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Steven Dranow

A variety of educational programs are available to meet the needs of your organization. To schedule your event contact us or call 845-356-8600.

An engaging speaker, Funeral Director and immediate past President of the JFDA*, Steven Dranow holds the attention and piques the curiosityof his audience as he shares his expertise.

* Jewish Funeral Directors Association

 

 


COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:


The Jewish Life Cycle - The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning

An engaging speaker, New York State licensed Funeral Director and JFDA Past President, Steven Dranow knows how to capture the attention and pique the curiosity of his audience.

Graduating Summa Cum Laude and Valedictorian from the American Academy Institute of Funeral Service, Steven Dranow has been active in Funeral Service for over 20 years. His professional expertise, first hand knowledge and outgoing manner has demonstrated time and again the benefits to those who have attended his programs.

Steven Dranow's presentation of The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning Is included in the yearly Life-Cycle curriculum of several local synagogues. He has also been a featured speaker at the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, New Jersey-West Hudson Council Regional Outreach Seminar, Traditions for Transition.

Download brochures from this seminar on The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning: How to Plan a Funeral

If you would like Steven Dranow present this seminar to your organization, please call Hellman's at 845-356-8600.


Escape School
www.escapeschool.com
Teaches your children to Be SMART Not SCARED
Hellman Memorial Chapels is proud to have brought the 1st Escape School program to Rockland County in 1998. Since then, literally thousands of children and adults have been "Escape School Trained".

Escape School was founded by Bob Stuber, a former California police officer who devotes his time teaching and training others to teach his methods of abduction prevention.

In 2001 Hellman Memorial Chapels joined forces with Rockland County Sheriff Walter Famular and the CARE program. This combined safety program traveling through the Rockland County school districts not only offers Escape School training, but digital photography of participating children through Sheriff Famular's CARE program.

If you would like information in bringing this award winning program to your organization, please call Hellman's at 845-356-8600


Smart & Safe Seniors
www.smartandsafe.com
Smart & Safe Seniors is a unique, long-term comprehensive senior safety program developed by Bob Stuber to enhance the quality of life of seniors.

The program covers such topics such as:

  • How to avoid cons and scams
  • How to protect yourself while shopping
  • How to protect your home
  • How to think like a criminal
  • How to avoid home invasions
  • How to be smart, not scared
  • How to protect yourself while traveling

This program has been presented through the JCC-Y, New City, NY and several local senior citizens organizations.

If you would like information in bringing the Smart & Safe Seniors program to your organization, please call Hellman's at 845-356-8600.


Toys for the Holidays

Hellman Memorial Chapels is honored to be a drop-off point for the Rockland Family Shelter Toys for the Holidays program. Your gifts will be distributed through the Rockland Family Shelter to abused woman and their children, and survivors of sexual abuse. Your gifts WILL make a difference!


Jewish Wall Calendars

Calendars become available yearly in August. This is a full 12 month wall calendar with Hebrew dates, illustrated with Jewish works of art, lists candle lighting times, and all Jewish Holidays. Click here to request your copy.


Free Publications

Take a look through these free publications to help guide you through the funeral process:

  • Grief and Loss
  • The Jewish Funeral Guide
  • Mourners Handbook for Shiva
  • Funeral Etiquette
  • How to Explain Death to Children, by Rabbi Earl A. Grollman, D.D.
  • Prayers and Meditations
  • Understanding SSI/Medicaid and Pre-paying a Funeral


Free Downloads
The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning How to Plan a Funeral:


Jewish Funeral Directors of America
Hellman Memorial Chapels
15 State Street
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 356-8600

Hellman-Garlick Memorial Chapels
1300 Pleasantville Road
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 762-5501