Jaffa Jewish Cemetery

Jaffa Jewish Cemetery is a burial ground in Tel Aviv containing thousands of graves with traditional tombstones bearing Hebrew inscriptions and various motifs. The site stretches across grounds near the Mediterranean coast and holds remains spanning different periods of the city's history.

The cemetery was founded in 1839 and ranks among the earliest Jewish burial grounds in the region. It holds the remains of the city's founding residents and reflects the growth of the Jewish community over generations.

The cemetery displays Jewish burial traditions through its layout and Hebrew inscriptions carved into the tombstones. Different communities occupy their own sections, which you notice as you walk through the grounds.

You can reach the cemetery via Trumpeldor Street and visit during daylight hours to explore the graves and inscriptions. Guided tours are offered, but you can also wander through at your own pace.

The eastern section holds the oldest burials and shows how the site expanded over time as the community grew. The main gate from 1926 marks a turning point in how the cemetery was developed.