News
12/20/2011
Kavod Holds Fall Meeting, Begins Celebration of Ten Years
KAVOD - The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels, held its fall meeting in conjunction with the 2011 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Chicago. In addition to handling normal business affairs, KAVOD began the celebration of its 10 year anniversary. Celebrating with 30 members from across the United States and Canada were Jim and Rosanne Doyle from Matthews Casket Division and Michael Watkins and Anna Bernfeld from NFDA.
Bernfeld, NFDA's Vice President of Member Relations, presented President Jason Goldstein with a plaque commemorating KAVOD's 10th Anniversary and their continued commitment to the Funeral Service Industry.
"We were all very surprised with the tribute, and we truly appreciate NFDA for recognizing us for our service. I am personally proud of a vision that started ten years ago for an association of independent Jewish Funeral Homes providing exceptional service to their communities and each other," Goldstein said.
KAVOD is growing into a worldwide association, receiving membership requests from all over the world. Members were also treated to a tour of the newest location of Chicago Jewish Funerals in Skokie, IL, by David Jacobson, the association's first president. KAVOD will continue its celebration in May with its Spring Meeting in Tampa, Florida.
7/23/2010
NFDA Announces Affiliation with KAVOD – Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is pleased to announce an affiliation with KAVOD – Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels, a network of independent, family-owned Jewish funeral providers.
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is pleased to announce an affiliation with KAVOD – Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels, a network of independent, family-owned Jewish funeral providers.
“Many of our members serve Jewish families in their community,” said NFDA CEO Christine Pepper, CAE. “Affiliating with KAVOD allows us to better connect our members with information and resources on Jewish funeral customs from an organization we see as an authority on these matters.” “In Hebrew, KAVOD means honor, respect, esteem, strong moral principles and a source of pride,” said Jason Goldstein, president of KAVOD, from Roth-Goldstein’s Memorial Chapel in Atlantic City, N.J. “These values are not unique to KAVOD members – we see them embodied in the way NFDA members serve families of all faiths and cultures. We are pleased to work with NFDA to share information and resources for the benefit of our respective members.” As affiliated organizations, KAVOD will be NFDA’s source for authoritative information about Jewish funeral customs. Wherever possible, when matters impacting KAVOD members are pending before Congress or regulatory agencies, NFDA will invite KAVOD representatives to assist in sharing information or testimony with federal leaders. KAVOD will send representatives to the annual NFDA Advocacy Summit, an event during which funeral directors from throughout the country meet with their elected representatives to discuss legislation that impacts the profession and those they serve. Every other year, beginning in 2011, KAVOD will hold its convention in conjunction with the NFDA International Convention & Expo. In turn, NFDA representatives will be invited to participate in KAVOD meetings.
3/16/2010
3/16/2010
Kavod offers tzedakah, support, and education to the Victor Centers for Jewish Genetic Diseases
As Kavod, The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels moves closer to their Spring Meeting in Aventura, FL in April, the organization has adopted the Victor Centers for Jewish Genetic Diseases as its’ charitable association for the 2010 year. The mission of the Center is to educate, screen and counsel healthy individuals who are at risk for being carriers of a gene for a number of Jewish genetic disorders. “We chose this association because the grandson of one of our members’ was greatly affected by a genetic disorder. After hearing ‘David’s Story,’ the association felt that it should adopt this charity to help them succeed in carrying out their mission. As Jewish funeral directors, we completely understand and support the benefit of counseling and education,” says Jason Goldstein, President. As part of this adoption process, Rabbi Aaron Melman of Congregation Beth Shalom of Northbrook, Illinois and representative of the Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders will be attending Kavod’s Spring Meeting to explain more about the association and how Kavod can help. For more information about the Victor Centers, please visit victorcenters.org.
10/29/2009
Kavod’s Fall meeting creates new relationships with NFDA and Selected Independent Funeral Homes and also unveil a new product with Matthews Casket Division
At its’ Fall Meeting, part of the NFDA Convention and Expo in Boston, Kavod – The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels had important conferences with Anna Bernfeld and John Fitch from NFDA and Rob Paterkiewicz and Thomas Broussard from Selected Independent Funeral Homes. These conferences were discussions on how each association can help with not only the independent Jewish funeral home, but how we can all assist the independent funeral home. The discussions were very productive and formed new relationships. Kavod honorary member, Richy Adlman, along with Matthews Casket Division, also unveiled their newest all wood construction casket called Kavod, designed exclusively for the association. The new casket which consists of a specific Kavod embroided panel, all wood perfection cut shell design with new all wood hinging system, all wood sliding front latches, a newly designed lid support with locking security system, and the availability of interchangeable panel designs, a first in the product line, will be offered starting late 2009 to its members. Kavod is proud and thankful to have been apart of the events in Boston and their newly formed relationships. Kavod will now look to April 2010 when they will hold their Spring Meeting in Aventura, Florida.
Kavod’s Fall meeting creates new relationships with NFDA and Selected Independent Funeral Homes and also unveil a new product with Matthews Casket Division
At its’ Fall Meeting, part of the NFDA Convention and Expo in Boston, Kavod – The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels had important conferences with Anna Bernfeld and John Fitch from NFDA and Rob Paterkiewicz and Thomas Broussard from Selected Independent Funeral Homes. These conferences were discussions on how each association can help with not only the independent Jewish funeral home, but how we can all assist the independent funeral home. The discussions were very productive and formed new relationships. Kavod honorary member, Richy Adlman, along with Matthews Casket Division, also unveiled their newest all wood construction casket called Kavod, designed exclusively for the association. The new casket which consists of a specific Kavod embroided panel, all wood perfection cut shell design with new all wood hinging system, all wood sliding front latches, a newly designed lid support with locking security system, and the availability of interchangeable panel designs, a first in the product line, will be offered starting late 2009 to its members. Kavod is proud and thankful to have been apart of the events in Boston and their newly formed relationships. Kavod will now look to April 2010 when they will hold their Spring Meeting in Aventura, Florida.
9/5/2009
KAVOD ELECTS NEW OFFICERS TO SERVE FROM 2010 –2013
Kavod - The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels is proud to announce the election of a new slate of officers to serve the association from January 2010 - January 2013. Their commitment and teamwork will help Kavod continue its growth as an international consultant on Jewish funeral burial practices. Congratulations to PRESIDENT: Jason Goldstein, Roth-Goldsteins' Memorial Chapel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, VICE PRESIDENT: Joyce Torchinsky, Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home, Washington, D.C.,TREASURER, Jay Mesnekoff, Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Amherst, New York, and SECRETARY: Jeff Friedman, Houston Jewish Funerals, Bellaire, Texas. These officers will be installed Wednesday October 28th in Boston, Massachusetts at Kavod's Fall Meeting, being held with the NFDA's International Convention and Expo. Also at the meeting, Kavod members will be strengthening their relationships with NFDA and Selected Independent Funeral Homes and discuss various issues concerning the funeral service industry.
KAVOD ELECTS NEW OFFICERS TO SERVE FROM 2010 –2013
Kavod - The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels is proud to announce the election of a new slate of officers to serve the association from January 2010 - January 2013. Their commitment and teamwork will help Kavod continue its growth as an international consultant on Jewish funeral burial practices. Congratulations to PRESIDENT: Jason Goldstein, Roth-Goldsteins' Memorial Chapel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, VICE PRESIDENT: Joyce Torchinsky, Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home, Washington, D.C.,TREASURER, Jay Mesnekoff, Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Amherst, New York, and SECRETARY: Jeff Friedman, Houston Jewish Funerals, Bellaire, Texas. These officers will be installed Wednesday October 28th in Boston, Massachusetts at Kavod's Fall Meeting, being held with the NFDA's International Convention and Expo. Also at the meeting, Kavod members will be strengthening their relationships with NFDA and Selected Independent Funeral Homes and discuss various issues concerning the funeral service industry.
5/20/2009
Learning and Educating: The Two Important Accomplishments of Kavod Members with Matthews Casket Division
Kavod - The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels are proud to announce another successful meeting that moves the organization forward as a consultant on Jewish funeral services. Held in York, Pennsylvania and sponsored by Matthews Casket Division, half of Kavod’s membership attended and were treated to a personal tour of the York Wood Plant by Bill Shaffer, Lisa Anderson, and Ray Hughes. The membership felt that the tour gave them a better understanding on the construction of a wood casket and more of an appreciation for the product. Besides the meeting of members, Kavod continued their discussion on the Future of Funeral Service with Doug Gober focusing on a family’s perception of the funeral director. Also in attendance representing Matthews were Joseph Bartolacci, President and CEO, Matthews International, James Doyle, Group President, Matthews International, Jay Diaz, Seminar Coordinator / Marketing, Matthews Casket Division, Yves Allard, Manager of Quality Control, Matthews Casket Division, and Richard Adlman, an Honorary Member of Kavod and "AWC" Market Manager, Matthews Casket Division. Now Kavod has begun their countdown to their Fall Meeting to be held Wednesday October 28th in Boston as part of the NFDA International Convention and Expo.
Learning and Educating: The Two Important Accomplishments of Kavod Members with Matthews Casket Division
Kavod - The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels are proud to announce another successful meeting that moves the organization forward as a consultant on Jewish funeral services. Held in York, Pennsylvania and sponsored by Matthews Casket Division, half of Kavod’s membership attended and were treated to a personal tour of the York Wood Plant by Bill Shaffer, Lisa Anderson, and Ray Hughes. The membership felt that the tour gave them a better understanding on the construction of a wood casket and more of an appreciation for the product. Besides the meeting of members, Kavod continued their discussion on the Future of Funeral Service with Doug Gober focusing on a family’s perception of the funeral director. Also in attendance representing Matthews were Joseph Bartolacci, President and CEO, Matthews International, James Doyle, Group President, Matthews International, Jay Diaz, Seminar Coordinator / Marketing, Matthews Casket Division, Yves Allard, Manager of Quality Control, Matthews Casket Division, and Richard Adlman, an Honorary Member of Kavod and "AWC" Market Manager, Matthews Casket Division. Now Kavod has begun their countdown to their Fall Meeting to be held Wednesday October 28th in Boston as part of the NFDA International Convention and Expo.
11/19/2008
KAVOD MOVES INTO THE FUTURE AS A RECOGNIZED JEWISH FUNERAL ORGANIZATION WITH FLORIDA MEETING
Kavod – The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels had a wonderful two day meeting in the warm sun of Hollywood, Florida. Besides handling organizational affairs, Kavod was honored to have Joseph Bartolacci, Chief Executive Officer and President, Richard Adlman, AWC Product and Sales Director, who was also elected an honorary member, and Steve Duffy, Vice President – Sales Midwest, all representing Matthews International. Doug Gober, also representing Matthews, made a wonderful presentation on the Future of Funeral Service. Kavod also welcomed, Bruce Jacobs from Your Funeral Advocate LLC, Cheryl Silvey, Marc Kamhi, and David Eaton from the Jet Blue Cargo Department, and John Bikus from Legacy.com. With this conference, Kavod strengthened its relationship with Matthews International, Legacy.com, and Jet Blue Airways and continues to grow as a national consultant on the Jewish funeral.
Kavod – The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels had a wonderful two day meeting in the warm sun of Hollywood, Florida. Besides handling organizational affairs, Kavod was honored to have Joseph Bartolacci, Chief Executive Officer and President, Richard Adlman, AWC Product and Sales Director, who was also elected an honorary member, and Steve Duffy, Vice President – Sales Midwest, all representing Matthews International. Doug Gober, also representing Matthews, made a wonderful presentation on the Future of Funeral Service. Kavod also welcomed, Bruce Jacobs from Your Funeral Advocate LLC, Cheryl Silvey, Marc Kamhi, and David Eaton from the Jet Blue Cargo Department, and John Bikus from Legacy.com. With this conference, Kavod strengthened its relationship with Matthews International, Legacy.com, and Jet Blue Airways and continues to grow as a national consultant on the Jewish funeral.
11/12/2007
THE NATIONAL INDEPENDENT JEWISH FUNERAL DIRECTORS (NIJFD) IS NOW KNOWN AS KAVOD - THE INDEPENDENT JEWISH FUNERAL CHAPELS
The National Independent Jewish Funeral Directors have become Kavod, the Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels. Kavod means “honor, respect, esteem, strong moral principals, distinction, and a source of pride.” It is with these words that this organization is dedicated to having the most elite family-owned Jewish funeral homes as part of its organization. Their members provide the absolute best service to the Jewish community and to our relatives in Israel. Kavod is recognized by such organizations as the International Conference of Funeral Service and the National Funeral Directors Association.
THE NATIONAL INDEPENDENT JEWISH FUNERAL DIRECTORS (NIJFD) IS NOW KNOWN AS KAVOD - THE INDEPENDENT JEWISH FUNERAL CHAPELS
The National Independent Jewish Funeral Directors have become Kavod, the Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels. Kavod means “honor, respect, esteem, strong moral principals, distinction, and a source of pride.” It is with these words that this organization is dedicated to having the most elite family-owned Jewish funeral homes as part of its organization. Their members provide the absolute best service to the Jewish community and to our relatives in Israel. Kavod is recognized by such organizations as the International Conference of Funeral Service and the National Funeral Directors Association.
