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About The Mausoleum

Reform Synagogue | Boca Raton, FL

Mike Sirowitz, Mausoleum Director at the Beth El Mausoleum, a reform synagogue located in Boca Raton, FL

Meet Our Mausoluem Director

Mike Sirowitz, a native New Yorker, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey.

In addition to helping you with your arrangements at our reform synagogue, Beth El Mausoleum, Mike can assist with anything additional you may need – arranging an appointment with a licensed Social Worker to help you and your loved ones during the grieving process, connecting you with hospice, or providing information on bereavement support groups, elder care law firms, funeral homes or social services agencies.

Meet Our Mausoleum Director

Mike Sirowitz, a native New Yorker, had the opportunity to retire early and relocate to Boca Raton in 2017. He immediately joined Temple Beth El, and became a valued member of the temple community. So much so that he agreed to “unretire” and become the Beth El Mausoleum Director when the opportunity arose.  Since then, Mike has helped countless people throughout the South Florida Jewish community with their end-of-life arrangements at the reform synagogue, Beth El Mausoleum. Through his kindness and expertise, he has earned the reputation as a warm and caring individual who is honored to help families and individuals every step of the way on what may be a difficult journey.

In addition to helping you with your arrangements at our reform synagogue, Beth El Mausoleum, Mike can assist with anything additional you may need – arranging an appointment with a licensed Social Worker to help you and your loved ones during the grieving process, connecting you with hospice, or providing information on bereavement support groups, elder care law firms, funeral homes or social services agencies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Since Abraham purchased the Cave of Machpelah as a burial place for Sarah, it has been a sacred tradition for Jews to be laid to rest either in or on hallowed ground. This is in accord with the widespread Biblical and post-Biblical custom of burying the dead in niches cut into the walls of a cave (Genesis 23:9), leaving no question that the Mausoleum at Temple Beth El is firmly within Jewish tradition.

The Beth El Mausoleum has many affordable options, and is comparable to other choices in the area. Interest-free financing is available. A Mausoleum Advisor will help to select the best, most affordable option for your needs.

Yes. There are many beautiful spaces that can be purchased for use by future generations.

Many options are available, either at Temple Beth El or on the grounds of the Beth El Mausoleum.

A Beth El Mausoleum Advisor can provide guidance on the role of clergy, choosing an appropriate place for the service, funeral homes, and Jewish traditions and rituals and putting all of your financial arrangements into place.

Jewish Star photo taken from Beth El Mausoleum, Used to showcase the About Our Reform Synagogue Page
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Since Abraham purchased the Cave of Machpelah as a burial place for Sarah, it has been a sacred tradition for Jews to be laid to rest either in or on hallowed ground. This is in accord with the widespread Biblical and post-Biblical custom of burying the dead in niches cut into the walls of a cave (Genesis 23:9), leaving no question that the Mausoleum at Temple Beth El is firmly within Jewish tradition.

The Beth El Mausoleum has many affordable options, and is comparable to other choices in the area. Interest-free financing is available. A Mausoleum Advisor will help to select the best, most affordable option for your needs.

Yes. There are many beautiful spaces that can be purchased for use by future generations.

Many options are available, either at Temple Beth El or on the grounds of the Beth El Mausoleum.

A Beth El Mausoleum Advisor can provide guidance on the role of clergy, choosing an appropriate place for the service, funeral homes, and Jewish traditions and rituals and putting all of your financial arrangements into place.

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Beth El Mausoleum, the only mausoleum in the United States built on synagogue grounds, provides a final resting place among those who share the values, traditions and beliefs of Jewish heritage.

Two people walking into Beth El Mausoleum, located in Boca Raton, FL on the Temple Beth El site, a reform synagogue.
Hours Of Operation
The Beth El Mausoleum offices are open:

Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

The Indoor Mausoleum is open:

Monday-Thursday
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday 
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday
Closed for Shabbat

Sunday
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

The Beth El Mausoleum will be closed:

New Year’s Day,  Easter,  Labor Day,  Thanksgiving Day,  Christmas Day

Hours Of Operation

The Beth El Mausoleum offices are open:

Monday-Thursday, from 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

Friday, from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

The Indoor Mausoleum is open:

Monday-Thursday, from 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

Friday, from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Sunday, from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

The Beth El Mausoleum will be closed on the following five secular holidays:

New Year’s Day

Easter

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Couple walking with Rabbi Greg Weisman from Temple Beth El Schaefer Family Campus to the Beth El Mausoleum

Plan Ahead

Planning ahead is the greatest gift you can give your loved ones.

Couple meeting with the Beth El Mausoleum Director

Immediate Need

A sudden passing can be overwhelming if plans have not been made in advance. There are many decisions and arrangements that must be made.

Bench in the Breezeways of the Beth El Mausoleum

Sacred Spaces

Gated, private and semi-private spaces are available in many locations at the Beth El Mausoleum.