Michael L. Rosenthal Appointed to the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center Board of Directors

Michael L. Rosenthal, owner and manager of Rosenthal Memorial Chapel, has recently been appointed to The Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) Board of Directors. The Purchase-based HHREC is an interfaith, not-for-profit organization serving Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties to spread knowledge about the Holocaust and its human rights lessons for today.

Pleasantville, NY (PRWEB) June 1, 2009 -- Michael L. Rosenthal, owner and manager of Rosenthal Memorial Chapel, has recently been appointed to The Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) Board of Directors. The Purchase-based HHREC is an interfaith, not-for-profit organization serving Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties to spread knowledge about the Holocaust and its human rights lessons for today.

Mr. Rosenthal is an expert in Jewish burial customs and traditions, as well as a variety of other funeral-related issues. He manages Rosenthal Memorial Chapel, which he established in 2006 in response to the need for an alternative to corporate-owned funeral homes.

"Michael is a wonderful addition to our Board," said Donna Cohen, Executive Director, HHREC. "His dedication to the community supports our mission of confronting hate and teaching tolerance."

Rosenthal, who also sits on the Board of the Men's Club at Westchester Reform Temple and on the Religious Services and Outreach committees, said that serving on the HHREC Board is a natural fit for him.

"We have a challenge in educating the public about tolerance and human rights. I am honored to have been chosen to serve on this prestigious Board and look forward to helping the HHREC make a difference in our community," Rosenthal said.

A graduate of SUNY/Hudson Valley Community College, Mr. Rosenthal holds an Associates of Applied Mortuary Science and lives in Hartsdale, NY. He is a member of Knights of Pythias, Yorktown Lodge, #859, a fraternal organization dedicated to creating universal peace.

About Rosenthal Memorial Chapel: Rosenthal Memorial Chapel, a Westchester County-based private, Jewish-owned and operated funeral home founded in 2006, was established in response to the need for an alternative to corporate-owned funeral homes. Employing a sensitive approach to the individual needs and preferences of families in their time of need, Rosenthal Memorial Chapel serves the Westchester County community with a range of funeral services, including casket selection, advanced planning, and cemetery and clergy coordination.

Rosenthal Memorial Chapel is located at 117 Washington Ave., Pleasantville, NY 10570. For additional information, visit www.rosenthalmemorial.com, email michael (at) rosenthalmemorial.com or call 914.773.0030.

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