The Dorfman Chapel
serving with dignity, sanctity and compassion
Phone: 248.406.6000

Community Programs

Programs Sponsored by The Dorfman Chapel

Listed below are a number of the community services The Dorfman Chapel sponsors.

Jewish Family Service Drop Off Site: With our Central location in the Jewish Community, the chapel is now a drop off site for items that will go to families in need. Jewish Family Service is an agency whose purpose is to provide social services and mental health services to families in the area. Many families need items such as, Baby Items, Personal Care items (shampoo, diapers, laundry detergent.. etc), Depends, Ensure supplement, Batteries, Smoke Alarms, Towels, Wash cloths and any household items such as soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, kitchen items, blankets and any fun items for kids. Please feel free to drop off any of these items at our office and we will be sure to forward them to Jewish Family Service.

Jewish Calenders: As part of our committment to the community, we offer Jewish Calenders at no charge. The calenders are adorned with beautiful works of Jewish Art and give the dates of all the Jewish Holidays for the upcoming year. Please feel free to stop in and ask for a calenders. Anyone in the community is welcome to one.

Bereavement Library: In November of 2001, The Dorfman Chapel opened one of the most complete bereavement libraries in the Country, with over 250 books covering all aspects of death and dying and coping with loss. In addition, there are several videos for both children and adults and workbooks that are given out free of charge to anyone who requests one. The library is not only for those suffering a loss; many of the books are for professional people who are in contact with bereaved people, such as hospice volunteers, social workers, psychologists, teachers, etc....
The library hours are from Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, and on Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. We are closed on Saturday and on Jewish holidays. There is no charge to borrow a book or video.

Yahrzeit Reminders: We send out annual yahrzeit reminders to anyone in the community. If you would like to receive an annual notice and you are not currently receiving a notice, please contact our office and supply us with the following information: name of deceased, date of death, yahrzeit date, your name and address. We will be happy to send you an annual notice.

Laminated Yahrzeit Calendars: Another item we offer at no charge is a laminated 20-year yahrzeit calendar. The calendar is personalized for each individual with the deceased's name, hebrew name, year of birth till year of death and the kaddish prayer is on the back in both English and Hebrew. If you would like a 20-year calendar please call our office with the above information and we will be happy to provide you with the calendar.

Speaking Engagements & Tours: Jonathan Dorfman is available to any organization or group to either speak on a wide array of subjects or to bring the group to The Dorfman Chapel for a tour and informative lecture on both the facility and Jewish Traditions that are followed from the time of death till burial. Many religious schools have scheduled tours for the children and any parents of the children who would like to accompany their children. To schedule either a speaking engagement or tour, please call Jonathan Dorfman to arrange a day and time.

Shiva Supplies For Out Of State Burials: In today's day and age, many families have residences in other states. When death occurs in another state, some families prefer to have a burial in that state, yet family members still reside in Michigan. In these situations, the local family still wants to sit Shiva locally for their family and friends. We will will gladly drop off any shiva needs, such as chairs, prayer books, coat rack and a seven day shiva candle to assist the local family with its needs. In addition, we can aid in the placement of any notices in either the local newspapers or Jewish News. This is again, part of our service to the community and there is no charge for this service. Simply call our office to arrange for any shiva house needs.

Magazines To Senior Centers: Our chapel currently provides on a weekly basis, magazine racks and magazines for several different centers and apartment complexes in and around Oakland County. The many different magazines are placed in the lobbies of the complexes and are utilized by the residents at their convenience.

Commonly used charities

If you are interested in making a donation to a charity, we have listed below a number of the charities, and their contact information, that have commonly been requested by our clients for memorium contributions. If available we also link to their website.

Charity name	Contact information
Jewish.Com has a list of Jewish charities and the ability to pass along donations to those charities by using the Jewish.Com site	The Jewish.Com Store donations
ACLU	The American Civil Liberties Union
Adat Shalom	Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Rd. Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 Phone: (248) 851-5100
ALS Assoc	ALS of Michigan 24359 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: (248) 354-6100
Alzheimers Art Quilt Initiative	The Alzheimers Art Quilt Initiative 1200 Creekwood Dr. Burton, MI 48509 Phone: (810) 637-5586
Alzheimers Assoc	The Alzheimers Association 20300 Civic Center Dr. Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48076 Phone: (248) 351-0280
American Cancer Society	The American Cancer Society 20450 Civic Center Dr. Southfield, MI 48076 Phone: (248) 663-3400
American Committee For The Weizmann Istitute of Science	American Committee For The Weizmann Institute of Science 6735 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 365, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 (248) 258-9890
American Diabetes Association	American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 Phone: 800-342-2383
American Heart Assoc	The American Heart Association 24445 Northwestern Hwy Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: (248) 827-4214 or 1-800-242-8721
American Liver Foundation	The American Liver Foundation 31700 W. 12 Mile Rd. Suite 201 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Phone: (248) 489-5400
American Lung Association	The American Lung Association 25900 Greenfield Rd. Ste. 401 Oak Park, MI 48237 Phone: (248) 784-2000.
American Red Cross	The American Red Cross 100 Mack Ave. P.O. Box 33351 Detroit, MI 48232 Phone: (313) 833-4440 Ext. 2500
American Stroke Association	The American Stroke Association 208 S. LaSalle St. Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: (888) 478-7653
Angela Hospice	Angela Hospice 14100 Newburgh Rd. Livonia, MI 48154 Phone: (734) 464-2223
Arthritis Foundation	The Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 96280 Washington, DC 20077 Phone: (800) 283-7800
Asthma and Allergy	Asthma and Allergy Foundation 17520 W 12 Mile Road, Suite 102 Southfield, MI 48076-1943 248.557.8050
Bais Chabad	Bais Chabad of Farmington Hills 5595 West Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322 Phone: 248-855-6170
Beaumont Hospice Fund	The Beaumont Hospice Fund 1200 Stephenson Hwy. Troy, MI 48098 Phone: (248) 743-9400
Beth Shalom	Congregation Beth Shalom 14601 West Lincoln Road Oak Park, Michigan 48237 Phone: 248.547.7970
Bnai Brith	Bnai Brith 6735 Telegraph Rd. Suite 304 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Phone: (248) 646-3100
Bnai Moshe	Bnai Moshe 6800 Drake Road West Bloomfield, MI, 48322 (248) 788-0600
Botsford Continuing Care Center	Botsford Continuing Care Center 21450 Archwood Circle Farmington Hills, MI 48336 Phone: (248) 477-7400
CARE House of Oakland County	CARE House of Oakland County 44765 Woodward Ave. Pontiac, MI 48341 Phone: (248) 332-7173
Chai Lifeline	Chai Lifeline 151 W. 30th St., New York, NY 10001 Phone: (877) CHAI LIFE
Childrens Hospital of Michigan	Childrens Hospital of Michigan 3901 Beaubien Detroit, MI 48201 Phone: (313) 993-8815
Childrens Leukemia Foundation	The Childrens Leukemia Foundation of Michigan 29777 Telegraph Rd. Suite 1651 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (248) 353-8222
City of Hope	City of Hope 1500 East Duarte Road Duarte, CA 91010
Congregation Beth Ahm	Congregation Beth Ahm 5075 West Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (248) 851-6880
Cranbrook Hospice Care	Cranbrook Hospice Care 281 Enterprise Ct. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 Phone: (248) 452-5300
Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America	The Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America 31313 Northwestern Hwy Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Phone: (248) 737-0900
Dor & P. Brown Adult Day Care	The Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program 6720 W. Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (248) 661-6390
Fresh Air Society	The Fresh Air Society 6735 Telegraph Rd. Suite 380 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Phone: (248) 647-1100
Friendship Circle	The Friendship Circle 6892 West Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: 248.788.7878
Gildas Club	Gildas Club 3517 Rochester Rd. Royal Oak, MI 48073 Phone: (248) 577-0800
Hadassah	Hadassah 5030 Orchard Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48323 Phone: (248) 683-5030
HAVEN	The Haven 2550 Telegraph Rd. Suite 111 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 Phone: (248) 334-1284
Heartland Hospice	Heartland Hospice 28588 Northwestern Hwy Suite 400 Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (248) 948-8228
Hillel Day School	Hillel Day School 32200 Middlebelt Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Phone: (248) 851-6950
Holocaust Memorial	The Holocaust Memorial Center 28123 Orchard Lake Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248)553-2400
Hospice Home of Farmington Hills	The Hospice Home of Farmington Hills 25911 Middlebelt Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48336 Phone: (248) 426-4000
Hospice of Michigan	Hospice of Michigan 400 Mack Ave Detroit, MI 48201 Phone: (313) 578-5000
Hospices of Henry Ford	Hospices of Henry Ford 1 Ford Place-5A Detroit, MI 48202 Phone: (313) 874-6000
Institute for Retired Professionals	Institute for Retired Professionals 15110 W. 10 Mile Rd. Oak Park, MI 48237 Phone: (248) 967-4030
JARC	JARC 30301 Northwestern Highway Suite 100 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Phone: 248-538-6611
Jewish Apartments & Services	Jewish Apartments & Services 15000 W. Ten Mile Rd. Oak Park, MI 48237 Phone: 248-592-1102
Jewish Community Center	The Jewish Community Center 6600 W. Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (248) 661-1000
Jewish Family Service	Jewish Family Service 6555 W. Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (248) 592-2300
Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit	The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit 6735 Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Phone: (248) 642-4260
Jewish Historical Society of Michigan	The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan 6600 W. Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (248) 432-5517
Jewish Home & Aging Svcs	Jewish Home and Aging Services 6710 W. Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: 248-661-2999
Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network	The Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network 6555 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 248-592-2687.
Jewish Senior Life	Jewish Senior Life 6710 W. Maple Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: 248-661-2999
Jewish Vocational Service	Jewish Vocational Service 29699 Southfield Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 Phone: (248) 559-5000
Jewish War Veterans	The Jewish War Veterans 7400 Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Phone: (248) 855-5085
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation	The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 24359 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: (248) 355-1133
Kadima	Kadima 15999 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Second Floor Southfield, MI 48076 Phone: (248) 559-8235
Karmanos Cancer	The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute 4100 John R - VEO1FS Detroit, MI 48201 Phone: 248-351-1850 Ext. 7600
Karmanos Hospice	The Karmanos Cancer Institute Hospice 24601 Northwestern Highway Soutfield, MI 48075 Phone: (248) 827-7722
Kids Kicking Cancer	Kids Kicking Cancer 645 Griswold St., Suite 444 Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: (313) 557-0021
Leader Dogs for the Blind	The Leader Dogs for the Blind P.O. Box 5000 Rochester, MI 48308 Phone: (888) 777-5332
Leukemia and Lymphoma	The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1421 E. 12 Mile Rd. Madison Hts., MI 48071 Phone: (248) 582-2900
Lighthouse Hospice	Lighthouse Hospice 24293 Telegraph Rd. Southfield, MI 48034 Phone: (248) 799-6130
Lupus Alliance	The Lupus Alliance 26507 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 Phone: (586) 775-8310
Make a Wish Foundation	The Make A Wish Foundation 230 Huron View Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Phone: (800) 622-9474
Mazon	Mazon 1990 South Bundy Dr. Suite 260 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Phone: (310) 442-0020
Mich Humane Society	Michigan Humane Society 30300 Telegraph Rd. Suite 220 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Phone: 248-283-1000
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research	The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research P.O. Box 780 New York, New York 10008 Phone: (212) 509-2390
Michigan Jewish Aids Coalition	The Michigan Jewish Aids Coalition 30161 Southfield Rd. Ste. 102 Southfield, MI 48076 Phone: (248) 594-6522
Multiple Sclerosis	The National Multiple Sclerosis Society 21311 Civic Center Dr. Southfield, MI 48076 Phone: 248-350-0020
Myasthenia Gravis Association	The Myasthenia Gravis Association 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: (248) 423-9700
NAAMAT USA	NAAMAT USA 25900 Greenfield Rd. Ste. 205D Oak Park, MI 48237 Phone: (248) 967-4750
Nat. Jew. Med. Research	The National Jewish Medical Research Center PO Box 17169 Denver, CO 80217 800-423-8891 x1590
National Council of Jewish Women	The National Council of Jewish Women 26400 Lahser Rd. Ste. 306 Southfield, MI 48033 Phone: (248) 355-3300 Ext. 0
National Kidney Foundation	The National Kidney Foundation 1169 Oak Valley Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: (800) 482-1455
Northwest Child Rescue Women	The Northwest Child Rescue Women 6910 Pebble Creek Woods Dr. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (248) 626-1357
Odyssey Health Care	Odyssey Health Care & Hospice 25925 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 102 Southfield, MI 48033 Phone: (248) 356-5070
Orchards Childrens Services	Orchards Childrens Services 30215 Southfield Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 Phone: (248) 258-0440
Ort America	Ort America 6735 Telegraph Rd. Ste. 150 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Parkinsons Foundation	The National Parkinson Foundation 1501 N.W. 9th Ave. Miami, FL 33136 Phone: (800) 327-4545
Shaarey Zedek	Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Road Southfield, Michigan 48034-2079 Phone: (248) 357-5544
St. Johns Hospice	St. Johns Hospice 37650 Garfield Rd. Clinton Twp., MI 48036 Phone: (586) 723-9580
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital	St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Phone: (800) 805-5856
Susan G. Komen for the Cure	Susan G. Komen For The Cure P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309 Phone- 1.877.GO.KOMEN (1.877.465.6636)
Temple Beth El	Temple Beth El 7400 Telegraph Road Bloomfield Hills, MI. 48301 Phone: (248) 851-1100
Temple Israel	Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323 Phone: (248) 661-5700
Temple Shir Shalom	Temple Shir Shalom 3999 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 Phone: (248) 737-8700
The Anti-Defamation League	The Anti-Defamation League 25800 Northwestern Hwy Ste 980 Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: (248) 353-7553
The LUNGevity Foundation	The LUNGevity Foundation 2421 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 Phone: (773) 281-LUNG
The Salvation Army	The Salvation Army 16130 Northland Dr. Southfield, Michigan 48075 Phone: (248) 443-5500
The Shul	The Shul in West Bloomfield 6211 Quaker Hill Drive West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322 Phone: 248-788-4000
Trees In Israel c/o The Jewish National Fund	Trees in Israel c/o The Jewish National Fund 78 Randall Ave. Rockville Center, New York 11570 Phone: (800) 542-TREE
UNICEF	UNICEF 333 East 38th St. New York, New York 10016 Phone: (800) 4UNICEF
VNA Hospice	VNA Hospice of Michigan 25900 Greenfield Rd. Oak Park, MI 48237 Phone: (248) 967-8365
Yad Ezra	Yad Ezra 2850 W. 11 Mile Rd. Berkley, MI 48072 Phone: (248) 548-3663