The MJHS History
The Four Brooklyn Ladies
MJHS was founded in 1907 by Sarah Webelovsky, Emma Rosenthal, Sarah Berlin, and Flora Grodin. You probably know them as the Brooklyn Ladies.
Seeing the plight of poor, elderly members of the Jewish community who were frail, had no family, and were in desperate need of loving kindness inspired them to found the organization that one day would become MJHS Health System. Based on the core Jewish values of compassion, dignity, respect, and a tradition of community service, the Brooklyn Ladies were determined to offer those struggling with access to quality health care a safe place to live.
Resilient and determined, the Brooklyn Ladies started their journey by going door to door, asking their neighbors for charitable support to bring their mission to life. With no donation too small, it was ultimately hard-working members of the community who provided the financial support needed to open our first nursing home, allowing them to care for these vulnerable members of their community.
As time passed and the needs and composition of the community expanded, MJHS has grown from caring for dozens of people in one small building among the tenements to thousands of New Yorkers from every race, ethnicity, orientation, military and financial status. Throughout, the mission to provide the highest quality care possible with compassion, dignity and respect has never wavered.
Nearly 120 years later, MJHS continues its mission as a well-respected not-for-profit health system that is committed to supporting, guiding and caring for at-risk members of our community by offering:
- Home Care
- Short-Term Rehabilitation
- Long-Term Care
- Care in our Centers for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Health Plans for Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries
If you’re interested in learning more about our services, please get in touch with us at 1-855-692-5058 or via our online form. We’re here to support you every step of the way and guide you as your care needs evolve.
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Supportive Resources
This section offers tips, insights, and resources to support you along the way. From managing day-to-day responsibilities to navigating the emotional aspects of caregiving—like understanding your own feelings and getting on the same page with family members—we’re here to provide guidance, encouragement, and understanding when you need it most.
Getting On The Same Page. The Family Meeting.
As a caregiver, you may often feel responsible for making all the health care decisions for your relative who is ill. This feeling comes from the great sense of love and responsibility you have towards your loved one. Including family members in conversations about treatment and goals will help facilitate discussions with the health care team and get everyone on the same page.
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Continuum of Care: The Importance of Seamless, Uninterrupted Care
Continuum of care often leads to improved overall health and reduced health care costs.
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Tips for Caregiving
If you are providing unpaid care to a frail family member or friend with a serious illness and are performing some or most of the following tasks—you are in a caregiving role.
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