Jewish Community Links
- Beth Israel Center
Beth Israel Center is a welcoming, traditional, egalitarian congregation with deep roots in Madison. The nearly 300 families of Beth Israel Center represent widely diverse backgrounds yet share a belief in the importance of preserving traditional Jewish practice in a modern context.
- Chabad
Chabad of Madison is dedicated to serving the Jewish community throughout Madison, Dane County, and all of South-Central Wisconsin, with Ahavat Yisrael – an unconditional love and concern for every Jew.
- Goodman Aquatic Center
Located in Verona, The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Aquatic Center is a favorite swim spot for both the general and Jewish communities. The pool’s six 25-meter lanes make it great for competition and lap swimming. And the zero-depth entry makes it easy for small children and those with wheelchairs or special needs to enter.
- Hillel at the University of Wisconsin
Hillel at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is home to over 5,000 Jewish students on campus and provides programs and activities for the campus community at large.
- Jewish Federation of Madison
Jewish Federation of Madison is part of the Jewish Federations of North America, a worldwide humanitarian network that serves millions of Jews and non-Jews everyday around the world. As part of the Federation community, Jewish Federation of Madison has been helping enrich Jewish life and assisting those facing hardship here at home and around the world since 1940.
- Jewish Social Services of Madison
Caring. Connections. Solutions: While JSS remains rooted in Jewish traditions, our services are non-sectarian, reaching people of all ages, backgrounds and lifestyles. You can come to JSS regardless of your financial means, because most of its services are delivered without charge.
- Shaarei Shamayim
Congregation Shaarei Shamayim is a growing community of over 100 households dedicated to the thoughtful, joyful celebration of Judaism. Affiliated with both the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation and Aleph: Alliance for Jewish Renewal.
- Temple Beth El
Temple Beth El is a vibrant Reform congregation of 700 families serving the community through services, educational opportunities for youth and adults, and a wide range of social and recreational programs. TBE is also home to Madison Community Jewish Day School.
School Sponsors
- Bagels Forever
In 1973, the bagel had arrived. Bagels Forever opened its first retail bagel bakery on University Avenue and brought the famous New York-style bagel to the college town of Madison, Wisconsin.
Today Bagels Forever bagels are sold in grocery stores throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. The original bakery is still here, inviting visitors who drive down University Avenue to try any of our infinitely delicious bagel varieties.
- Cha Cha Tea
We want tea to be a fun, affordable and tasteful daily ritual; with an aim to promote a healthy lifestyle by bringing high quality, organic and fair trade loose teas into your home and office. Shop online or visit our retail partners, see our website for Wisconsin locations.
- Cupcakes A-Go-Go
At Cupcakes-A-Go-Go we believe in making a virtue of necessity. Everyone needs sugar to live, so why not have it in the form of a hand-crafted, ultra-decadent cupcake that is delicious to eat and beautiful to look at? We are artisanal cupcake bakers whose mission is to maximize the cupcake experience for gourmands of
all ages.
- Rubin’s Furniture
98 years of Rubin’s Furniture! That’s a very long time. Almost a century ago, Ben Rubin came to Madison, Wisconsin from Russia and opened the very first Rubin’s Furniture.
Rubin’s worldwide pursuit and acquisition of the finest available contemporary furniture design and manufacturing has been the bedrock of their success.
Customer satisfaction is always the primary goal at Rubin’s Furniture, always striving to ensure that the customer will be more than satisfied.
- Seafood Center
Offering an ever-changing variety of the world’s finest fresh seafoods (with an eye on sustainability) flown in to satisfy your epicurean desires. Knowledgeable fishmongers provide first class customer service and give you exactly what you need.
- Vom Fass
VOM FASS translates literally as ‘from the cask’, and this is the core concept of the brand. Often described as an Aladdin’s Cave for food and drink lovers, or a candy store for grown-ups, VOM FASS stores house the nation’s widest, cask-borne selection of the finest fruit vinegars, exquisite oils, selected wines, exclusive liqueurs and an incredible choice of spirits, all bought from the cask.
- Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Madison is proud to offer the highest quality organic and natural foods. Each day our Team Members strive to provide the best customer service to ensure each guest has an unforgettable shopping experience. We pride ourselves on the finest organic and local produce selection, outstanding ethical meat and seafood, a cornucopia of Wisconsin and imported cheese, and beer and wine from around the world (and right down the road, this is Wisconsin after all!). Come on by our deli for a savory selection and peruse our fabulously made bread baked fresh in the store daily. In addition to all the great food, we carry all natural quality supplements and cruelty free body care.
- Yahara Bay Distillers
A small batch distillery located in Madison specializing in spirits like vodka, whiskey, gin, brandy, rum and more.
Proprietor and Chief Distiller, Nick Quint, is a man dedicated to his passion — that of crafting fine spirits from the best products Wisconsin has to offer. Coming out of retirement to pursue this vision, Nick studied at Michigan State to learn the art of the still (which by the way came from Germany and was assembled piece by piece with his own two hands.)
