Maitland Jewish Cemetery

Maitland Jewish Cemetery is a burial ground in South Maitland that contains approximately 44 graves arranged in organized rows. The site features headstones with inscriptions that record the names and dates of those buried there over many decades.

The cemetery was established in 1846 and received its first burial in 1849 when Jane Cohen was interred there. It continued to serve the community as a burial ground until its formal closure in 1934.

The burial ground reflects the traditions of the Jewish community that settled in this region. Headstones carry Hebrew and English inscriptions, showing how the faith of this group was expressed in both languages.

The location sits roughly 3 kilometers from central Maitland and can be reached via an unsealed lane. Access involves walking through agricultural surroundings, so sturdy footwear and attention to weather conditions are advisable.

This is the largest intact Jewish denominational cemetery in New South Wales and was placed on the State Heritage Register. This recognition makes it a significant location for understanding community and religious history in Australia.