Welcome to JCAM
Restoration / Preservation / Continuity
Mission Statement
JCAM is a 501(c)(13) cemetery association for the Jewish communities of Massachusetts, while honoring the dead in accordance with Jewish religious practices, traditions and beliefs. JCAM is committed to the maintenance and security of the existing and abandoned cemeteries under its care and provides continuity of their operation. The preservation of JCAM cemeteries includes the maintenance of assets, archives and records. JCAM educates the public through heightened awareness of the social, cultural and historic elements of Jewish cemeteries in Massachusetts.
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Ways JCAM Helps the Community
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Purchasing a Final Resting Place / Planning Ahead
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Restoration and Cemetery
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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.
Cantor Alan M. Kritz, JCAM's Director of Field Services, was at the march for Israel in Washington D.C. yesterday. Over 300,000 people came out for the rally and we are thrilled JCAM was able to be part of this historic day. #israel #MarchForIsrael #Jewish
4As we continue to watch the horrific events unfold in Israel, there is an imminent need to raise burial funds in order to help the families of the thousands of victims murdered by Hamas. Please click the link to learn more and to donate.
These are photos from the "Gathering in Solidarity with Israel Under Fire" rally that was held yesterday on the Boston Common. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel and all Jews affected by this war.
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