavuot Celebration 

Sunday, June 1, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Goodman Jewish Community Campus

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FEDERATION NEWS

YEAR IN REVIEW | 2024: Take a look at some of the amazing moments we created and the impact of your support.

MONDAY MORNING NEWS for 4/21/2025: Read our weekly email on upcoming Jewish Federation of Madison and Community events and announcements

SUMMER/FALL 2024 NEWSLETTER: Learn about the latest happenings, initiatives, and updates from our program staff, leadership, and funded partner agencies in our inaugural newsletter.

WORLD JEWISH NEWS

Two writers offer strikingly different views of the ‘state of the Jews’

May 18, 2025

Trump names 4 Orthodox rabbis among advisors of his new Religious Liberty Commission

May 16, 2025

Jewish mayor of Providence says he was ‘disheartened’ by Palestinian flag flown at City Hall

May 16, 2025

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