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| Landmark #822 | Los Angeles County | Visited: April 21, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque marking the site of a Jewish burial ground and the location of the first organized Jewish community action in California! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The Hebrew Benevolent Society of Los Angeles (1854), first charitable organization in the city, acquired this site from the city council by deed of April 9, 1855. This purchase of a sacred burial ground represented the first organized community effort by the pioneer Jewish settlers.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Chavez Ravine, behind US Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center 800 W Lilac Terrace near Lookout Dr Los Angeles, CA 90012 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~2mi (4km) — 0.1hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |