About Us
The Beth Israel Difference
Since 1982, we have been honored to deliver healing experiences to the Boynton Beach community. We exist to serve the unique needs of every family. Learn our story. Lean on us. And let our expertise lead you through the best experience possible.
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We’re here to give you care and comfort as we help guide you through the planning journey.



Our Story
We've learned a lot about caring for families over the years. We realize that we aren't just caring for a loved one, but the entire family. People come to us during their most difficult times, and we respond with kindness, understanding and expertise. Our goal is to make everyone feel at home as we work with them to create a memorable service in honor of a beautiful life.

Serving the Jewish community since 1982
Beth Israel Memorial Chapel has proudly served the Jewish community since 1982, having started out with one funeral director and a staff of five. Today we employ seven full-time licensed directors and a support staff of more than 35 people, including 19 licensed pre-need counselors. Our expert staff have a combined 280 years of experience in the Jewish funeral services profession.

The preferred choice of notable rabbis
Beth Israel offers such a high level of compassion and service that the families who call on us don’t feel as if they are being treated like just another number. We are also the preferred choice of the area’s most notable and esteemed rabbis, many of whom have entrusted us with their own pre-arrangements.

Quality, sincerity and trust
Beth Israel has built its reputation on quality, sincerity and trust, and we pride ourselves on simplifying the funeral and burial process so that families can make all their arrangements at one convenient location. We help you create a uniquely personal service that is more than just a funeral, cremation or burial arrangement — it is a service that celebrates a life well lived.
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Our team
We're members of the local community who have many years of experience caring for families from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Families know they can count on us to provide them the comfort they need when they need it most.

David Jenkins
Managing Partner, Operatoins
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Claire Piché
Area Managing Partner, Operations
Claire Piché started her career over 15 years ago in the cemetery and funeral business as the receptionist at Beth David Memorial Gardens. Upon graduating with a degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida Atlantic University, she had plans to move on and utilize her degree, but NorthStar had a different path in mind and offered the position of General Manager over Beth David, followed 10 years later with an offer to be Area Managing Partner, Operations.
Claire developed a passion for the industry and welcomed the opportunity. When asked about her role, Claire said, “Being able to be that guiding light on a families dark day is a reward beyond comprehension and the relationships I build with the families we serve are irreplaceable.” Claire saves all the notes from families she has helped over the years and says, “It means the world when a family has come back weeks, months, or even years later just to say Hello!” It is a heartfelt reminder of the impact we make everyday.
As a Florida native, when she is not managing the day to day operations over four of NorthStar’s locations, she enjoys anything outdoors where the sun is shining. Architecture, art, the beach, boating, paddle boarding, new obsession of her Peloton, spending time with her family, friends and fur-babies, Chichi and Lola, are some of her downtime interests. Whenever she can, Claire loves to travel throughout the states and abroad. This career has taught her to stop and take life in and appreciate every moment because you never know what’s next and always remember to smile, because you never know who’s day you will change with one simple gesture.

Jonathan Duran
Regional Funeral Home Manager
Jonathan Duran was born in Bronx, New York, and raised in Central Florida. At the age of 18, he began his career in funeral service, where he provided compassionate care to families in the Central Florida area before relocating to South Florida in 2011 to attend mortuary school. That same year, he joined Levitt Weinstein Memorial Chapels.
Upon completing his internship and graduating from Miami Dade College in 2016, Jonathan worked as a Funeral Director for almost two years before accepting the position of Location Manager for Alexander Levitt Funerals & Cremations in 2019. Most recently as of July 2024, he brought his years of service to Palm Beach County where he serves as the Regional Funeral Home Manager for Beth Israel Memorial Chapel in Boynton and Delray. In his personal time, Jonathan enjoys being with his family, partner, and son

Gina Woods
Funeral Home Office Manager
As office manager at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, Gina has many years of experience in the accounting and administrative field, and in customer service.
She manages administrative staff at two Beth Israel locations, as well as the Beth Israel pre-need office, overseeing all bookkeeping and administrative functions.
“I help serve families in a most diplomatic way during their most difficult time,” Gina says. “I enjoy training and working with my staff in order to serve our families the best way possible.”

Ed Rusnak
Community Outreach Coordinator
Ed is our community outreach coordinator and funeral director with over thirty-five years experience in the industry and has been associated with Beth Israel Memorial Chapels since 2010.
One of Ed's most cherished volunteer roles was with his faithful certified therapy dog, Luigi, visiting patients and their families at Hospice By The Sea in Boca Raton for five years. In addition to his volunteer work at the hospice, Ed also lends his time to The Jewish Association of Residential Care of Boca Raton, FL golf fundraiser and the pro golf tournament at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, FL.
Ed's commitment to the community extends to his involvement with Temple Beth Tikvah in Greenacres, FL, where he serves on the board. He also volunteers with Trustbridge Hospice and has held leadership positions within The Jewish Funeral Directors of America, including past president and current executive board member. Ed is currently a member of Temple Anshei Shalom of Delray Beach, FL.
Ed continues to be a pillar of support and service within the Jewish community, exemplifying the values of compassion, dedication, and generosity.

Mark Beyo
Areas Sales Director & Sales Manager
Mark has been in the cemetery and funeral industry for more than 29 years, with most of his time spent in management. During this time, he has personally consulted with more than 10,000 families, helping each of them make pre-need arrangements that were customized and personalized just for them.
As the District Sales Manager for Eternal Light, Mark uses his vast experience to ensure that every person’s end-of-life wishes are honored, and all families are served in a professional and caring way at prices they can afford.
“We pride ourselves on never not having helped a family due to costs,” Mark says. “We find a way to give every family a personalized and meaningful service within their price range. I love that I’m part of a caring and dedicated team that helps families through what may be the worst day of their life – even if it's just by being there to help them make extremely emotional decisions.”
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What Families Are Saying
I felt my dad's celebration of life was handled beautifully by Temple Beth Is-rael. Jenny Adair was the best friend and coordinator there is to share my greif.
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It was a very well done, very professional and you took care of all the detail. Excellent job !!! Thank you.
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Greg treated us with compassion and was very professional in his handling of my mom’s wishes at a very sensitive time. I would definitely recommend Beth Israel
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Top notch professional
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Jenny Adair was exceptionally kind and compassionate. She looked after every detail and made certain that the family's wishes were all respected. Thank you.
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Thanks for your professionalism. Jenny Adair lead us through the process. Easy to talk to and super organized.
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