The Hebrew Free Burial Association (HFBA) is a non-profit organization based in New York City that is dedicated to providing dignified Jewish funerals and burials for indigent individuals, regardless of their financial means or religious affiliation. Since its establishment in the 1880s, HFBA has buried over 65,000 Jews who may have passed away in various circumstances, such as hospitals, nursing homes, or even on the streets.
Devoted to the ultimate act of lovingkindness, HFBA ensures that every Jew receives a traditional Jewish funeral, offering chesed shel emet to those who are unable to repay the kindness. With a commitment to caring for the dignity of the deceased, HFBA is the sole agency in the greater New York metropolitan area that focuses on providing this essential service.
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