Beit Olam East Cemetery
Consecrated Nov. 7;
150 Attend Ceremony, Wayland, MA
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.
Early Visitors
Touring the grounds of Beit Olam East Cemetery more than an hour before dedication ceremonies.
Arriving by the Busload
More than 120 people came via bus from remote parking.
Exploring The Grounds
Visitors walked the grounds of the new Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland.
Comparing Notes
Visitors at the new Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland, MA prior to dedication ceremonies.
Sweeping View
Just moments prior to the consecration ceremony at Beit Olam East Cemetery, looking East.
A Warm Blessing
Cantor Hollis Schachner (Temple Shir Tikva) and Rabbi Boaz Heilman during ceremony.
Attentive
About 120 people were at the dedication of the Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland.
Crowd Assembled
More than 120 people assembled at the Western prayer garden for a consecration service.
Many Blessings Bestowed
Several rabbis and cantors from throughout the region participated in the Nov. 7 ceremonies.
The Lineup
One by one, several speakers participated in consecration ceremonies at Beit Olam East.
View from the Crowd
More than 120 people braved temperatures in the 40s on Nov. 7 for the Beit Olam East consecration.
Prayers from the Prayer Garden
The consecration ceremonies were held on high ground at the west end of the new cemetery.
Overview of Beit Olam East
A beautiful overlook of the new cemetery during opening remarks by JCAM's Stan Kaplan.
Consecration Ceremonies Held Nov. 7, 2010
Dozens of people gathered to participate in the consecration of Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland, MA, Nov. 7, 2010.
Rabbinical Blessing
Rabbi Sally Finestone of Temple Or Atid in Wayland, MA was one of several rabbis participating in consecration ceremonies.
Beit Olam Cemetery
Stones from around Israel on display in the central prayer garden for the consecration event Nov. 7, 2010
Rabbinical Blessing
Rabbi Neal Gold of Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland, MA was one of several rabbis participating in consecration ceremonies.
Special Remarks
Steve Grossman, a longtime supporter of JCAM, was the featured speaker during the dedication and consecration service.
Beit Olam East Celebrated
Special remarks during the dedication event were given by Steve Grossman.
Making a Point
JCAM Executive Director Stan Kaplan points out a feature to Rabbi Herman Blumberg whose vision years ago led to the original Beit Olam cemetery.
Welcoming Remarks
Stan Kaplan, executive director of JCAM, welcomes the more than 120 people during the dedication and consecration service.
Walking the Perimeter
Special blessings were offered by the assembled clergy at seven stops as visitors walked the perimeter of the new cemetery.
Crowd on the Move
More than 100 participated in the perimeter walk around the new cemetery.
Walking the Perimeter in Dedication
Most everyone participated in the "perimeter walk" as part of the ceremonies to consecrate the new cemetery.
Stop In the Northeast Corner
Gathering at one of seven stops on the perimeter, prayers were offered to bless the new cemetery.
Leading the Ceremonial Walk
Stan Kaplan, Executive Director of JCAM, leads the hundred-strong participants in a perimeter walk.
Final Stop On Tour
Cantor Jodi Schechtman offered a prayer at the final of seven stops on the perimeter tour.
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Final Touches Going On Beit Olam East
with Consecration on Nov. 7
October 25, 2010 – Read the full story as published in The Jewish Advocate this week (Oct. 29)

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.
Construction
at Beit Olam East Cemetery,
Wayland, MA In Final Phases
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.