The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will host an on-site historical tour of the Beni Israel Cemetery.
The tour will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m.
Beni Israel Cemetery (1301 E. 2100 Rd., Eudora, KS) was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 2013 and is one of just two Jewish cemeteries dating from Kansas’ pre-statehood territorial time. It stands as the last trace of the pioneering Jewish community that helped found the small town of Eudora.
Beni Israel Cemetery was founded in 1858 by territorial settlers who relocated to the area via the German Immigrant Settlement Company of Chicago. The LJCC has served as the steward of the property since 1978.
Dr. David Katzman, University of Kansas professor emeritus of American and Jewish Studies, will offer insights into the history of the cemetery and tell the stories of prominent citizens interred therein.
Recent upgrades to improve access at the Cemetery have been funded by a 2024 grant from the Douglas County Historical Commission.
All in the community are welcome to attend. The LJCC requests advance registration at tinyurl.com/yck2zccd.