Jewish Cemetery of Funchal
Jewish Cemetery of Funchal, Jewish cemetery in Santa Maria Maior, Portugal.
The Jewish Cemetery of Funchal spans 315 square meters and contains 383 graves with inscriptions reflecting Sephardic and Ashkenazi traditions.
British citizen Judah Allof and Moroccan Isaac Esnaty established the cemetery in 1851, marking the beginning of structured Jewish burial practices in Madeira.
During World War II, the cemetery received additional significance when 200 Jews from Gibraltar sought refuge in Funchal, expanding the local community.
The cemetery underwent a complete restoration in 2015 with funding of 180,000 euros from the European Committee for Jewish Cemetery Protection.
Members of the Abudarham family, including Salomon and Joseph, rest among the 38 individuals buried here between 1851 and 1976.
Location: Santa Maria Maior
Inception: 1851
GPS coordinates: 32.64741,-16.89491
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:37
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