Jewish Federation of Madison

Farewell from our Israeli Shlichim: Shlomit & Tal

Dear Jewish Community of Madison,

We can’t believe it’s been two years since we first came to Madison, and that now it is time to say goodbye and go back to Israel. It feels almost impossible to sum up two years in a couple of paragraphs, but we will try. Before we came to Madison, we d…

A Note: Hava Nagila Jewish Community Picnic

The Hava Nagila Jewish Community Picnic has been a long-standing summer tradition over the years. It has provided a great opportunity to showcase our Jewish community organizations and enjoy a fun, relaxing time together. As we headed into planning for this year, we heard a lot of feedback t…

Meet New Midrasha Director: Kendra Sager

I feel honored and privileged to take on the role of Midrasha Director. This program has a tradition of excellence and is part of the fabric of the Madison Jewish community. I am excited to be a part of this important work. I’ve spent the summer meeting with parents and teachers as well as…

Statement on the Tragedy at Chabad of Poway

We are horrified and heartbroken by the attack on Shabbat at Chabad of Poway near San Diego. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and loved ones, as we stand in support with the Jewish communities of Poway and San Diego. The rising tide of anti-Semitism cannot go unchecked, and w…

Statement on the Tragedy in New Zealand

We are devastated by the senseless hate-filled terror attack targeting two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. Our Jewish community mourns the tragic loss of 49 innocent lives. We know all too well the price of terrorism, racism, and hatred.

No person should ever have to fear a…