Beth El cemetery - Queens
80-12 Cypress Hills Street
Ridgewood, NY 11385
718-336-3558
founded circa 1864
Directions:
Triboro Bridge, Grand Central Parkway to exit 13. Jackie Robinson Parkway towards Brooklyn. Exit at Cypress Hills Street. Turn right. Beth El is the second cemetery down the hill on the left.
Directions by train from Times Square:
From the Times Square Station, take the 1, 2, 3 or 9 train to 14th Street where you transfer to the L train (it's a long walk inside the 14th St. Station). Take the L in the direction of Queens until Myrtle Avenue. At Myrtle Avenue transfer to the M train in the direction of Middle Village and get off three stops later at Fresh Pond Road. Cross the street and take B-13 bus in front of Jiffy Cleaners going up Cypress Hill. Get off at the bottom of Cypress Hill for New Mt. Carmel, Machpelah, Beth El, and Mt. Neboh Cemeteries and at the top of Cypress Hill for Mt. Carmel and Hungarian Union Field Cemeteries. Note: There is no office located at New Mt. Carmel (its at Mt. Carmel), Machpelah or Beth El. Call before you go.