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used Birmingham cemeteries. Jewish History and photographs [January 2009]

Temple Emanuel, 1501 Fifth Avenue, South closed in 2005 due to declining membership. The Reform temple established in 1920, currently meets at Temple Emanu-El in Birmingham. Photos of the 1922 Classical Revival former temple image.

 

 

 

 

  • Temple Emanu-El Cemetery. Situated in Oakhill Cemetery.
  • Located at the intersection of Alabama 5 and 195. From the main entrance, go straight down the road toward the rear of the cemetery. Shortly after passing the blue Wittichen Supply building on the right, the small Jewish section is on the left.
  • Prior to its purchase in the 1950s, Jewish burials from Jasper were done in Birmingham. Congregation closed in March 2005.
  • Burial List: http://www.isjl.org/history/archive/al/JasperCemeteryList.htm [January 2009]