of the deceased with photos and music
for guests to view while they are waiting
to see the family. The video tribute, along
with a DVD copy, is done complimentary
by the staff at Hebrew Memorial Chapel.
Services on different occasions have
included bagpipes, a Dixieland jazz band
and even an organist with a rendition of
"Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in Yiddish
with the family dressed in Tigers gear.
Hebrew Memorial Chapel's caring
staff also helps families with all of their
pre-arrangement needs as well. "With
our 100-year history, families can be
confident that we will, with G-d's help,
always be here for them when they need
us," Rabbi Levin said.
Executive assistant Elaine Klein agrees.
"After working for 25 years at Hebrew
Memorial Chapel, I am still inspired to
come in every day to help families in
their time of need and to make sure
their loved ones have a dignified burial.
I also enjoy working with my associates
because they are like my extended family,
and I know they really care."
With yesterday's traditions and today's
technology, Hebrew Memorial can meet
just about any family's needs. "This isn't
your grandparents' Chesed," Dube says.
"We, of course, treat the deceased in a
traditional manner — but our expertise is
in assisting the families to get through a
difficult time."
Everybody acknowledges that a
person died. Hebrew Memorial Chapel
understands that a loved one LIVED! ❑

Hebrew Memorial Chapel recently underwent a complete renovation.

Otto Dube, managing funeral director, and Rabbi
Boruch E. Levin, executive director

The small chapel is also available.

Caring For The Community

Hebrew Memorial Chapel hosts an
annual community service program
to highlight the dangers of texting
and driving in an effort to save lives.
Their tagline is "Don't Text And Drive,
We'd rather wait." Each year, Hebrew
Memorial Chapel takes over a go-
kart track and invites youth in the
community to drive the course while
texting "Be home soon." Through this
experience, young people learn the
dangers of even a short text.
To contact Hebrew Memorial
Chapel, call (248) 543-1622 or (800)
736-5033, visit HebrewMemorial.org ,
or email info@hebrewmemorial.org .

Pews in both chapels have been refinished.

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