Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Monument Joodse Begraafplaats
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Jewish Cemetery Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
1. Monument Joodse Begraafplaats / Jewish Cemetery Memorial Marker
ת' נ' צ' ב' ה'
Moge hun zielen gebundeld zijn,in de bundel des levens
Erected 2005.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list.
Location. 52° 57.03′ N, 4° 44.192′ E. Memorial is in Den Helder, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It can be reached from Kerkhoflaan. The memorial is located in the Jewish section of the Algemene Begraafplaats Den Helder (Den Helder Jewish Cemetery). Its a short walk from the cemetery parking lot to the Jewish section, and is easily reached by following the map or the signs. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Kerkhoflaan 4, Den
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bijzonder oude graftekens / Exceptionally Old Grave Markers (within shouting distance of this marker); Waddenzee-graftekens / Waddenzee Gravestones (within shouting distance of this marker); Christelijke symboliek / Christian Symbolism (within shouting distance of this marker); Symboliek op grafstenen / Symbolism on Gravestones (within shouting distance of this marker); Ambachtelijke vaardigheden / Craft Skills (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zeevaart, Post, Zeeredder / Navigation, Post, and Sea Rescuers (about 90 meters away); Soortens Graftekens / Types of Grave Markers (about 90 meters away); Materialen / Materials (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Den Helder.
Also see . . . Den Helder (Joods Cultureel Kwartier).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
2. Monument Joodse Begraafplaats / Jewish Cemetery Memorial - wide view
The marker is visible here on the left corner of the metaheerhuis (Jewish mortuary or Beth Tohora).
The German bombardment of Den Helder in 1940 caused more than 38,000 residents to flee the city, including many Jews. Those Jews who remained behind were deported in 1942 first to Amsterdam and then, via the detention camp at Westerbork, to Nazi death camps in Eastern Europe. None returned. The synagogue, along with the rest of Den Helder's harbor district was razed by the Germans during the construction of fortifications.(Submitted on June 21, 2026.)
In 1964 the Jewish community of Den Helder was merged into that of the city of Alkmaar. Local authorities maintain the Jewish cemetery. In 1986, a number of interesting gravestones were restored. In 2002, the local Jewish society "Sufah" restored the entire cemetery .
A plaque in memory of the 256 Jews from Den Helder was unveiled at the Jewish cemetery in April 2005.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
