Bernstein Scholarship Fund
Wendy and Avron B. Fogelman Jewish Family Service (Fogelman JFS) at the Memphis Jewish Community Center is now accepting applications for the Bernstein Scholarship Fund.
In 2001, Nate and Minnie Bernstein set up the scholarship fund to assist Jewish students with educational expenses. Fogelman JFS has been administering the fund since its inception.
Once again there will be an open enrollment period beginning January 1 and ending March 31, 2026, during which time Fogelman JFS will be accepting applications for the fund.
If selected, recipients will be notified in May of the amount of their award and the awards will be paid to the applicant’s identified school. To be eligible, applicants must be Jewish and must reside in the Memphis area. Also, the funds must be used for educational expenses, and recipients of other scholarship funds administered by Jewish Community Partners are ineligible for this fund.
All disbursement checks will be made out to the educational institution that the student will be attending.
For more information about the Bernstein Scholarship Fund, please contact Fogelman JFS at (901) 767-8511.
Counseling
Our Licensed Professionals offer individual, family, and couples counseling for adults and adolescents. Counseling is provided on a sliding–fee scale based on the client's ability to pay.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Fogelman JFS at (901) 767–8511.
Emergency Assistance
We help individuals and families facing a crisis by offering assessment, case management, and financial assistance.
Fogelman JFS Newsletter and Brochure
We are excited to offer this e-newsletter as a way to connect with all of you, and the greater Memphis community! If you or a loved one would like more information about our services, or would like to volunteer, please contact Fogelman JFS at (901) 767–8511.
Inclusion and Diverse Abilities
Fogelman JFS Inclusion and Diverse Abilities programs offers a variety of services to those living with developmental and acquired disabilities and their caregivers. Fogelman JFS has a longstanding social group that is designed to enhance independence and quality of life through activities including: painting classes with Chany, Everyday Super Heroes torah study, Pickleball, yoga class with Colleen, movies, bowling, professional sporting events, community service activities, fine arts events, as well as advocacy support to those with legal or social difficulties. In addition, Fogelman JFS is also reaching out to teens and tweens who would like to form a social group of their own.
Fogelman Jewish Family Services provides professional, affordable and compassionate case management services to families with children of all ages. Our social worker will work with you and your family to feel empowered, to maximize the quality of your life, and help your child reach their full potential. The social worker will assess the child’s needs, develop individualized plans to meet those needs, help the family find services near where they live, navigate school and educational services, monitor the child’s progress, provide follow-up with family to ensure needs are met, and advocate for services and supports. Meeting will be conducted monthly to monitor progress and success.
Examples not limited to:
- Referrals to speech, occupational and physical therapists
- Referrals for Psychological Assessments
- Referrals for medication management
- Referrals for psychotherapy
- Social Skill Support and Training
- Behavior Modification Plans for home and schools
- Home and School Sessions
- Attend IEP/504 / school meetings
- Assist with understanding of State’s Disability Laws and Procedures
The services are offered based on an hourly rate.
For more information about our programs, call Fogelman JFS at (901) 767-8511.
Resource Center
No matter what you need, Fogelman JFS at the MJCC can be your first point of contact if you are seeking help. The Intake Coordinator will assess needs, provide information, and help community members access services at Fogelman JFS and elsewhere in the area. Referrals to community partners will be provided if needed.
Judy and Larry Moss Senior Services
Case Management
Fogelman JFS at the MJCC enhances the lives of seniors and helps older adults maintain the highest level of independence by providing case management and comprehensive support to them and their loved ones.
Kay & Allen Iskiwitz Shalom Shuttle
Professional drivers provide homebound senior community members with rides and door-to-door assistance for doctors’ appointments, grocery shopping, and more. Reservations must be made through Fogelman JFS.
Finestone Family Home Delivered Meals
Fogelman JFS can provide home-delivered meals to seniors in need while the MIFA congregate meal site at the MJCC allows those who can travel to eat with other members of the community.
Handy Helpers
Volunteers will assist homebound seniors with errands and light chores around the house.
Bikkur Chaverim (Friendly Visitors)
Volunteers regularly visit senior community members in their homes to provide companionship and socialization. Volunteers are needed. Contact Fogelman JFS to request a visit or to volunteer.
Staying in Touch
A volunteer-based program that matches homebound seniors with community volunteers who will regularly contact senior adults via telephone to check on their safety and well-being. In addition, the telephone assurance program can be mobilized in cases of emergency, like natural disaster, to check in on our senior adults.
Kay & Allen Iskiwitz Shalom Shuttle
Our experienced driver provides transportation to members of our Jewish community who are at least 60 years old as well as those adults of any age with special needs. Transportation is provided with door to door assistance for just $5 one–way to locations within Shelby County. Please note we are unable to accommodate those individuals in wheel chairs.
Pre–registration and reservations are required, and can be made by contacting Fogelman JFS at (901) 767–8511.