News and Events
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...
Boston Preservation Alliance Presents Stewardship Recognition Award for Ohabei Shalom Cemetery Chapel Work
October 22, 2018 – The Boston Preservation Alliance tonight presented its Stewardship Recognition to The Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts (JCAM) for its work to preserve the Ohabei Shalom Cemetery Chapel in East Boston. This award is reserved for owners of...
Ohabei Shalom Chapel Restoration to be Recognized by Boston Preservation Alliance
July 16, 2018 – Today the Boston Preservation Alliance announced it will honor JCAM's efforts to restore and preserve the Ohabei Shalom Cemetery Chapel in East Boston with a Stewardship Recognition on October 22, 2018, according to Greg Galer, Executive Director....
Times of Israel features story on Ohabei Shalom Cemetery Chapel
Read Story here.
Five Cemeteries Joined the JCAM Family
Five Jewish cemeteries have merged into the JCAM family this year. Pride of Brockton Cemetery – Stoughton Mishkan Tefila Cemetery - Centre St., West Roxbury Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park - Centre St. West Roxbury Old Hand in Hand Cemetery - Centre St., West Roxbury New...
JCAM’s work to welcome immigrants to the area received some attention in The Boston Globe
New Grant Received for Ohabei Shalom Chapel Renovation
For the 2nd year in a row, the JCAM Charitable Foundation is the proud recipient of a $40,000 grant from the George B. Henderson Foundation for the final exterior restoration of the Ohabei Shalom Chapel in East Boston. The Ohabel Shalom Chapel is part of an ongoing...