Independent Benevolent Society of Albany - Jewish Cemetery Who We Are The Independent Benevolent Society incorporated with the State of New York in 1915 continues its 100 year objective to perpetually operate and maintain a Jewish cemetery and provide a suitable and decent burial for its deceased members. The societys chapel and cemetery located on Fuller Road in Albany New York has had a long relationship serving the Jewish community of New Yorks Capital District beginning in 1843 as the Society of Brotherly Love and later in 1855 becoming the Hebrew Benevolent Society. Call Now Membership At the age of 18 those of the Jewish faith regardless of synagogue affiliation or nonaffiliation are eligible for membership. Upon attaining membership each member in good standing is entitled to an assigned plot and additional benefits under the organizations constitution.