Jay Bernstein

Jay Bernstein

Attorney At Law

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Trial Attorney at KIRSCH STONE & MORGAN

  • Education

    • University of Pennsylvania

      1984 - 1984
      Russian Studies

      Learned Russian language for trips to aid human right refugees in the Soviet Union. Student struggle for Soviet Jewry ( NJ Director). Smuggled in supplies and medicine and Hebrew books through the iron curtain to Refusniks in Moscow, Leningrad, Kiev, Tashkent. (1982-1985)

    • University of Rochester

      1980 - 1984
      Bachelors degree history, political science, neuroscience

      Activities and Societies: Director human rights campaign for Soviet Jewry, President jewish student union, Director WRUR FM news department, Public Relations Director ( CODE )-Committee on disarmament education.

    • Syracuse University College of Law

      1985 - 1988
      Doctor of Law (J.D.) International Law and Legal Studies

      Activities and Societies: President and New York delegate: JLS ( Jewish Law Students Society ); Director- Human Rights Project, SU Hillel

    • Brandeis University

      1982 - 1983
      Hiatt institute Jerusalem anthropology, intellectual history, political science Junior year abroad Hyatt Institute Jerusalem Israel

      Activities and Societies: organize tutorial program for poor youth center in Jerusalem Israel

  • Experience

    • KSM NEWARK NJ

      Apr 2005 - now
      Attorney At Law

      Trial Attorney. Human RightsWorkers' Compensation and Social Security disability. Fighting for The basic human right: medical treatment and surgery for New Jersey's working poor. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Worker's Compensation attorney

    • GLEN ROCK VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS

      Aug 2017 - now
      Emergency Medical Technician

      To Aid Suffering humanity, provide basic first aid and ambulance response to Glen Rock NJ and neighboring towns. EMT-B.Volunteer Vice President 2nd 2018-2023. Recording Secty. 2023-2025.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Workers' Compensation Attorney

      NJ Supreme Court
      Dec 2007
    • Emergency Medical Technician, Basic

      NEW JERSEY BOARD OF HEALTH
      Aug 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jay Bernstein
      Certificate of Commendation - Graduation - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Board of Chosen Freeholders, Bergen County, NJ Jun 2017 "Certificate of Commendation Honoring Jay Bernstein in Honor & Recognition of your Graduation from the Bergen County Emergency Technical Services Training Center (EMT) and in appreciation of your service and dedication to the Residents of Bergen County."Presented June 28th, 2017. (with my Mom present!!!)
    • Awarded to Jay Bernstein
      Presidents Volunteer Award President Barak Obama, President of the United States Jun 2012 Special Presidents Volunteer Award; - Teaching Disadvantaged Youth, Citizens Schools, Newark N.J. -Teaching Newark NJ middle school and elementary school children the Wonders of Astronomy; Students in Newark participated, under the direction of Jay Bernstein, in Real computer, hands on live research through direct link to Nasa space solar-satellite imagery, via zoo universe, and Oxford University; to help early warning of Coronal Mass Ejections, massive geo magnetic plasma storms of particles… Show more Special Presidents Volunteer Award; - Teaching Disadvantaged Youth, Citizens Schools, Newark N.J. -Teaching Newark NJ middle school and elementary school children the Wonders of Astronomy; Students in Newark participated, under the direction of Jay Bernstein, in Real computer, hands on live research through direct link to Nasa space solar-satellite imagery, via zoo universe, and Oxford University; to help early warning of Coronal Mass Ejections, massive geo magnetic plasma storms of particles from the Sun, bombarding earth, that could cripple electronic grids, power-plants, communication satellites, etc... Show less
    • Awarded to Jay Bernstein
      State Proclamation in Honor of the September 11th Legal Defense Program Volunteers Chief Justice Deborah T. Poritz, NJ Supreme Court and Governor James E. McGreevey, New Jersey Dec 2002 NJ Mass Disaster Legal Response Program, NJ Bar Association; co founder, Jay H Bernstein. Award for organizing Pro Bono Aid to victims and families of 9/11 National tragedy and Terror Attack, presented by the Chief Justice NJ Supreme Court to Jay H. Bernstein; signed by the Hon. James E. McGreevey, Governor of New Jersey, December 26, 2002, in a ceremony at the NJ Bar Assoc. Headquarters.
    • Awarded to Jay Bernstein
      Volunteer Commendation for Volunteering in Israel, during Gulf War 1991. Sar El. State of Israel. Minister of Defense, Moshe Arens, State of Israel. Jan 1991 To Bernstein, Jay. "In deep appreciation for your service in Israel during the Gulf War. January - February 1991. By coming and working with us you put dedication before personal safety. For This We Are Grateful.-Minister of Defense. Moshe Arens. IDF -Chairman of Sar El. General Davidi. IDF 1991
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Legal Intern

      Issued by Office of The Judge Advocate General
      Office of The Judge Advocate GeneralAssociated with Jay Bernstein
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Israel Defense Forces
      Israel Defense ForcesAssociated with Jay Bernstein
    • Legal Intern

      Issued by Peace Corps Sherut L' Am Israel
      Peace Corps Sherut L' Am IsraelAssociated with Jay Bernstein
    • Pro Bono Counsel/ Founding Member: mass disaster response program

      Issued by New Jersey State Bar Association on Apr 1996
      New Jersey State Bar AssociationAssociated with Jay Bernstein
    • Trumpet Player

      Issued by GLEN ROCK POPS ORCHESTRA on May 2009
      GLEN ROCK POPS ORCHESTRAAssociated with Jay Bernstein
    • Legislative Aide

      Issued by United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Jun 1982
      United States House Committee on Foreign AffairsAssociated with Jay Bernstein
    • Member Of The Supervisory Board

      Issued by VOLUNTEERS FOR ISRAEL on Dec 2007
      VOLUNTEERS FOR ISRAELAssociated with Jay Bernstein
    • Volunteer

      Issued by City of New York on Jan 1989
      City of New YorkAssociated with Jay Bernstein
    • Teacher

      Issued by Citizen Schools on Jan 2010
      Citizen SchoolsAssociated with Jay Bernstein
    • Art Docent/ Science Docent

      Issued by Glen Rock Board of Education on Jan 2005
      Glen Rock Board of EducationAssociated with Jay Bernstein
    • Den Leader

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Jan 2005
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Jay Bernstein