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]
| Beth El Cemetery | |
|---|---|
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| Details | |
| Established | 1939 |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°12′40″N 96°02′39″W / 41.2112469°N 96.0440593°W |
| Type | Jewish |
| Owned by | Beth El Synagogue |
| Size | 3 acres |
| No. of interments | ~1,700 |
| Find a Grave | Beth El Cemetery |
History
editBeth 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
edit- 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Cemetery and Burial Information". Nebraska Jewish Historical Society. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ a b "United States > Nebraska NE > OMAHA: Douglas and Sarpy Counties". International Jewish Cemetery Project. International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS). Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ "Golden Hill". Graveyards of Omaha. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Cemetery". Beth El Synagogue. 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.