The Jewish cemetery has been the burial ground of Monroe's Jewish population for almost one hundred sixty years.  On September 28, 1861, the present cemetery property was purchased from the Vicksburg, Shreveport, and Texas Railroad for the sum of $231.25 in cash.  The deed stated that the "Hebrew burying ground" was to be located alongside … Continue reading Beit Ha-Chaim (Cemetery) of Congregation B’nai Israel →