THE PILLARS OF COMMUNITY LIFE
KEY ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES
Margolin Hebrew Academy – Cooper Yeshiva of the South (MHA-CYOS)
Day School · Pre-K through Grade 12
MHA is the heart of the Orthodox community's educational life. A Pre-K through Grade 12 Orthodox Jewish day school with a dual Torah and General Studies curriculum, MHA serves families from across Memphis and attracts families who relocate specifically to give their children a quality Jewish education in an observant community.
390 S White Station Road, Memphis, TN 38117 · (901) 682-2400 · mhacyos.org
Baron Hirsch Congregation
Orthodox Synagogue · Shul · Mikveh · Eruv
One of the oldest and largest Orthodox congregations in the Mid-South, Baron Hirsch anchors the community's religious life. In addition to daily and Shabbat davening, Baron Hirsch operates the community mikveh (women's, men's, and keilim) and hosts the weekly status update for the Memphis Eruv, which is jointly administered and supported by all the Jewish communities, rabbis, and volunteers of Memphis. Led by Rabbi Ian Lichter.
400 S Yates Road, Memphis, TN 38120 · (901) 683-7485 · baronhirsch.org
Young Israel of Memphis (YIOM)
Orthodox Synagogue · Torah Learning · Community Programs
A traditional Orthodox congregation known for its warm Shabbos atmosphere, vibrant shiurim, and close community bonds. Led by Rabbi Akiva Males (also a Rebbe at MHA), YIOM hosts chaburot, community events, a food pantry, and regular programming for all ages.
531 South Yates Road, Memphis, TN 38120 · (901) 761-6060 · yiom.org
Kollel Torah MiTzion & Bat Ami Program
Israeli Torah Scholars · Adult Learning · Youth Programming
The Memphis Kollel brings Israeli Torah scholars and their families to live in Memphis, enriching the community with daily shiurim, one-on-one learning partnerships, and a living connection to Israel and Israeli Torah culture. The Bat Ami program connects MHA students directly with the Kollel families, creating meaningful relationships between Memphis and Israel.
Memphis Kollel
Torah Learning · Community Shiurim · Adult Education
The Memphis Kollel is dedicated to enriching and engaging the greater Memphis Jewish community with inspired Torah living and learning. The Kollel offers a robust schedule of shiurim and classes for adults at all levels, including Taste of Iyun (Sunday mornings), Tefillah Primer (Monday evenings), and Nesivos Shalom (Tuesday afternoons), as well as a Virtual Learning Center and Jewish Children's Library for families.
memphiskollel.org
Chabad of Memphis
Chabad-Lubavitch · Outreach · Education · Hospitality
Chabad of Memphis serves the wider Memphis Jewish community with an open-door policy for Jews of all backgrounds. Led by Rabbi Levi Klein, Chabad offers Shabbat and holiday programming, adult and youth education, outreach events, and warm hospitality for visitors and newcomers.
2570 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN · (901) 754-0404 · jewishmemphis.com
The Kosher Cache
Online Kosher Grocery · Local Pickup & Delivery
The Kosher Cache is an online kosher grocery store making it easy for Memphis families to order their favorite kosher groceries, snacks, baking supplies, and disposables. Orders are filled within 1–2 business days (excluding Shabbos and Yom Tov) and are ready for local pickup, or delivered for a small fee.
thekoshercache.com
Jewish Community Partners (JCP)
Federation · Social Services · Community Programs
Jewish Community Partners is the central federation serving all of Memphis's Jewish communities. JCP funds and coordinates a wide range of programs including care services for seniors, PJ Library for young children, camp scholarships, Israel travel grants, Holocaust education, community security, and interfaith relations. JCP's Choose Jewish Memphis initiative (myjewish901.org) serves as a directory and welcome resource for new community members.
6560 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN 38138 · (901) 767-7100 · jcpmemphis.org
