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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

Wisconsin Jewish Legislative Day

Wednesday, April 23, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Madison, WI

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Community Yom HaShoah Service and Program

Wednesday, April 23, 7:00 pm

Temple Beth El

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Active Jewish Adults (50+) Breakfast & Hike

Wednesday, May 14, 9:30-11:30 AM

McCarthy Youth & Conservation County Park

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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 4/7/2025: 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

Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus arrests

Apr 21, 2025

Larry David’s ‘My Dinner with Adolf’ essay skewers Bill Maher’s meeting with Trump

Apr 21, 2025

Ben Shapiro, Emily Damari among torch lighters for Israel’s Independence Day ceremony

Apr 21, 2025

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