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B'nai Israel Cemetery

Cemetery GPS/gate address: 1101 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL. Congregation: 3830 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605

(352) 376-1508 ext. 103

Operated by B'nai Israel · per public records

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B'nai Israel Cemetery, established in 1872, is Florida's oldest standalone Jewish cemetery and serves local families in Gainesville.

BackgroundEstablished in 1872; considered the oldest standalone Jewish cemetery in Florida. Located at the corner of East University Avenue and Waldo Road.

BackgroundContains Gainesville's only Holocaust Memorial, installed in 2010.

Who may be buriedMember rate requires 3 years of membership in good standing. Non-members may purchase at the higher rate.

Pricing$400 headstone deposit is refundable.

Details on Record

Type

Standalone Jewish cemetery

Affiliation

Congregational

Operator

B'nai Israel

Contact on Record

Jennifer (Jenifer), synagogue administrative office

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