Home of Peace Cemetery (Colma, California) facts for kids
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1889 |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Type | Jewish |
| Owned by | Congregation Emanu-El |
The Home of Peace Cemetery, also known as Navai Shalome, is a Jewish cemetery in Colma, California. It was started in 1889. The cemetery is located at 1299 El Camino Real.
It has the Emanu-El Mausoleum, which belongs to Congregation Emanu-El from San Francisco. This cemetery is one of four Jewish cemeteries near San Francisco. It is right next to the Hills of Eternity Memorial Park, which is also a Jewish cemetery and opened in the same year.
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History of the Cemetery
Before Home of Peace, there was an "Old Jewish Cemetery" in San Francisco. It was built in 1847. By 1860, the graves were moved to an area that is now Mission Dolores Park. This old cemetery served two important groups: Congregation Emanu-El and Congregation Sherith Israel.
As San Francisco grew bigger, the city decided to move cemeteries outside the city limits. So, the Home of Peace Cemetery was created in Colma. The Hills of Eternity Memorial Park was also started at the same time. Each cemetery served a different Jewish congregation.
Famous People Buried Here
Many interesting and important people are buried at Home of Peace Cemetery. Here are a few of them:
Business Leaders and Inventors
- Levi Strauss (1829–1902): He was born in Germany and became a famous American businessman. He founded Levi Strauss & Co. and is known for creating the first blue jeans.
- Aaron Fleishhacker (1820–1898): Born in Bavaria, he was an American businessman. He started a company that made paper boxes called A. Fleishhacker & Co.
- Herbert Fleishhacker (1872–1957): He was a businessman, a leader in the community, and someone who gave a lot of money to good causes.
- Abraham Haas (1847–1921): Born in Bavaria, he was an American businessman. He helped start a company called Hellman, Haas & Co..
- Simon Koshland (1825–1896): Born in Bavaria, he was an American businessman. He was known as a wool merchant.
- Ignatz Steinhart (1840–1917): He was a banker, entrepreneur, and gave money to many charities. The former Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco was named after him.
- James David Zellerbach (1892–1963): He was a businessman and also served as a United States diplomat and ambassador.
Politicians and Public Servants
- Florence Prag Kahn (1866–1948): She was a teacher and a politician. She was the first Jewish woman to serve in the United States Congress.
- Julius Kahn (1861–1924): Born in Germany, he was an American politician. He served as a United States Congressman.
- Adolph Sutro (1830–1898): Born in Prussia, he was an American engineer and politician. He was the 24th mayor of San Francisco from 1895 to 1897. He was also a philanthropist, meaning he gave money to help others.
Artists and Entertainers
- Alfred Hertz (1872–1942): He was a conductor born in Prussia.
- Charles Lane (1905–2007): He was an actor who appeared in many films by director Frank Capra.
- Walter Wanger (1894–1968): He was a film producer.
Scientists
- Joseph Owades (1919–2005): He was a biochemist and a brewer. He is known for developing light beer.
