The consecration of the new Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland, MA was attended by about 150 people. Almost all of the attendees participated in walking the perimeter of the grounds, stopping seven times for prayer. The cemetery provides 7200 grave sites for both Reform and Conservative families.
Touring the grounds of Beit Olam East Cemetery more than an hour before dedication ceremonies.
More than 120 people came via bus from remote parking.
Visitors walked the grounds of the new Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland.
Visitors at the new Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland, MA prior to dedication ceremonies.
Just moments prior to the consecration ceremony at Beit Olam East Cemetery, looking East.
Cantor Hollis Schachner (Temple Shir Tikva) and Rabbi Boaz Heilman during ceremony.
About 120 people were at the dedication of the Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland.
More than 120 people assembled at the Western prayer garden for a consecration service.
Several rabbis and cantors from throughout the region participated in the Nov. 7 ceremonies.
One by one, several speakers participated in consecration ceremonies at Beit Olam East.
More than 120 people braved temperatures in the 40s on Nov. 7 for the Beit Olam East consecration.
The consecration ceremonies were held on high ground at the west end of the new cemetery.
A beautiful overlook of the new cemetery during opening remarks by JCAM's Stan Kaplan.
Dozens of people gathered to participate in the consecration of Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland, MA, Nov. 7, 2010.
Rabbi Sally Finestone of Temple Or Atid in Wayland, MA was one of several rabbis participating in consecration ceremonies.
Stones from around Israel on display in the central prayer garden for the consecration event Nov. 7, 2010
Rabbi Neal Gold of Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland, MA was one of several rabbis participating in consecration ceremonies.
Steve Grossman, a longtime supporter of JCAM, was the featured speaker during the dedication and consecration service.
Special remarks during the dedication event were given by Steve Grossman.
JCAM Executive Director Stan Kaplan points out a feature to Rabbi Herman Blumberg whose vision years ago led to the original Beit Olam cemetery.
Stan Kaplan, executive director of JCAM, welcomes the more than 120 people during the dedication and consecration service.
Special blessings were offered by the assembled clergy at seven stops as visitors walked the perimeter of the new cemetery.
More than 100 participated in the perimeter walk around the new cemetery.
Most everyone participated in the "perimeter walk" as part of the ceremonies to consecrate the new cemetery.
Gathering at one of seven stops on the perimeter, prayers were offered to bless the new cemetery.
Stan Kaplan, Executive Director of JCAM, leads the hundred-strong participants in a perimeter walk.
Cantor Jodi Schechtman offered a prayer at the final of seven stops on the perimeter tour.
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Art for the kiosks that are available throughout the Beit Olam East Cemetery.
Walkways and roadways are sealed with beautiful gravel at the Beit Olam East Cemetery.
The west-end prayer garden in morning light at Beit Olam East Cemetery.
The western prayer garden in a peaceful corner.
Easterly view from the western prayer garden at the Beit Olam East Cemetery.
Easterly view from the western prayer garden at the Beit Olam East Cemetery.
Grave lot markers all in a row.
Fall colors are evident as the final touches go on at the Beit Olam East Cemetery.
The central prayer gardent ut the Beit Olam East Cemetery.
Early morning light bathes the eastern prayer garden at the Beit Olam East Cemetery.
The JCAM team prepares for the consecration ceremonies.
Work is nearly done at Beit Olam East Cemetery.
August 2010 – As the end of the month nears, construction on the new Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland, MA is heading into its final phases, with consecration now planned Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Noon – save the date! There will be a dedication service – details will be announced.
Beit Olam East is located just a stone’s-throw away from the existing Beit Olam Cemetery on 10 acres of beautifully serene rolling meadows. The Beit Olam cemeteries are the only Jewish cemeteries in Metrowest with an interfaith section, welcoming Jewish family members with a non-Jewish spouse. The Beit Olam cemeteries provide for separate sections in an equal, respectful and inclusive manner. To date, JCAM has sold approximately 1,400 sites. There are 7200 sites available.
August Progress Summary: Wide-angle panorama looking east from near the original Beit Olam Cemetery
Prayer garden (walls going up) taking shape at the west end nearest the original cemetery.
Close-up of the western-most prayer garden walls taking shape.
View looking west from the east end of Beit Olam East nearest the main entrance.
Loam is being spread as a finishing touch to the grounds in many places as perimeter landscaping also is being installed.
Support walls hold up a section of the new cemetery near the new entrance.
The top of the entry drive is finished and landscaped near the east end of Beit Olam East Cemetery.
Landscaping is giving the new Beit Olam East Cemetery shape near the main entrance.