Adult Primary Care Associates Health Can, and Disease Prevention ) 1 4 S. i• i . Memorial Chapel), which runs Turover. They were so taken with the story that they waived any fees involved in erecting the foundation for the stone and other labor costs. The monument company approached offered to prepare the marker below their normal cost. Jonathan Dorfman called some of the other cemeteries and, in a stroke of serendipity, found that Paul Seville, general manager of Machpelah Cemetery in Ferndale, had just been talking to staff members about the unmarked graves at Machpelah. At the same time, Ralph Zuckman, executive director of Clover Hill Park Cemetery in Birmingham, also was discussing the same topic regarding his cemetery. Thus Kevod HaMet Society was launched. The organization wants to raise communal awareness about the unmarked grave situation. They hope, eventually, to send mailings to family members who can be traced to such graves through cemetery records. Meanwhile, the group encourages indi- viduals to look into their family burial records and says they will work with anyone who wishes to erect a memorial on a currently unmarked grave. When Dorfman contacted. the other Jewish cemeteries, all agreed to waive fees for bases and labor for those who wish to commemorate the unmarked graves of relatives. This means, said Dorfman, that instead of a typical charge of about $800 to install a mark- er, a family member would only pay about $200, the discounted price for the monument itself. The committee is looking for "angels" who may wish to underwrite expenses or sponsor monuments for the many deceased whose fami- lies cannot be traced — "a real mitzvah," Korelitz feels. Already, $500 has been con- tributed by an anonymous donor as seed money. Anna Korelitz's grave- . stone was erected and the unveiling held on Nov. 9. A dozen Korelitz family mem- bers attended. Jonathan Dorfman led the service, and Jay Korelitz delivered the eulogy. In it, Korelitz traced the source of erecting monuments to the memorial that patriarch Jacob erected on Rachel's grave in Bethlehem (Genesis 35:20). He spoke about all the family members in the current Korelitz family that Aunt Anna "missed out on," and described the changes in the world since her death, including medical advances that may have saved her life. "Today we unveil your pillar with your legacy," said Korelitz at the serv- ice. "May the anguished souls and minds of you and your parents be put to rest as we show you the respect that you deserve. In the name of the family of Anna Korelitz and in the presence of her family, we consecrate this monu- ment to her memory. May her soul be bound up in the bond of Eternal Life." Jim Korelitz, a nephew of Anna's from Connecticut, said, "I am pleased that this recognition and respect are being given to our aunt. Even a brief life from many years ago makes a con- nection and adds to the bonds of our heritage. I hope this unveiling will bring attention to similar situations so that all of our ancestors are properly honored and remembered." Jay Korelitz was satisfied. "It gave me a warm feeling, a feeling of closure," he says. "I'm hoping that if people see what I did, that may move them. People may know of relatives without matzayvot (grave markers). They can do it, too." ❑ 11111 CINDY 011N APRNAC: YSON APRN, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified LINDA URSO APIN, BC, (DE Adult Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified, Diabetes Specialist Caring, listening and taking time for our patients and their families are our top priorities! We promote wellness, prevent disease and effectively manage existing conditions. 248-351-3569 Diabetes Specialist Available School [ College Physicals Available 16711 W. 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Scott Gittleman presented four distinct plans to the Larkins, determined to capture their unique vision. "I compliment their persistence and patience," she remarked. And also their creativity, which inspired innovative touches such as a custom archway pocket door set in a column to section off the laundry room. Alas, no longer in their "Manhattan apartment," the happy Larkins are still the toast of the town, with exquisite new space to host large parties, and hostess, Karen, returning to gourmet cooking. While some take Manhattan, others take their dreams to Gittleman, who'll stop short of nothing to make them a reality. Just ask the Larkins. For further information on the Kevod HaMet Society, contact Jonathan Dorfman at (248) 406- 6000. 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