New jewish Munich cemetery, Jewish cemetery in Garchinger Strasse, Munich, Germany.
The New Jewish Munich Cemetery is a burial ground with traditional gravestones arranged in twelve sections within a perimeter. The site is enclosed by a concrete wall approximately one kilometer in length.
The cemetery opened in 2000 to serve Munich's growing Jewish population. Its establishment marks a revival of the community after World War II.
The cemetery follows Jewish burial traditions with separate sections and memorial stones designed according to religious guidelines. This arrangement reflects the importance of family and community within Jewish faith and practice.
The cemetery is located on Garchinger Strasse and requires visitors to wear head coverings. The site is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
The cemetery holds graves of Jewish residents who contributed to Munich's development in arts, sciences, and social progress. These burials preserve the memory of individuals whose work shaped the city.
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