Tag: Memphis Jewish Seniors
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Memphis Jewish Federation, Jewish Foundation of Memphis Receive Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
By Emma Figarsky Memphis Jewish Federation and the Jewish Foundation of Memphis have both received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, which is the highest possible rating. Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Federation and Foundation are currently two of twelve Four-Star charities in the…
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Lion Behind the Pin: Dot Bilsky’s Commitment to Community
In a strangely disconnected year, Dot Bilsky has relied on her long affiliation with the Memphis Jewish Federation Lions of Judah as a way to stay connected to the people and places she loves in Jewish Memphis. “I became a Lion because my husband signed me up, and I am…
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Federation Launches New Young Adult Initiative with Clothing Sale
Momentum is swelling behind a group of young adults – some new to Memphis, others born and raised here – committed to Memphis Jewish Federation’s efforts to care for, connect, and engage Jewish people of all ages through a wide array of programs and services. Formerly known as YAD (the…
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Federation-Funded Programs Keep Seniors Connected During Self-Isolation
This Wednesday, we joined two online sessions with Memphis Jewish seniors, both supported by donor gifts made to Memphis Jewish Federation. First, we enjoyed the friendly conversation during the 12:00 P.M. daily Senior Lunch Bunch, followed by an interactive session with Jason Caplan’s Universal Language Room, which teaches non-verbal communication…
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Archive: Fogelman Family Service’s News From the Heart
Every Tuesday, we’ll share a story that spotlights the work of the Wendy and Avron B. Fogelman Jewish Family Service at the Memphis Jewish Community Center with News From the Heart. Browse these stories here. July 29- Shalom Shuttle: Always at Your Service April 28- (Above) Debra and Alex Saharovoch…
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Memphis Jewish Federation’s Senior Services Directory 2.0 Available in Print, Online
Launched in late 2017 under the leadership of Memphis Jewish Federation (MJF)’s Senior Services Collaborative (SSC), the Senior Services Directory quickly become a reliable resource for seniors and their caregivers in the Memphis Jewish Community. Packed with information about services, activities, and programming provided to area seniors and the important…
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Fogelman Jewish Family Service at the MJCC: Because We All Need Help Sometimes
By Audrey May Intake, Referral & Volunteer Coordinator – Wendy & Avron B. Fogelman Jewish Family Service at the Memphis Jewish Community Center Seniors and their caregivers can find it challenging to navigate through change. Someone has a serious illness. Someone stops driving. Someone has a fall and breaks a…
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Memphis Seniors Benefit from Generous Grant Awarded to Memphis Jewish Federation
Memphis Jewish Federation (MJF) was awarded with a generous grant from the Butler Snow Foundation to benefit vulnerable Memphis-area seniors. “We are thrilled and thankful to have been awarded this grant to address the dignity and wellness of seniors who receive services through two of our partner agencies – the…
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June and Bernard Garfinkel Create a Powerful Legacy with help of Jewish Foundation of Memphis
Creating a sound legacy plan, one that reflects your hopes and dreams, takes careful planning, and good advisors. That’s why in 1999 Bernard Garfinkel, of blessed memory, turned to the Jewish Foundation of Memphis and Executive Director Paula Jacobson to help guide him and his wife June through the process…
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Jewish Foundation of Memphis Kicks Off Year-Long 25th Anniversary Celebration with Latkes & Vodka
Twenty-five years ago, the Memphis Jewish community came together to create an organization that would work to ensure that our children and grandchildren would benefit from a thriving Jewish community. This invaluable resource evolved quickly into Jewish Memphis’s trusted partner in charitable giving, the Jewish Foundation of Memphis. The Jewish…