Beth El Cemetery

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Beth El Cemetery
Details
Established1939
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41°12′40″N 96°02′39″W / 41.2112469°N 96.0440593°W / 41.2112469; -96.0440593Coordinates: 41°12′40″N 96°02′39″W / 41.2112469°N 96.0440593°W / 41.2112469; -96.0440593
TypeJewish
Owned byBeth El Synagogue
Size3 acres
No. of interments~1,700
Find a GraveBeth El Cemetery

The Beth El Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery 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 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[]

  • Johnny Rosenblatt (1907–1979) Mayor of Omaha (1954–61). Rosenblatt Stadium was named after him
  • Edward Zorinsky (1928–1987) American politician and US Senator.
  • 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[5][6]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Cemetery and Burial Information". Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  2. ^ a b "United States > Nebraska NE > OMAHA: Douglas and Sarpy Counties". International Jewish Cemetery Project. International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS). Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Golden Hill". Graveyards of Omaha. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  4. ^ a b "Cemetery". Beth El Synagogue. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
  5. ^ "War Casualties". Central High School Foundation. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  6. ^ "WWII Veterans: Memories of the Jewish Midwest (Volume 12 - Summer 2003/5763)". Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. Retrieved 28 December 2013.

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