Shomrei Shabbos Cemetery, Jewish cemetery in Bnei Brak, Israel.
Shomrei Shabbos is a Jewish cemetery in Bnei Brak featuring numerous grave markers arranged in orderly rows throughout the grounds. The gravestones bear Hebrew inscriptions honoring members of the local community who are buried here.
The cemetery was established in 1941 to provide burial grounds for the growing Jewish population in the region. This foundation marked an important moment for the emerging Jewish community in Bnei Brak.
The cemetery follows traditional Jewish burial practices with sections organized by gender and religious custom. Hebrew inscriptions on the gravestones reflect the spiritual values and faith of the community members buried here.
The cemetery is accessible through the main entrance on Rabbi Akiva Street, where visitors can find orientation aids. Plan to explore the grounds on foot and allow time to view the gravestones and read the inscriptions at a comfortable pace.
The cemetery is known for the burial site of Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, which receives frequent visits from many people. This grave has made the cemetery a destination of special spiritual interest for those seeking connection to the rabbi's legacy.
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