Plaza Jewish Community Chapel EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY AT 212-769-4400

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Plaza is pleased to offer programs in your synagogues, community centers or religious schools. Classes are
also available on site at 630 Amsterdam Ave in New York.

Available programs:

Getting your House in Order

In this program for seniors or adult children, we discuss everything one needs to know about “being prepared.”

Jewish Beliefs and Rituals for Death and Dying

Part of Plaza’s mission is to provide programming and support to those giving end-of-life care: social workers, hospice and palliative care workers.

For Rabbinical and Cantorial students

Plaza hosts students and faculty to discuss the interface of the chevra kadisha, funeral chapel, cemetery, and government agencies.

For Hebrew and Day School students

Plaza is pleased to offer a one-hour program for B’nai Mitzvah students and college-bound seniors with their parents or educators, to take the mystery out of Jewish burial.

Where’s Grandpa?

Parents of young children are taught how to begin conversations with young children about the passing of an older relative.

Outreach Resources

Plaza is pleased to offer Kaddish cards, a “Prayers and Meditations” booklet, and other information in braille or large type. Working with the Jewish Braille Institute (jbilibrary.org) is an honor. We look forward to partnering with more organizations, serving members of our community with visual or hearing disabilities.

Exploring Judaism Classes

Plaza wants you to bring your classes for a tour and chat about this “life cycle” event. With your instructor, Plaza will provide a full tour of our facility with a history about Jewish burial. We will have a Shomer available to chat with and all classes will learn about Tahara. Please know our board of directors is comprised of clergy from all denominations and part of our mission is to educate and serve the entire Jewish community.

Professional Staff Support

Tailor made programs for Synagogue staff. Plaza is honored to guide those who deal with families when a death has occurred.

Fier-McFadden Jewish Funeral Director Fellowship

This Plaza sponsored program is designed to train selected men and women to become the next generation of Jewish funeral directors. We would give thoughtful consideration to any candidate recommended by local clergy.

Chevra Kadisha.

Plaza is ready to customize a Chevra Kadisha program for your congregation.

Call 212-769-4400 and speak with Stephanie Garry for more information

COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT:

Our primary concern is you, our community and our staff, especially when it comes to good health.

In keeping with Plaza’s mission of community awareness and concern, we will continue to provide all essential services in these times of uncertainty to accommodate your needs, but for the near term Plaza will only be conducting graveside funerals.

Other than the site of funerals being changed, all other functions of Plaza remain the same.

Plaza will accommodate all graveside funerals with a public memorial service to take place at a later date.

We will be fully staffed during this period, but we would suggest in keeping with maximizing everyone’s health, making all funeral and pre arrangements via phone or email.

We will do everything we can to accommodate you during this sensitive time while still providing the same quality of service you expect from Plaza.

Our concern is for you, our families, the community and our staff.

We want everyone to stay safe and healthy during this challenging time. Please know we are available 24/7 for any questions or concerns you may have.

Don’t hesitate to call us at 212-769-4400.

If you need more information please click on the below link

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

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