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Jewish Historical Committee of Calgary. [August 2009]

SYNAGOGUES:

  • Beth Tzedec Synagogue, 1325 Glenmore Trail SW, 1950- (403) 255-8688
  • Chabad Lubavitch, 5a 523 Woodpark Blvd SW, (403) 238-4880
  • House of Jacob, 1613 92 Ave SW, ?-present, (403) 259-3230
  • Temple B'Nai Tikvah, (403) 252-1654
  • House of Israel, 102-18th Ave S.E., 1936-1958, now the Jewish Community Center
  • House of Jacob, 325 5th Ave S.E., 1911-1968, demolished in 1968 for Urban Renewal
  • House of Jacob, 11212 12th St S.W., 1968-
  • Shaarey Tzedec Synagogue, 103 17th Ave, 1959

The cemeteries are normally open and available during daytime hours; however, it would be wise to check. Names and further details from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

JGSSA Cemetery Project.

Beth Israel Cemetery: 162nd (Shalom Way) and Shawnessy Blvd. S.W. Owned and operated by the Beth Tzedec Synagogue in Calgary, the cemetery began in 1906-present and is still active. (403) 255-8688

Beth Tzedec Cemetery: Contact: Beth Tzedec Synagogue (403) 244-8688, at 1335 Glenmore Trail S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V 4Y8. Source: Jay Joffe, Calgary Jewish Historical Society.

McLeod Trail Cemetery: Macleod Trail and 29th Avenue S.W. The Calgary Chevra Kadisha that prepares all Jewish burials in Calgary owns this major and oldest Jewish Cemetery in Calgary. Contact: Chevra Kedisha (403) 244-4717. Memorial Chapel located at 1702-17th Avenue, S.W. Calgary, Alberta Canada, T2T 0E7. Source: Jay Joffe, Calgary Jewish Historical Society

Queen Point Cemetery: 3219-4th Street N. W. Owned by the city of Calgary, this municipal cemetery has a Jewish section. Contact: City of Calgary Queens Park Cemetery Administration Office (403) 221-3660 located at 3219 4th street N.W. Calgary, Alberta Canada. Source: Jay Joffe, Calgary Jewish Historical Society.