Building on Our Tradition
In May 2021 our Chevra Kadisha began operating from our new south building. Designed specifically for our unique needs, the facility includes our Tahara room, a dedicated Shomer/family space, library and offices.
Learn MoreChesed Shel Emes is a non-profit burial society - Chevra Kadisha - mandated to prepare members of the Jewish community for burial according to tradition. Each person is treated with the same consideration and respect. No one is refused service due to financial hardship.
Learn MoreOur facility on Main Street and Magnus Avenue comprises two adjacent buildings: an historic chapel that was built in 1947; and a new south building where Tahara, ritual preparation of the deceased, takes place.
Our Chapel
In May 2021 our Chevra Kadisha began operating from our new south building. Designed specifically for our unique needs, the facility includes our Tahara room, a dedicated Shomer/family space, library and offices.
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Our digital database of deceased records stretches back to 1994. We also have a searchable digitized archive of tomes predating this.
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Yahrzeit is a Yiddish word meaning "year's time", and refers to the Hebrew anniversary of the date of death.
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