News and Events
2023 Summer Sales Promotion
Our Summer Sales Promotion has Arrived.
JCAM’s Annual Book Burial
You are invited to participate in a unique community event! JCAM's Annual Book Burial
Celebrating Our Diversity Together
As you know, on Sunday, November 6th, the Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts held its first multicultural, community event at our historic Ohabei Shalom Cemetery on Wordsworth Street in East Boston called “Celebrating Our Diversity Together.” The event was a...
(JCAM) Dedicates First COVID-19 Memorial
The Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts (JCAM)Dedicates First COVID-19 Memorial Memorial honors the stories of those lost during the pandemic and their loved ones For immediate Release - 7/16/2020 Boston, MA—In a peaceful corner of Boston, a new granite...
Save the Date Now
Join us for an important community-wide event on the critical issue of "Securing our Jewish Cemeteries."
Pre-High Holiday Memorial Service – Baker Street
This year we will hold the first memorial service at the Baker Street Cemeteries in West Roxbury. The service will be at the Independent Pride of Boston cemetery. Rabbi David Grossman of Temple Shalom of Hull will officiate at 11:00 a.m.
JCAM Mitzvah Days – Community Genizah
Looking for Hebrew readers (adults & teens) to assist in sorting through mounds of sacred materials prior to book burial. Need people to help box items, discard items not deemed “Shemot”. This is a 2-part event. Friday 9/13 9-11 a.m. & Sunday 9/15 1-3 p.m....
BOE Pre-High Holiday Memorial Service at the Legacy Wall
This year we will hold the service at the Beit Olam East Legacy Wall instead of the original Beit Olam. Rabbi Louis Polisson of Congregation Or Atid will officiate at 11:00 a.m.
Annual BOE Walking Tour & Sale – 2-4 p.m. – Wayland
In recognition of JCAM’s 36th year serving Greater Boston’s Jewish Community, we are extending to participants our double “Chai” discounts.
JCAM Mourns the Loss of Long-Time Friend and Supporter: Century Bank’s Marshall M. Sloane
JCAM Appoints New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts (JCAM) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Jamie Cotel as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective April 8, 2019. JCAM Appoints New Executive Director Newton, MA - The...
Check out this wonderful article about JCAM in the Jewish Journal!
Last week, one of JCAM’s cemeteries, Workmen’s Circle Cemetery in Melrose, was vandalized. JCAM strongly encourages the public to reach out to either JCAM at (617)-244-6509 or the Melrose Police Department with any information regarding these hate crimes.
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