Hebrew Free Burial Association

Hebrew Free Burial Association

Address:
125 Maiden Lane, Unit 5B
New York, NY 10038

Contact:
Andrew Parver
Director of Operations
212-239-1662 (Phone)
212-239-1981 (Fax)
aparver@hebrewfreeburial.org

Description of Organization:

The Hebrew Free Burial Association (HFBA) devotes its resources to performing chesed shel emet (the ultimate act of lovingkindness- for the deceased who are unable to repay the kindness). It is the only agency in the greater New York metropolitan area dedicated to assuring that every Jew, regardless of financial means or religious affiliation, receives a dignified, traditional Jewish funeral and burial.

Bnai Mitzvah Projects or Volunteer Opportunities offered by the organization for children ages 11 - 13:

Cemetery Clean-Up — Volunteers help us maintain and beautify Silver Lake Cemetery on Staten Island — All equipment is provided for.

Offer family volunteer opportunities?

yes