Beth El Cemetery
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1939 |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°12′42.12″N 96°2′34.08″W / 41.2117000°N 96.0428000°WCoordinates: 41°12′42.12″N 96°2′34.08″W / 41.2117000°N 96.0428000°W |
| Type | Jewish |
| Owned by | Beth El Synagogue |
| Size | 3 acres |
| Find a Grave | Find A Grave |
| The Political Graveyard | Political Graveyard |
The Beth El Cemetery is located at 4700 South 84th Street (84th and "L" Streets) in Ralston, a city that is south of Omaha, Nebraska.[1][2][3]
History
Beth El Synagogue bought land for the cemetery in 1927, and the cemetery was opened in 1939.[2]
The cemetery is part of the Conservative community of Omaha. It is a medium-sized cemetery that is situated on three acres.[4]
In May of 1999, the Etta and Harold Epstein Family Chapel of Remembrance was dedicated on the grounds, enabling congregants to hold indoor services at the cemetery.[4]
Notable burials
- Edward G. Robinson (1893–1973) Romanian-born American actor, а popular star during Hollywood's Golden Age
- Johnny Rosenblatt (1907–1979) Mayor of Omaha (1954–1961). Rosenblatt Stadium was named after him
- Edward Zorinsky (1928–1987) American politician. He served as a Democratic U.S. Senator from Nebraska from 1976 until his death in 1987. He was the first Jewish person elected to statewide office in Nebraska[5]
- The cemetery also has graves for Jewish soldiers and officers from Omaha who were killed in World War I, World War II, and other wars[6][7]
See also
- History of the Jews in Omaha, Nebraska
- List of cemeteries in Omaha
- History of Omaha
- Jewish cemeteries
References
- ↑ "Cemetery and Burial Information". Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "United States > Nebraska NE > OMAHA: Douglas and Sarpy Counties". International Jewish Cemetery Project. International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS). Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Golden Hill". Graveyards of Omaha. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Cemetery". Beth El Synagogue. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ↑ "Edward Zorinsky". Find A Grave. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- ↑ "War Casualties". Central High School Foundation. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "WWII Veterans: Memories of the Jewish Midwest (Volume 12 - Summer 2003/5763)". Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
External links
- Beth El Synagogue (Omaha, NE) - cemetery contact
- International Jewish Cemetery Project at International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS)
- JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry (JOWBR) at JewishGen