Cemetery Information for Beth Jacob Congregation and Sons of Jacob Cemetery
Beth Jacob Congregation is the steward of two adjacent historic cemeteries in St. Paul, inherited from the Sons of Jacob Congregation: the Sons of Jacob Cemetery and Sons of Moses Cemetery. In 2018, we established the Children of Abraham Cemetery, a dedicated section that welcomes non-Jewish family members to rest alongside their Jewish loved ones, honoring our commitment to the sanctity of family bonds across faith traditions. When a death occurs or you’re considering pre-planning burial arrangements, our synagogue is here to help guide you through this difficult time with compassion and support.
The Beth Jacob Congregation Cemetery Committee oversees the administration and maintenance of these sacred grounds.
Cemetery Location: 770 Parkway Drive, St. Paul
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Cemetery Holiday Hours:
Open: Mothers Day, Memorial Day, Fathers Day, The 4th of July, Labor Day
Closed: Jewish cemeteries are closed on Shabbat (Saturdays) and major Jewish holidays, which include Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, and Passover. It is customary to visit cemeteries before these holidays or outside of the Sabbath, as these are days of rest and celebration, not typically for mourning.
In the Event of a Death
- During standard business hours Tue-Thur 9am-5pm and Fri 9am-3pm, please contact the main office at 651-452-2226 or email Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm at rabbitamar@beth-jacob.org.
- Outside of standard business hours, please call Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm immediately at 651-452-2226 ext. 9.
- If you would like to know more about traditional Jewish burial preparations, you can also contact our Chevra Kadisha (Burial Society) at chevrakadisha@beth-jacob.org.
Cemetery Plot Information
Our cemetery grounds offer a peaceful resting place for members of our congregation and their families. For information about purchasing a plot visit the cemetery website here or contact our Cemetery Committee Chair, Mike Keller at cemetery@beth-jacob.org.
- Office hours for cemetery inquiries: Tue-Thur 9am-5pm and Fri 9am-3pm
- Plot costs begin at $2,000 plus a one time perpetual care charge of $400.
- Please reach out to cemetery@beth-jacob.org to discuss payment options.
Pre-Planning Services
We encourage pre-planning to ease the burden on your loved ones. Our Cemetery Committee can guide you through:
- Selection of appropriate plots
- Understanding Jewish burial customs and requirements
- Documentation and payment arrangements
For information regarding these cemeteries or to purchase burial sites, please call Beth Jacob Congregation at 651-452-2226, or email: cemetery@beth-jacob.org.
With any additional questions, please contact our Executive Director, Sonya Rapport, at sonya@beth-jacob.org or (763) 321-1267.
May the memory of your loved ones always be for a blessing.