01:30pm - 03:30pm  Jewish Cemeteries – Preserving a Critical Genealogical Resource (Note time change)

Speakers: Lewis Polishook, Jamie Cotel Cemeteries and gravestones are an important resource for genealogical research. Lewis A. Polishook, Director of the New York State Division of Cemeteries, and Jamie Cotel, Executive Director of the Community Alliance for Jewish-Affiliated Cemeteries (CAJAC), our speakers, will discuss the sometimes complicated issues surrounding cemetery regulation, oversight and maintenance, from both a governmental and community perspective. Mr. Polishook’s Division is part of the NYS Department of State in the executive branch. CAJAC represents the organized Jewish community’s efforts to preserve and rehabilitate at-risk cemeteries. They will also answer our questions regarding the preservation and management of ...