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Who We Are

The Independent Benevolent Society, incorporated with the State of New York in 1915, continues its 100 year objective to perpetually operate and maintain a Jewish cemetery and provide a suitable and decent burial for its deceased members. The society's chapel and cemetery located on Fuller Road in Albany, New York has had a long relationship serving the Jewish community of New York's Capital District, beginning in 1843 as the Society of Brotherly Love and later in 1855 becoming the Hebrew Benevolent Society.

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Membership

At the age of 18 those of the Jewish faith, regardless of synagogue affiliation or non-affiliation are eligible for membership. Upon attaining membership, each member in good standing is entitled to an assigned plot and additional benefits under the organization's constitution.

The Society's initiation fees are based on the age of the applicant at the time of joining. All members receive burial benefits.

Two meetings are held each year, open to the entire membership, ensuring their needs and the needs of the organization are met.

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Memorial Day Service

To honor those who have served our country, a Memorial Day service will be held on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 10AM.

Remembrance Service

All graves on the Independent Benevolent Society cemetery are visited annually in conjunction with the society's "Remembrance Service" held before the High Holidays. The 2024 service will be held at our chapel on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 10AM. All members, family and friends are invited to attend.

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Contact Info

Address

260 Fuller Rd Albany, NY 12203

Phone

Lawrence Schechter, President (518) 786-6279

Howard Schechter, Cemetery Co-Chair (518) 229-8115