Jewish cemetery of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Jewish cemetery in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France.
Description
The Jewish cemetery of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a small burial ground with approximately forty graves marked with Hebrew inscriptions and religious symbols. The site was moved to its current location in the 18th century and continued to serve the local Jewish community for generations.
History
The cemetery was founded in 1706 and relocated to its present location in 1736 to make room for the city's expansion. The final burial took place in 1939, marking the end of an important period in the town's religious history.
Culture
The gravestones carry Hebrew inscriptions and Jewish symbols that reflect the religious practices of the community that lived in this region. You can see how these traditions shaped the way people honored their dead.
Practical
The cemetery is freely accessible to the public at all times without any advance booking needed. It is a small and easy-to-explore site that requires respectful and quiet behavior during your visit.
Did you know?
Among those buried here is Abram Adolphe Michel, a former mayor of the town who served from 1871 to 1874 and led the local community. His presence shows how important this burial ground was to the Jewish families and to the town itself.
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